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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Community members will have an opportunity to help shape the future of the Lincoln River Watershed during a stakeholder meeting hosted by the Mason-Lake Conservation District on June 13. The meeting, the first in an effort to establish a Lincoln River Watershed Council, will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at Victory Township Hall. Local residents,…
BEAR LAKE — The public is invited to learn about regenerative agriculture, biochar production and soil health during the annual Farm Field Day hosted by the Mason-Lake and Manistee Conservation Districts on Thursday, June 11. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brixstone Farms, 11240 Milarch Road and will feature presentations and demonstrations focused on sustainable…
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, May 29, 2026: 11:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated, 4000 block of US 10, Amber Township. He was lodged in the Mason County…
The following births have been reported: Mariella E. Nelson, the daughter of Andrea and Gabriel Nelson of Manistee, was born on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kolten James Merrill, the son of Madalyn Looman and River Merrill of Ludington, was born on Monday, June 1, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births…
West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural nursing program with a desire to build strong relationships with students and colleagues. This full-time Nursing Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) will begin August 2026. This is a 9-month position with summers off. The successful candidate will be…
Edward Earl Larsen, 84, of Scottville, died early in the morning on Wednesday, May 19, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Ludington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 303 N. Lavinia Street, Ludington. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services at the…
Employment: Vital Records Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for an Vital Records Clerk. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica LaPointe 100 State Street,…
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