By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Law enforcement personnel quickly apprehended an escaped inmate today who ran from a corrections deputy as the 26-year-old man was being escorted to the Mason County Courthouse from the Mason County Jail. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the inmate, who was wearing an orange jail outfit, handcuffed and “belly chained,” had been transported…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old woman convicted of two counts of first-degree retail fraud was sentenced to 20 months to 10 years in prison Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Nicole Lynn Boles pleaded guilty to the felony…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central Schools has partnered with members of the community to help give some first and second grade students a boost…
MASON COUNTY — The first snowfall of the season is expected to begin tonight, Nov. 20, and continue on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service in Grand…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Manistee man was arrested on multiple charges after threatening hotel guests and fighting with police at the Rodeway Inn, at 5095 W. US 10,…
The Ludington Area Jaycees is holding its second annual Light up the Night Christmas lighting competition. Mason County residents are welcome to register their homes or businesses through Nov. 29.…
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 Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024: 1:19…
Marlene McDonald Donley passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. She was born on October 28, 1933, in Pontiac to Guy and Audrey McDonald, then moved…
Gerald Eugene Miller, 91, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Jerry was born on August 24, 1933, the son of the late Walter and Anne (Gallivan) Miller.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Brendan Kelley was recently hired as an agriculture water use efficiency educator for Michigan State University Extension. Kelley recently graduated from Michigan State with a master’s degree…
AMBER TOWNSHIP, 12:31 p.m. — Report of a vehicle crash with injuries, US 10-31 and Stiles Road.
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold it its 87th annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at the Mason County Historical Society’s downtown Ludington center, 130 E.…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County District Library will host the first of a series of Remote Tech Help sessions on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Help Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post help those in need by “Stuffing a Blue Goose” Friday, Dec. 13, from noon to 6 p.m.…
Greg Russell Erickson, 71, of Ludington, passed away after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Greg was born on February 17, 1953, the son of the…
SCOTTVILLE — First Methodist Church of Scottville, 114 W. State St., will host a free community spaghetti dinner today, Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Community dinners are…
Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil, formerly of Lansing, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 from 4 to 7…
Gerald Eugene Miller, 91, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 18, 2024. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at noon at Oak…
Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not…
Employment: Administration and Database Assistant The Community Foundation for Mason County is seeking an Administration and Database Assistant. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills and proficient computer skills, including…
The Amber Township Board of Trustees is seeking two Amber Township residents, who are taxpayers, to serve on the Board of Review. The primary purpose of the Board of Review…
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