Notice of Sheriff Vacancy and Request for Applicants to fill Vacancy Effective October 31, 2026, Mason County will have an opening to fill the remainder of the term of office for the Mason County Sheriff. The term ends December 31, 2028. General Duties: Law Enforcement: Enforcing state laws and maintaining peace within the county. Jail Operations: Maintaining and administering the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Pennies from Heaven Foundation and Keel Capital announced Friday that they are partnering to redevelop the former Foster Elementary School property into workforce housing. Pennies from Heaven Foundation has purchased the approximately 3-acre property at 504 and 507 E. Foster St., which includes the former school building and the former playground property across Foster…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Mason County man is charged with a felony of operating under the influence causing death following a traffic crash last October that resulted in the death of Gary Lee Overdorf, 67, of Grand Haven. Joshua David Spore was recently arraigned on the charge in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Mason County…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Oct. 2, 2026 MUSKEGON — I have been trying to get a good set of photographs of the M/V Algoma Buffalo for nearly a year. My first real attempt came Nov. 17, 2025, when the ship called at Manistee. The weather was less…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Christopher Crain and Republican Jaxon Deur will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 101st House of Representatives District. The 101st District includes parts of Oceana, Mason and Lake counties and all of Newaygo and Wexford counties. The district includes the eastern townships of Mason County — Sheridan, Branch and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Branch man was arrested following a reported road rage incident that occurred on US 10 Thursday, Oct. 1, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “It was alleged the suspect located the other driver’s vehicle later in the…
LUDINGTON — Stage Left Theatre Company will present “Not-So-Scary Stories” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave., in conjunction with Creative Kids. Creative Kids is a weekly program that meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays at the Ludington branch and Mondays and Wednesdays at the Scottville…
LUDINGTON — The West Shore Beekeepers Association will host its annual “A Taste of Honey” event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Ludington Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St. The free event will feature local honey and bee products, educational activities and opportunities to meet area beekeepers. This year’s event will include an expanded children’s…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned on felony charges recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Christopher John Cobb, 50, dangerous weapons. Offense date: July 22, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. John Michael Copenhaver, 61, third-offense operating while intoxicated. Offense date: Sept. 21, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
LUDINGTON — South James Street between Foster and Melendy streets will be closed to through traffic Sunday, Oct. 4, for the Lumber Days Cars & Coffee event. The closure will be in effect from approximately 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid congestion and delays. ___________ Please Support Local News…
Winnie Anna Barnett, 93, of Amber Township, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Winnie was born on January 22, 1933, at home, the daughter of the late Andrew and Winnie (Lincoln) Dains. She was a 1952 graduate of Ludington High School. On May 2, 1953, she married Wayne Barnett. Winnie was an avid bowler. She was part of many…
Nina Virginia Bird, 101, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester waived her right to a preliminary examination Wednesday, Sept. 30, in 79th District Court, allowing the felony case against her to move to Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand said Lester appeared in district court Wednesday and waived the preliminary examination. The case…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A four-way stop will soon be installed at the intersection of Townline and Quarterline roads on the border of Grant and Victory townships, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The change coincides with the recent paving of Townline Road between Quarterline Road and U.S. 31. That section of Townline Road had previously been gravel. The new…
The following opinion editorial is paid content. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Kim Cole. Editor’s Note: Kim Cole is the Republican candidate for the Michigan’s 32nd Senate District, which includes all of Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Oceana counties, along with portions of Muskegon County. By Kim Cole My family has called Mason County home for five generations. I’ve…
Winnie Anna Barnett, 93, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington, with…
The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer. Starting pay is $28.74 per hour. Applicants are required to have a CDL driver’s license with endorsements and a minimum of three years of related work experience. Experience operating trucks and construction equipment is preferred. To apply, contact the Mason County Road Commission for…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – For Mike Hankwitz, a lifetime in football did not end when the final whistle blew on his more than 50-year college coaching career. The Mason County Central High School graduate and former University of Michigan football player has assembled a collection of antique football helmets and other artifacts that traces more than a…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On the afternoon of Jan. 12, 1926, Pere Marquette 18 (II) cleared Ludington for Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with Capt. Paul Behm on the bridge…
West Shore School News is a presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District Summit Tech Construction Trades program at put their classroom skills to work on a project designed to help improve security at area schools, churches and businesses. Construction Trades students Rylee…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Geoffrey Allen George, 43, pleaded guilty July 17 to two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, accosting a child for immoral purposes and child sexually abusive activity and was sentenced Sept. 29 to 30 months to to 20 years in prison with…
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