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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Thirteen years ago Wednesday, on Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II, 43, was killed in the line of duty after he was shot during a routine traffic stop on Custer Road north of Townline Road. Butterfield, a Grant Township resident assigned to the Michigan State Police Hart…
LUDINGTON — Two Ludington High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Gabriel Grierson and Steele Stowe were among 535 Michigan students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Semifinalists represent approximately the top 1% of high school seniors nationwide. Gabriel is the son of Dr. Joe and Kathy Grierson and Steele is the…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Kayla Jean Johnson, 34, pleaded guilty June 30 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and controlled substance possession—cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced Sept. 1 to one year in jail with credit for 122 days served in jail; three years probation; and $266 in fines and costs. In…
Outdoors Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP contributor Just north of Holland, in Ottawa County, and only a short hop from the freeway is a natural area comprised of Hemlock Crossing and Pine Bend Parks with miles of hiking trails, access to the Pigeon River, a Nature Center, and a public Observatory. The parks connect for a combination of…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy have confirmed that a reported algae bloom in Bass Lake is harmful. This is the second time this summer that a harmful algae bloom was detected on Bass Lake. The algae bloom was confirmed in Bass Lake, Wednesday, Sept. 9. “DHD#10 will continue to…
Brian Handy, 86, after living a full life, has gone to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Brian was a very hard worker his entire life. He will be remembered for his kindness, and willingness to help whenever he could and helping work with anyone on extra jobs. He loved to reminisce about people that he knew…
Nancy L. (Thompson) Stever, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Born on July 26, 1945, in Ludington, Nancy was the daughter of the late Freeman and Arlene (Huizenga) Thompson. She graduated from high school in 1963. Nancy lived a life marked by joy, friendship, and a deep love for the outdoors. She married James B. Stever…
Mary Marie (Smith) Bergh, 88, of Ludington, formerly of Fowlerville, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Mary was born on April 6, 1938, in Fowlerville, the daughter of the late Hillyard and Lucille (Roberts) Smith. On Sept. 12, 1987, she married John Victor Bergh, and they celebrated 34 years together until his passing. She loved our Lord Jesus, and…
The following birth has been reported: Lorelei Sue Diehm, the daughter of Cynthia and Nolan Diehm of Custer, was born on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 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 Mason County…
Ludington Area School District is seeking a qualified professional to serve as its Central Business Office Accounts Payable Specialist. This is a full-time, 12-month position within Business Services/Central Administration and reports to the Director of Business Services. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in the district’s financial and administrative operations. The position manages accounts payable processes, coordinates business…
Mason County Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate to join its team as an Instructional Assistant at Spartan Academy. For additional information and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 685 Application deadline: Sept. 18, 2026 This is a paid posting. Published until Sept. 18, 2026.
Mason-Oceana 911 has a vacancy for the position of 911 Director. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in 911 operations is preferred. To view the complete job posting, please visit our website at www.mason-oceana911.org and click on the flashing text. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: Mason-Oceana 911 Attn: Connie Blaauw 9160 N Oceana Dr Pentwater, MI 49449 or…
The facility will be ‘one-stop shopping’ for education, workforce development and community services WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A vision that has been over a decade in the making will soon become reality when West Shore Community College’s Oceana Community Education Center…
Remembering the Pere Marquette 18, Sept. 9, 1910 This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON – Marge Christiansen grew up knowing that her great-grandfather, Capt. Peter Kilty (1860-1910), had died aboard one of the most famous ships in Ludington history.…
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The annual memorial ceremony honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the roadside memorial on Custer Road north of Townline Road, where Butterfield was killed in the line of duty 13 years ago today. Butterfield was conducting a…
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, Sept. 8, 2026: 5:25 p.m., a 47-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession, and a warrant is being requested for a 46-year-old Ludington man for meth possession following a traffic stop,…
The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is accepting letters of interest for a position on its board representing the village of Free Soil and Free Soil, Grant, Meade and Victory townships. The three-year term begins Jan. 1, 2027. Applicants must live in the village of Free Soil or Free Soil, Grant, Meade or Victory townships. Interested applicants should submit a…
LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $3.7 million resurfacing project Monday, Sept. 14, along a 4.6-mile stretch of US-31 in Mason County. The project will include resurfacing US-31 between US-10 and Chauvez Road. Work is expected to continue through mid-November. According to MDOT, lane, ramp and total closures will be in effect at various times throughout…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and its Youth Advisory Council are accepting applications for two fall grant programs, including $100,000 available through the foundation’s competitive grant cycle. The Community Foundation’s fall grants will support projects that align with its strategic priorities of education, workforce supports, and recreation and quality of life. Additional funding is available through the…
Michigan hunters will again have an opportunity to meet with Department of Natural Resources staff, have harvested deer aged and pick up free hunting-related items during a series of hunter appreciation events this fall. The DNR will host events across the state on Monday, Sept. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.;…
Carolyn Renay (Davis) Carrier, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Carolyn was born June 11, 1947, in Jonesboro, Ark., the first-born child of James & Beulah Davis (Ezell). Carolyn was married to Earl Carrier on June 18, 1965. After a fervent chase by Earl, she finally surrendered her love to him. …
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