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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Six candidates are seeking four seats on the Mason County Central Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 3 general election. The candidates are Margaret Greiner, Steven A. Griswold, Gena Nelson, Barry Pleiness, Stephanie Stakenas and Darrell Storvik. Griswold, Nelson, Pleiness and Storvik are incumbents. Their current terms expire at the end of 2026…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Seven candidates are seeking three seats on the Ludington Area School District Board of Education in the Nov. 3 General Election. The candidates are Kathleen Chaney, Natalie Grochowski, Julie Keson, Jalie Mowry Lipa, Kelly Parker, Brad Reed and Whitney McCabe-Stevens. Voters may select no more than three candidates. The three positions are full six-year…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking volunteers to help monitor the health of three area rivers during its annual fall macroinvertebrate sampling program in October. Sampling will take place on the Little Manistee River on Saturday, Oct. 10; Big Sable River on Friday, Oct. 16; and Lincoln River on Saturday, Oct. 17. Each sampling day will begin at…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will consider proposals from three organizations to develop a new strategic plan for the district when it meets today, Monday, Sept. 21. The board will meet at 6 p.m. in the Ludington High School Collaboration Center, 707 Anderson St. The proposals are from Michigan Leadership Institute, Michigan Association of School…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ludington man received non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle attempted a u-turn into the path of the vehicle he was driving on M 116 north of Lakeshore Drive Friday, Sept. 18, around 7:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Harry Richard “Dick” Smith, 90, of Ludington, died on Sunday, September 20, 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…
Legal notice STATE OF MICHIGANJUDICIAL CIRCUIT – FAMILY DIVISIONMASON COUNTY Case No. 24-000019-NA PUBLICATION OF PARENTAL-RIGHTS TERMINATION HEARING TO: KEVIN LITWILLER IN THE MATTER OF: ABIGAIL LITWILLER-PORTER A hearing regarding termination of parental rights will be conducted by the court on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431,…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: The Masters of the PM Steamers project began as research and writing on the captains of the Ludington cross-lake rail fleet.…
LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested Saturday morning following an investigation into a home invasion, attempted break-ins and a stolen vehicle. Ludington Police Department officers responded about 6:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, to a report of a completed breaking and entering at a residence in the 400 block of North Harrison Street. During the investigation, officers determined the…
Dorothy Francis Snow Karpenske, 83, of Fountain, formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1943, in Victoria, Arkansas, the daughter of Ezra and Ruby (Clark) Snow. Dorothy had a way of making everyone feel seen, heard, and deeply loved. She welcomed everyone to her table, and…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central administrators are preparing for new state literacy and dyslexia requirements that will affect student screening, reading curriculum and teacher training. The Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at MCC High School. In addition to administrative and informational reports, the board is scheduled to receive preliminary fall enrollment data and consider…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a Conservation Local Working Group meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Scottville Library, 204 E. State St. Farmers, foresters, landowners, local officials, conservation organizations and community members are invited to attend. The meeting will include results from the conservation district’s Conservation Needs Assessment Survey, conducted throughout the…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider a resolution tied to state funding and discuss the college’s facilities master plan when it meets Monday, Sept. 21. The board meeting begins at 4 p.m. in the John M. Eaton Board Room at West Shore Community College. Under new business, trustees will consider adopting the college’s…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will explore the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health during its next HumanKind event, “Mental Health and AI,” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in Tech Center rooms 113/115. The event is free and open…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Finance, Personnel and Rules Committee will consider the 2027 Oakview Medical Care Facility millage levy, several employee-related requests and county building improvements when it meets Tuesday, Sept. 22. The committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the conference room at the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 W. U.S. 10. The Finance, Personnel and…
LUDINGTON — A portion of Monona Drive will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 22, while City of Ludington crews perform repairs to sewer utility structures near Bryant Road. The city’s Utility Maintenance Department is scheduled to begin work at 8 a.m. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Work will primarily take place on Monona…
The City of Ludington is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee the City’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, payroll, and compliance. For the complete job description and application information, visit www.ludington.mi.us. Apply by October 09, 2026. This is a paid posting. published until Oct. 2, 2026.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief More than 82 years after Staff Sgt. Lyle A. Taylor parachuted from a burning B-24 Liberator over Yugoslavia, members of his family will gather Saturday in Mt. Pleasant as the Mason County World War II veteran is posthumously honored for his service and sacrifice. Taylor, who grew up in the Ruby Creek area and later spent…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Benjamin Ambrose and Republican U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. The district includes all of Barry, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana and Osceola counties, along with portions of Eaton, Kent, Midland, Muskegon, Ottawa and…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District will host a public forum Tuesday, Sept. 22, to discuss the results of a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis conducted this summer as part of the district’s strategic planning process. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. in A.O. Carlson Gymnasium at MCC High School. Superintendent Jeff Tuka and members of the…
LUDINGTON — Business leaders and community organizations were recognized Wednesday during the Chamber Alliance of Mason County’s annual awards celebration at The Lake House Venue. The evening’s top business honor went to UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, which was named the Chamber’s 2026 Business of the Year. UACJ was recognized for converting its Madison Street facility in Ludington into a full-scale…
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