By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief IRONS — After 18 years in law enforcement, John Bennett took a leap of faith and stepped into a completely different career field. Along with a silent business partner, Bennett founded Fresh Coast Foam, LLC, a company specializing in spray foam insulation and concrete lifting services throughout west Michigan. “I had zero experience in this type…
Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer Whenever you are in need of a short or moderate hike on the way from the Mason County area to Muskegon, Clear Springs Nature Preserve, just off the US 31 freeway near Montague, is a great…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy found him slumped over the steering wheel, passed out…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1 million project Monday, April 6, to improve the US 31 bridges over the south branch of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — There is a strong sense of redemption at Hart’s newest place of Christian worship. Located at 314 S. State St., Radiant Church held its…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center is joining communities across the country this April to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Observed nationally through Prevent Child Abuse America and…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Dillon James Swinney, 26, pleaded guilty Jan. 21 to third-offense operating while intoxicated, driving while license…
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 Thursday, March 26, 2026: 3:12…
Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington, formerly Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the American…
Lynette Marie Lehman, 61 of Oklahoma City, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Lynette, affectionately known as Nettie, was born on June 25, 1964, the daughter…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the construction…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Scottville man faces 12 felony counts in two separate criminal cases involving child abuse and assault. Michael Reece Herndon was recently…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The 31-year-old Wellston man who was tackled by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy to stop him from allegedly fleeing from police Wednesday, March…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Forensics Team continues to see…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School students raised more than $3,000 for a local nonprofit during the school’s annual Charity Week, organized by the LHS Student Council. This year’s fundraising effort…
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: Monday, March 23, 2026:…
LANSING — Steelhead fishing is picking up across rivers in West Michigan as anglers take advantage of improving spring conditions, according to the latest weekly fishing report from the Michigan…
Senior organizations in Mason County are receiving a boost in funding aimed at reducing loneliness and improving quality of life for older adults. Molina Healthcare of Michigan, in collaboration with…
BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy has named Kari Crouse as its new vice president of communications and member experience. Crouse will lead the cooperative’s communication strategy, strengthen member engagement…
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 and reporting by Rob…
James Paul Vernier, 22, of Fort Carson, Colorado, formerly of Free Soil, died on Monday, March 23, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026,…
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