By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fire caused severe damage to a historic building at 790 W. Hoague Rd. Monday morning. The Grant Township Fire Department, Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Mason County Rural Fire Authority units were initially dispatched to the residence at 11:32 a.m. Dispatch information reported flames coming out of the windows. The house, located on…
CUSTER — A 33-year-old Custer woman who was working as a paraprofessional at Mason County Eastern at the time is accused of having a sexual relationship with a male high school student. Tanya Schram was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, March 19,…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Manistee man wanted on a felony drug warrant was arrested early Friday morning, March 20, after fleeing from police in an SUV reaching speeds over 110 mph. Douglas Alan-Robert Edens is charged with felonies of fourth-degree fleeing police and assaulting/resisting/obstructing…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — A 17-year-old Free Soil boy received minor injuries after being struck…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — U-Win Motorsports, 2284 W. US 10-31, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in business with a promotion designed to give back to the community…
We are still seeking sponsors to support our continued coverage of local school sports. This winter, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press began expanding sports coverage. The response has…
Robert “Bob” Joseph Thurow passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026 at his home in Sebring, Florida surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 19, 1941 in Scottville…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, now in its fourth year. Applicants must be accepted into an educational program related to…
Timothy Kevin Hoyer, 68, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at home. He was born September 22, 1957, in Ludington, the son of Carl and Cleola (Knudsen) Hoyer.…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School inducted 54 students into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held Tuesday, March 17, at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The induction ceremony marked the 71st…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students have been named…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble earned the highest possible rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Jazz Festival, receiving straight Division I ratings…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will consider a proposed employment agreement with the city manager and the resignation of a Downtown Development Authority leader when it meets Monday. The…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider establishing a new clean energy financing program and approving a multi-year employee training contract when it meets Monday, March 23, the city’s…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Tex Howard Bebee, 40, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Offense date: March 6, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department…
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: Thursday, March 19, 2026:…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees will consider road construction projects, utility franchise agreements and ordinance updates when it meets Monday. The board will meet at 6:30…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking public input on conservation priorities in Mason and Lake counties through a new survey. The district is conducting the survey as part…
Robert Joseph Thurow, 84, of Scottville, died on Thursday, March 19, 2026. An obituary will be published at a later date. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
LUDINGTON — A local talent show will help raise funds for a major roof replacement project at Sandcastles Children’s Museum. Ludington’s Got Talent will take place at 6 p.m. Friday,…
BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its spring 2026 grant cycle. Letters of interest are due…
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