By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — One of the five candidates selected to interview for the Mason County Central superintendent position has withdrawn from consideration. Shannon Harvilla has informed Mason County Press that he has removed his application after being offered and accepting a position with a school district in Arizona. Harvilla had been scheduled to interview May 4. The…
By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Feature Columnist LUDINGTON — Mason County has a long history of prosecuting attorneys dating back many years. In recent memory, I think of names like Cris Van Oosterum, Susan Kasley Sniegowski, Paul Spanolia, and Lauren Kreinbrink. Earlier in my life, I…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. YPSILANTI — Three members of the Mason County Central High School forensics team traded prom for competition and returned home with strong finishes at a tournament held last…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its 2025-26 annual report, highlighting its continued role in student success, workforce development and regional economic impact…
Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Prime departed the Port of Ludington Monday morning. The ship entered port early Sunday morning and docked at the…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, 2026: Shawn Roy-Gert Sluyter, 51, pleaded no contest Feb. 17 to third-offense domestic violence and…
A large portion of the western half of the Lower Peninsula, including Mason and Oceana counties, is under a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 8 p.m.…
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 over the weekend: Friday, April…
Robert Lee Flint, 81, of Fountain, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1944 in Cadillac, to Murle and Mary Flint. Robert was raised in…
It is with very broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Rebecca Jean (Knudsen) Fellows, age 35 of Manistee, who died unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2026…
Robin Lynn Oliver, 67, of Scottville, died on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Norwegian-flagged tanker MV Prime is the first ship to visit the Port of Ludinton this season. The vessel arrived late…
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MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HOLLAND — Ludington’s varsity softball…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As crews prepare to tear down the city’s oldest building, several hundred bricks from the 137-year-old former Scottville schoolhouse will be salvaged and offered…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Thursday, the Mason County Central Board of Education selected five candidates to be interviewed for the position of superintendent. Only one of those…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three people are vying for the Ludington mayoral position, while there will also be contested races for three open City Council seats. Only one…
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