By Joan Young, MCP contributing writer Does this sound like a book for elementary school kids? Maybe it could be. Being a geocaching neophyte, I had a lot to learn. In theory, I knew what geocaching was. I’d found a few caches accidentally. I’d been with a couple of friends when they searched for them on purpose. But I’d never…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury found a 34-year-old man guilty of first-degree home invasion following a trial Wednesday and Thursday, July 22 and 23, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Garrett Scott Buck, who is a fourth-offense habitual offender, is scheduled…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Nicole Lynn Kaiser, 37, pleaded guilty June 9 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced July 21 to two to 40 years in prison with credit for 17 days served; and $198 in…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Aquastar Cruises, aquastarcruises.com, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Port of Ludington was…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — For nearly a century, Andrew Petterson’s…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County commissioners are expected to take another step toward construction of a new Mason County Road Commission headquarters when the Finance, Personnel and Rules Committee…
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 Thursday, July 23, 2026: 8:29…
LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an interactive Boston Tea Party reenactment on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the west end of Ludington Avenue on…
LUDINGTON — After several years of honoring local essential workers through its annual Thank You Event, Prayer and Praise Assembly of God has announced it is ending the community-wide gathering…
Darlene Joyce Dacey, 81, of Ludington, died on Monday, July 20, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
Mason County Central School District is currently seeking to hire a Director of State and Federal Programs/English Language Development Coach. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID…
Shelby Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for several employment opportunities for the upcoming school year. Current openings include: Special Education Coordinator Varsity Boys Baseball Coach Middle School Cross Country…
Editor’s Note: Mason County Press welcomes its newest advertiser, Lakeshore Pet Waste Pros. Our advertisers along with our Daily Briefing subscribers are the reason we are able to bring this…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON —…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Grant Township man was sentenced to a minimum of 10 ½ years in prison for a conviction for delivery of fentanyl…
LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man currently incarcerated in the Muskegon Correctional Facility for child sex crimes was sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to eight to 20 years…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to four different traffic crashes in Mason County…
Dorothy Arlene Talsma (née Schulz), 94, of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by love and family, with her pastor sharing God’s word affirming her lifelong…
The following births have been reported: Henley Rose Spencer, the daughter of Megan and Hunter Spencer of Fountain, was born on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle eastbound on US 10 near Wildwood Crossing Tuesday, July…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on…
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