LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will hold its annual Patriotic Concert on Tuesday, June 30, at the Waterfront Park pavilion. This year’s performance will feature the Ludington High School Jazz Band as the opening act. In honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial, veterans also will be recognized during the program. Donations will be collected during the concert, with all proceeds…
LUDINGTON — Suds on the Shore, one of West Michigan’s premier craft beverage festivals, will return to Ludington’s Rotary Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing together breweries, wineries, distilleries, food vendors and live entertainment while raising funds for United Way of the West Shore. The annual event, held along the Lake Michigan shoreline, celebrates Michigan-made craft beverages and has become…
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 over the weekend: Friday, May 29, 2026: 8:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of US 10, Amber Township. 3:37 p.m., (MCSO), warrant arrest, 100 block of Emerson Lake…
Richard Zigmund Stepka, 37 of Ludington, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. Richard, affectionately known as Ricky or Slick, was born on Dec. 16, 1988, in Ludington, to Richard A. Stepka and Pamela S. (Sandlin) Gilbert. Ricky graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 2007 and went on to earn his journeyman status in welding. He worked for…
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. Photos submitted by Sarah Wood KENT CITY — Mason County Central closed out its 2026 varsity track and field season Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 State Finals with a pair…
Barbara Sue (Alberson) Wolff, 82, of Ruby Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after a brief illness. Barb was born on May 29, 1944, in Wabash, Ind., to Louis (Frank) Alberson of Wabash, and Grace Marie Philhower of Morris, NJ. Barb grew up and went to school in Muskegon. She was…
The following births have been reported: Ember Rey Marcellus, the daughter of Dominique Jones and Drew Marcellus of Manistee, was born on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
METS School Bus Dispatcher Job summary: Coordinate daily operations of school buses. Schedule bus driver shifts and monitor driver availability. Utilize software programs as directed. Represent the district in a professional and respectful manner. Fill in as needed driving but routes when needed. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in transportation dispatching or a related field. Knowledge of school transportation regulations and…
A memorial service for Pamela Jo Beal will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington. A receiving of friends will begin at 3 p.m. with Pastor Ethan Abrose leading services beginning at 4:30 p.m. Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, March 25,…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Norwegian-flagged tanker Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Sunday afternoon, making another visit to the OxyChem plant on Pere Marquette Lake. The vessel arrived about 1 p.m., escorted by the tug…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The historic U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tugboats Racine and Kenosha continue their work in Manistee Harbor, where crews are now focused on stone placement and rehabilitation efforts along the south breakwater as…
WALHALLA — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has received a $5,842.80 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund to help purchase new automated external defibrillators for emergency response vehicles throughout Mason County. The grant will cover the cost of more than three of the eight state-of-the-art AEDs the authority is purchasing from Stryker Corp. The devices will be…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kai Taylor, MCP Writer ALLENDALE — Lola Piper started as an English major focused on secondary education at West Shore Community College. Now, with one year remaining at Grand Valley State University, she is pursuing a much different career in cell and molecular…
The train ferry fleet of Ludington was once the largest in the world. The carferries shipped rail and passengers across Lake Michigan. Over 70 men commanded those vessels from 1875 to 1990. While there have been many books published about the carferries, there has never been a book published about the captains. Rob Alway, historian and journalist is in the…
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. HAMILTON — Ludington High School’s girls track and field team delivered a standout performance Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Assocation Division 2 State Finals, earning a third-place team finish behind a dominant showing…
Kenneth Lee McCarthy, 68, of Ludington, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 10, 1958, in Ludington, the son of David and Elizabeth (Apple) McCarthy. Ken was very loyal and generous to those he loved and called friends and he made friends wherever he went. He loved a good adventure, whether traveling on…
Herbert Woodrow Sibley, 87, of Scottville, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at home. He was born Dec. 27, 1938, in Muskegon, the son of Kenneth and Mary (Irvelina) Sibley. On March 19, 1960, Herb married the former Nancy Cartwright and they spent 66 wonderful years together. Herb worked as a union carpenter for Local 100 Carpenters’ Union, and was…
Employment: Upper Elementary/Middle School Teacher Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking a full-time upper elementary/middle school teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Full single benefits and free tuition to employee’s children. For details and to apply go to : https://lacschool.com/employment-opportunities Application deadline: Until filled This is a paid posting. Published until June 22, 2026
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Hamlin Township man was arrested early Saturday morning at his home after allegedly firing a handgun at Mason County sheriff’s deputies who were investigating a disturbance complaint that began Friday evening at Scotty’s Restaurant. Deputies were initially dispatched to Scotty’s Restaurant, 5910 W. US 10, at 8:13 p.m. Friday, May 29, after staff reported a…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Nearly 70 history enthusiasts spent Saturday traveling the former route of the Mason & Oceana Railroad during a sold-out fundraising bus tour organized by the Mason County Historical Society. The tour began and ended at Historic White Pine Village, located near the site of the former town of Buttersville, which once served as the industrial center…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Food Service will provide free summer meals to children and eligible young adults through the Summer Food Service Program beginning June 10 and continuing through Aug. 14. The program is open to all children ages 18 and younger,…
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