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Obituary: William Cox, 90, of Ludington William Henry Cox, 90, of Ludington, passed away on November 24, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1933, the son of Clarence Cox Sr. and Theresa Ventrice. In 1957, William married the love of his life, Shirley L. (Hackert) Cox. William was a skilled mechanic and a devoted dairy farmer. For over five…
Rotary Club auction is Dec. 6 LUDINGTON — The Rotary Club of Ludington 2023 Holiday Auction Gala is Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel Grand Ballroom, 212 E. Ludington Ave. Tickets may be purchased through the website, https://one.bidpal.net/ludingtonrotary/welcome Silent auction items are now open for bidding online by anyone through that same web site. “We…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (11:38 a.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash in front of McDonald’s restaurant, 5300 block of US 10, east of Pere Marquette Highway.
Lighting up Custer CUSTER — National Honor Society students from Mason County Eastern helped bring some Christmas cheer to the village of Custer Wednesday by helping set up holiday lights near the Custer sculpture. The students were helped by officials from the Custer village council.
Police news, posted Nov. 30, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Monday, Nov. 27, 2023: 7:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 46-year-old Fountain woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant, William Street, Village of Free Soil. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023:…
Obituary: Cindy Dodson, 36, of Fountain Loving mother, Cindy (Golnick) Dodson, 36, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Cindy lived a short, but fulfilling life doing things she loved the most which included hunting and fishing. Cindy is reunited in death by her mother, and grandparents. Cindy is survived by her husband, Virgil; sons, Zachia, Malachi, and Isaih; daughter,…
Public Notice: City of Ludington Winter Ordinances CITY OF LUDINGTON RESIDENTS PLEASE ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING CITY OF LUDINGTON CODES REGARDING WINTER SNOW REMOVAL: Article I Sec. 46-3 SNOW DEPOSITS. It shall be unlawful for any person by shoveling or other manual or mechanical operation to remove snow or cause snow to be removed from private property onto any public right-of-way…
Employment Opportunity: Maintenance/Custodian West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Maintenance/Custodian. High School diploma and at least three years experience with maintenance of systems (HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical) and grounds work required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD,…
Man sentenced for embezzlement By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old man received a delayed sentence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 28, for an embezzlement conviction. Thomas James Bentz pleaded guilty, Oct. 17, to embezzlement by an agent or trustee between $1,000 to $20,000. Bentz received a delayed sentence of 11 months and was ordered to…
Police news, posted Nov. 29, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023: 9:03 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of Victory Corners Road, Amber Township. 9:43 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no…
Making ornaments for Festival of Trees Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School art students were busy making Christmas tree ornaments Tuesday afternoon. The ornaments will be displayed on MCC’s entry to the United Way of Mason County’s Festival…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 29, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert James Lessard, 47; first-degree home invasion, assault and battery, and third offense habitual offender; arrested Nov. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Nov. 17; probable cause hearing: Nov. 29; bail: $25,000 cash.…
Ludington choirs to perform Thursday LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School and OJ DeJonge choirs will perform Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The performances will feature songs the students have been working on during the first trimester of the school year along with some holiday favorites. Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family.…
Local churches to present Christmas folk concert LUDINGTON — A group of local churches are joining together this Christmas season to present a special performance at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Behold the Lamb of God concert will be held Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the center located at 107 S. Harrison St.…
Scottville Senior Center to host Christmas Craft Fair Saturday SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St., will hold its annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The craft fair is a great opportunity for Christmas shopping for unique hand-made items for stockings, under the tree or for your home,”…
Couple who died in plane crash were experienced pilots By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The victims of Sunday’s fatal airplane crash were both experienced pilots who attended multiple fly-in events. Randy Strebig, 60, and Allison Wheaton, 43, died after their plane crashed north of the Mason County Airport Sunday morning. The Indiana couple had been together for 17 years and were…
MCE to hold community forums to discuss facilities By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern School District will hold two community forums to discuss the district’s facilities: Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6:45 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m. Both forums will take place in the high school gymnasium. Superintendent Paul Shoup said the forums will be…
Man faces 25-year mandatory minimum prison term for CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Bradley Curtis Drake, 27, faces a 25-year mandatory minimum prison term for a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under age 13. Drake, who is lodged in the Mason County Jail without bond, appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov.…
Man arrested for assaulting two women The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested for domestic assault and battery Wednesday, Nov. 22, shortly after 11:3o a.m. in the 600 block of South Washington Avenue, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police…
Convicted sex offender offered 37-80 year prison term in plea deal By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 63-year-old man who faces charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, first-degree home invasion, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 28, for a…
Scottville Police Department news, posted Nov. 28, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023: Structure fire, 100 block of West Broadway Avenue, City of Scottville. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023: Unwanted subject, 400 block…
