The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Demari Deon Lanier Jr., the son of Ryana Roberts and Demari Lanier of Ludington, was born on Monday, September 29, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births…
Robert “Rob” Ray Byer crossed the final finish line on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the age of 55, in Baldwin. He leaves behind a legacy as vibrant as his passion for racing. He was born in Detroit, on December 1, 1969. After waving the checkered flag on his high school years at Cadillac High in 1988, Rob revved up…
This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Township maintains two cemeteries, Rickey Cemetery, located on Conrad Road, and Towns Cemetery, located on Johnson Road. Before either of those cemeteries were developed, the township owned a cemetery known as the Evans Cemetery,…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Earlier this month, the USS Silversides Submarine Museum announced that its board and staff have made the decision to de-accession the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane, due to the boat’s state of disrepair. Commissioned in 1927, the McLane served with distinction through multiple eras of Coast Guard history. During World War II, the…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Just a few weeks ago, I returned from visiting, once again, the western terminus of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT). There the NCT meets the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail where the Missouri River splits the landscape between rolling prairie and badlands. The river follows the leading edge of the Wisconsin Glacier-…
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Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Elementary PTC held its annual fun run/color run Friday evening. The event is a major fundraiser for the organization which helps fund field trips, playground equipment, and many other services for MCC elementary students. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Lakeshore Food Club recently opened its second in-school club with the debut of the Spartan Food Club. Located at Mason County Central Middle School, and operated in partnership with MCC, the Spartan Food Club services MCC…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The MV Great Republic delivered coal to Morton Salt along Manistee Lake Friday, Sept. 26. The ship arrived about 5 a.m. and unloaded until past 6 p.m. The Great Republic is operated by Great Lakes Fleet, Inc. of Duluth, Minn. and is managed by Key Lakes, Inc. It was built by Bay Shipbuilding Co.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will host its annual Trick or Treat in the Village event on Saturday, Oct. 18. This year’s presenting sponsor is Filer Credit Union. Candy will be handed out from 2 to 5 p.m., or until supplies run out. Admission is $8.50 per adult; $6.50 for children ages 4-13 (children ages 3 and…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will host its annual Pumpkins in the Park glow walk fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cartier Park. During the one-mile luminary-lit walk, there will be giveaways, treat stations and a pumpkin path, featuring hand-carved pumpkins created by local community members. West Shore Family Support is a non-profit organization…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Thompsonville man was stopped by Ludington police officers for traffic violations while riding a bicycle Friday, Sept. 26, at 1:20 a.m. at Tinkham and Washington avenues, according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The suspect was arrested for methamphetamine…
Bryan Wendell Griffin, 67, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at home. He was born November 10, 1957, in Shelby, the son of George and Fern (Fessendon) Griffin. Bryan served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years. He retired in 2022 from Whitehall Industries where he had been employed for over 10 years. In his spare time,…
Darlene Elaine (Leonard) Berkel, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Muskegon, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1947, in Muskegon, to Ivan and Mary Ann (Bowman) Leonard. Darlene married James Junior Berkel in 1967, with whom she shared a loving and joyful life until his passing. Darlene graduated from Muskegon High School in 1965…
The Scoop is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave. Photos and video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Riverton Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department have been training this week in agricultural rescue techniques. Both departments have specialized rescue equipment designed for agricultural and industrial rescues. The departments met at Thurow Farms in Riverton…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is looking for volunteers to help monitor the health of local waterways by collecting data on aquatic life. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn, work outdoors and help protect local streams. Each spring and autumn, Mason-Lake Conservation District recruits volunteers ready to jump into a stream to collect macroinvertebrates. Macroinvertebrates are…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025: 7:43 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Rasmussen Road, Pere Marquette Township. 9:15 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Iris Road and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.…
LANSING — The Mason County Road Commission was recognized Tuesday for having one of the lowest employee injury rates among road commissions in the state over the past year. The announcement was made at the County Road Association Self-Insurance Fund’s (CRASIF) annual membership meeting in Bay City on Tuesday, Sept. 23. “Road construction and maintenance are dangerous jobs,” said Joyce…
Participants will get a $75 gift card as a thank you for their time LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is asking Michigan residents in Mason and Oceana counties to join the Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring (MiChEM) program. The MiChEM program started in 2022 and is an ongoing statewide effort to gather data on the amount…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Mason County man was arrested after he reportedly urinated in the parking lot of the Murphy Gas Station on US 10 Saturday, Sept. 20, around 6:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “He was told repeatedly…
Dr. John Craig Persson, 71, of Pentwater, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Born on June 15, 1954, John, affectionately known as “Dino” by many, was the son of the late Clarence J. and Shirley M. (Newton) Persson. He graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 1972 and went on to earn his undergraduate degree…
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