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Catalina Rose Santiago, the daughter of Cindy Santiago and Eric Santiago Tellez of Hart, was born on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…
SCOTTVILLE — JCI Ludington (the Ludington Area Jaycees) recently awarded $15,000 in grants to four local non-profit organizations during a ceremony at North Country Cafe. The funds were raised this year at the Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park in Ludington. Receiving grants were: Caritas Food Pantry, Custer, $1,000, to purchase reusable sturdy bags to contain/carry food items distributed to…
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,…
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 of Ludington, was born on Monday, December 23, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
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 Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 5:31 p.m., MCSO: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, Bryant Road…
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 Michigan. Snow is expected to start about 3 p.m. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…
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 in Amble, Michigan. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1946 and married Versil Larsen in 1949. They spent 65 years together before he preceded her in death in December…
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 their annual Christmas visit to the Scottville Area Senior Center to present gifts and cards to the center and its patrons. The majority of the gifts were supplies for the…
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 and production of child pornography. Hansen is described by law enforcement as being a white male, 6-feet tall, 144 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He is a registered…
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 of Ludington to help with final expenses. Please click here to make a donation. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023…
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 Picnic Area through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF). The two parks are within about a mile of one another and along an envisioned potential multi-use trail route from…
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 Middle School have earned As and Bs the first trimester of the 2024-2025 school year and qualify for the Honor Roll: Sixth Grade Rhyan Allen Avoca Alway Adelynn Barnhart Gavin…
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 influence of liquor; arrested Dec. 17 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Dec. 18; preliminary hearing: Jan. 8; bail: $50,000 cash. Misdemeanors -Jody JoAnn Ruiter, 55; driving while license suspended; arrested…
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 heroin, cocaine or another narcotic and methamphetamine/ecstasy possession in two separate files. He pleaded guilty Nov. 12 to two more counts of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession in two separate files. Holder was…
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 of whom were drivers, received non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash Thursday, Dec. 19, shortly before 3 p.m. on US 10 east of Dennis Road, according to Mason County Sheriff…
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, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and son. This being the temporary love story that began April 8, 1961, when he married Bonnie. Bonnie had seven boys whose ages ranged from 2 to…
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 Service District, in partnership with area school districts, have created an After Hours School Attendance Hotline to help with school attendance concerns. The hotline is part of the regional Showing…
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 advisory for Mason, Oceana, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta and Isabella counties Snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches are expected. _________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and…
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 a balloon drop. Admission is $15 per person or $60 per family (two adults and children of the immediate family). Included will be snacks, ice cream, music, crafts, special activities,…
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 Students grant through the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). The funding will be dedicated to addressing critical non-tuition barriers that can impact student success, including transportation, emergency…
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. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
