By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Facilities Management and Planning Study Group held its inaugural meeting Wednesday at the Mason County Airport Terminal. The purpose of the group is to discuss the future of county owned and operated facilities. The group is a sub-group of the Mason County Board of Commissioners’ Building and Grounds Committee.…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens will be held Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Mason County Central High School cafeteria. Meals will be served from noon to 2 p.m., or until the food runs out. Doors open at 11:45…
BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund recently awarded 36 grants totaling more than $100,000 to local nonprofit organizations across the cooperative’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. The central region board awarded nine grants totaling $28,377.77 and the south region board awarded 12 grants totaling $34,492 in the final grant cycle of 2025. The central service…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — A 50-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of assault and disorderly person Wednesday, Nov. 19, shortly after 11 p.m. “following multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance in the 300 block of South Main Street,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil Gene Rowe, born June 8, 1968, in Manistee, to Junior and Jaunita Rowe. Virgil passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He faced his illness with quiet strength and deep resilience, holding tightly to the people and values that meant the most…
Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Holiday Inn Express and Suites,4079 US-31 10, Amber Township (Ludington) from 1 to 3 p.m. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…
Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville, formerly Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Dawn was born on May 4, 1969, the daughter of Daniel and Sharon Ames. She was a 1987 graduate of Greenville High School. She worked as a caterer and waitress at Scotty’s Restaurant. Dawn had a passion for creating jewelry, a hobby that allowed her…
Employment: Certified Nurse Aide Instructor Newaygo County RESA West Shore Community College is seeking applications for a part-time Certified Nurse Aide Instructor to teach two days per week, two to three hours per day at Newaygo County RESA starting Winter Semester. Applicants must be a registered nurse with an unrestricted nursing license to practice in Michigan, and have at least…
Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources,…
This week about 2,000 Mason County students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade are depositing money into financial institutions for their college education. The students are participating in KickStart to Career’s (K2C) Deposit Days. Now in its seventh year, K2C is a financial savings program that is a collaborative effort between the Community Foundation for Mason County, Mason County schools,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old Mason County man will spend the next 24 years in prison for delivering fentanyl to a man, causing his death. David James Monroe was sentenced to 25 to 40 years in prison for a conviction of delivery of fentanyl causing death for the death of William Willoughby, 52, of Ludington. Monroe…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on five warrants for failure to appear in court. The man was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 18, shortly after 11:15 a.m. in the 200 block of East Melendy Street, according to Capt.…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Orry Nicholas Fedewa, 31, pleaded guilty Sept. 16 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Nov. 18 to 23 months to 20 years in prison with credit for 437 days served and $334 in fines…
LUDINGTON — Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., will host the 42nd annual free Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. from noon to 2 p.m. This is the fifth year Radiant Church has hosted the community Thanksgiving Dinner, which previously was held at Emanuel Lutheran Church, located a block away. “This event is open to anyone…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer How often in the fall, even a fairly spectacular season like this one, have we yearned for more of the passionate, bright red color? Have you wondered why some trees turn red and others don’t? The answer is found in leaf chemistry. I won’t make you balance any formulas or pronounce multi-syllabic words (well, I…
Vendors still being accepted SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Band Boosters will host its annual Christmas Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Mason County Central High School. The fundraising event will feature vendors selling a variety of holiday gifts. All proceeds benefit the MCC band program. Vendors wishing to participate may email mccbandboosters@gmail.com…
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. Kallen Michael Gilchrist, the son of Aurelia Stone and Lorenz Gilchrist of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Virgil Gene Rowe, 57, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 17, 2025. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a monetary donation to Grace Funeral Home to assist in covering the cost of expenses. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…
‘The investigation showed there was no credible threat made to the Ludington area schools.’ LUDINGTON — An explosive-detection canine checked Ludington High School and OJ DeJonge Middle School following “a potential vague threat made against the Ludington High School” Tuesday, Nov. 18, according to a press release from the Ludington Police Department. “On Nov. 18, 2025 at 3:53 p.m., the…
David Southern was found not guilty of third-offense domestic violence By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old man was found guilty by a jury of a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police following a three-day trial in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Friday, Nov. 14. The jury, however, acquitted David Robert Southern with a not guilty verdict on a…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartan Mario Kart eSports team is ranked 12th in the state and will race against No. 21 Portland High School in the state playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 20. The Spartans were ranked as high as No. 3…
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