Man sentenced to prison for manufacturing meth LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old man was sentenced to one year and one day to 20 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine, according to court records. Matthew Elliot Penrod received credit for six days served in jail and was ordered to pay $190…
Prisoner pleads guilty to breaking and entering charges LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man who is currently imprisoned for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, to two additional counts of breaking and entering with intent, according to court records. Jordan Blakely Hicks is currently serving a prison term…
Ludington man arrested for OWI, carrying concealed weapon The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 9:40 p.m. at Chauvez…
Safe Harbor Credit Union to hold food collection event Friday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – On Friday, Nov. 3, Safe Harbor Credit Union will host an event titled “Best Day Ever” to collect items for local food banks. The event is held in partnership with Kasasa and the Dream Machine. Safe Harbor Credit Union will be collecting items needed for three…
United Way to hold tree decorating competition HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — United Way of Mason County will hold a Festival of Trees fundraising competition this holiday season. The organization is inviting businesses, organizations and schools to participate. The tree decorating period is from Thursday, November 30 to Friday, December 1. Each participating group will be responsible for decorating its own tree…
State champion coach Tom Richert set to retire from MCC Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — This coming weekend Mason County Central Drama Program will present the play “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde on the stage of the A.O. Carlson…
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: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023: 6:11 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 near Campbell Road, Branch Township. 8:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 near Chauvez…
Obituary: Anne Sarto Motyka, 83, of Ludington Anne Marie Sarto Motyka, 83, passed away peacefully October 29, 2023, in Charlevoix, with her family by her side, after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Anne was born March 20, 1940, in Flint, the middle child of Stanley “Pete” and Marie (Geary) Coulter. Anne was raised in Lansing, graduating from…
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Obituary: Yvonne McCumber, 85, of Ludington Yvonne Jeanette McCumber, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1938, in Grand Rapids, to Adam and Helen Ezdebski. Yvonne had a fulfilling career, working for Star Watchcase and LDI. She took pride in her work and made many lasting contributions to her field. Outside…
VOTE ON NOV. 7! Here’s what you need to know Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. With the exception of Meade and Sheridan townships, registered voters in Mason County are being asked to vote on certain topics. Voters in the Mason County Central School District are being asked to decide on two bond proposals. Proposal 1 is for .8 mill…
LPD considering K-9 unit By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is considering adding a K-9 (dog) unit to its services. Police Chief Chris Jones said the department is currently in the early phases of developing the K-9 unit. He said the department would rely on private donations to purchase the dog and the equipment associated with it,…
Weekend police news, posted Oct. 30, 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 over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 27, 203: 6:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road near Gordon Road, Amber Township. 7:14 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle…
Obituary: Lillian Keating, 91, of Ludington Lillian F. Keating, 91, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Lil was born February 14, 1932 in Amber Township to Anton Edward and Jennie (Olson) Pederson. Lil was the youngest of their 11 children including Julia Dumas, Peter, George/Todd, Mabel Ring, Albert/Ole, Jeanette Petersen, John, Vera Foose, Ray and Ben. Lillian…
Recent death: Anne Motyka, 83 Anne Marie Sarto Motyka, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Charlevoix, with her family by her side, after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Anne was born March 20, 1940, in Flint, the middle child of Stanley “Pete” and Marie (Geary) Coulter. A full obituary will be posted Tuesday on…
Obituary: Gary Cole, 79, of Ludington Gary Edward Cole, 79, of Ludington, passed away on October 24, 2023. Gary was born in Ludington on December 11, 1943, the son of Edward and Almeda (Campbell) Cole. Gary graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1960. He served in the United States Navy, stationed on the USS Lowry. Gary married…
Obituary: Loren Boes, 84, of Custer Loren Lee Boes, 84, of Custer, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Loren was born on March 14, 1939, in Muskegon. In 1957, after high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and transferred to the Marine Corps Reserves in 1959. From 1961 to 2020, Loren owned many car…
Marvin Dale Coker, 87, of Scottville, died on Saturday, October 27, 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
Photo feature: More fall colors Around the County Photo Feature is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This year’s fall colors have been more vibrant than what we have seen in years. Here is a look at some more photos taken at various locations in Mason…
Obituary: Ronald Christensen, 69, of Ludington Ronald William Christensen, 69, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Ron was born on January 22, 1954, the son of George and Grace (Rieckhoff) Christensen. In 1972, he graduated from Ludington High School. After graduation he continued his education at Ferris State College (now Ferris State University). Ron worked at Dow…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 27, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jasen David Hathaway, 39, pleaded guilty Aug. 29 to fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police and driving while license suspended and was sentenced Oct. 17 to 127 days in jail with credit for 127 days…
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