SCOTTVILLE — Michigan State University Extension is offering a free Tai Chi for Better Sleep workshop in partnership with the Scottville Area Senior Center this spring. This program combines the benefits of Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention and sleep education for everyone. Tai Chi has been shown to increase strength, improve balance, and prevent falls. Participants will also…
Pamela Zygutis, 63, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
LUDINGTON — Ludington made a name for itself in 2024 as the “Best Historic Small Town” in the country by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It has a chance to defend its title, as it was nominated for Best Historic Small Town again in 2025 – with voting starting March 3 at noon EST. Ludington is one of 20…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: We shut off the Facebook comments on this post because Facebook comments don’t impact change in topics such as this. Actual letters written politely to legislators is how change in laws are made. At the end of this article, you will find contact information to those who represent Mason County in the legislature. CUSTER…
LUDINGTON — Ice breaking operations are scheduled on Pere Marquette Lake in the vicinity of the Oxy dock to the SS Badger Thursday, March 6, according to the Ludington Police Department. “The ice breaking on March 6 will take place to allow for the movement of a barge through the area on March 11,” LPD announced. ________________________ Please Support Local…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Monday, March 3, 2025: 5:47 p.m., a 23-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for unlawful entry and on a warrant, 200 block of North Rath Avenue, City of Ludington. She was lodged in the Mason…
Robert Joe Cook, 69, of Branch, died on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
LUDINGTON — SS Badger Wheelsman Joe DeBusk recently received the Interlake Maritime Services Customer First Award, presented during the company’s annual winter meeting in Savannah, Ga. Interlake Maritime Services, which operates the largest shipping fleet on the Great Lakes, acquired Lake Michigan Carferry (LMC) in 2020. DeBusk, who lives in Reed City, has worked for LMC for 10 years. He…
LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested for several counts of indecent exposure at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Saturday, March 1, at 10 p.m. The Ludington Police Department listed the address location as 1 Atkinson Drive, which is the hospital’s address. “The incidents occurred at the identified location over a period of time with at least five victims,” said…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department’s K9 Bella has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Vested Interest was established in 2009 and is a charity with a mission to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to law enforcement dogs and related agencies throughout the…
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 24-year-old Ludington man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on North 120th Avenue south of Washington Road — near the Mason-Oceana county line — Saturday, March 1, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post. The man was driving a red Volvo that hit a bridge railing, according to dispatch…
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: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025: 4:14 a.m., a 36-year-old Mattawan man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued in Allegan County following a traffic stop, US 10 and Benson Road,…
Fred Nylan Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club will hold its annual Big Game Night on Saturday, April 5. The event will include raffles, food and beverages. Admission is $30 per person. Tables with parties of six, eight, or 10 can be reserved, or individual tickets may be purchased. Tickets must be purchased in advance by emailing Nita Finch at…
Mary Bowne of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She will be greatly missed by her children, Shawn Bowne, Traci Beckman, Chris (Holly) Bowne, Jeff (Candice) Bowne; her grandchildren, Ashleigh (Matthew) Pelto, Joshua (Dani) Bowne, Skylar (Alex) Detwiler; great-grandchildren, Logan Bowne, Kylie Bowne, Henry Pelto; her siblings, Bill Hinds, Tim (Jeannie) Hinds, Ann (Barry) Schihl, Mike (Dana)…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP — Mason County Right to Life in connection with Right to Life of Michigan is sponsoring an Oratory Contest for high school students at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 22 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1950 N. Jebavy Dr. All high school students in grades nine through 12 are invited to research, write, and present a 5–7-minute pro…
Bernard Bovee Sr., 73, of Fountain, died on Friday, February 28, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
Stuart Richard Shelly, 90, of Scottville, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 10, 1934 in Detroit. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of…
Employment: Nursing Faculty West Shore Community College is seeking an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful nursing program with a desire to build strong relationships with students and colleagues. This full-time Nursing Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) will begin August 2025. This is a 9-month position with summers off. The successful…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SHELBY — Three bands from Mason County schools received top ratings at at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 1 Band and Orchestra Festival held at Shelby High School last week. The Ludington High School Wind Symphony, O.J. DeJonge…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Seventh graders from Mason County Central Middle School visited the Mason County Historical Society in downtown Ludington Friday. The students were given a tour of the facility which houses the Rose Hawley Archives and learned about the…
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