County to offer candidate deputy administrator position By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners interviewed four candidates for county administrator today during a day long meeting. After several hours of interviews, the commission chose to offer a deputy administrator position to one of the candidates, with the hope that she will replace retiring…
Former lighthouse keepers association director pleads guilty to financial crimes By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The former executive director of the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14, to felonies of larceny $1,000 or more and using a computer to commit a crime. Manting, 67, was arrested by the Mason…
Third defendant pleads ‘no contest’ in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The third of three men who are defendants in a child trafficking case in Mason County has pleaded “no contest.” Kenneth John Smith, 53, pleaded Tuesday, Nov. 14, to a felony charge of using a computer to commit a crime and a misdemeanor of engaging…
Man pleads guilty to not paying nearly $30,000 in child support By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old man pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to a felony of failure to pay child support Tuesday, Nov. 14. Odell Eugene Martin, who lives out of state, was extradited to Michigan to face the charge, said Michigan Assistant Attorney…
Sentencing delayed in vulnerable adult embezzlement case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – After hearing over an hour of attorneys’ arguments about scoring offense variables during a sentencing hearing for a 36-year-old Scottville woman convicted of embezzling from vulnerable adults, Judge Susan K. Sniegowski postponed the hearing in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14. Jessica Michelle Englebrecht was…
Fire chief: Fire started near pot plants SCOTTVILLE — Firefighters from three fire departments were dispatched at 11:08 a.m. to 109 W. Broadway Avenue Tuesday for a report of a fire. Dispatch information stated the home occupant reported the house’s basement was filling with smoke. Scottville Fire Chief Dale Larr confirmed that the fire started in the basement among marijuana…
5 seeking Ludington 3rd ward councilor seat LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will hold a special meeting today to interview candidates for the third ward councilor seat. The seat was left vacant when Les Johnson was appointed to the Mason County Board of Commissioner District 2 seat, replacing Gary Castonia, who resigned. Interviews will begin at 6 p.m. at Ludington…
Obituary: Geri Larr, 95, of Custer Geri Ellen (Eyestone) Larr, 95, of Custer, formally of Pentwater, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Geri was born on December 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Frederick D. and Gladys M. (Fuller) Eyestone. She attended Pentwater High School. On September 15, 1944, she married Ernie Larr and they shared over 40…
Employment Opportunity: Custodian, Ludington Senior Center The Ludington Senior Center is accepting applications for a part-time Custodian. Flexible 15 Hrs/Week $15 per hour. Job descriptions and applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 400 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI 49431 or on the City website www.ludington-mi.gov Applications should be submitted to Senior Center Director Andrea Morrell 308 S.…
Nancy Jean Kelley, 80, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 1 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of…
Evelyn Jean Urban, 90, of Fountain, died on Monday, November 13, 2023. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Wietrzykowski hired as new Scottville police officer By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Steve Wietrzykowski, the current Ludington Police Department second in command, has been hired by Scottville Police Department. Capt. Wietrzykowski is retiring from LPD effective the end of the year. Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk confirmed Wietrzykowski’s hiring today. He said Wietrzykowski has been offered a conditional offer…
OJ DeJonge Middle School musicians score high at solo and ensemble REMUS — Nineteen members of the Ludington Area Schools OJ DeJonge Middle School band participated in Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District One Solo and Ensemble (MSBOA) Saturday, Nov. 11, at Chippewa Hills High School. Of the 19 participants, eight received a first division (top) score and qualify…
Man, 74, sustains minor injury when deer jumps through windshield The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 74-year-old Fountain man suffered a minor injury after a deer jumped through the windshield of his vehicle on US 10 east of First Street Saturday, Nov. 11, around 7…
Geri Ellen (Eyestone) Larr, 95, of Custer, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023. There will be a funeral service on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements through Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
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…
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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…
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