PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Quarter Horse Association will return to the Mason County Fairgrounds’ Caswell Horse Park this summer for the MQHA Harbor Classic, a six-day event expected to draw competitors and families from across the region. The Harbor Classic is scheduled for June 30 through July 5 and is one of the association’s largest annual shows, featuring…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Adrian Joseph Pavlick, 27, pleaded guilty April 14, 2026 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, malicious destruction of fire or police property and operating while intoxicated and was sentenced June 9, 2026 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year probation; and…
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 10, 2026: 2:30 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), damaged property, 6800 block of Illinois Road, Hamlin Township. A vehicle drove through a lawn, causing damage. 3:45 p.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury,…
Sharon Rose (Burgess) Ames, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Sharon was born on May 22, 1937, in Lansing, to the late Philo and Marjorie (Lyons) Burgess. She attended Eastern High School and graduated in 1955. On October 6, 1962, she married Daniel Ames but later went on to divorce in 2006. For…
Stanley Adam Masunas Jr., 80, of Irons, died on Wednesday, June 10, 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…
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Notice is hereby given that on or about June 24, 2026, Mason County will request the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to release Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the Mason County Home Repair…
By Rob Alway, Mason County Press LUDINGTON — The Norwegian-flagged tanker Prime arrived in the Port of Ludington again Thursday. The ship has become a frequent visitor here and is expected to make several more visits this shipping season. Its presence marks the beginning of a new chapter in the maritime transportation network that has supported OxyChem’s calcium chloride operation for…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A regional partnership among three community foundations will fund the expansion of elementary esports programs to public schools throughout Mason, Lake and Oceana counties beginning in the 2026-27 school year. MiSTEM Network…
LANSING — Mason County Eastern Superintendent Paul Shoup and State Rep. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, testified before the Michigan House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week in support of legislation that would give local school leaders greater flexibility to protect students traveling to and from campus throughout the school day. Under current law, reduced school zone speed limits generally are enforced…
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LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society’s maritime heritage tour of Lakeview Cemetery, scheduled for tonight, has been postponed until Thursday, June 25, due to forecasted inclement weather. Ticket sales will continue until the day of the tour. The Lakeview Cemetery tour, titled “Masters & Commanders,” is the first in a series of three cemetery tours to be presented by…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. The following vessels are expected to arrive in port: Ludington Vessel: MV Sam Laud, freighter Expected arrival: Thursday, 10 p.m. Destination: Rieth-Riley Construction dock, Pere Marquette Lake Specs: Built by Bay Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, Wis., 1975; named after a…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Michael Wagner, a cherished brother, uncle and friend, who left this world peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Harbor Hospice, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Born on Aug. 18, 1953, in the picturesque town of Ludington, Bruce was the beloved son of the…
Sharon Rose (Burgess) Ames, 89, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ludington, from 2 to 4 p.m. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mason and Oceana counties until 6:45 p.m. today. At 5:49 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 20 miles northwest of Ludington State Park to 32 miles southwest of Montague, moving east at 50 mph. The storms are capable of producing wind gusts…
By Mark Varenhorst, MCP contributor MANISTEE — On the evening of Saturday, June 6, I arrived at the berth of The Princess along River Street in downtown Manistee. I was there to accompany the crew and passengers on a sunset cruise. I met owner Wally Laaksonen and boarded at about 7 p.m. A little side note here: I had already…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, June 9, 2026: 7:57 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Decker Road east of Tall Oaks Drive, Hamlin Township. 10:08 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested after…
Ann Levandoski Bird, 66, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Ann was born on Feb. 6, 1960 in Ludington. She was a graduate of Ludington High School and Northern Arizona University. Ann was quick with a laugh, goofy comments or zany antics, and she made friends everywhere she went, especially during her time managing the restaurants…
The following births have been reported: Rosalie Marie Hays, the daughter of Braylen and Garrett Hays of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, June 9, 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…
Judy Ann Stimmel, 85, of Ludington, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1940, in Owendale, Michigan, the daughter of Clayton and Maryann (Hopka) Hurlburt. Judy enjoyed sitting at the beach, solving crossword puzzles and watching butterflies. She was also an avid golfer and made 3 holes–in-one. Judy is survived…
Yvette Marie Maneke, 83, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 9, 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…
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