Recent births, published Nov. 5, 2025

November 5, 2025

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.  Asta Ivy Bates, the daughter of Amber Hammerlund and Nathan Bates of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Stormi Mae Saya, the daughter of Makayla Snyder and Mason Saya of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, November 5,…

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Runaway apprehended after allegedly stealing vehicle, fleeing from police

November 5, 2025

FOUNTAIN — A 16-year-old boy was transported by Mason County sheriff’s deputies to a juvenile detention facility after allegedly running away from home and stealing a vehicle Tuesday night, Nov. 4, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The boy faces charges in the juvenile court system of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA)/car theft, breaking and entering, and…

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Man arrested on warrants after deputies receive ‘suspicious vehicle’ call

November 5, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Manistee man was arrested on outstanding warrants after Mason County sheriff’s deputies received a call that a “suspicious vehicle” was sitting in the roadway on Victory Corners Road near Groth Road Monday, Nov. 3, around 11:30 a.m., said…

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MCC bond passes!

November 4, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The fourth time was the charm! Mason County Central School District’s most recent bond proposal has passed. Unofficial results were: 940, yes to 673, no with two Lake County precincts not yet reported (however those numbers are traditionally low). The proposal called for a 2.15 mill renewal which will generate up to $23,357,000. The…

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MCC school election results to date, 10:25 p.m.

November 4, 2025

MCC school election results to date, 10:25 p.m. These are the unofficial results of the Mason County Central school election to date. Final results will be posted once all precincts have been reported. 11 out of 14 precincts reporting (note that results of Lake County {2} precincts may not be available tonight, but are statistically minimal compared to the Mason…

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MCC school election results to date, 10:15 p.m.

November 4, 2025

MCC school election results to date, 10:15 p.m. These are the unofficial results of the Mason County Central school election to date. Final results will be posted once all precincts have been reported. 10 out of 14 precincts reporting (note that results of Lake County {2} and Oceana County {1} precincts may not be available tonight, but are statistically minimal…

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MCC school election results to date, 10:03 p.m.

November 4, 2025

MCC school election results to date, 10:03 p.m. These are the unofficial results of the Mason County Central school election to date. Final results will be posted once all precincts have been reported. 8 out of 14 precincts reporting (note that results of Lake County {2} and Oceana County {1} precincts may not be available tonight, but are statistically minimal…

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MCC school election results to date, 9:52 p.m.

November 4, 2025

MCC school election results to date, 9:52 p.m. These are the unofficial results of the Mason County Central school election to date. Final results will be posted once all precincts have been reported. 5 out of 14 precincts reporting (note that results of Lake County {2} and Oceana County {1} precincts may not be available tonight, but are statistically minimal…

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MCC school election results to date, 9:45 p.m.

November 4, 2025

9:45 p.m. These are the unofficial results of the Mason County Central school election to date. Final results will be posted once all precincts have been reported. Branch Township: 61 yes; 39 no Free Soil Township: 2 yes; 13 no Sherman Township: 25 yes; 22 no Total: 88 yes; 74 no

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Four injured in apartment complex fire

November 4, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Fire severely damaged an apartment unit Tuesday afternoon at Pineway Apartments, 1111 E. Pineway Street, causing four people, including three children, to be transported to the hospital. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 12:25 p.m. Initial calls to Mason-Oceana 911 indicated that the rear portion of the building was on fire, according…

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Traffic light at Jebavy and Johnson to be installed in 2026

November 4, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A traffic light is scheduled to be installed at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road in 2026. According to a press release from the Mason County Road Commission, the decision to install a light at that intersection is based ona traffic study which was conducted following the opening of Ludington Elementary School in January…

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Police news, published Nov. 4, 2025

November 4, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Monday, Nov. 3, 2025: 7:39 p.m., a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, 400 block of South Harrison Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 8:53…

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Obituary: Robert V. Nash, 92, of Ludington

November 4, 2025

Surrounded by the love of family, Robert V. Nash, known to all as Bob, passed away at the age of 92 on Friday, October 31, 2025. Bob was born July 19, 1933, in Custer, the ninth child born to the late Ray and Janie (Kreigh) Nash. He grew up on the family farm, graduating from Custer High School in 1951. Bob…

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VIDEO: Recalling the day the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, a local perspective

November 3, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As Nov. 10 approaches, many in the Great…

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Dep. Lesinksi protects the Cardinals

November 3, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer CUSTER — October 17 found me making my way to Mason County Eastern School District to tour the schools and meet with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jake Lesinski, the school resource officer (SRO) assigned to MCE. Lesinski grew up in Mason County and graduated from Ludington High School in 2016. He has been…

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Man accused of threatening to kill drug officer who he thought was a ‘snitch’

November 3, 2025

“He calls her and says, ‘You ratted me out to the police. If I don’t get these charges kicked, I promise I’m going to have you killed.’” By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old man charged with multiple felonies for alleged drug dealing is now also charged with crimes in connection to threatening to kill an undercover narcotics…

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Ludington again nominated for Best New Year’s Eve Drop

November 3, 2025

Voting Opens Nov. 3; public can vote once daily through Dec. 1 LUDINGTON — Ludington is once again in the running for Best New Year’s Eve Drop. In 2024 took the USA TODAY 10BEST honor against nominations across the country, including the famous Times Square Ball Drop in New York City and offbeat drops such as the Idaho Potato Drop,…

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WSCC storytelling in gaming exhibit opens Friday

November 3, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College and Chicago Gamespace will co-curate The Plot Thickens: Storytelling in Gaming, a multisite exhibition exploring how games tell stories in innovative and unexpected ways. The exhibition runs Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, through April 26, 2026. Featuring video…

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LASD to host Veterans Day assembly

November 3, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host a Veterans Day assembly from 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Any military veteran is welcome to attend. A breakfast will follow in the O.J. DeJonge Middle School cafeteria. Veterans needing a ride may contact Ludington Mass Transit Authority at 231-845-1231 by Nov. 7. ____________________ Please…

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MCC, Kaleva Norman Dickson Nov. 4 polling places

November 3, 2025

There will be two school elections taking place in Mason County on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Mason County Central School District and Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The following are the polling places for Mason County Central: Mason County: Amber Township, Amber Township Hall, 171 S. Amber Rd., Amber Township Branch Township,…

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FiveCAP offering emergency food assistance

November 3, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is offering The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which provides residents with access to essential food groups. “Buying food staples at the grocery store can quickly exhaust the budget of low-income families, especially given the high cost of items like fruit, vegetables and protein,” said Mary Trucks, executive director of FiveCAP. Trucks said families can stretch…

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