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Two injured following US 10-31 crash Monday

December 24, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Scottville man received serious injuries as the result of a two vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10-31 and Gordon Road Monday, Dec. 23. The crash was reported at 5:55 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole,…

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Recent births, published Dec. 24, 2024

December 24, 2024

Gianna Skye Yoder, the daughter of Regina and Wilmer Yoder of Custer, was born on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Adeline Ann Schwass, the daughter of Taylor and Lucas Schwass of Scottville, was born on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Remy Genene Tominski, the daughter of Hannah and Connor Tominski…

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Car/eagle crash among recent police activity

December 23, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity was reported by law enforcement: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 – 4:25 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Two vehicle crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Bryant…

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Winter weather advisory issued

December 23, 2024

A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service until 11 p.m. tonight. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected for central and west central…

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Obituary: Phyllis Larsen, 96, of Ludington

December 23, 2024

Phyllis Larsen went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from Village Manor in Ludington, surrounded by family. Phyllis was born in 1928 to Ray and Ethel Switzer…

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PHOTO FEATURE: MCC 3rd graders visit Scottville Senior Center for Christmas giving

December 22, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central third graders made…

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LPD seeking info on wanted child sex offender

December 22, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Lee Hansen, 35, who is wanted for sex assault of a minor…

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Recent death: Tina Marie Stakenas, 32, of Ludington

December 22, 2024

  Tina Marie Stakenas, 32, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 20, 2024. Arrangements are pending.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Funeral Home…

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PM Township, Mason Co. receive grants for multi-use trails

December 20, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Charter Township and Mason County each has been awarded separate $400,000 grants for trail work at Pere Marquette Township’s Conservation Park and Mason County…

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MCC Middle School first trimester Honor Roll, 2024-2025

December 20, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The following sixth, seventh, and eighth graders at Mason County Central…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 20, 2024

December 20, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bryan Scott Fenner, 33; third-offense operating a vehicle while under the…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Dec. 20, 2024

December 20, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Lige Lewis Holder, 23, pleaded guilty May 21 to possession of…

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Drivers injured in two-vehicle crash

December 20, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Ludington woman and a 48-year-old Baldwin man, both…

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Obituary: Herbert Henry Richert, 92, of Scottville

December 20, 2024

Herbert Henry Richert, 92, born March 10, 1932, on the family farm in Scottville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 surrounded by family. Herb was a loving husband, father, grandfather,…

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After Hours School Attendance Hotline meant to help resolve absenteeism

December 19, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational…

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Winter weather advisory issued

December 19, 2024

MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory is in effect beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, until 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20. The National Weather Services has issued the…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum to celebrate New Year’s, director’s retirement

December 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., will host its annual New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. which will include…

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WSCC receives grant to assist with non-tuition barriers

December 19, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College recently received a $33,660 Barrier Removal: Direct to…

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Recent death: Wilbur W. Leonard Jr., 81, of Scottville

December 19, 2024

Wilbur W. Leonard Jr., 81, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Recent death: Phyllis Jean Larsen, 96, of Ludington

December 19, 2024

Phyllis Jean Larsen, 96, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Gun buyback program to end

December 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Starfish Buyback Program (SBP), a local voluntary effort to reduce the number of certain firearms in the Mason County area, will be ending on January 15, 2025.…

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