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Obituary: Mary Nichols, 66, of Scottville “If you serve with love, you will love to serve” Mary Lou Cooper Nichols, 66, of Scottville, passed away June 21, 2023 after a valiant 18 month battle with cancer. The Cooper family farm in Riverton Township was where she lived from birth through childhood, married and raised her children, and enjoyed a lifetime…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 28, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Tony Lamontt James, 30, pleaded guilty Nov. 1, 2022 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and was sentenced June 27, 2023 to four to 30 years in prison with credit for 180 days served in jail…
Scottville honors its Clown Band SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band received a salute from the City of Scottville during the band’s annual Patriotic Concert Tuesday evening. Mayor Marcy Spencer read a proclamation from the city honoring the band on its 120th anniversary. The band’s roots date back to 1903. The Patriotic Concert is traditionally held on the Tuesday before…
Registration now open for Young Eagles event PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will again host its Young Eagles event on Saturday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mason County Airport. The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in…
As American celebrates independence, Ludington native serves aboard Navy’s oldest commissioned warship By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach BOSTON – Petty Officer 1st Class Blake Bentz, a Ludington native, is one of nearly 80 sailors celebrating America’s 246 years of independence while serving aboard USS Constitution. Bentz, a 2015 Ludington High School graduate, joined the Navy eight years…
Shelby State Bank officers receive honors SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank officers were recently recognized by trade organizations for their efforts to advance the banking industry. Janis Vanderputte vice president, compliance officer, and IT security officer for Shelby State Bank and Jody Brewer, credit officer have both been honored for their contributions to the banking industry and the impact…
78-year-old passenger in crash dies from injuries EDEN TOWNSHIP — The 78-year-old passenger in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, June 23, at the intersection of Custer and Hawley roads has died as a result of her injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The investigation showed a 2014 Ford Edge, driven by Judith Franklin, 78, of Chase, Michigan, was…
Obituary: Steven Peterson, 72, of Ludington Steven Eugene Peterson, 72, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born May 13, 1951, in Ludington, the son of Eugene “Bud” and Marcella (Hull) Peterson. Steven worked as a handyman for many years in Mason County. In his spare time, he loved fishing, especially for brook trout in the…
Branch man, 92, injured in crash SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 92-year-old Branch man was injured after the vehicle he was driving pulled into the path of a vehicle driven by a 31-year-old Free Soil man Tuesday, June 27, shortly before 9 a.m. at the intersection of Custer and Sugar Grove roads, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity…
Ludington council drops Stearns Park paid parking option By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council voted Monday evening to no longer discuss an option of charging parking fees at Stearns Park. The vote followed a lengthy public comment session, with the majority opposed to paid parking, along with two other votes meant to address alternative options to raising…
Obituary: Loretta Gimbutis, 91, of Scottville Loretta Ann Gimbutis, 91, died early Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, at the family residence in Scottville. She was born Loretta Peters on January 27, 1932, daughter of Frank Peters and Catherine Bladzik. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Louis Gimbutis, Sr., and her son Louis Gimbutis, Jr. She…
Obituary: Rodney Danielson, 86, of Newberry, Fla., formerly of Ludington Rodney John Danielson, 86, of Newberry, Fla., formerly of Ludington, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. Rod was born on December 15, 1936 in Ludington, the son of Vern and Martha (Magnuson) Danielson, was raised in Scottville on the family farm alongside his big brother Eugene, and served his…
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79th District Court arraignments, posted June 26, 2023 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Pamela Sue McCloskey, 58, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence, and assault and battery; arrested June 17 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned June 18; probable…
Two 78-year-old women injured in crash EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 78-year-old Chase, Michigan woman and her passenger, who is a 78-year-old Idlewild woman, were both injured after their vehicle failed to stop at the Hawley Road stop sign at Custer Road and was struck in the driver’s side door by a southbound vehicle on Custer Road Friday, June 23, shortly…
Trekking the North Country Trail: Finishing the UP By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. Young, 74, was the first woman to completely hike the NCT, completing 20 years of segmented hikes in 2010. She began her trek at the Manistee National…
MCC Middle School honor roll Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students were on the A/B Honor Roll for the third trimester of the 2022-2023 school year: Sixth Grade Lane Bendele Holden Bennetts Elijah Briggs Olivia Busk Colin Cracraft Karson…
Memorial Gathering Notice: Arthur Shafer, 93, of Ludington Arthur “Art” William Shafer, 93, of Ludington, died on April 26, 2023. A memorial gathering will be held Friday June 30, 2023, starting at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at 11am. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Read Arthur’s obituary…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT: Playground Project West Shore Educational Service District BASE BID: Single All-Trades Bid for Playground Project The full bid package in PDF format is available via email to Project Architect Kendra Thompson at kt@kendrathompson-architects.com or on our website: www.wsesd.org PROJECT DESCRIPTION: West Shore Educational Service District (Owner) requests bids from interested contractors for the furnishing of all…
Clown Band to perform Patriotic Concert Tuesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band performs on its home stage, the Scottville Clown Band Shell, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 for its annual Patriotic Concert. Most of the Americana themed songs are performed exclusively during this show, which begins at 7 p.m. Additionally, Scottville Mayor Marcy Spencer will present…
Boat explosion injuries 2 LUDINGTON — A boat explosion at Ludington Municipal Marina Friday evening injured two people. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the marina at 11:29 p.m. for a reported water emergency. An explosion occurred on a 38-foot 1996 Carver Cabin Cruiser boat docked at the marina. Initial dispatch information indicated that people were on board the vessel. Emergency…
