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 School District 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…
Submitted by the Community Foundation for Mason County Shirley Rasmussen, a member of the Mason County community for nearly a century, has made a recent contribution to the Campaign for Mason County in honor of her late husband, Jack, and her late son, Craig. Rasmussen’s story is part of the vibrant fabric of Ludington’s history, from her childhood days playing…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. EDEN TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders broke into a residence in the 5100 block of South Stella Road and stole items from the home, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The break-in was reported Monday, May 5, at 8:05 p.m. The case…
Scott David Alexander, 63, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Ludington. He was born October 14, 1961, in Midland, Mich., the oldest of three sons of Robert W. Alexander and Valerie Nollar Greiner. Scott graduated from Ludington High School in 1980 and later received heavy equipment operator certification from Superior Training Services in Franklin, Indiana. In 1988, he…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A re-dedication ceremony, retiring Ludington High School varsity baseball uniform No. 3 was held Tuesday afternoon prior to the beginning of the LHS vs. Montague game at the Don Stokely Diamond at Oriole Field. The uniform number belonged to Joe Lancour, a 2004 LHS graduate who died in combat while serving in the U.S.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old man with a long criminal history was sentenced to 53 months to 40 years in prison for four convictions Tuesday, May 6, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Marshall Jennings Brault pleaded guilty, March 12, to one felony count of attempting to disarm a police officer, two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man who briefly escaped from police custody at the Mason County Courthouse last fall faces a six-year prison term after recently pleading guilty to multiple charges in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Jesse Allen Totten pleaded guilty in three files to charges of: escape awaiting trial for a felony, meth…
MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and recreational maritime industry. Photography by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Tuesday, May 6 –This morning I travelled down to Muskegon and Ferrysburg where I photographed the MV Mark W. Barker and the…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old man recently pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to four felony counts in connection to a sting operation in which a police officer was posing as a 14-year-old boy. Dustin William Lucht pleaded guilty to child sexually abusive commercial activity, two counts of using a computer to commit a…
LUDINGTON — The 10th Fish On for Freedom veterans fishing tournament will take place on Lake Michigan, Friday, May 30 beginning at 6 a.m. At 11:45 a.m., boats will begin to assemble just outside the Ludington pier heads, preparing for the Welcome Home Parade to commence at noon. Boats will be led in by the US Coast Guard, including a…
LUDINGTON — The 53-year-old Mason County man who allegedly stabbed his wife in the chest Sunday evening, May 4, at a residence in the 3600 block of West Anthony Road in Riverton Township has been charged with assault with intent to murder. Leobardo Alpizar Olivarez was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court, and his bond was set at $500,000…
SCOTTVILLE — A groundbreaking ceremony of the Scottville Optimist Park will take place on Thursday, May 8 at 9:30 a.m. The groundbreaking ceremony will be the beginning of renovations to the park which include repairs and renovations to the Scottville Clown Band Shell and the installment of a sculpture created by Scottville artist and filmmaker Harold David Cronk. _______________________ Please…
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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. Mary-Grace Marie Beetz, the daughter of Lacie Schaefer and Ethan Beetz of Ludington, was born on Monday, May 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Employment: Custodian/Maintenance West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Custodian/Maintenance. High School diploma and at least 6 months of custodial experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. This article was updated on May 6. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Salvage crews recovered a sunken commercial fishing boat today in Pere Marquette Lake near Thompson Marina. Ludington Police Department reported the vessel…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old woman is in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest Sunday evening, May 4, at a residence in the 3600 block of West Anthony Road, The woman’s 53-year-old husband is the suspect, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, who referred to the case as attempted murder. Mason County deputies were called to the residence at…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on patrol reportedly found him passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle at US 10-31 and Amber Road Sunday, May 4, right before…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for domestic violence after he allegedly punched a woman in the face while she was driving on west US 10-31 Saturday, May 3, at 11:18 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was a passenger in the vehicle that the woman was driving.…
MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival, presented by Family Financial Credit Union, has announced its lineup for 2025. The festival will be held Sept. 11-14 at Heritage Landing. This year’s list of artists features Skerryvore, Socks in the Frying Pan, Lúnasa, Old Blind Dogs, Goitse, and Seamus Kennedy. Skerryvore is a Scottish band that blends traditional folk with contemporary influences, creating a sound that is both epic…
Daniel James Tanis, 74, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dan was born on June 24, 1950, to Burton and Mary Jane (Collins) Tanis. He was raised in Hamlin Township with his older brother Robert and their cousins Sharon, Linda, and Pat, who were more like sisters. On his 15th birthday in 1965 he received his little…
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