Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District has been named one of 12 recipients of a 2026 Education Excellence Award, receiving a $2,500 grant for the MCC Immersion Room. Each year, the School Employers Trust–Schools Excess Liability Fund Foundation (SET SEG Foundation) hosts…
Thomas John Shanks, 88, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Chicago, the son of John and Enes (Gardella) Shanks. He was the oldest of five children and the only boy. After a few years in Chicago, the family moved to Fountain, where summers were spent working on…
Mark Tweedy, 49, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born Nov. 10, 1976, in New Martinsville, West Virginia. Mark is survived by his mother, Maralyn Gable; his father, Albert Tweedy; his sister, Laura (Willie) Beegle; his daughter, Dakota Dougherty; two granddaughters, Alina and Jamine; and his dogs, Sherlock…
Sue Ann (Hosner) Boroff of Hudsonville, formerly of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was married to Bill Borroff, who preceded her in death in 2021. Sue was also preceded in death by her parents, Ardath and Dwight (Dee) Hosner, sister Teri (Kim) Schrader and Brother Mark (Creble) Hosner. Sue is…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fire caused severe damage to a historic building at 790 W. Hoague Rd. Monday morning. The Grant Township Fire Department, Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Mason County Rural Fire Authority units were initially dispatched to the residence at 11:32 a.m. Dispatch information reported flames coming out of the windows. The house, located on…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Back by popular demand, the Mason County Historical Society will host another abandoned railroad tour this spring. “Touring the Mason & Oceana Railroad” will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30. The event begins at Historic White Pine Village, where participants will start with a presentation by historian and Mason County Historical Society…
CUSTER — A 33-year-old Custer woman who was working as a paraprofessional at Mason County Eastern at the time is accused of having a sexual relationship with a male high school student. Tanya Schram was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, March 19, and lodged in the Mason County Jail on two felony counts of child sexually abusive…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Manistee man wanted on a felony drug warrant was arrested early Friday morning, March 20, after fleeing from police in an SUV reaching speeds over 110 mph. Douglas Alan-Robert Edens is charged with felonies of fourth-degree fleeing police and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. “On Friday, March 20 2026, at 1:16 a.m., Mason County deputies attempted a traffic…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — A 17-year-old Free Soil boy received minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old male driver from Branch Friday, March 20, shortly after noon near Mason County Central High School at the intersection of Broadway and Reinberg…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — U-Win Motorsports, 2284 W. US 10-31, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in business with a promotion designed to give back to the community while helping customers maintain their recreational equipment. The Ludington-area business announced it will donate $25 from every repair work order to a local nonprofit organization as part of its anniversary…
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. Report compiled by Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Reporter PORTLAND – The Ludington Orioles placed third out of four teams this past week in a tournament held in Portland. The hosts, DeWitt and Otsego, both took…
TALLMAN — Tallman Lake Senior Center will host a community-wide open house Saturday, March 28, featuring refreshments, activities for children and information about programs offered at the center. The open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 6765 E. Marshall Road. Coffee, cookies and cupcakes will be available. At 2 p.m., the center will…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced its 2026 lineup of summer youth programming, offering a variety of camps for children ages 4 to 15. Programs will run from June 15 through Aug. 13 and are designed to provide educational and enrichment…
Thomas John Shanks, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, March 21, 2026. A full obituary is pending family approval. 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…
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Patricia Ann Strayer, 88, of Scottville, died on Sunday, March 22, 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 daily…
Dawn Marie Melchert, 61, of Manistee, died on Sunday, March 22, 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 daily…
Employment: K-12 Art Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-12 Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply go to: www.mccschools.org. Job ID#649 Application deadline: April 13, 2026, 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until April 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” Joseph Thurow passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026 at his home in Sebring, Florida surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 19, 1941 in Scottville to Genevieve (Gerbers) and Ranold Thurow. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1960 and went on to Central Michigan University to play football for one year. Bob…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, now in its fourth year. Applicants must be accepted into an educational program related to theater, such as acting, set design, lighting, costuming or choreography. Eligible programs may include camps, college courses or workshops, and must take place in 2026 or 2027. Proof of acceptance…
Timothy Kevin Hoyer, 68, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at home. He was born September 22, 1957, in Ludington, the son of Carl and Cleola (Knudsen) Hoyer. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Timothy’s life will be held later this year. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com…
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