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Kirk Delbert Williamson, 83, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. 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 daily MCP…
Warren Alfred Billings, 79, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. 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 daily MCP…

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer SCOTTVILLE — Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 found me at Mason County Central Schools meeting up with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Luke Postma, the MCC school resource officer. He drove up in his patrol car from one…

Letter to the Editor Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor,…

SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country helping people ages 65 and over navigate Medicare. The current Medicare enrollment period began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. “There’s a lot of noise out there,” said Ed Forfinski, agent at Smith & Eddy. “There are a lot of TV commercials and other advertisements…

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Oct. 27, 2025: 6:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury US 31 freeway south of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. 7:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Mavis Road, Sherman Township. 11:59 a.m.,…

Marion Mallion, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born November 23, 1937, in Manitowoc, Wis., Marion was the daughter of the late Fred and Erna (Sampe) Wilms. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, class of 1955. On November 3, 1957, she married the love of her life,…

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of local law enforcement. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 – 7:42 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez Road west of Custer Road, Eden Township. – 1:35 p.m., MCSO: A 33-year-old Scottville woman was arrested at…

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College’s HumanKind series is partnering with the Mason County District Library to present a community conversation on the sacred power of storytelling in Ann Patchett’s novel “Tom Lake.” The discussion will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7…

Timothy J. Callihan, 61, of Ludington, passed away at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on December 12, 1963, Tim’s life was marked by quiet strength, deep loyalty, and a love for the outdoors. Tim moved to Michigan in 1977 during his sophomore year of high school and graduated from Rogers High School in Grand…

Nancy Lee Mauer, 92, of Scottville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 25, 2025. Nancy was born on October 14, 1933, to Lester W. and Marion C. Robbins. She was the oldest child of six: Mary Lou (Ray) Farrow, Ann Marie (Jerry) Bullinger, John Lester (Sharon Follo) Robbins, and James Bernard (Marion) Robbins. A sister Martha Jean…

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SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Fountain woman was injured following a vehicle crash in the 3000 block of East Sugar Grove Road today, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Emergency crews were called to the scene, located between Custer and Stephens roads, at 12:24 p.m. According to Michigan State Police Trooper Matt Demny, who was on the scene, the Fountain woman was…

The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 Submitted by Alex Hoffman, LHS Volleyball Coach Ludington volleyball defeated by Fremont in conference final On Saturday, the Ludington Varsity Girls Volleyball Team travelled to Montague for the WMC Conference Tournament (Lakes Division). Having finished the regular season undefeated (6-0) on Tuesday, the Orioles were…

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s swimming pool is going to undergo a $2.8 million renovation. The college’s Board of Trustees voted to proceed with the renovation during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, at the recommendation of President Scott Ward. Initial estimates for renovating the 50-year-old facility were $4.2 million. Last spring…

The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 Hart Varsity Volleyball defeats Central Montcalm Submitted by Coach Shawn Bectel Hart Pirates defeated The Lady Pirates beat Central Montcalm 3-0. “The girls had an amazing night. We really clicked on all facets of the game. Strong showing by all the girls. We are in…

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The S.S. Spartan’s stern gate was removed Thursday, Oct. 23, in the likely move to place the structure on the stern of the S.S. Badger. On Sept. 17 the Badger backed into the bow of the moored Spartan, causing severe damage to the Badger’s stern gate. The gate was removed that evening and the…

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EDEN TOWNSHIP — The fall colors are starting to peak around Mason County. Thursday, Oct. 24 brought a mixture of rain showers and sunshine throughout the area, offering spectacular lighting. Ordway Lake is a small lake located…

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington; houseofflavorsrestaurants.com By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The M.V. Calumet was the second freighter to visit Ludington in as many days when it arrived about 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Thursday evening, the Calumet’s fleet mate, M.V. Manitoulin arrived. Both vessels were delivering…