West Shore School News is a presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District Summit Tech Construction Trades program at put their classroom skills to work on a project designed to help improve security at area schools, churches and businesses. Construction Trades students Rylee…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Geoffrey Allen George, 43, pleaded guilty July 17 to two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, accosting a child for immoral purposes and child sexually abusive activity and was sentenced Sept. 29 to 30 months to to 20 years in prison with…
Thomas and Janice Van Nortwick were married October 1 , 1966 in Ludington at the St. John’s church in Ludington’s Fourth Ward. They have made home in Riverton Township where they have operated their family farm working beside one another. They were blessed with four children, Renee Van Nortwick, Rachelle and Kraig Ledger, Tom and Lisa Van Nortwick and Todd…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Fountain man was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 29, around 3:30 a.m. in the 6500 block of East Borowski Road “following a 911 call reporting an assault and a person destroying the home,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
LUDINGTON — JCI Ludington (formerly Ludington Area Jaycees) will host its third annual Mini Golf Trick-or-Treat event Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jaycee Mini Golf Course on the south end of Stearns Park. Children are invited to wear Halloween costumes or other Halloween attire and trick-or-treat their way through the mini golf course. Mini golf…
Alan Hubbard Nichols passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, September 25, 2026. In his final days, he was surrounded by his close family and many visitors. Alan was born on April 8, 1944, to Vera and John Nichols in Oneida, New York. Alan lived most of his adult life in Michigan and moved to Ludington with his…
Michael John Stalter, 70, of Custer, died on Tuesday, September 29, 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…
The world lost a bright light when Ethan Vanderberg, 23, was taken from us suddenly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, due to a tragic vehicle accident while enroute to his cabin. Ethan was born December 30, 2002 and graduated with high honors from Mona Shores High School, where he spent four years in the marching band. Even then, he was…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger departed for Manitowoc, Wis. in thick fog Tuesday morning. The 410-foot Badger is nearing the end of its 2026 sailing season. Its final scheduled day of crossings is Sunday, Oct. 11. The season began May 15. The…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s new principal, Brian Dotson, would probably tell most people he is happy his childhood dream of becoming a garbage man did not come true. If it had, Dotson might…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Elementary School first-grade teacher Sarah Kaminski has received an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. Kaminski was selected for the weekly award, which includes a $2,000 cash prize. She will also be eligible for the Lottery’s Educator of the Year award at the end of the school year. The statewide winner will receive a $10,000…
By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter MADISON, WISCONSIN – This September 14, two recent graduates of Mason County Central completed their first full Ironman race in Madison, Wisconsin. Drake McKay and Colton Sanders, who graduated in 2024 and 2025 from MCC, first started with a half Ironman the year before. The pair were coached through their journey by their uncle, Scott…
Baldwin Community Schools is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious bus driver to transport students participating in college coursework, athletics, field trips and other district-sponsored activities. The position includes transporting students to and from West Shore Community College, away athletic events and other educational and extracurricular activities. Bus Driver Applicants must place student safety as the highest priority and demonstrate professionalism,…
Dianne L. Gibbons passed away peacefully at her home near Wolf Lake early Tuesday, morning, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 one day before her 83rd birthday. Dianne was born on September 30, 1943 in Lapeer, the daughter of Frank A. and Louise M. (Boyd) Bauroth and graduated from Lapeer High School. Dianne furthered her education with a degree in Finance and worked several…
Baldwin Community Schools is seeking an elementary administrative assistant to provide administrative, clerical and operational support for the elementary school. The position serves as a primary contact for students, parents, staff and visitors and provides support to the elementary principal and district administrators. Administrative Assistant Responsibilities include maintaining student records and PowerSchool information, processing enrollments and withdrawals, assisting with attendance…
West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a MiSTEM Director. Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant STEM experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. …
The Mason County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for an appointment to the Regional Materials Management Planning Committee. The appointment will fill a partial term expiring Dec. 31, 2029. Qualified applicants must represent a business that generates managed materials. Letters of application may be emailed to kszczypka@masoncountymi.gov or mailed or delivered to the Mason County Administrator’s Office, 304 E.…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider moving forward Monday evening with two citywide special assessments that would collect a combined $633,525 annually for police and fire protection and street lighting. The proposals are part of an effort by the city to address a projected 2027 General Fund deficit. The council will hold public hearings on both assessments before…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Korissa Michele Bates, 22, receiving and concealing weapons. Offense date: March 30, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. Brandon Charles Blattner, 35, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Oct. 20, 2025. Agency: MCSO. Bail:…
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, Sept. 25, 2026: 8:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Kinney Road west of Scottville Road, Riverton Township. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026: 5:36 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain…
The following birth has been reported: Eloise Ann Stohr, the daughter of Olivia and Riley Stohr of Ludington, was born on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County…
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