Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Adult Education Program held its 2026 graduation Friday, May 29th in the A.O. Carlson at Mason County Central High School. This year’s program had 11 graduates. They include, pictured, from left: Tim Genson, program director, Anthony Rollins, Tatyana Dukes,…
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 Tuesday, June 2, 2026: 6:11 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Victory Road east of Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township.…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The tug Candice Elise and barge Robert F. Deegan arrived in Ludington Harbor Tuesday afternoon…
Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — The former Free Soil School building is expected to be demolished later this summer as part of a Mason County…
LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County and local media organizations will host a candidate forum Monday, June 29 featuring contested races in the Aug. 4 primary election. The…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Community members will have an opportunity to help shape the future of the Lincoln River Watershed during a stakeholder meeting hosted by the Mason-Lake Conservation District on…
BEAR LAKE — The public is invited to learn about regenerative agriculture, biochar production and soil health during the annual Farm Field Day hosted by the Mason-Lake and Manistee Conservation…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, May 29, 2026:…
The following births have been reported: Mariella E. Nelson, the daughter of Andrea and Gabriel Nelson of Manistee, was born on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kolten James Merrill, the son of Madalyn…
West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural nursing program with a desire to build strong relationships with students and colleagues. This…
Edward Earl Larsen, 84, of Scottville, died early in the morning on Wednesday, May 19, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Memorial services will be held at…
Employment: Vital Records Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for an Vital Records Clerk. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Congressman John Moolenaar toured the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Rose Hawley Archives Monday morning. Members of the organization’s…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 77-year-old Hamlin Township man who was arrested early Saturday morning, May 30, at his home after allegedly firing a handgun at Mason County sheriff’s deputies was…
LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will hold its annual Patriotic Concert on Tuesday, June 30, at the Waterfront Park pavilion. This year’s performance will feature the Ludington High School…
LUDINGTON — Suds on the Shore, one of West Michigan’s premier craft beverage festivals, will return to Ludington’s Rotary Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing together breweries, wineries, distilleries, food…
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, May…
Richard Zigmund Stepka, 37 of Ludington, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. Richard, affectionately known as Ricky or Slick, was born on Dec. 16, 1988, in Ludington, to Richard…
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. Photos submitted by Sarah Wood…
Barbara Sue (Alberson) Wolff, 82, of Ruby Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after a brief illness. Barb was born on…
The following births have been reported: Ember Rey Marcellus, the daughter of Dominique Jones and Drew Marcellus of Manistee, was born on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
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