AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Manistee man wanted on a felony drug warrant was arrested early Friday morning, March 20, after fleeing from police in an SUV reaching speeds over 110 mph. Douglas Alan-Robert Edens is charged with felonies of fourth-degree fleeing police and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. “On Friday, March 20 2026, at 1:16 a.m., Mason County deputies attempted a traffic…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — A 17-year-old Free Soil boy received minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old male driver from Branch Friday, March 20, shortly after noon near Mason County Central High School at the intersection of Broadway and Reinberg…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — U-Win Motorsports, 2284 W. US 10-31, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in business with a promotion designed to give back to the community while helping customers maintain their recreational equipment. The Ludington-area business announced it will donate $25 from every repair work order to a local nonprofit organization as part of its anniversary…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. Report compiled by Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Reporter PORTLAND – The Ludington Orioles placed third out of four teams this past week in a tournament held in Portland. The hosts, DeWitt and Otsego, both took…
TALLMAN — Tallman Lake Senior Center will host a community-wide open house Saturday, March 28, featuring refreshments, activities for children and information about programs offered at the center. The open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 6765 E. Marshall Road. Coffee, cookies and cupcakes will be available. At 2 p.m., the center will…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced its 2026 lineup of summer youth programming, offering a variety of camps for children ages 4 to 15. Programs will run from June 15 through Aug. 13 and are designed to provide educational and enrichment…
Thomas John Shanks, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, March 21, 2026. A full obituary is pending family approval. 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…
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Patricia Ann Strayer, 88, of Scottville, died on Sunday, March 22, 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 Receive daily…
Dawn Marie Melchert, 61, of Manistee, died on Sunday, March 22, 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 Receive daily…
Employment: K-12 Art Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-12 Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply go to: www.mccschools.org. Job ID#649 Application deadline: April 13, 2026, 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until April 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” Joseph Thurow passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026 at his home in Sebring, Florida surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 19, 1941 in Scottville to Genevieve (Gerbers) and Ranold Thurow. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1960 and went on to Central Michigan University to play football for one year. Bob…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, now in its fourth year. Applicants must be accepted into an educational program related to theater, such as acting, set design, lighting, costuming or choreography. Eligible programs may include camps, college courses or workshops, and must take place in 2026 or 2027. Proof of acceptance…
Timothy Kevin Hoyer, 68, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at home. He was born September 22, 1957, in Ludington, the son of Carl and Cleola (Knudsen) Hoyer. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Timothy’s life will be held later this year. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School inducted 54 students into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held Tuesday, March 17, at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The induction ceremony marked the 71st National Honor Society class at Ludington High School. The school’s NHS chapter, known as the Anna Miller Chapter, was established in 1955. The ceremony included opening remarks and the Pledge…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students have been named to the 2025-2026 second trimester A/B Honor Roll: Sixth Grade: Avery AnesMilo BeemerKamden Benson-CarneyBocephus BredernitzIsaac BriggsGarrison CooperLincoln EdmondsonEvelyn HuggardChevy JabrockiJacob JacobsenIsabella JacobsonMarisa KanitzTristan McKenneyCamden MillerLuke PetersenHunter QuillanLucy RuhligCoraline RussellTaylor SchimkePenelope…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble earned the highest possible rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Jazz Festival, receiving straight Division I ratings from all four adjudicators. The festival was held March 18 at Sanford Meridian High School and featured jazz ensembles from across the state. At the state festival, ensembles are evaluated…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will consider a proposed employment agreement with the city manager and the resignation of a Downtown Development Authority leader when it meets Monday. The commission is expected to review a proposed contract between the city and City Manager Clarence Goodlein. The agreement outlines compensation, benefits and job responsibilities, including a base salary of $90,000…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider establishing a new clean energy financing program and approving a multi-year employee training contract when it meets Monday, March 23, the city’s municipal building. The meeting will include a presentation on the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, a financing tool that allows commercial and industrial property owners to fund energy efficiency…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Tex Howard Bebee, 40, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Offense date: March 6, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department (LPD). Bail: $5,000/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 25 at 1:30 p.m. Volney Clark Elkins, 37, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Offense date: March 5, 2026. Agency: LPD. Bail: $250/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March…
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: Thursday, March 19, 2026: 8:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Dewey Road, Hamlin Township. 9 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Dewey…
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