Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — About 91% of Mason County Central High School students qualified for an ice cream social Thursday, Oct. 15, as part of the school’s effort to encourage regular attendance and recognize students for positive behavior and academic achievement.…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College, in partnership with West Shore Bank, the Chamber Alliance of Mason County and the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, will host the West Shore Business and Economic Summit on Thursday, Nov. 12. The annual event brings area…
Jon Charles Ferguson, 83, passed away peacefully in Ludington on Monday, September 21, 2026, surrounded by the family who adored him,. Jon was born in Ludington on April 8, 1943, the second child of Charles Joseph and Helen Irene (née Shusta) Ferguson. As a teen, he helped construct the building for his family’s business, Ferguson Electric. Jon graduated from Ludington…
The following birth has been reported: Oliver Ray Parks, the son of Rayanne Golembiewski and Nolan Newberry of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, October 14, 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…
West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a Construction Trades Teacher. 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 West Shore ESD offers a competitive wage and…
LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Bear Lake man died at the Mason County Jail Saturday evening, Oct. 10, and an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is being conducted. “The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the death of a 30-year-old male inmate who was in custody at the Mason County Jail,” states a press release from the Mason…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has…
Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will retire Oct. 30, concluding more than 41 years with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, including nearly 14 years as sheriff. His retirement will create a vacancy in one of the county’s most important elected offices, with more than two years remaining in the current term. Undersheriff Derrek Wilson is the obvious choice for the…
The following births have been reported: Mason Joshua Quinn, the son of Mary and Joshua Quinn of Scottville, was born on Friday, October 9, 2026. Paisley Marie Rasmussen, the daughter of Cassidy and Cameron Rasmussen of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births …
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host “Balancing Technology and Humanity in Healthcare,” a panel discussion, at noon Monday, Oct. 19, in the North Lounge of the WSCC Administration Building. As technological advances continue to transform health care, the need for human…
West Shore Eductional Service District has a vacancy for a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/License 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 MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has spent…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Two years after facing a financial crisis that threatened the city’s ability to provide essential services, the City of Scottville is projecting a positive general fund balance of approximately $220,000, with that amount expected to grow to about $325,000 by the end of the current fiscal year. City Manager Clarence Goodlein said the city’s…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity was reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, Oct. 12, 2026: 7:24 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Sugar Grove Road west of US 31, Victory Township. 8:19 a.m., car/dog crash, no injuries, US 10 west of Dennis Road,…
Dorothy Mae Manley, 98, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. Dorothy was born on September 9, 1928 in Fountain, the daughter of Charles “Bill” and Ada (Goff) Williams and attended Fountain schools before graduating from Scottville High School with the class of 1947. Because there was no bus service in those days, Dorothy lived with Carl and…
Wayne Basil Wheeler, 97, known by many locally as “Papa Wayne,” died Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1929, the youngest of 11 children born to Leonard Wheeler and Ethel Zoe Stringham. Wayne grew up with little, learning early the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance. He left high school to help support himself and…
Robert Lewis Schultz, 79, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 11, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at noon, at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Mason County Board of Commissioners will host a public open house Friday, Oct. 16, to honor retiring Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the conference room at Mason County Airport. The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Big Rapids man was arrested Saturday, Oct. 10, after he allegedly assaulted two staff members at Cages of Carnage Haunted Prison, operated by the Free Soil/Meade Fire Department. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 630-foot MV Manitowoc arrived at the Port of Ludington about noon Monday, Oct. 12, making its second visit to the port during the 2026 Great Lakes shipping season. The self-unloading freighter proceeded to the…
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