By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer October 7, 2025 found me boarding the S.S. Badger for a trip to Manitowoc, Wis. and then to Fincantieri Bay Ship Building in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., — known to locals as Bay Ship. I boarded the Badger at 7 a.m. that morning meeting up with my editor and friend Rob Alway. When onboard I…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a high-speed chase Thursday morning, Oct. 16, during which the suspect allegedly threw what appeared to be a handgun out the vehicle window, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. After…
LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 will hold its annual Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be held at the American Legion Post #76,…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – George Osdell Teague, 39; assault with a dangerous weapon/felonious assault…
Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Fountain, Branch, Sherman, Sheridan Rep. The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has an opening for the above position, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This…
Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Scottville/Amber Rep. The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has an opening for the above position, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This is a three-year…
David Robert Sultz, 68, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. No services are planned. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of…
This Great Lakes 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,…
GUILFORD, Conn. — Domestic U.S. Great Lakes cruises are now available. In response to guest demand, American Cruise Lines is proud to announce the debut of three Great Lakes itineraries…
The Michigan Association of County Clerks has submitted the following resolution to be published as a letter to the editor. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers.…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Richard Paul Brown, 35, pleaded guilty Aug. 19 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fourth-offense habitual offender…
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, Oct. 14, 2025: 1:37…
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. Tobias Jrue Roller, the son of Kalisha and…
Judy Louise Amador, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on August 2, 1960, in Ludington to her late father Arturo Amador and…
Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Grace Funeral…
Part 3: S.S. Wisconsin By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The last four months of 1929 were a deadly time for Lake Michigan shipping. At least four shipwrecks claimed the lives of…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Several Mason County Central teams and clubs are joining together this…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank recently took advantage of the Columbus Day federal holiday to bring all employees together for a full day of learning, collaboration, and giving back to…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — A warrant is being sought for a 33-year-old Scottville woman “after…
Patricia “Patsy” P. Buckley, 93, of Branch, a beloved mother, grandmother, and respected community member, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Patsy was born in Illinois in 1932, the…
Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components and mechanical systems, custodial duties, mail pickup and…
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