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First snowfall of the season expected

November 8, 2025

Winter weather advisory issued for Mason, Oceana counties The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason and Oceana counties beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, and slow down and use…

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Man sent to prison for shoplifting at Walmart

November 8, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old man was sentenced to two concurrent prison terms of 18 months to 30 years in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 4, for two felony convictions of first-degree retail fraud. Jerry Preston Humphrey received credit…

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Public Notice: Chance to get involved, Mason County Community Opioids Steering Committee

November 8, 2025

  This is a paid posting. 

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SRO Deputy Barnett, following a family tradition

November 7, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dave Barnett is assigned to Ludington Area School District’s Ludington Elementary School (LES) as its…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Nov. 7, 2025

November 7, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ashley Lynn Barwick, 33; third-degree child abuse; arrested Aug. 30 by…

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Obituary: Kirk Delbert Williamson, 83, of Scottville

November 7, 2025

Kirk Delbert Williamson, 83 of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born June 11, 1942 in Lansing, Kirk was the son of Delbert…

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Recent death: Joyce Jean Hansen, 81, of Ludington

November 7, 2025

  Joyce Jean Hansen, 81, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral…

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Obituary: David Edward Richards, 63, of Scottville

November 7, 2025

  David Edward Richards, 63, of Scottville, died on Friday, November 7, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Mental Health Matters: Lake County correctional officers participate in Crisis Intervention Training

November 7, 2025

By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH BALDWIN — West Michigan Community Mental Health continues its partnership with law enforcement through ongoing Crisis Intervention Team…

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MCC improvement projects likely to begin next summer

November 6, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters approved a bond renewal of 2.15 mills, which will generate $23,357,000 for much needed updates to the school’s aging…

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Volunteer Scottville crossing guards honored

November 6, 2025

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Three Summit Technical Center criminal…

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Boat blog: The G.L. Ostrander/Integrity unloads aggregate in Muskegon

November 6, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Safe Harbor Credit Union, 5511 W. US 10, Ludington; safeharborcu.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — The A.T.B. G.L. Ostrander/Integrity unloaded aggregate…

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Police news, published Nov. 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Nov. 5,…

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Man sent to prison for drug convictions

November 5, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 4, for felony convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, possession…

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Community foundation, Youth Advisory Council award grants

November 5, 2025

LUDINGTON —The Community Foundation for Mason County and its Youth Advisory Council (YAC) recently awarded more than $65,000 in new grants to community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. The Community…

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LHS to present two one-act plays Nov. 13-16

November 5, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club will present two one-act plays later this month. The plays include “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson and “In the Forests of the…

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Recent births, published Nov. 5, 2025

November 5, 2025

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.  Asta Ivy Bates, the daughter of Amber Hammerlund…

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Runaway apprehended after allegedly stealing vehicle, fleeing from police

November 5, 2025

FOUNTAIN — A 16-year-old boy was transported by Mason County sheriff’s deputies to a juvenile detention facility after allegedly running away from home and stealing a vehicle Tuesday night, Nov.…

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Man arrested on warrants after deputies receive ‘suspicious vehicle’ call

November 5, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Manistee man was arrested on outstanding warrants after…

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MCC bond passes!

November 4, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The fourth time was the charm! Mason County Central School District’s most recent bond proposal has passed. Unofficial results were: 940, yes to 673,…

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MCC school election results to date, 10:25 p.m.

November 4, 2025

MCC school election results to date, 10:25 p.m. These are the unofficial results of the Mason County Central school election to date. Final results will be posted once all precincts…

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