VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Professional photographer Todd Reed created the image “Heavenly Glory” Monday evening, Oct. 7. “Victory Trinity Lutheran Church has long been one of my photographic muses,” Reed said. “My favorite country church came to mind while I was photographing the aurora borealis over Mount Epworth at Lincoln Lake. Rather than head home after finishing that image, I drove…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old woman with a criminal history of shoplifting pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree retail fraud and two counts of third-offense habitual offender in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 8. Nicole Lynn Boles, 48, faces a prison term for her convictions. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand said she…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Manistee man accused of stabbing a 21-year-old Mason County man at a house party last June appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 8, for a pretrial hearing. Derrick Allen Henton is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and third-offense habitual offender.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024: 3:06 a.m., a 24-year-old Scottville woman was arrested on two outstanding failure-to-appear warrants issued in Newaygo County, 100 block of South Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. The original charges…
A “Fourth of July Firecracker,” Mary Jo was born at home in 1935, the daughter of John “Jack” and Ardath. A lifelong resident of Scottville, Mary Jo was one of the very first Scottville Scotties under band director Gilbert Stansell (founder of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp). She spent many of her teenage years dancing and skating at Johnny’s in…
Wayne Eugene Fox, Sr., 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Wayne was born on May 19, 1936 in Ludington, the son of Homer and Maurine (Rasmussen) Fox. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1954. Wayne married Virginia Surplice on May 9, 1959; they shared 65 years together. Wayne…
Gary Owen Hardenburgh Jr., 51, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…
Douglas Alan Turner, 68, of Free Soil, ran into the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 4, 2024 at home with his wife and children by his bedside. He looked at his wife Jill, and each of his children, told them he loved them and that they had to let him go. His last words were, “Thank you, Jesus!” He…
Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Monday, Oct. 7, Mason County Central High School presented the 47th annual H.G. Bacon Academic Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the high school gym. The award was established in school year 1978-1979 in memory of Dr.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The suspect involved in Monday’s two-county chase that ended with a crash is a 37-year-old Wellston, Manistee County man. The chase began when Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Equinox on Jefferson Road near 120th Avenue in Crystal Township, Oceana County. “The chase took place…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity Monday, Oct. 7, 2024: 4:01 a.m., a 29-year-old Ludington man was cited for operating without insurance following a traffic stop near Washington Avenue and Diana Street, City of Ludington. 3:19 p.m., a 34-year-old Ludington man was…
Wayne Eugene Fox, Sr., 88, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
Clifford Leo Elliott, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Cliff was born on August 28, 1945 in Grant, one of 12 children born to Gerald and Mae (Haddar) Elliott and graduated from Kent City High School with the class of 1963. He furthered his education at Ferris State College (now Ferris State University) where he earned his bachelor’s…
LUDINGTON — Applications for the 2025 scholarships offered by Community Foundation for Mason County is now open until Feb. 4, 2025. In 2024, the Foundation has awarded over $182,000 in scholarships. The Community Foundation manages scholarship funds started by donors who wish to support students in continuing their education. There are awards based on a variety of factors including academic…
Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” Holmes, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. She was born July 4, 1935, in Ludington, the daughter of John “Jack” and Ardath (Hipley) MacArthur. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Saturday, October…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Three law enforcement agencies were involved in two-county high speed chase that resulted in a crash Monday afternoon. The official details have not yet been released. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene, the chase involved a Manistee County man and started in northeastern Oceana County. Deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The fifth season of Camp Sauble Cages of Carnage will begin Saturday, Oct. 12. As with past years, scare seekers will experience new thrills at this year’s event which promises to be the biggest and best yet. The event is a fundraiser for Free Soil/Meade Fire Department, Grant Township Fire Department, and,…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tyler Austin Hendrickson, 30; armed robbery; arrested Sept. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Oct. 1; preliminary hearing: Oct. 16; bail: $50,000 cash. -Travis William Malone, 29; armed robbery; arrested Sept. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Oct. 1; preliminary hearing:…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024: 1:07 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 43-year-old Scottville man was arrested following a traffic stop on a warrant issued in Mason County for a charge of methamphetamine possession, Pere…
By Joan Young, MCP contributor Finding a new hiking trail close to home is a surprising occasion for me. And yet, I did just that this month. This is a very short trail, only three-tenths of a mile long. However, discovering it led me to learn more about options at the Mason County Fairgrounds just east of Ludington, beyond attending…
Carol M. Briggs, 93, of Scottville, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending 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 email news…
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