Story by Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Service, West Michigan Community Mental Health LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will bring its annual Walk of Hope back to Ludington in September, offering an evening focused on suicide prevention, mental health awareness and connecting residents with community resources. The third annual Walk of Hope will be held…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The NRA Foundation has awarded the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County a community grant to expand firearm safety, hunting and marksmanship education. The funding will support several community programs aimed at promoting firearm safety, responsible ownership and shooting skills among…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A temporary access road has been opened for businesses along South Jebavy Drive as work continues on a new water main. South Jebavy Drive is closed to all southbound traffic just south of the Express Mart while a new water main…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore Drive, Wednesday morning for a report of the building filling with smoke. The…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Several hundred people gathered at Mason County Central High School Tuesday…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Branch Township man was arrested on charges of felonious assault and domestic violence following an assault with a shovel on A Road Wednesday, Aug. 12,…
The culprit or culprits leave smelly items inside the mailboxes, such as urine, meat and fish. MASON COUNTY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Walmart has partnered with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office school resource officers (SROs) to collect school supplies for local students and educators ahead of the new…
Melissa Lee Sunderman, 71, of Ludington, formerly of Farwell, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing…
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, Aug. 17, 2026:…
Hamlin Township is seeking a qualified zoning administrator to administer and enforce the township’s zoning ordinance and applicable land-use regulations. The position is 32 hours per week and includes regular…
Indian Summer Co-Op is seeking dependable employees for lift operator and label crew positions in Ludington and Hart. LIFT OPERATOR — LUDINGTON Positions are available on first and second shifts…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old man pleaded no contest to one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree CSC on the second…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Monday, during its regular monthly meeting, the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees accepted the gift of eight works by pioneering American abstract artist and…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — District Health Department No. 10 and state environmental officials have confirmed a harmful algae bloom at Bass Lake in Mason County. The bloom was confirmed Monday, Aug.…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will begin work later this month on a sanitary sewer replacement project in the alley between Ferry Street and Gaylord Avenue. The project will…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is preparing for a new season of…
The City of Ludington is seeking persons interested in the Assistant Marina Manager’s position. Job Descriptions are available at City Hall or on the City website www.ludington.mi.us. Send resume to City…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Hamlin Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today to consider appointing an interim zoning administrator following the resignation of…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Recall petitions against Hamlin Township Treasurer Susan Ptaszenski and Trustee Johnaine Gurzynski have been declared sufficient, and recall elections for both officials are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov.…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Scottville boy was arrested after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to an OnStar detected crash Sunday, Aug. 16, around 2:30 a.m. near Bradshaw and Riggle…
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