This MCP Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Please be sure to visit our companion site, www.greatlakesboatblog.com for more photographs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Friday, June 20, 2025 MUSKEGON — My focus the last few days has been centered around the Aquastar,…
By Kate Watkins, Contributing Writer HAMLIN TWP. – Don your favorite boating shoes and grab your captain’s hat because Yachtley Crew is coming to perform some of the most popular yacht rock songs at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr., Saturday, June 28. The seven member group is currently touring the United States and its members are excited to bring…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library Scottville branch is seeking donations to help raise funds for its newly remodeled children’s section. For over a year, a committee has worked on updating the space. The committee has included children, parents, library staff and library board members. The children’s section hasn’t had major updates in over 25 years. “Our goal is…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Stephen Lee Storm, 46; two counts of possession of a controlled substance — narcotic/cocaine; arrested May 4 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned June 12; preliminary hearing: July 7; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. – Richard Allen Spinner, II, 36; embezzlement…
ROTHBURY, Oceana County — Electric Forest, the massive music festival that draws tens of thousands of attendees from across the country and beyond, wraps up Sunday, June 22, at the Double JJ Resort. Expect heavy southbound traffic on US 31 in the area Monday, June 23, as festival goers leave the grounds. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP –West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2025 Winter Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors, and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Ludington man was arrested after he reportedly gave a Verizon employee 1.9 grams of marijuana “to thank him for helping him out,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect is currently out on bond, and possessing…
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 Thursday, June 19, 2025: 8:45 p.m., a 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued in Mason County’s 79th District Court, 400 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will again host its Young Eagles event on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mason County Airport. The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 with signed parental consent. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in the event donate…
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: Wednesday, June 18, 2025: 7:43 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 8:19 a.m., (MCSO), a 36-year-old Ludington man turned himself in…
Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 West US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor See VIDEO here. LUDINGTON — The 47-year-old Scottville man who nearly pushed a Mason County sheriff’s deputy towards a semi truck trying to disarm him was sentenced to 14-50 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 17. Joshuea Michael Boger pleaded “no contest” to eight felony counts, March 13. Boger was…
The United Way of Manistee County and the United Way of Mason County have announced plans to merge into a single organization this summer. This news follows the recent retirement announcement of Corey Van Fleet, United Way of Manistee County’s longtime executive director. The decision to merge will not impact any programming or fundraising efforts in each county. For nearly…
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: Monday, June 16, 2025: 10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Jagger Road, Hamlin Township. Tuesday, June 17, 2025: 4:58 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Tuttle…
June 3, 1951 – June 14, 2025 Janet “Jan” Marie Sanders, 74, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by the ones she loved. Born and raised in Ludington, Jan was the daughter of Robert and Margaret Erickson and a proud graduate of Ludington High School’s class of ’69. She later earned her nursing degree from…
Employment: Varsity Girls Basketball Coach – Pentwater Public Schools Public Public School District is seeking a Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Qualifications: Fundamental knowledge of the sport. Ability to work well with students. Apply to: Ralph Baker, athletic director, Pentwater Public Schools, 600 Park St., Pentwater, MI 49449; rbaker@pentwater.k12.mi.us. Deadline: Until position is filled. This is…
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. Kohen James Austin, the son of Serenity Wildey of Ludington and Brandon Austin of Free Soil, was born on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — After being closed since Sept. 3, 2024, the Ludington State Park is reopening on Wednesday, June 25, five days earlier than originally planned. The park has been closed for $2.635 million in renovations paid from federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID relief funds provided to the state of Michigan during the pandemic.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Tensions ran high during a sentencing hearing in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 17, for a 60-year-old Grand Rapids man who ran over his wife with a car and killed her in 2023. Mark Lazon Casterman was sentenced to 15 to 50 years in prison Tuesday. Casterman pleaded “no contest,” May…
By Kai Taylor, MCP Contributor and Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE – In 2023, the opportunity arose for the City of Scottville to receive a grant from the State of Michigan to replace some of its aging water mains. Two years later, that opportunity is finally becoming a reality. The city has been awarded $8.7 million from a Drinking Water State…
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