Marion Mallion, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born November 23, 1937, in Manitowoc, Wis., Marion was the daughter of the late Fred and Erna (Sampe) Wilms. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, class of 1955. On November 3, 1957, she married the love of her life,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of local law enforcement. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 – 7:42 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez Road west of Custer Road, Eden Township. – 1:35 p.m., MCSO: A 33-year-old Scottville woman was arrested at…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College’s HumanKind series is partnering with the Mason County District Library to present a community conversation on the sacred power of storytelling in Ann Patchett’s novel “Tom Lake.” The discussion will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7…
Timothy J. Callihan, 61, of Ludington, passed away at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on December 12, 1963, Tim’s life was marked by quiet strength, deep loyalty, and a love for the outdoors. Tim moved to Michigan in 1977 during his sophomore year of high school and graduated from Rogers High School in Grand…
Nancy Lee Mauer, 92, of Scottville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 25, 2025. Nancy was born on October 14, 1933, to Lester W. and Marion C. Robbins. She was the oldest child of six: Mary Lou (Ray) Farrow, Ann Marie (Jerry) Bullinger, John Lester (Sharon Follo) Robbins, and James Bernard (Marion) Robbins. A sister Martha Jean…
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SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Fountain woman was injured following a vehicle crash in the 3000 block of East Sugar Grove Road today, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Emergency crews were called to the scene, located between Custer and Stephens roads, at 12:24 p.m. According to Michigan State Police Trooper Matt Demny, who was on the scene, the Fountain woman was…
The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 Submitted by Alex Hoffman, LHS Volleyball Coach Ludington volleyball defeated by Fremont in conference final On Saturday, the Ludington Varsity Girls Volleyball Team travelled to Montague for the WMC Conference Tournament (Lakes Division). Having finished the regular season undefeated (6-0) on Tuesday, the Orioles were…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s swimming pool is going to undergo a $2.8 million renovation. The college’s Board of Trustees voted to proceed with the renovation during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, at the recommendation of President Scott Ward. Initial estimates for renovating the 50-year-old facility were $4.2 million. Last spring…
The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 Hart Varsity Volleyball defeats Central Montcalm Submitted by Coach Shawn Bectel Hart Pirates defeated The Lady Pirates beat Central Montcalm 3-0. “The girls had an amazing night. We really clicked on all facets of the game. Strong showing by all the girls. We are in…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The S.S. Spartan’s stern gate was removed Thursday, Oct. 23, in the likely move to place the structure on the stern of the S.S. Badger. On Sept. 17 the Badger backed into the bow of the moored Spartan, causing severe damage to the Badger’s stern gate. The gate was removed that evening and the…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EDEN TOWNSHIP — The fall colors are starting to peak around Mason County. Thursday, Oct. 24 brought a mixture of rain showers and sunshine throughout the area, offering spectacular lighting. Ordway Lake is a small lake located…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington; houseofflavorsrestaurants.com By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The M.V. Calumet was the second freighter to visit Ludington in as many days when it arrived about 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Thursday evening, the Calumet’s fleet mate, M.V. Manitoulin arrived. Both vessels were delivering…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington; houseofflavorsrestaurants.com By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Canadian-flagged M.V. Manitoulin arrived at the Port of Ludington about 8:20 p.m. Thursday evening, unloading half its cargo at the Rieth-Riley Construction Dock along Maritime Drive. The ship left Ludington early this morning and was…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will receive a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of the upcoming semiquincentennial year celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The announcement was made on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The grant is being made to numerous Carnegie Libraries across the U.S., including the…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jason Michael Perrone, 42; fourth-degree fleeing a police officer, two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, and possession of a narcotic/cocaine; arrested Oct. 21 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Oct. 22; preliminary hearing: Nov. 12; bail: $100,000 cash. READ related…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025: 12:21 a.m., alarm activation, Riverton Township. 4:13 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Gibson Road, Branch Township. 4:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury US 31 freeway north of…
Roberta A. “Birdie” (Johnson) Button, 91, of Ludington and Greenville, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born July 11, 1934, in Ludington, the daughter of Henry and Clara (Hansen) Verboam. Birdie enjoyed bowling, pool league and crafts. She also enjoyed gardening as long as there weren’t any snakes around. She was a…
Beverly Jane Curtis, 92, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 6, 1933, in Walkerville, to Clifford and Clara (Fairchild) Clark. Beverly loved many things in life, including traveling to warmer weather in the winter, polka dancing, and eating dessert. In her spare time, Beverly would…
BALDWIN — A 34-year-old Reed City man was fatally shot Thursday afternoon at the Wesco gas station, 777 Michigan Ave. According to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel were called to the scene at 1:27 p.m. “Deputies arrived to find a male subject in the Wesco parking lot who was unresponsive, having been shot several…
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