Obituary: Shane Phillips, 18, of Ludington Shane William Phillips, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the age of 18. Shane was born to Brian and Jodie Phillips. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Dallas Lindenau, Sawyer Phillips, and Devon Phillips; grandmothers Martha Bosma and Linda Phillips; and…
Recent births, posted Nov. 13, 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: Juniper…
Jean Mary Knudsen, 80, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 10, 2023. Services are pending through 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
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Firefighters extinguish house fire quickly By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire Sunday morning at 6531 W. Dewey Road. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 9:50 a.m. and had the fire under control within 30 minutes. Hamlin Township Fire Department, Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department responded along with…
WSCC hosting exhibit celebrating Ludington’s sesquicentennial WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting an exhibition celebrating Ludington’s sesquicentennial through its maritime legacy. Co-curated by Professor of History and Political Science Mike Nagle and Professor of Visual Arts Eden Ünlüata-Foley, the multimedia exhibition explores…
Shop with a Cop/Hero pie auction will be Nov. 22 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero pie auction fundraiser is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The auction raises money for the annual shopping event that will take place Dec. 11-14 at Walmart and Meijer. Ludington Police Department School…
51st Circuit Court news, posted Nov. 10, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Sentencings – Danielle Renee Gross, 27, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 3 to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent and was sentenced Nov. 7 to nine months in jail with credit for…
Police news, posted Nov. 10, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023: 8:14 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of First Street, Pere Marquette Township. 10:40 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Shagway Road and…
Shane William Phillips, 18, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Services are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to 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
Police investigate self-inflicted shooting death of 18-year-old man LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is investigating the self-inflicted shooting death of an 18-year-old man that occurred in the 500 block of East Dowland Street Wednesday, Nov. 8, at approximately 6:40 p.m., according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “Ludington police responded to a residence in the 500 block of East…
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: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023: 1:30 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Treml Road, Free Soil Township. 3:36 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, First Street…
Obituary: Margaret Cooper, 71, of Custer Margaret Ann Cooper, 71, of Custer, died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born November 24, 1951, in Ludington, the daughter of Garman and Lenore (Dahringer) Winey. Margaret enjoyed reading, making the best gravy on the planet, watching Food Network and riding motorcycles. Most of all Margaret loved spending…
Woman sentenced to prison for meth LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 7, to a prison term of 13 months to 40 years for methamphetamine possession, according to court records. Cristy Ann Pider pleaded guilty, Oct. 3. A misdemeanor charge of larceny less than $200 was dismissed. She received credit for…
Obituary: Marvin Coker, 87, of Scottville Marvin Dale Coker, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Marv was born on January 30, 1936, the son of the late William and Clara (Garrett) Coker. In 1954, he graduated from Brethren High School. On November 15, 1956, he married his forever love, Constance (Shumsky) Coker. Together they shared over…
Recent births, posted Nov. 8, 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: Max…
Andreas Peter Rose, 79, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to 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
Employment Opportunity: Deputy Juvenile Register/Family Court Specialist Mason County Juvenile Court Duties include all non-judicial tasks and responsibilities associated with managing Family Court cases. This position will also work closely with the Juvenile Register assisting with the handling of juvenile court cases, along with the Probate Judge. Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to…
MCC bonds defeated SCOTTVILLE — The majority of voters in the Mason County Central School District sent another message Tuesday that supporting education is not a priority as they defeated both millage proposals. Proposal 1, which focused on critical repairs to the district’s 64-year-old high school, safety and security, along with repairs to the district’s streets and parking lots, was…
LASD operating millage renewal passes LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District’s state-mandated millage renewal proposal passed Tuesday evening, 1,821-1,061. The passage of the bond assures LASD will continue to levy 18 mills operating millage, which is exempted by homestead properties. Read more on the millage here.
LASD election results, unofficial, 11:25 p.m LASD Yes LASD No Amber 75 65 Hamlin 1 & 2 474 298 PM 1 137 70 PM 2 289 161 Riverton 0 1 Summit 45 39 Ludington 1 168 100 Ludington 2 149 65 Ludington 3 185 71 Ludington 4 71 53 Ludington 5 122 64 Ludington 6 77 53 Ludington Early Voting…
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