Sports coverage sponsors needed

November 12, 2025

Last month we announced that Mason County Press and Oceana County Press will begin covering local sports and recreation. As a small business, adding this level of service requires additional funding. We are still in need of more supporters in order to bring this service to you. Individuals who would like to contribute may do so by making an instant…

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NTSB: Snow/ice, pilot error caused 2023 fatal plane crash

November 12, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its Aviation Investigation Final Report on an airplane crash that killed two people from Indiana on Nov. 23, 2023. Pilot Randy Strebig, 60, and Allison Wheaton, 43, died after their plane, a Socata TBM 700, crashed north of the Mason County Airport just west of…

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Jury trial set for this week for man accused of third-offense domestic violence

November 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — A jury trial is scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 12-14, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for a 46-year-old man charged with third-offense domestic violence and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. David Robert Southern was arrested on the charges by the Ludington Police Department, May 4, 2024, according to court records. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and…

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Police news, published Nov. 12, 2025

November 12, 2025

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 Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025: 11:14 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Lakeshore Drive and Decker Road, Hamlin Township. 6:24 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Quarterline Road, Amber…

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Turkey Drop will provide holiday meals

November 12, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its second annual Turkey Drop on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Safe Harbor Credit Union, 5511 W. US 10. Turkeys donated will be stocked at the Lakeshore Food Club and its school satellite locations.The event will also assist the Oriole Giving Tree at Ludington Area Schools, Shop…

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Employment: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary

November 12, 2025

Employment: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary Full Time, licensed (COTA/L) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a TEMPORARY Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/License 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.…

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Armistice Day Storm of 1940 took the lives of 64 sailors, sank 3 ships

November 11, 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. Watch the accompanying video here:    Listen to the Great Lakes History Log Podcast…

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Retired Gen. Axel Johnson has served country and community

November 11, 2025

Johnson is one of two Mason County residents to achieve rank of general By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The story of the life of Retired Brigadier General Axel Johnson III, to date, is worthy of a book rather than a single feature article in observance of Veterans Day. Johnson’s life and career in Mason County is one of historical…

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Community foundation launching Wish List Wednesdays

November 11, 2025

LUDINGTON – The Community Foundation for Mason County is launching its inaugural Wish List Wednesday on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. The one-day initiative encourages the community to grant wishes submitted by local nonprofits, kicking off the giving season. Wish List Wednesday will be recognized by the Community Foundation annually on the second Wednesday of November, serving as a special day…

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Scottville woman suffers serious injuries in crash

November 11, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Scottville woman received serious injuries at the intersection of Stiles and Dewey roads Monday, Nov. 10, at 9:19 a.m. after she pulled into the path of a second vehicle, which was traveling northbound on Stiles Road, said Mason…

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MCC to present ‘High School (non) Musical’ this weekend

November 11, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Drama Club will present “High School (non) Musical” by Jonathon Dorf at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium on Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. “Toy Boatin is Roswell High’s…

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Ludington Veterans Day assembly rescheduled to Wednesday

November 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District’s Veterans Day assembly has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 12, due to school being closed today due to weather. The assembly will be from 8 to 10 a.m. 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…

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Recent death: John Bonsecour Von Sprecken, 86, of Ludington

November 11, 2025

  John Bonsecour Von Sprecken, 86, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 10, 2025. 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 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…

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Recent death: George Edward Foster, 86, of Ludington

November 11, 2025

  George Edward Foster, 86, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 10, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Tickets available for Stage Left production of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”

November 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — Tickets are on sale for the Stage Left Theatre Company’s production of “Ken’s Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”, presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. The show features local youth actors ages 10-18. There will be one performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Ludington Area Center for the…

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Fire damages Victory Corner Rd. house

November 10, 2025

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a house in the 2200 block of North Victory Corner Road Monday evening, Nov. 10, 2025. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene at 7:40 p.m. Two Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies, arriving first on the scene, attempted to put the fire out with fire extinguishers. When the first fire unit arrived, there was heavy…

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Closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

November 10, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area School District Pentwater Public Schools (Veterans Day assembly rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 8:30 a.m.) Other organizations and businesses Flipstar Gymnastics ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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One person killed in snowy US 10-31 crash

November 10, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — One person is confirmed dead following a two-vehicle crash on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road, Nov. 10, 2025. Emergency crews were dispatched at 11:28 a.m.  “Preliminary information is that there was an eastbound vehicle (Dodge Ram pickup truck) and a westbound vehicle (Chevrolet El Camino). Due to road conditions and possibly speed, the westbound vehicle lost…

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Lakeshore Badgers to honor U.S. military during Veterans Day hockey game

November 10, 2025

VICTORY TOWNSHIP  — The Lakeshore Badgers Varsity Hockey Team will host a special Veterans Day game Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, at 3000 North Stiles Rd. The Badgers will face off against the Cadillac Vikings in what is anticipated to be an exciting matchup. In honor of Veterans Day, all active duty…

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Winter storm could bring up to 9 inches of snow

November 10, 2025

A winter storm warning has been issued for Mason and Oceana counties by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with total snow accumulation between 4 and 9 inches. The warning went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, and continues until 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. “Visibility and road conditions may change…

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Police news, published Nov. 10, 2025

November 10, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025: 5:01 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 6:02 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway near the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 2:20 p.m.,…

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