MCC to present Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School Drama Program will present Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” this weekend, Friday, Nov. 3, Saturday, Nov. 4, and Sunday, Nov. 5. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30…
Convicted sex offender pleads guilty to CSC LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old man serving a 25-40 year prison term for first-degree criminal sexual conduct pleaded guilty to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree CSC in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, according to court records. Christopher Joseph Schneider is currently lodged in the Macomb Correctional Facility in Lenox Township, according…
Deputies respond to multiple car/deer crashes The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Mason County sheriff’s deputies continue to deal with a heavy amount of car/deer crashes. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023: 7:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10…
Woman arrested for possessing brass knuckles The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington woman arrested by Ludington police officers on an outstanding Oceana County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic charge was also charged with brass knuckles/possessing a concealed weapon and driving while…
Larr hired as head of Ludington DPW LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has hired Andy Larr as its next superintendent of the Department of Public works. Larr will replace Joe Stickney, who will be retiring effective February 24, 2024. See related story here. Larry will begin his duties with the city on Nov. 21. “Mr. Larr comes to us…
Badger receives final permit for dock repairs LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry announced today that it has received the final permit required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to start rebuilding the dock infrastructure necessary to operate the SS Badger. On July 21, the counterweight structure on the port side of the Ludington dock failed, which rendered the apron…
Historical Society adopts nationally recognized collections standards LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society was founded in 1937. Since that time, the Society has accumulated over 150,000 artifacts, photographs, and documents. Those items are on display or in archives located at three facilities, Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in Ludington and…
Chamber seeks holiday parade entries LUDINGTON — The annual Aglow on the Avenue holiday parade will usher in Santa and the holiday season in downtown Ludington on Saturday, Nov. 25. Parade entries are now being accepted, and the community is invited to participate. Sponsored by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County and Downtown Ludington, the parade is held in conjunction…
Man sentenced to prison for manufacturing meth LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old man was sentenced to one year and one day to 20 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine, according to court records. Matthew Elliot Penrod received credit for six days served in jail and was ordered to pay $190…
Prisoner pleads guilty to breaking and entering charges LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man who is currently imprisoned for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, to two additional counts of breaking and entering with intent, according to court records. Jordan Blakely Hicks is currently serving a prison term…
Ludington man arrested for OWI, carrying concealed weapon The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 9:40 p.m. at Chauvez…
Safe Harbor Credit Union to hold food collection event Friday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – On Friday, Nov. 3, Safe Harbor Credit Union will host an event titled “Best Day Ever” to collect items for local food banks. The event is held in partnership with Kasasa and the Dream Machine. Safe Harbor Credit Union will be collecting items needed for three…
United Way to hold tree decorating competition HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — United Way of Mason County will hold a Festival of Trees fundraising competition this holiday season. The organization is inviting businesses, organizations and schools to participate. The tree decorating period is from Thursday, November 30 to Friday, December 1. Each participating group will be responsible for decorating its own tree…
State champion coach Tom Richert set to retire from MCC Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — This coming weekend Mason County Central Drama Program will present the play “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde on the stage of the A.O. Carlson…
Deputies busy with car/deer crashes The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023: 6:11 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 near Campbell Road, Branch Township. 8:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 near Chauvez…
Obituary: Anne Sarto Motyka, 83, of Ludington Anne Marie Sarto Motyka, 83, passed away peacefully October 29, 2023, in Charlevoix, with her family by her side, after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Anne was born March 20, 1940, in Flint, the middle child of Stanley “Pete” and Marie (Geary) Coulter. Anne was raised in Lansing, graduating from…
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Obituary: Yvonne McCumber, 85, of Ludington Yvonne Jeanette McCumber, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1938, in Grand Rapids, to Adam and Helen Ezdebski. Yvonne had a fulfilling career, working for Star Watchcase and LDI. She took pride in her work and made many lasting contributions to her field. Outside…
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