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 Wednesday, July 16, 2025: 8:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 53-year-old Luther woman was cited for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop, US 10 and Meyers Road, Amber Township. 8:13 a.m., (MCSO),…
Gary Salerno, 71, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Gary was briefly in the care of Harbor Hospice and surrounded by his son, Mike, and brother, Mark at the time of his death. Gary was born April 26, 1954, in Yonkers, New York. His family relocated to Sarasota, Florida in his early childhood years. …
June Ina Short, 98, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 26, 1927, in Port Huron, the daughter of John and Ida (Young) McEachern. June was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed sewing, knitting and canning her own jams and jellies. She worked for several…
Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Elementary School This is a paid posting. Published until July 30, 2025.
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. The following story was published by School Transportation News with additions from MCP/OCP. RENO, Nev. — Katrina Morris, West Shore Educational Service District director of transportation and executive director of the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, was recently…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, July 15, 2025: 3:20 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Main and State streets, City of Scottville. 3:23 p.m., larceny from a vehicle, Nordhouse Dunes, Grant Township. Fly fishing rods were stolen. 4:30 p.m., damaged…
Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Woman Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Nurse, and Warrior With hearts full of sorrow and eyes filled with tears, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, a woman who defied every odd, challenged every obstacle, and lived a life marked by extraordinary…
William Herschel Wilde, 69, of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 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 __________…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament began at 6 a.m. this morning. Dozens of boats participating in today’s Big Boys tournament gathered just outside the Ludington pier heads just before sunrise. Hundreds of contestants are participating in the week-long tourney, fishing king salmon and lake trout. The Ludington Offshore Classic, presented by the Chamber…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Manistee man was arrested for absconding parole, and a 29-year-old Manistee man was arrested for probation violation after “refusing the resident’s request to leave multiple times,” said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The incident occurred Monday, July 14, shortly…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LANSING — The Michigan Community College Association has announced the election of Sherry Wyman of Scottville as chair of the MCCA Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 year. Wyman serves on the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees. Wyman was elected to the…
LUDINGTON — The Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Volunteer Board is hosting an indoor sidewalk sale on Monday, July 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. located in the Medical Office Building lobby. Deep discounts on apparel & accessories, jewelry, home & garden décor, and much more. Purchases will benefit the hospital’s Crane Haven Cancer Wellness Center. ______________ Please Support Local…
Employment: Upper Elementary Principal Mason County Central School District is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Upper Elementary Principal for the 2025-2025 school year. Completion or near completion of Michigan Administrator Certificate preferred. Apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 625 Application deadline: July 25, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. published until July 25, 2025.
Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist (temporary) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a temporary Speech and Language Pathologist. Must have a master’s degree in the area of speech and language pathology. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources Department, West Shore ESD,…
The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is asking voters to increase the current operating tax rate from 1 mill to 2 mills when they vote during the Aug. 5 election. The operating tax rate has been 1 mill for the past 30 years. In 2014, the authority also asked for a 10 year millage rate of .5 to pay for…
LUDINGTON — Bystanders’ quick thinking saved a teenager who nearly drowned in Lake Michigan Monday, July 14, at Stearns Park beach. The 18-year-old female from Ada, Michigan is currently in critical but stable condition, said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “On Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 11:55 a.m., the Ludington Police Department, Ludington Fire Department and Life EMS were…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society was recently presented the proceeds of the 2025 Blessing of the Boats, $10,177. The annual event is organized in partnership with Safe Harbor Credit Union and Ludington Bay Brewing Co. with a different beneficiary each year. The proceeds will go towards new exhibits at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, including the recently…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kody Michael Shriver, 33; third-offense domestic violence; arrested June 9 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 3; preliminary hearing: July 23; bail: $5,000/10 percent. -Christopher Michael Marquez, 37; three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, escaping while awaiting trial, and…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 49-year-old Twin Lake man for 18th-offense driving while license suspended following a following a traffic stop Friday, July 11, at 1:29 p.m. on southbound US 31 and Pere Marquette Highway, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of felony domestic assault and damaging property Sunday, July 13, around 5:30 p.m. in the 7500 block of East Chauvez Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
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