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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — After being gone since March 22, the Undaunted tug and Pere Marquette 41 barge came home early this morning to unload its cargo at the Rieth-Riley dock. The tug boat/barge arrived from Burns Harbor, Indiana. The tug and barge together are 492 feet in length. The Pere Marquette 41 is the former City of…
Members of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame are selling raffle and induction banquet tickets. The 2025 induction banquet will be held Saturday, June 28 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Hamlin Township. Induction banquet tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased by contact Sharon McCumber, MCSHF treasurer, at 231-613-2428 or sharonmccumber@yahoo.com. Raffle tickets may be purchased…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The jury trial for a 60-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of running over his wife with a car and killing her in 2023 is scheduled for May 19-23 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Mark Lazon Casterman, who is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail on a $1 million cash/surety bond, is…
Ludington High School student Charlotte Torrez was recently selected as a regional winner in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Charlotte’s acrylic painting titled “Animals of Michigan” will be on display in Congressman John Moolenaar’s office in Clare. Congressman Moolenaar announced the winners last week at a reception at the Green Charter Township Hall. Nevada Draper, a 12th grade homeschool student…
PENTWATER — The application process for the Pentwater Women’s Club annual scholarship contest is now open. The PWC Scholarship Fund began in 1967 and has awarded more than 200 scholarships to Pentwater High School graduating seniors. The group also provides an annual scholarship to support a returning adult female student to West Shore Community College. “This year, the club is…
Julie Ann Horowski, 62, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Julie was born on October 12, 1962, the daughter of David J. and Georgene (Urbon) Horowski. She was a 1980 graduate of Ludington High School. On July 18, 2015, she married Thomas Parks. She was very fond of the two special birds she had but ultimately had…
Janice Louise Leatherman, 62, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Mason County is featured in John McGivern’s Main Streets which airs on every PBS television station in Wisconsin. The program features profiles on the SS Badger, House of Flavors Restaurant, Floracraft, Mason County Historical Society’s Historic White Pine Village, the Mason County Sculpture Trail, the Ludington Pump Storage Plant, area disc golf courses, the Ludington State Park and several other…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host its fourth annual Community Agriculture Night on Thursday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the MCC Upper Elementary. The popular event is open to the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, April 14, 2025: 10:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 19-year-old Manistee man was arrested on an outstanding warrant and driving without a valid license, US 31 and Fountain Road, Victory Township. Tuesday, April…
Roger Lee Comstock Jr, 61, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at home. He was born October 10, 1963, the son of Roger and Sandra (Swiger) Comstock Sr. Roger was a very loving father and grandfather, he loved to listen to country and rock music. He loved to spend time with his kids and grandkids. He liked…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — There is a common theme among the crew of the SS Badger: Family. Whether that is a closeness that is created through the shared purpose of working on a unique and historic vessel that has served the Great Lakes for 72 years, or whether it is actual family. Often multiple members of the same…
A suspicious bag containing wires and a red flashing light found tucked behind items on a shelf at the Ludington area Lowe’s home improvement store Tuesday morning, April 15, was determined not to be an explosive device by the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “At 10:36 a.m., on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, emergency crews…
Roger Lee Comstock Jr., 61, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at home. He was born October 10, 1963, in Ludington, the son of Roger and Sandra (Swiger) Comstock Sr. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2025 deaths.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — High school seniors from four area schools learned lessons in finances today during the annual Financial Reality Fair held at West Shore Community College. The event was sponsored by WSCC, Filer Credit Union, Mason County College Access Network and the Michigan Credit Union Foundation. Participating schools included Mason County Eastern, Mason County Central,…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Recreation Center will be closed for renovations starting April 28, with plans to reopen on Sept. 8. The temporary closure is necessary to complete important mechanical and electrical upgrades to the facility. The college will provide regular updates throughout…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, April 14, 2025: 4:16 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Nelson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 6:57 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Schoenherr Road south of Decker Road, Custer Township.…
Michael T. Barnwell, 61, of Scottville, died on Friday, April 11, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
Mary Jane Blazek, 93, of Irons, died on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
LUDINGTON — Five finalists have been chosen in the 2025 Momentum Business Plan Competition and will have five minutes to present their business ideas to judges and a live audience on May 8. A panel of judges will decide who will take top honors. The prize breakdown is as follows: First place: $15,000 cash and $10,000 in business support services…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School Drama Club will present “Circus Olympus” by Lindsay Price on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium at MCC High School. The play, directed by Marissa…
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