RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Richard Stepka has been identified by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office as the man who died as the result of a motorcycle crash that occurred in Riverton Township sometime between Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26. Emergency crews were dispatched Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m. to the area of Stiles and Marrison roads in Riverton Township for…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, May 26, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Stephen Lee Storm, 46, pleaded guilty April 7 to second-offense possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced May 26 to six months in jail with credit for…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after she reportedly showed up late for a court hearing and tested positive for drugs Tuesday morning, May 26, at the Mason County Courthouse, said Mason…
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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, May 26, 2026: 12:19…
Terry Lee Segelstrom, 63, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. Terry, also known as Lee, was born in Muskegon on Jan. 26, 1963, the…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. to the area of Stiles and Marrison roads in Riverton Township for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The former Scottville schoolhouse was reduced to rubble Tuesday as demolition crews brought down the last standing portions of the historic 138-year-old building at…
LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County recently presented donations totaling more than $18,000 to two area nonprofit organizations serving residents in Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The local…
CUSTER — A cornhole tournament fundraiser aimed at helping light the MCE School ball field is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at St. Mary’s Field. The event begins at 1…
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. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern…
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’s…
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. KENT CITY — Mason County…
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…
Charlotte Mae Shanks, 89, of Ludington, found Peace with the Lord on May 23, 2026, in her daughter’s home with her family surrounding her with love. She was born in…
The following births have been reported: Brian Michael Sheffield III, the son of Kari and Brian Sheffield II of Fountain, was born on Friday, May 22, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred…
A funeral service for Joan Carey will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Visitation will…
Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org Send cover…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a garage in the 800 block of East Sugar Grove Road Monday afternoon. Fire departments were called to the scene at 2:38 p.m. Responding Mason…
SCOTTVILLE — Emergency personnel were dispatched to a water emergency on the Pere Marquette River Monday afternoon. Initial dispatch reports stated up to seven people had capsized from kayaks on…
Editor’s Note: Several holidays exist to honor our veterans and active duty military personnel, Veterans Day on Nov. 11, and Armed Forces Day, May 17. But, Memorial Day is set…
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