By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The sentencing hearing for a 21-year-old Ludington man convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and probation violation was adjourned (postponed) Tuesday, April 22, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Caleb Isiah Russell’s sentencing guidelines are 78-162 months (6 ½ to 14 ⅓ years), said Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand. Sentencing guidelines help…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Alpha Phi Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society welcomed new members during its annual induction ceremony, on April 6, in the college’s Administrative & Conference Building. The 86 inductees, an increase of nine…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has approved the hiring of Matt Millspaugh as the new MCC middle school/high school athletic director and high school dean of students. Millspaugh is currently a science teacher at the high school and will…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old woman has been charged with armed robbery and four other felonies for allegedly robbing a woman at gunpoint with a male suspect. Tresa Brianna Anderson was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, April 22, on charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, carrying a concealed weapon and…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, May 9 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 10, all day, with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather Club’s grounds, 3276 N. Darr Rd. Class…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Education Association’s 13-B Coordinating Council recently recognized several students and MEA members during its inaugural Outstanding Persons in Education Awards Banquet held at West Shore Community College. During the event, eight area secondary students were recognized as Academic All-Stars and three MEA members were recognized as Outstanding Persons in Education, and one person was recognized…
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LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program. Those eligible would meet the following criteria: ● Acceptance to an educational program with theater implications, such as acting, set design, lighting, costuming, choreography, or other. Proof required. Eligible programs may include, but are not limited to: educational camps, college courses, workshops. ● Program term…
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 Monday, April 21, 2025: 5:32 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 26-year-old Manistee man was arrested on an outstanding Kent County probation violation warrant following a call related to a “suspicious person” walking down the…
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. Sam Van Pek and Jeff Van Pek, the twin sons of Ni Hniang Par and David Lian of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 21, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of…
Employment: Science Teacher, MCC High School Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time high school Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job #617 Application deadline: May 6, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until May 6, 2026.
EDEN TOWNSHIP — A GoFundMe account has been established for the Greg and Milyn Feister family, who lost their home to fire on Easter Sunday. Read about the fire here. To contribute to the fund, click here. ______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is currently accepting scholarship applications for middle school and high school students who plan to attend summer performing arts programs. Each year, the band awards over $10,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school students who are enrolled in a summer performing arts program, such as Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp or Interlochen…
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, April 17, 2025: 7:23 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Forest Trail, Free Soil Township. 7:48 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Jagger Road east of…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ayden Evin Strouse, 20; first-degree criminal sexual conduct, second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and two counts of assault by strangulation; date of offense: Aug. 1, 2023; arrested by Ludington Police Department; arraigned April 10; preliminary hearing: June 4; bail: $25,000 cash. -Brenda…
LUDINGTON – The Community Foundation for Mason County has awarded $136,419 in new grants to community organizations supporting various projects throughout the county. Funding totaling $132,206 came from Field of Interest Funds, Mason County Funds for the Community, and a new Housing Initiatives Fund. Donor advisor grants from the Robert R. & Joan Hasenbank and Carol Nunn Nelson Funds provided $4,163…
LUDINGTON — A person who was walking around neighborhoods over the weekend, claiming to work for an internet provider, sparked some suspicion. “Over the weekend several citizens reported a subject walking around neighborhoods claiming to be doing work for a local internet provider,” states an announcement on the Ludington Police Department’s Facebook page Monday, April 21. “LPD has reached out…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 10 from 7 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County Rural Authority’s millage. This…
Janice Louise Leatherman, 62, of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Janice was born on September 10, 1962, the daughter of the late Louis and Constance (Bush) Leatherman. A beautiful mother, she put all her effort into her children, loving them unconditionally, and checking in on them daily. She was a novice artist, where she excelled in painting…
Employment: Teaching positions, Baldwin Community Schools Baldwin Community Schools has the following teaching positions open: Elementary Special Education Teacher Elementary Teacher Secondary Paraprofessional Secondary Special Education Teacher Secondary Math Teacher Secondary World Language Teacher Secondary English and Social Studies Teacher Substitute Teachers Click here for more information. This is a paid posting. Published until May 5, 2025.
Employment: English Teacher, Hart Middle School This is a paid posting. Published until May 10, 2025.
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