Employment: Middle School/High School English Teacher

June 5, 2026

Mason County Eastern School District is seeking a Middle/High School English Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants can view position details online at https://www.mceschools.com/emplyment-opportunities or email pshou@mceschools.com Application deadline is June 15, 2026, at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until June 15, 2026

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Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher

June 5, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate 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…

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Employment: Facilities Director

June 5, 2026

Mason County Eastern School District is seeking a Facilities Director. Applicants can view position details online at https://www.mceschools.com/emplyment-opportunities or email pshou@mceschools.com Application Deadline: June 16, 2026 This is a paid posting. Published until June 16, 2026. 

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New LASD superintendent to earn more than predecessor

June 4, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Incoming Ludington Area School District Superintendent Travis Walker will begin his tenure July 1 with a higher base salary than his predecessor, but under a compensation package that shifts some benefits away from retirement contributions and toward performance incentives and longevity pay. The Board of Education approved a three-year contract for Walker following its…

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Fish On For Freedom cancelled due to weather

June 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Fish On For Freedom veterans’ fishing tournament, scheduled for Friday, June 5, has been cancelled due to small craft advisors in Lake Michigan issued by the National Weather Service. The free luncheon for veterans who registered for the event will still take place at 1 p.m. at the Ludington American Legion post. Event organizers posted the following…

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Love Ludington Street Party rescheduled due to weather forecast

June 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington has rescheduled the Love Ludington Street Party to Friday, June 26, due to weather concerns. Organizers said the decision was made after closely monitoring weather forecasts and considering the planning, setup and coordination required for the event. “Weather forecasts in Ludington can change quickly, but with the amount of planning, setup and coordination required for this…

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Shelby State Bank promotes longtime employee, adds two managers

June 4, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has promoted a longtime employee and added two new members to its management team as part of its ongoing focus on growth, leadership development and operational excellence. Kelly O’Neill has been promoted to assistant vice president while continuing in her role as ACH process manager and electronic services officer. O’Neill has been with Shelby State…

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Family Health Care joins MI Tri-Share as program reaches 300 employers

June 4, 2026

BALDWIN — Family Health Care has become the 300th employer in Michigan to offer the MI Tri-Share Child Care benefit, a milestone state officials say highlights the growing role of child care assistance in supporting the workforce. The Baldwin-based health care provider was recognized this week as Michigan leaders gathered at the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the expansion of…

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News alert: Structure fire in Victory Township

June 4, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews are currently on scene of a garage fire in the 1700 block of West Dewey Road near Amber Road. Mason County Rural Fire Authority units from Scottville, Fountain Area, Custer, Branch and Free Soil/Meade have been dispatched along with Hamlin Fire Department. Also on scene are deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office.

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Police news, published June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

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: Wednesday, June 3, 2026: 9:19 a.m, (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, 5300 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 3:09 p.m., (MCSO), a 53-year-old Mears man turned himself in at…

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Recent births, published June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

The following births have been reported: Amir Duke Crawford, the son of Janita Latimer and Jaylen Crawford, was born on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Obituary: Henry Lyle Sutton Jr., 73, of Ludington

June 4, 2026

Henry Lyle Sutton Jr., 73, of Ludington passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Henry was born in Battle Creek on Sept. 13, 1952, the son of Henry Lyle Sutton Sr. and Rayma Maxine (Fuller) Sutton-Meverden. He attended Ludington High School. On Aug. 7, 1971, he married his beloved Debra Ann (Kirwan) Sutton. Until the 1990s, he was employed by…

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Employment: Kindergarten Teacher

June 4, 2026

Mason County Central School District is hiring a kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job ID #661 Application Deadline: June 9, 2026 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until June 9, 2026. 

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Pavement marking project begins on north county roads Thursday

June 3, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Motorists traveling on roads in the northern half of Mason County should expect fresh pavement markings beginning Thursday, June 4, as the Mason County Road Commission undertakes a countywide striping project. According to the Mason County Road Commission, numerous county primary and local roads between US-10 and Countyline Road will receive new yellow centerlines. Primary roads will also…

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Mason-Lake Adult Education Class of 2026

June 3, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Adult Education Program held its 2026 graduation Friday, May 29th in the A.O. Carlson at Mason County Central High School. This year’s program had 11 graduates. They include, pictured, from left: Tim Genson, program director, Anthony Rollins, Tatyana Dukes,…

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Shelby State Bank celebrating 95 years

June 3, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank is celebrating 95 years of serving families, businesses and organizations across west Michigan. Founded in 1931, the community bank says it has remained committed to personal service, local decision-making and supporting the communities it serves throughout its nearly century-long history. Over the years, Shelby State Bank has expanded alongside the communities it serves while continuing…

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Police news, published June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, June 2, 2026: 6:11 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Victory Road east of Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township. 6:13 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Victory Road east of Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township. 9:52…

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Recent births, published June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026

The following births have been reported: Carson John Kacynski, the son of Samantha and Nicholas Kacynski of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. RaiLynn Rose Trim, the daughter of Raina and Collin Trim of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births  …

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Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan return to Ludington port

June 2, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The tug Candice Elise and barge Robert F. Deegan arrived in Ludington Harbor Tuesday afternoon en route to the OxyChem terminal on Pere Marquette Lake. The tug/barge combination is a…

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A final tour of the Free Soil school

June 2, 2026

Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — The former Free Soil School building is expected to be demolished later this summer as part of a Mason County Land Bank Authority blight elimination project funded through the Michigan State Land Bank Authority. The long-vacant structure, located on North Democrat Street, was added to the project earlier this year…

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Chamber, local media to host primary candidate forum June 29

June 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County and local media organizations will host a candidate forum Monday, June 29 featuring contested races in the Aug. 4 primary election. The primary election is held to decide each political party’s nominees for the November general election. Therefore, the candidates attending are in contested races. Another forum including each party’s candidates will…

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