By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger is expected to depart Ludington between 6 to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29 for Sturgeon Bay, Wis. where it will undergo pre-season repairs. The Badger will make the approximately 12 hour trip under its own power. The 410-foot-long Badger will be placed in dry dock at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS)…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has proposed a new rule requiring smaller boats to give wide berth to larger vessels during congested times in the Ludington channel and Pere Marquette Lake. “Of particular concern, large commercial vessels were forced to take emergent action on several occasions to avoid imminent collision,” a USCG proposal states. Over…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly is accusing the Mason County Board of Commissioners of making decisions impacting her office’s duties and its personnel without her consultation. During the April 15, 2025 regular monthly meeting of the commission, a resolution was presented to move the accounts payable and payroll duties from the Mason…
LUDINGTON — The 26th Ludington Lake Jump will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m. at Stearns Park beach. This year’s beneficiaries are the four senior centers of Mason County. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., at which time participants will turn in the pleges they’ve collected from friends and family. Those who have collected, or donated, at least…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Wednesday, April 23, 2025: 7:17 a.m., a 43-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended and operating without insurance following a traffic stop, 200 block of East Dowland Street, City of Ludington.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, April 22, 2025: 11:17 a.m., car/turkey crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. 3 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Masten Road north of Lucek Road, Logan Township. 6:32…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is currently seeking volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitors Center, a pivotal resource for tourists seeking information on the attractions and travel resources in Mason County. “This is such an important role to play in our community, as our volunteers are some of the first faces visitors see and interact…
LANSING — Mason County Road Commission (MCRC) mapping technician Ted Weinert was recently honored by the County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan with a Distinguished Service Award at the 2025 CRA Highway Conference. Distinguished Service Awards recognize road agency staff and commissioners who have dedicated their time and service in an outstanding manner to the advancement of the county road…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The sentencing hearing for a 21-year-old Ludington man convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and probation violation was adjourned (postponed) Tuesday, April 22, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Caleb Isiah Russell’s sentencing guidelines are 78-162 months (6 ½ to 14 ⅓ years), said Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand. Sentencing guidelines help…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Alpha Phi Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society welcomed new members during its annual induction ceremony, on April 6, in the college’s Administrative & Conference Building. The 86 inductees, an increase of nine…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has approved the hiring of Matt Millspaugh as the new MCC middle school/high school athletic director and high school dean of students. Millspaugh is currently a science teacher at the high school and will…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old woman has been charged with armed robbery and four other felonies for allegedly robbing a woman at gunpoint with a male suspect. Tresa Brianna Anderson was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, April 22, on charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, carrying a concealed weapon and…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, May 9 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 10, all day, with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather Club’s grounds, 3276 N. Darr Rd. Class…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Education Association’s 13-B Coordinating Council recently recognized several students and MEA members during its inaugural Outstanding Persons in Education Awards Banquet held at West Shore Community College. During the event, eight area secondary students were recognized as Academic All-Stars and three MEA members were recognized as Outstanding Persons in Education, and one person was recognized…
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LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program. Those eligible would meet the following criteria: ● Acceptance to an educational program with theater implications, such as acting, set design, lighting, costuming, choreography, or other. Proof required. Eligible programs may include, but are not limited to: educational camps, college courses, workshops. ● Program term…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, April 21, 2025: 5:32 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 26-year-old Manistee man was arrested on an outstanding Kent County probation violation warrant following a call related to a “suspicious person” walking down the…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Sam Van Pek and Jeff Van Pek, the twin sons of Ni Hniang Par and David Lian of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 21, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of…
Employment: Science Teacher, MCC High School Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time high school Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job #617 Application deadline: May 6, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until May 6, 2026.
EDEN TOWNSHIP — A GoFundMe account has been established for the Greg and Milyn Feister family, who lost their home to fire on Easter Sunday. Read about the fire here. To contribute to the fund, click here. ______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is currently accepting scholarship applications for middle school and high school students who plan to attend summer performing arts programs. Each year, the band awards over $10,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school students who are enrolled in a summer performing arts program, such as Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp or Interlochen…
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