LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old man accused of breaking into Backstage Hobbies and Games, Oct. 20, was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on a felony charge of breaking and entering a building with intent and a misdemeanor of malicious destruction of a building. Brayden Michael Allen is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary exam Nov. 25, according…
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 Monday, Nov. 9, 2026: 8:33 a.m., dispatch deer, Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 9:38 a.m., threats complaint, 2000 block of…
LUDINGTON — New billboards along US 10 between Ludington and Scottville will help connect local military veterans and their families with emergency financial assistance available through the Mason County Veterans Endowment Fund. The billboards are scheduled to be installed beginning Nov. 9 to raise awareness…
LUDINGTON — Several Mason County businesses experienced problems with Spectrum internet service Monday, Nov. 9, as reports of widespread connectivity issues emerged across Michigan and other parts of the country.…
ST. IGNACE — The West Shore Wolves 12U B hockey team captured the Camo Shootout Tournament championship over the weekend, allowing just two goals throughout the tournament. The Wolves relied…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A female bartender was reportedly assaulted over the weekend by a woman with brass knuckles at Murphy’s Tavern, receiving several…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Area business leaders and professionals are encouraged to register for the West Shore Business and Economic Summit, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, at West Shore Community College.…
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, Nov.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a free community art workshop Thursday, Nov. 12, as part of its HumanKind Series, featuring Turkish-American artist Hale Ekinci. The workshop,…
Ronnie Melchert II, a cherished son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on February 1, 1960, in the quaint town of , Manistee Michigan, to Ron and Norma Melchert…
The County of Mason is seeking a qualified individual for a County Drain Maintenance Technician position with the Mason County Drain Commissioner’s Office. Individuals applying for this position must be…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Long before Ron Melchert II wore a fire chief’s helmet, he was helping build the fire station where he would spend nearly five…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Maritime historian, author and shipwreck explorer Valerie van Heest, whose work has helped shape the visitor experience at all three Mason County…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, and the Mason County Historical Society. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other…
This MCP Maritime Journal is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry…
LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an Oct. 20 breaking and entering at Backstage Hobbies and Games, according to the Ludington Police Department. Ludington Police…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — A rainbow appeared over Mason County Central Middle School in Scottville just before 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, as morning sunlight broke through…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is asking residents to voluntarily help identify the material of the water service lines that serve their homes as the city continues its Lead…
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 Thursday, Nov. 5,…
LUDINGTON — Early Wednesday morning, Mason County Press reported results of the Nov. 3 City of Ludington election as final. However, MCP did not anticipate that early voting results would…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has published its fall 2026 Community Wish Lists, featuring 113 wishes totaling more than $193,000 in needs for local nonprofit organizations. The…
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