LUDINGTON — The 53-year-old Ludington man who allegedly embraced a Ludington High School student without her consent while on school property last week was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery, court records state. Rolandao Garcia is scheduled to appear for a pretrial, Oct. 16. Police were actively looking for Garcia who…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — A new school bus safety campaign has its origins at the West Shore Educational Service District. A public service announcement video featuring NASCAR driver Ryan Preece will talk about the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity that occurred in Mason County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025: 3:41 a.m., a 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested on two warrants and charged with driving while license revoked, Pere Marquette…
LUDINGTON — A three-day jury trial is scheduled for this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for a 44-year-old man charged with methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and fourth-offense habitual offender, according to court records. The jury trial for Shawn Ryan Boles is slated for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 24-26. The charges arose from an Oct. 13, 2024 incident, court records state.…
LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual Harvesting Hope gala on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake House, 704 Maritime Dr. The event will include a farm-to-table dinner, opportunities to give, and networking. “Harvesting Hope is our night to stand together as a community, united by one powerful belief: that food is a…
LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County will kick off its 2025/2026 fundraising campaign on Thursday, Sept. 25 with a free community concert. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. behind Jamesport Brewing Company in Ludington, will feature the band Groovix Cube, and is open to all members of the community. The campaign will be co-chaired by…
Deborah Jean Dyer, 72, of Ludington, died on Sunday September 21, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home 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…
This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Part of my duties as a member of the Board of Directors of the Mason County Historical Society is to serve as chairman of the society’s collections committee. This committee helps manage the 150,000-plus artifacts that…
Around the County is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant, located in downtown Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The MCP drone ventured over Upper Hamlin Lake Sunday evening to film the last sunset of summer 2025. _______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old man who was scheduled for trial for multiple drug offenses changed his plea from not guilty to guilty last week. David James Monroe was charged in four separate cases by Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand including delivery of fentanyl causing the death of 52-year-old William Willoughby of Ludington. Other offenses included two counts of possession of…
The building has been re-opened LUDINGTON — Following a threat Friday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2025, the Ludington Municipal Building was closed to the public temporarily. According to a press release from the Ludington Police Department, the department received a phone call in which a threat was made against the department. The caller indicated an intent to drive a vehicle into…
Lansing – The life-saving work of local EMS providers were recognized last week at the state Capitol by the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. The recognition was part of the biennial Stars of Life ceremony, which celebrates the contributions of ambulance practitioners who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported MCP. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 2:22 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 26-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for two outstanding warrants out of Oceana County. The arrest took place following a traffic stop near Emily and…
Jerry Ray Shangle, 70, of Ludington, died Friday, September 19, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington. He was born July 5, 1955, in Ludington, the son of Waldon and Grace (Fogarty) Shangle. Jerry retired from Harsco Rail where he had been employed for over 20 years. In his spare time he enjoyed riding motorcycles, sailing, and tinkering in his garage. He…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — An engine error is responsible for the S.S. Badger losing control while backing into its Ludington slip Wednesday evening, Sept. 17. “While backing to the loading apron in the usual manner, the engines did not respond as ordered by the captain operating the engine order telegraphs resulting in the vessel colliding with the permanently…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for fifth graders Wednesday, Sept. 17, at its show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The event has taken place for over 30 years. During the event, children learned about agriculture in the early 20th century. See more photos and read more here.…
LUDINGTON — The second annual Cultural Corners event will take place on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will highlight four downtown Ludington cultural organizations that are located near each other: Mason County Historical Society, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Sandcastles Children’s Museum and Mason County District Library. The free block party that takes…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Amilcar D. Bautista-Mendoza, 38; third-offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor and second-offense driving while license suspended; arrested Sept. 14 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 16; preliminary hearing: Oct. 1; bail: $10,000 cash. -Traylen Wayne Baker,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Ludington woman was arrested Thursday, Sept. 18 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm while intoxicated. The arrest took place in the 100 block of North Jebavy Dr.…
Dorothy Isabelle Barbour Harley was born on February 27, 1931 in Richmond, Virginia and passed peacefully in her sleep in the morning of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in San Diego, Calf. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Georgy Liljedahl, her husband Robert Harley, and Jack Spicer. She is survived by sons John Spicer II, Geoff Spicer, Patrick Spicer;…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann (Schissler) Favre, 82, of Pentwater. Barbara died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of Stephen and Josephine (Mandl) Schissler. Barbara was married to Richard Favre for 56 years. Barbara and Richard met…
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