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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament began at 6 a.m. this morning. Dozens of boats participating in today’s Big Boys tournament gathered just outside the Ludington pier heads just before sunrise. Hundreds of contestants are participating in the week-long tourney, fishing king salmon and lake trout. The Ludington Offshore Classic, presented by the Chamber…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Manistee man was arrested for absconding parole, and a 29-year-old Manistee man was arrested for probation violation after “refusing the resident’s request to leave…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LANSING — The Michigan Community College Association has announced the election of Sherry Wyman of Scottville as chair of the MCCA Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 year. Wyman…
Employment: Upper Elementary Principal Mason County Central School District is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Upper Elementary Principal for the 2025-2025 school year. Completion or near completion…
Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist (temporary) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a temporary Speech and Language Pathologist. Must have a master’s degree in the area…
The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is asking voters to increase the current operating tax rate from 1 mill to 2 mills when they vote during the Aug. 5 election.…
LUDINGTON — Bystanders’ quick thinking saved a teenager who nearly drowned in Lake Michigan Monday, July 14, at Stearns Park beach. The 18-year-old female from Ada, Michigan is currently in…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society was recently presented the proceeds of the 2025 Blessing of the Boats, $10,177. The annual event is organized in partnership with Safe Harbor…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kody Michael Shriver, 33; third-offense domestic violence; arrested June 9 by…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 49-year-old Twin Lake man for 18th-offense driving while license suspended following a following a traffic stop Friday, July 11,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s…
Synergy Media, owner of WKLA, WWKR, WLDN, WKZC, and WMLQ radio, along with Media Group 31, owner of Mason County Press and Oceana County Press, are seeking a joint full…
Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing…
This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The story of how Scottville got its name…
This MCP Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON…
MANISTEE — The Lakeshore Keepers, formerly Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association, has recently announced the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse will be open to the public beginning in 2026. The opening…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington has recently given out 100s of beverage drug testing coasters in an effort to prevent date rape. The coasters…
West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 24-year old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers…
Patricia Lee (Sisko) Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford, passed away at her family home on Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1941, in her…
Sally Lee Carter, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Sally was born on February 8, 1951, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ellenor (Marrison) Miller.…
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