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HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 2025 Hamlin Lakes fireworks display will be held on Saturday, July 5. The event is organized by the Hamlin Lake Preservation Society (HLPS) and is being funded through presenting sponsors West Shore Eye Center, West Shore Bank, and Cottage Works. The presenting sponsors, along with donations from hundreds of individuals, have made it possible to continue…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School Forensic Head Coach Katarina Moore has been named the Michigan Speech Coaches, Inc. (MSCI) Individual Events Coach of the Year. The announcement was made during the MSCI Mackinac Conference and Tournament held recently on Mackinac Island.…
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 Wednesday, May 28, 2025: 11:06 a.m., a 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested for public intoxication, 300 block of South Rath Avenue, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 7:19 p.m.,…
Jack and Jill are a bonded pair. They are about 10 months old, fixed and up to date on vaccines. Jack is an outgoing, funny boy and Jill is a relaxed and reserved little lady. They are currently being fostered by Mason County Mutts. Adoption fee is $125 for the pair. Interested parties can contact Mason County Mutts at 231-794-2757 or…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington State Park has announced its June 2025 programs and events (see related story for the Friends of the Ludington State Park). Events include: Dune Ecology – Michigan’s Center of Biodiversity Sunday, June 1 and 8: 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 14: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Starting at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater Participants…
Dawn Marie (Gulembo) Flores, 64, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…
Ronald Earl Roothame Jr, 68, of Ludington, died on Monday, May 26, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.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 MCP and OCP…
Robert Richard Conley Jr., 55, of Custer, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.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 MCP and OCP…
The Custer Township Board of Trustees is seeking an individual to be appointed to the position of Township Clerk. The Clerk is responsible for keeping records of township business, including minutes of meetings, and must oversee public elections. Must be at least 18 years old and a registered voter and resident of Custer Township. Should be proficient in Quickbooks, typing…
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. Eris Mary Riley, the daughter of Krystle and Roth Riley of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Adam Wesley Staten, the son of Alexis Gager and Noah Staten of Scottville, was born on Thursday, May 29,…
Mason County will conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the conference room at the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 W. US 10, to allow citizens to examine and submit comments on Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) funds. Mason County proposes to use $1,500,000.00 in CDBG funds to perform Home Improvement Projects for low- to…
Mason County is seeking letters of interest for the future use of the County’s Scottville Office Building (formerly the Zoning, Buildings, and Drains office) located at 102 E. Fifth St., Scottville, MI 49454. Interested parties are invited to submit a letter of interest to declare their intent and ideas for use of the building to Administrator Szczypka, 304 E. Ludington…
MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, www.filercu.com and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Wednesday, May 28, 2025 LUDINGTON — I put the drone to the test tonight as I photographed the MV Saginaw…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Grammy Award winning rocker Maynard James Keenan said in a recent interview that he plans to move forward soon with placing businesses in some of the buildings he owns in downtown Scottville. Keenan performs tonight at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. The Sessanta V2.0 tour features two of his bands, A Perfect Circle…
LUDINGTON – The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association announced “a new name and logo that reflect its growing impact and enduring mission,” states a press release from the organization. As of May 28, 2025, the organization will be known as Lakeshore Keepers. “Since 1987, the organization has evolved alongside its commitment to preserve, restore, and promote west Michigan’s historic lighthouses.…
LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County made its most recent donation to Hands Extending Loving People (HELP) Ministries, a total of $3,275. The group chose HELP as its beneficiary during its quarterly meeting, held May 6. This was the second meeting of the newly-formed group. During its meetings, local non-profit charitable organizations are nominated for pitches from one…
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, May 27, 2025: 6:02 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Hoague Road, Free Soil Township. 6:59 a.m., car/deer crash, minor injury, Fountain Road west of Darr Road, Sherman Township. 7:23 a.m.,…
Employment: Homebound Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a part-time Homebound Special Education Teacher – SXI (2 hours a week). Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief One day, while sitting at a boat launch at Six Mile Lake in Dickinson County, Scottville native Dana Nelson Saugstad was inspired to write a children’s book. In the timespan of an afternoon, she jotted down what has now become “The Twelve Days of Yooper Christmas,” a 32-page book that can be read — or sung…
LUDINGTON — Love Ludington Weekend kicks off June 6 with fun-filled events for the whole family to signal the start of the summer season in downtown Ludington. A giant street party, a classic car show, and Blessing of the Boats are scheduled throughout this annual celebration, which pays homage to the City of Ludington. On Friday, June 6, the streets…
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 over the weekend: Thursday, May 22, 2025: 9:23 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Benson Road north of US 10, Branch Township. 1:39 p.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Summit Township. 2:25 p.m., (MCSO),…
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