VIDEO: Ludington sunset, Nov. 19, 2023 Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As the sunset Sunday evening in Ludington, two freighters, the Edgar B. Speer and the Manitowoc cross on the horizon. The Edgar B. Speer was on its way…
Photo feature: Scottville Thanksgiving dinner for seniors Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Several dozen senior citizens enjoyed an early Thanksgiving dinner Sunday afternoon at Mason County Central High School. The Scottville Area Senior Center coordinated the annual event that has been a…
Obituary: Lynda Blankinship, 83, of Ludington Lynda Joyce Fox Blankinship was born in Thomasville, Tenn. in 1940 and transported to southeast Detroit in the back seat of a Model-T in 1942. She shared the back seat with her paternal grandmother and a dishpan of skinned possum. They were a departure gift to her grandmother from the cousins. Once established in…
Joan Elizabeth Towns, 86, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Mary Lou Bueker, 89, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 17, 2023. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
VIDEO: Historical Society receives donation of large Carrom collection By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society received a major donation today of a collection of over 50 Carrom boards. The donation was made by Tom Hearn of North Carolina. Hearn started collecting Carrom boards in 2000. Through the years, he said he believes he has collected…
Man arrested for OWI following crash The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 71-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following an investigation of a two-vehicle crash Thursday, Nov. 16 at 4:40 p.m at Jagger Road and Lakeshore Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Lynda Joyce (Fox) Blankinship, 83, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 17, 2023. Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington is honored to assist the family during this difficult time, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Library book sale is Saturday LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Library will hold a winter used book sale this coming weekend at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 and noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19. Proceeds benefit library…
FiveCAP, Inc. accepting Weatherization applications. SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is now accepting Weatherization program applications. The program’s goal is to make homes more energy efficient, ultimately cutting down on utility costs. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, there are no costs for the service for households at or below the 200 percent Federal Poverty Level, and is available to…
Recent births, posted Nov. 17, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Adalyn…
Employment Opportunity: General Education Social Workers 31(n) Grant Funded General Education Social Worker/Mental Health Provider West Shore Educational Service District has two position vacancies for a 31(n) Grant Funded General Education Social Worker/Mental Health Provider. Must meet one of the specifications given for professional mental health staff as required by the Department of Health and Human Services 31n Grant. To…
Scottville Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors is Sunday SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors will be held Sunday, Nov. 19, at Mason County Central High School cafeteria. After two years of drive-up, take-out dinners, the Thanksgiving tradition will resume as an indoor, sit-down event. Meals will be served from noon to 2 p.m., or until the food runs…
Man arrested on multiple charges including felony drug possession The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post on multiple charges including felony drug possession Tuesday, Nov, 14, at 6:20 p.m. on 20th Street…
Obituary: Andreas Rose, 79, of Ludington Andreas Peter Rose, 79, of Ludington, formally of Germany, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Andy was born on October 3, 1944, the son of the late Albert and Maria (Wadwicz) Rose. In 1963 he graduated from Ludington High School. For over 45 years he was employed by the carferries in Ludington and…
Obituary: Evelyn Urban, 90, of Fountain Evelyn Urban, beloved wife of Walter Urban, passed away into eternal life on November 13, 2023 at the age of 90. Evelyn Jean Genson was born the oldest child of Warren and Mary (Garland) Genson of Ludington on March 23, 1933. Married on July 31, 1954, Wally and Evelyn celebrated 69 years together. They lived…
Obituary: Nancy Kelley, 80, of Ludington Nancy Jean Kelley, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born on January 5, 1943, the daughter of Bert and Jean (Adams) Kelley. Nancy graduated from South High School in 1960 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Aquinas College. During the Vietnam War, Nancy served in…
Employment Opportunity: High School Instructional Assistant Mason County Central Schools is seeking a High School Instructional Assistant to assist a student in a one on one capacity. For details and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org, job ID 580. Application deadline is Nov. 30, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted Nov. 16 to 30, 2023.
Obituary: Jean Knudsen, 80, of Ludington Jean (Underwood) Knudsen went to be with her Lord on, on Friday Nov 12. She was born In Ludington to Henry and Lydia Underwood; one of eight children. She is survived by brother Richard (Virginia) Underwood and sister Nancy (Jerry) Kiel. Jean and her husband Richard, who preceded her in death, raised three boys:…
Firefighters battle Grant Township woods fire GRANT TOWNSHIP — Firefighters battled a small woods fire today near the 900 block of West White Road. Grant Township Fire Department was initially dispatched to the scene at 12:58 p.m. The fire appeared to have started along power lines in that area and spread westerly about two or three acres. Assistance was called…
Man pleads guilty to stalking charges LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old man pleaded guilty to a felony of aggravated stalking and a misdemeanor of stalking in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14. Michael Allen Alexander, 30, is being prosecuted as a third-offense habitual offender. The charges arise from two separate criminal cases involving two different female victims. A second…
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