Captain Richard “Rich” Laaksonen, 59, of Ludington, a legendary figure of the Michigan charter fishing community and a true outdoorsman, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Rich was a passionate fisherman and a loyal friend who lived his life by the words tattooed over his heart: “Fishing is my passion, my family is my life.” Born on January 5,…
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. WHITEHALL — Ludington earned a 6-2 win over host Whitehall on Monday in girls tennis action. The Orioles picked up…
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. MANISTEE — The Ludington varsity golf team continued its strong spring run Monday, capturing first place at the Western Michigan…
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. SHELBY — Ludington’s girls soccer…
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. RAVENNA — Mason County Central…
SCOTTVILLE — North Custer Road will be closed to all traffic beginning Tuesday as crews replace multiple culverts in Mason County. The Mason County Road Commission announced the closure will…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Art Department is hosting the 28th…
Women Who Care of Mason County and Men Who Care of Mason County will each meet, separately, on Tuesday, May 5. Women Who Care of Mason County will meet at…
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 1, 2026 through…
Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Mental Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. May is Mental Health Awareness Month:…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Less than five months after being hired by South Haven Public Schools in October 2025, administrator Amy Cockburn has applied to be superintendent of…
LANSING — The Board of Directors of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has unanimously approved a resolution to dissolve the organization, subject to all applicable legal…
Thelma “Jean” Jensen Ohse, 87, of Custer passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Jean was born on July 29, 1938 in Lapeer, the daughter of Leslie and Kathryn (Weir) Conant. Her…
Joann Kucera, 83, formerly of Irons, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on April 7, 1942, in Coleman, to the late John…
Robin Lynn Oliver, 67, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Robin was born on March 26, 1959, in Ludington, the daughter of Donald John Richard and Marianne…
Dorothy J. Krause, 99, of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the Medilodge of Ludington. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis. on Jan. 2, 1927, the daughter…
Mary M. Ramsey, 71, of Walhalla, died on Friday, May 1, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of…
Karl Allen VanderVeer, 70, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central School District Board of Education will interview four candidates for the superintendent position this week. Among them is Jason Lundin.…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Prime is expected to…
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. HESPERIA — Mason County Central’s…
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