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Explosive-detection canine checks Ludington schools following threat

November 18, 2025

‘The investigation showed there was no credible threat made to the Ludington area schools.’ LUDINGTON — An explosive-detection canine checked Ludington High School and OJ DeJonge Middle School following “a potential vague threat made against the Ludington High School” Tuesday, Nov. 18, according to a press release from the Ludington Police Department.  “On Nov. 18, 2025 at 3:53 p.m., the…

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Jury finds man guilty of police assault for spitting on officer 

November 18, 2025

David Southern was found not guilty of third-offense domestic violence By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old man was found guilty by a jury of a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police following a three-day trial in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Friday, Nov.…

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MCC eSports team ends regular season 5-3, to compete in playoffs

November 18, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartan Mario Kart eSports team is ranked 12th in the state and will race against No. 21 Portland High School in the…

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Ludington Rotary Club’s auction is Dec. 3

November 18, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Limited tickets remain available for The Rotary Club of Ludington’s 26th Annual Holiday Auction and Gala, Wednesday, Dec. 3, starting at 6 p.m., at Lincoln Hills Golf…

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Recent death: Wilma W. Pipher, 81, of Ludington

November 18, 2025

  Wilma W. Pipher, 81, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Muskegon’s E.G. Crosby, a Great Lakes captain who died on the Titanic

November 17, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port…

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Freighter Algoma Buffalo anchored offshore near Manistee

November 17, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. MANISTEE — The M.V. Algoma Buffalo was anchored…

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County appoints group to study facilities

November 17, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners has formed a Facilities Management and Planning Study Group that will discuss the county’s future facilities…

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A capella group ‘The Filharmonic’ to perform at WSCC

November 17, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Filharmonic, a Los Angeles-based a cappella group of Filipino-American artists,…

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Suspect attacks deputy after slipping his handcuffs to the front

November 17, 2025

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Fountain man who was arrested on a bond violation attacked a Mason County sheriff’s deputy after he slipped the handcuffs from the back of his…

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Employment: Maintenance Supervisor, Oceana County

November 17, 2025

Employment: Maintenance Supervisor, Oceana County The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Maintenance Supervisor.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on…

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Weekend police news, published Nov. 17, 2025

November 17, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity over the weekend in Mason County: Friday, Nov.…

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Obituary: Virgnia ‘Ginny’ Davis, 57, of Custer

November 17, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Davis, 57, of Custer passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025.  Ginny was born on April 23, 1968 in Ludington, the daughter of Ervin and Mildred (Ewing) Payne…

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Obituary: Dennis Donald Murphy, 74, of Ludington

November 17, 2025

Dennis Donald Murphy, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home in Ludington. Denny was born in Hastings, the youngest child of Grace and Donald Murphy…

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Recent death: James Philbrick Gigante, 59, of Ludington

November 17, 2025

  James Philbrick Gigante, 59, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 14, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Employment: Mechanical Inspector, Oceana County

November 17, 2025

Employment: Mechanical Inspector, Oceana County The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Mechanical Inspector.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on…

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Employment: JV Boys’ Basketball Coach, Pentwater Public Schools

November 17, 2025

Employment: JV Boys’ Basketball Coach, Pentwater Public Schools Pentwater Public School District is seeking to hire a Junior Varisty Boys’ Basketball coach for the 2026-2026 season (6% Schedule B Scale).…

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MCC’s Sullivan named lead trombonist in All-State Jazz Band

November 16, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School freshman Colin…

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Reed and Stevenson to discuss storm that sank the Fitzgerald during historical society annual meeting

November 16, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 4 beginning at 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W.…

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Bay City man arrested after police locate missing, endangered girl

November 15, 2025

‘This is an example that human trafficking exists and should be a discussion with all our parents and children about those dangers.’ MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office…

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Ludington police looking for credit card theft suspect

November 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman allegedly involved in the illegal use of a credit/debit card. “The Ludington Police Department…

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