Obituary: John Mark ‘J’ Curtis, 54, of Ludington Sept. 9, 1968 to April 29, 2023 On Saturday, April 29, 2023, John “J” Curtis took his first steps into eternity. He was a loving husband, father, uncle, and son. J was a family man who was loyal to the end. He loved Jesus, his wife, and children more than anything. J…
Obituary: Jack Willoughby, 28, of Ludington Jack Daniel Willoughby, 28, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born February 18, 1995, in Ludington. He was proceeded in death by his mother, Denyse Willoughby and his paternal grandparents, Frank Willoughby, Betty Tripp, Dennis and Marsha Shurlow. Jack is survived by his brother Zachary Shurlow; father William J.…
Riverton Fire Department pancake dinner scheduled for May 13 RIVERTON — Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 13, at Riverton Township Hall, 2104 W. Hawley Road. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County…
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VIDEO: Western Michigan Old Engine Club Plow Day Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This edition of Around the County is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club held a plow day today, Saturday, April 29, on property owned by club member…
VIDEO: MCC Bond Chat: Students Don’t Feel Safe at School SCOTTVILLE — Six Mason County Central High School students gathered last week in the 65-year-old A.O. Carlson gymnasium to discuss safety, security and relevance at their school. The students included Clara Baur, Helena Snell, Emma Jancek, Alexis Dilley, Alyssa Raspotik and Joe Ostby. Each student discussed why they do not…
79th District Court arraignments, posted April 29, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bradley Curtis Drake, 26; first degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under age 13); arrested Jan. 1, 2021 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 21; probable cause hearing: May 3; bail: none listed.…
Parent: MCC’s children deserve to be safe 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…
VIDEO: MCC Upper Elementary Spring Program Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary students held their annual spring program Thursday evening in the A.O. Carlson Gymnasium at MCC High School. The program, directed by April Keith, director of elementary music, included musical solos by…
Nadia Grierson wins local ProLife Oratory Contest Nadia Grierson of Ludington was the recent winner of the Mason/Oceana/Manistee ProLife Oratory contest. She spoke on euthanasia and the negative effects it has had in other countries such as Canada. Grierson will go on to compete at the statewide Michigan Right to Life Oratory competition on May 20 in Charlotte.
Obituary: Robert Delbarker, 71, of Ludington Robert Myron Delbarker, 71, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Robert was born on April 26, 1952, the son of Myron “Jelly” and Lois (Albrecht) Delbarker. He graduated with the class of 1970 from Ludington High School. He went on to continue his education, receiving a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan…
Obituary: Betty Stroup, 93, of Irons Betty Joan Stroup, 93, of Irons, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born April 10, 1930, in Ligonier, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Wava (Snyder) Rodgers. Betty enjoyed painting, reading mystery novels, searching for agates in Lake Superior and solving jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed…
MCC Bond Chat: MCC Alumnus Harold Cronk Talks About the May 2 Bond Election SCOTTVILLE — Harold Cronk is a 1993 graduate of Mason County Central High School. After earning a bachelor’s degree in education he followed his dream of becoming a professional artist and film maker. He recently won an Emmy Award for his directing of a Disney television…
Dock repairs Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Personnel of Lake Michigan Carferry continue to prepare the SS Badger for its 2023 season, which begins May 18. Those repairs include some dock maintenance. The company is celebrating the ship’s 70th anniversary this year.
Scottville continues McPhail Field improvements SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville has been continuing to make improvements to McPhail Field. Recent parking lot improvements have been partially funded by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County and Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The work has been done with the Scottville Department of Public Works staff with assistance provided by…
Asparagus Nuggets developers hoping to revamp local industry By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART (Oceana County) — Joe Prado and Dave Hansen have a plan to revamp the local asparagus industry. Last year, the two began marketing The Original Asparagus Nuggets, developed by Prado Food of West Michigan. The lightly breaded nuggets come frozen and are ready to serve after two…
Police news, posted April 27, 2023 The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, April 25, 2023: 5:20 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Reek and Johnson roads, Custer Township. 3:17 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 7:19 p.m., a 31-year-old Fountain woman was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued…
State Park to offer archery program on May 13 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington State Park will be hosting National Archery Day on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free program is for anyone ages 8 and older (children 17 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult). There are no reservations required and…
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