Obituary: Janice VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater

October 12, 2023

Obituary: Janice VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater Janice Ruth (Feguer) VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater, formerly of Lansing, passed away October 10, 2023. Janice was born on April 3, 1940, to Nellie Soper McDaniel and Herbert Feguer, the youngest of five children in Bath, Michigan.  Jan worked for the YMCA and then the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. She took a short…

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Scottville Elementary students learn about fire prevention

October 11, 2023

Scottville Elementary students learn about fire prevention Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Members of the Scottville Fire Department visited Scottville Elementary Tuesday to talk to the kindergarten through second grade students about fire prevention. The students learned about creating an emergency plan in their house, saw firefighters…

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Man arrested on dangerous drug warrant after allegedly chasing woman with knife

October 11, 2023

Man arrested on dangerous drug warrant after allegedly chasing woman with knife The police news is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a 911 call of a male chasing a female with a knife Tuesday, Oct. 10, shortly after 12:30 a.m.​ in the…

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Obituary: Carol Walton, 83, of Ludington

October 11, 2023

Obituary: Carol Walton, 83, of Ludington Carol Ann Walton, 83, was born March 31, 1940, and died peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, with family by her side. She married the love of her life Harby on September 26, 1959. They were married for 64 happy years. She is survived by two of her four children, Gary (Joan) Walton and…

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Obituary: James Harding, 79, of Ludington

October 11, 2023

Obituary: James Harding, 79, of Ludington James Perry Harding passed away peacefully at home Thursday, September 28, at 3:21am at the age of 79 after an eight-month battle with cancer. He was born in Kilgore to Elmer Everett Hardin and Marie Bateman Hardin, October 15, 1943, and lived in Kilgore until his mom died when he was 3. He was…

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Man sentenced to 19-70 years in prison for drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child

October 10, 2023

Man sentenced to 19-70 years in prison for drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 19 to 70 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 10, for driving drunk and crashing into another vehicle, killing a young couple and their…

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MCC band continues competition season

October 10, 2023

MCC band continues competition season Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Marching Band has competed in two marching band competitions this fall. It is the first time in 42 years that the high school band has participated in school invitational competitions. On Saturday,…

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Railroad track repairs to result in road closures

October 10, 2023

Railroad track repairs to result in road closures Railroad repairs are expected to cause road closures in two areas south of US 10 this week. Safety Services will be working on the railroad tracks causing a closure of Landon Road south of US 10 to Young Road from 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 13. Another closure will…

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In support of MCC bond proposal

October 10, 2023

In support of MCC bond proposal Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor: …

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Recent births, posted Oct. 10, 2023

October 10, 2023

Recent births, posted Oct. 10, 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: Storm…

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Recent death: Janice Ruth VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater

October 10, 2023

Janice Ruth VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are…

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Obituary: Susan Gividen, 66, of Ludington

October 10, 2023

Obituary: Susan Gividen, 66, of Ludington Susan “Sue” Ross Gividen, 66, of Ludington, formerly of Rochester Hills, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Sue was born on November 13, 1956, the daughter of Gerald Peter Ross and Margaret Elizabeth Ross. She attended Shrine High School and graduated in 1974. She furthered her education by attending Northern Michigan University earning…

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County board to consider additional courtroom, renovations

October 9, 2023

County board to consider additional courtroom, renovations PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — When it meets Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve an estimated $80,000 to $110,000 construction project at the Mason County Courthouse which will result in a new courtroom and improvements to an existing courtroom.  Charlie Gunsell of Mason County Probation Office and…

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Crown and Cork restaurant offers spook-tacular dining experience

October 9, 2023

Crown and Cork restaurant offers spook-tacular dining experience LUDINGTON — This Halloween season Crown and Cork restaurant is offering a spook-tacular family-friendly dining experience. From October 9 to 31, guests have the option of dining in Crown and Coffin, a dark and haunting room with flickering lights, misty smoke, roaming objects and plenty of fright and scares. If they dare,…

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MCC to hold community forum Wednesday to discuss bond vote

October 9, 2023

MCC to hold community forum Wednesday to discuss bond vote SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host a community forum on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The forum will discuss the two ballot proposals that will be decided during the Nov. 7 election. Proposal 1 is a $17.9 million bond request that will…

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‘Highly intoxicated’ woman allegedly kicks deputy and spits on him

October 9, 2023

‘Highly intoxicated’ woman allegedly kicks deputy and spits on him The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville (231-757-4743), Manistee (231-723-3500) and Grand Haven (616-846-7230); text: 231-613-3090; www.smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Oct. 6, shortly after 9 p.m. at ​Neil Street and…

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Medication disposal take back event is Saturday

October 9, 2023

Medication disposal take back event is Saturday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A medication disposal take back event will be held on Saturday, 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 W. US 10. The event is being coordinated by The Leeward Initiative along with District Health Dept. #10, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, West Michigan Community Mental Health,…

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Recent death: Susan “Sue” Ross Gividen, 66, of Ludington

October 9, 2023

Susan “Sue” Ross Gividen, 66, of Ludington, formerly of Rochester Hills, died on Saturday, October 7, 2023. A Mass from the order of Christian Funerals will be held on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, at 5 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr presiding. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. at the church. Arrangements…

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Recent death: Edward Kaupovick, 74, of Ludington

October 9, 2023

Edward P. Kaupovick, US Navy retired, 74 of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 7, 2023.  Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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…

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Recent death: William A. Schultz, 78, of Ludington

October 9, 2023

William A. Schultz, 78, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 8, 2023.  Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville.   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:…

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Recent death: Delbert John Thorne, 85, of Ludington

October 9, 2023

Delbert John Thorne, 85, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 7, 2023. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.  Please consider helping to fund local news.…

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