The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Miley Mae Johnson, the daughter of Allison Bladzik and Daniel Johnson of Manistee, was born on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Agnes Mary (Murphy) Graham, 91 of Scottville, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025. Born on July 14, 1934, in Ludington, Agnes was the daughter of the late Patrick and Marguerite (Bryan) Murphy. She graduated from Scottville High School. Agnes married Wayne T. Graham on April 28, 1951, and shared many memorable years together. Agnes was an active member of…
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LUDINGTON — Once the home of 14 sawmills on the banks of Pere Marquette Lake, Ludington was a lumber boom town in the late 1800s due to its abundant natural resources. While the mills are long gone, the city will celebrate its roots with its first Ludington Lumber Days, Oct. 3-5 – a new fall festival packed with lumberjack-inspired fun, history,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Five people, four of whom were traveling in the same vehicle, received “non-life-threatening injuries” following a two-vehicle crash on US 10 east of Nelson Road Sunday, Sept. 7, around 5:45 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. All of…
The single-engine aircraft was headed to Silver Lake in Oceana County SPRINGDALE TOWNSHIP, Manistee County — A plane that crashed in Manistee County was headed to Silver Lake in Oceana County Sunday morning, Sept. 7, according to Manistee County Sheriff Brian Gutowski. The single-engine plane that landed nose first in some trees was carrying one passenger and a pilot. The…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 13-year-old Ludington boy was charged with second-offense minor in possession of alcohol “following a suspicious situation call” in the 200 block of East Ludington Avenue Saturday, Sept. 6, at 4:20 p.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police…
Fall hours at area lighthouses will begin on Thursday, Sept. 11. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park, Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Little Sable Point Lighthouse in Mears, and White River Light Station in Whitehall will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lighthouses are operated by Lakeshore Keepers, formerly known as Sable Point…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he was found hiding inside a residence in the 700 block of North Lavinia Street Sunday, Sept. 7, around 3 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The domestic…
LUDINGTON — A jury trial against Matthew Steven Monroe, 31, is scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 10-12, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Monroe is charged with two felony counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, a felony count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and misdemeanors of operating without insurance and unlawful license plate, according to court records. …
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Drake David Hannah, 24, pleaded guilty June 17 to controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced Sept. 2 to 180 days in jail with credit for 170 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ted Robert…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op are hosting a pesticide jug recycling day for area farms. This is an opportunity for farms to recycle empty, clean jugs, rather than have them take up room in a dumpster. The event will be held Monday, September 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Acres Co-op, 709 W. US…
LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is hosting a Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available for crafters and direct sales representatives. Only one vendor per direct selling company. The fee is $30 for the first table. There is limited space for a second table at…
Agnes Mary (Murphy) Graham, 91, of Scottville, died on Friday, September 5, 2025. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with a Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Multiple agencies responded to a fire in Amber Township that involved a house trailer and several other items surrounding it Saturday afternoon. Scottville Fire Department, Pere Marquette Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were initially called to 1447 N. Victory Corner Rd. at 3:37 p.m. for a report of a house fully engulfed…
LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was arrested on charges of unlawful imprisonment, two counts of felony firearm, assault with dangerous weapon and domestic violence Thursday, Sept. 4, at 12:30 p.m. He was arrested following an incident in the 800 block of East Melendy Street that occurred Wednesday, Sept. 3, said Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The…
In our debut MCP Scoop podcast, Mason County Central School District Superintendent Jeff Mount discusses the upcoming bond renewal which will appear on the November 4 ballot. The school district is requesting a renewal of 2.15 mills which will generate $22.4 million for infrastructure and safety upgrades. Mount emphasized that the proposal is for a renewal not an increase. Listen…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is inviting the community to come together this fall through its HumanKind series, a celebration of the power of storytelling to connect, heal and inspire. The series begins Thursday, Sept. 11, at 12:30 p.m. at Center Stage…
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: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025: 7:32 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 37-year-old Ludington man was cited for operating without insurance following a traffic stop, South Washington Avenue and Second Street, City of Ludington. Wednesday, Sept.…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jayden Fynn Knudsen of Ludington, who died on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 20. Jayden was born in Ludington on May 14, 2005, to Ellen Darke (Knudsen), stepfather Michael Darke, and Shane Bowman (biological father). Jayden graduated from the Oriole Academy in Ludington in 2023. He…
LUDINGTON — Fall is a great time of year to explore the Great Lakes. The kids are back in school, the air is crisp, the sky features radiant sunrises and sunsets, and harvests are being celebrated throughout the region. It’s also a great time to enjoy a ride across Lake Michigan on the historic S.S. Badger car ferry. Lake Michigan…
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