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Mary Marie (Smith) Bergh, 88, of Ludington, formerly of Fowlerville, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Mary was born on April 6, 1938, in Fowlerville, the daughter of the late Hillyard and Lucille (Roberts) Smith. On Sept. 12, 1987, she married John Victor Bergh, and they celebrated 34 years together until his passing. She loved our Lord Jesus, and…
The following birth has been reported: Lorelei Sue Diehm, the daughter of Cynthia and Nolan Diehm of Custer, was born on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County…
Ludington Area School District is seeking a qualified professional to serve as its Central Business Office Accounts Payable Specialist. This is a full-time, 12-month position within Business Services/Central Administration and reports to the Director of Business Services. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in the district’s financial and administrative operations. The position manages accounts payable processes, coordinates business…
Mason County Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate to join its team as an Instructional Assistant at Spartan Academy. For additional information and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 685 Application deadline: Sept. 18, 2026 This is a paid posting. Published until Sept. 18, 2026.
Mason-Oceana 911 has a vacancy for the position of 911 Director. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in 911 operations is preferred. To view the complete job posting, please visit our website at www.mason-oceana911.org and click on the flashing text. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: Mason-Oceana 911 Attn: Connie Blaauw 9160 N Oceana Dr Pentwater, MI 49449 or…
The facility will be ‘one-stop shopping’ for education, workforce development and community services WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A vision that has been over a decade in the making will soon become reality when West Shore Community College’s Oceana Community Education Center…
Remembering the Pere Marquette 18, Sept. 9, 1910 This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON – Marge Christiansen grew up knowing that her great-grandfather, Capt. Peter Kilty (1860-1910), had died aboard one of the most famous ships in Ludington history.…
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The annual memorial ceremony honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the roadside memorial on Custer Road north of Townline Road, where Butterfield was killed in the line of duty 13 years ago today. Butterfield was conducting a…
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 Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026: 5:25 p.m., a 47-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession, and a warrant is being requested for a 46-year-old Ludington man for meth possession following a traffic stop,…
The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is accepting letters of interest for a position on its board representing the village of Free Soil and Free Soil, Grant, Meade and Victory townships. The three-year term begins Jan. 1, 2027. Applicants must live in the village of Free Soil or Free Soil, Grant, Meade or Victory townships. Interested applicants should submit a…
LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $3.7 million resurfacing project Monday, Sept. 14, along a 4.6-mile stretch of US-31 in Mason County. The project will include resurfacing US-31 between US-10 and Chauvez Road. Work is expected to continue through mid-November. According to MDOT, lane, ramp and total closures will be in effect at various times throughout…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and its Youth Advisory Council are accepting applications for two fall grant programs, including $100,000 available through the foundation’s competitive grant cycle. The Community Foundation’s fall grants will support projects that align with its strategic priorities of education, workforce supports, and recreation and quality of life. Additional funding is available through the…
Michigan hunters will again have an opportunity to meet with Department of Natural Resources staff, have harvested deer aged and pick up free hunting-related items during a series of hunter appreciation events this fall. The DNR will host events across the state on Monday, Sept. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.;…
Carolyn Renay (Davis) Carrier, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Carolyn was born June 11, 1947, in Jonesboro, Ark., the first-born child of James & Beulah Davis (Ezell). Carolyn was married to Earl Carrier on June 18, 1965. After a fervent chase by Earl, she finally surrendered her love to him. …
Mason County is accepting proposals from qualified real estate professionals/realtors to provide brokerage and marketing services for the sale of the county-owned office building at 102 E. Fifth St., Scottville. Services will include listing and advertising the property, coordinating showings, communicating with prospective purchasers, receiving and presenting offers, assisting with negotiations and transaction documents, and coordinating with the county, its…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The new traffic signal at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road will become fully operational Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 9. The Mason County Road Commission announced Tuesday that the signal, which was recently installed and has been operating in flashing mode, will be activated with standard red, yellow and green lights. Motorists are being asked…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering to Mason County Central’s Spartan Community Field concession stand that was reported Saturday, Sept. 5, around 7 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported that subjects broke into the concession stand at the football field, stealing multiple cases of pop and candy bars.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County’s public schools returned to classes today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, and Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is reminding motorists to watch for children walking and bicycling to school and to pay close attention to school buses. “Flashing red lights on school buses mean stop,” Cole said. “Traffic must stop from both directions, including traffic on…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Ludington man received “non-life-threatening injuries” after he reportedly swerved the vehicle he was driving to miss a deer, and his vehicle left the road and struck a tree on Filburn Road near Dunbar Road Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6:45 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations,…
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 over the Labor Day Weekend: Friday, Sept. 4, 2026: 10:55 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 40-year-old man was arrested for stalking and malicious destruction of property following a domestic complaint, 700 block of East Danaher…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Gordon Road between Hansen and Osborne roads will be closed to all traffic Wednesday, Sept. 9, while the Mason County Road Commission replaces a culvert. Following the culvert replacement, the road will remain under construction for approximately three weeks but will be open to local traffic. The project also includes tree removal, crushing and shaping of the…
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