A graveside service for Robert “Bob” Olsen, who passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at noon at Maple Grove Cemetery in Free Soil Township. Read his obituary here. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…
West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural technical education program and has a desire to build strong relationships with students, industry partners, and colleagues. This full-time Welding Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) will begin August 2026. This is a 9-month position with summers off. The…
Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for a High School Competitive Cheer Coach. Cheer experience required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. This is a paid posting. Published until July 4, 2026.
Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach position. Previous volleyball playing and/or coaching experience preferred. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. This is a paid posting. Published until July 4, 2026.
Masters of the PM Steamers This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Few people have spent more time watching Lake Michigan carferries than Capt. Gregg Andersen. Long before he commanded the SS Badger, Andersen was a boy standing along the…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The sights, sounds and stories of the American Revolution will come to life at Historic White Pine Village Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 as the Mason County Historical Society welcomes the Military History Academy for a Revolutionary War Soldiers Encampment. The two-day living history event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
PENTWATER — A summer tradition dating back nearly eight decades returns to the Pentwater Village Green on Thursday, June 25, when the Pentwater Civic Band opens its 79th season with a free community concert. The weekly concerts will be held every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. through August on the Village Green. Audience members are encouraged to bring a…
By Joan Young, MCP Contributor I’ve Been Workin’… er… Walkin’ on the Railroads Recently, my life has been overflowing with historic railroad opportunities. Not locally, but looming large was a quick trip to Indiana to see Big Boy, the largest steam locomotive ever built, on its historic cross-country tour. I had previously seen the second-largest steam locomotive, a Yellowstone, in…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A section of Victory Drive will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, June 22, while the Mason County Road Commission replaces a failed culvert. The closure will affect Victory Drive between Stiles and Amber roads in Victory Township, according to a road commission announcement issued Thursday. Road commission officials said the work is expected to take…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Wednesday, June 17, 2026: 7:41 a.m., a 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested on two warrants, 700 block of East Foster Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 9:14 p.m.,…
SCOTTVILLE — Members of the Mason County Central Class of 1981 are invited to attend their class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at noon at the main pavilion in Scottville Riverside Park. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own beverage. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by emailing Scottvilleclassof1981@gmail.com. Please Support Local…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education unanimously voted Monday to terminate the employment of Ludington Elementary School Principal Katie Eisinger following an investigation into issues involving seclusion and restraint practices. The decision was made during the board’s regular meeting June 15. MCP has been told that the termination stemmed from an incident of Eisenger’s alleged handling…
BOYNE CITY — Several organizations serving Mason and Oceana counties received funding through Great Lakes Energy’s first round of 2026 People Fund grants, including awards supporting emergency medical services, youth programs, senior services, local history and food assistance. The Mason County Rural Fire Authority received $5,842.80 to replace three outdated automated external defibrillators used by area fire departments. The grant…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, June 16, 2026: 9:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, minor injury, US 10 east of Quarterline Road, Amber Township. Both drivers sought their own treatment for minor injuries. 10:40 a.m., (Ludington Police…
Marilyn Foster Pinkerton, 84, of Green Valley Ariz. and Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 16, 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…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Interlake Port Services has received city approval to split its Ludington waterfront property, a move company documents state is intended to facilitate the sale of a portion of the site, although company officials say the transaction will not materially affect the SS Badger or other maritime operations based in the city. Documents filed with…
LUDINGTON — Organizers of the JCI Ludington Freedom Festival are warning that a significant funding shortfall could jeopardize the future of one of the community’s longest-running traditions as preparations continue for this year’s Independence Day celebration and the nation’s 250th anniversary. The volunteer-run festival, which draws more than 50,000 attendees annually, has received donations from only 20 donors so far…
A 90th birthday celebration will be held of Dale Sutton on Saturday, July 11, 1-4 p.m. at his home, 2207 S. Tuttle Road, Scottville (Custer Township). Friends, neighbors, and former students are all welcome for cherry pie and fun. Dale Sutton is a professor emeritus of West Shore Community College. This is a paid posting.
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting “Go, Color. Go!,” an exhibition featuring the work of Onekama artist Jamey Barnard, at the Manierre Dawson Gallery through Sept. 18. The exhibition, which opened June 12, presents a series of colorful and playful paintings…
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: Friday, June 12, 2026: 3:39 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, City of Scottville. 10:26 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of Meyers Road, Amber Township. 7:54 p.m., (Ludington Police…
Milford Curtis Duchenois, 73, of Custer, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Milford was born on Oct. 10, 1952 in Grand Rapids, the son of Curtis and Dora Mae (Larr) Duchenois and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1971. Following graduation, he began working for the Babb and Acker Sawmill, a job that lasted for over…
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