Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District has been named one of 12 recipients of a 2026 Education Excellence Award, receiving a $2,500 grant for the MCC Immersion Room. Each year, the School Employers Trust–Schools Excess Liability Fund Foundation (SET SEG Foundation) hosts…
Thomas John Shanks, 88, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Chicago, the son of John and Enes (Gardella) Shanks. He was the oldest of five children and the only boy. After a…
Sue Ann (Hosner) Boroff of Hudsonville, formerly of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was married to Bill Borroff, who preceded her in death in 2021. Sue was also preceded in death by her parents, Ardath…
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…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Back by popular demand, the Mason County Historical Society will host another abandoned railroad tour this spring. “Touring the Mason & Oceana Railroad” will take place…
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…
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…
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…
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. Report compiled by Kai Taylor,…
TALLMAN — Tallman Lake Senior Center will host a community-wide open house Saturday, March 28, featuring refreshments, activities for children and information about programs offered at the center. The open…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced its 2026 lineup of summer…
Thomas John Shanks, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, March 21, 2026. A full obituary is pending family approval. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. …
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…
Patricia Ann Strayer, 88, of Scottville, died on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
Dawn Marie Melchert, 61, of Manistee, died on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
Employment: K-12 Art Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-12 Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply go to: www.mccschools.org. Job ID#649…
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…
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