MCC Educational Foundation awards $5,000 in scholarships Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation recently awarded $5,000 in scholarships to MCC High School Class of 2023 graduates. The MCC Educational Foundation awards a minimum $500 annual scholarship to a student who demonstrates…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 14, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…
Obituary: Mary Tucker, 67, of Ludington Mary Elizabeth Tucker, 67, of Ludington passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Mary was born on October 31, 1955 in Lombard, Illinois the daughter of Henry and Joanne (Nelson) Niemiec and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1973. She was a long time employee at Old Hamlin Restaurant…
Gus Macker volunteers needed LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County, organizer of the Ludington Gus Macker tournament, is seeking volunteers to help with this year’s event, which takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18. Over 560 teams from throughout the Midwest will play on 40 courts during the 31st annual 3-on-3 charity basketball…
Obituary: Leona Sanders, 95, of Custer Leona Irene Sanders, 95, of Custer, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Leona was born on December 6, 1927, the daughter of the late Robert Alexander and Rossi (Bowman) Hunter. In 1945 she graduated from Custer High School. On October 28, 1950, she married Leo Frederick Sanders. Before his passing in 1998, they…
PM Township forensic report finds no wrong-doing; supervisor, treasurer to seek legal action By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A forensic audit has determined that there is no evidence of fraud, waste or abuse by the Pere Marquette Charter Township government. During the township board of trustees’ monthly meeting today, June 13, representatives from Plante Moran Financial Advisors…
Former Ludington mayor, Kaye Holman, passes away Former Ludington Mayor Kaye Holman passed away today. at the age of 82. Holman served as mayor from 2016 to 2018 and had served three terms as councilor-at-large. Holman grew up in Ludington and graduated from Ludington High School in 1958. She attended Alma College in Grand Rapids. After college, she returned to…
Scottville Commission approves brownfield redevelopment SCOTTVILLE — City Commission took steps Monday evening to remove a blighted commercial building and allow the property developer to move forward with building a new market in town. The commission approved an inter-local agreement to use local tax increment revenues for Midwest V, LLC’s brownfield redevelopment project. The company is under contract to build…
Obituary: Wayne Goerbig, 71, of Scottville Wayne Arthur Goerbig, 71, passed away on May 19, 2023, in Grand Rapids. Wayne was born on August 25, 1951, in Rothbury, to Phyllis and the late Julius Goerbig. Wayne took pride in his masonry and carpentry work throughout his career, later working for Habitat for Humanity, which fulfilled his building and carpentry passions…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 13, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…
Clydesdales ship out Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Budweiser Clydesdales team departed Ludington this morning on the SS Badger. The Clydesdales team was here to celebrate the Ludington Sesquicentennial and the 90th anniversary of Ludington Beverage Co. The team visited Manistee on Thursday and then made appearances in Ludington Friday and Saturday evenings. On Sunday, the public…
AgriScience Summer Camp scheduled for July West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. WEARE TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District will hold a CTE (Career Technical Education) Agriscience summer camp, AgriScience Everywhere, Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 13 at the West Michigan…
Drunk driving suspect kicks, head butts officer HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Michigan State Police trooper from the Hart post Saturday, June 10, shortly after 10:30 p.m. following a vehicle crash on Lakeshore Drive near Jagger Road, according to MSP Sgt. Craig Willea. The suspect assaulted a 25-year-old Ludington police officer during his arrest…
Our Savior Lutheran Church to host vacation Bible school AMBER TOWNSHIP — Our Savior Lutheran Church, 765 W. US 10-31, will host its annual vacation Bible school Monday, June 19 to Friday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Free breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m. All children ages 3 and over are welcome to attend. For…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 12, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…
Clown Band awards over $12,000 in honor of 120th anniversary By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In honor of its 120th anniversary, the Scottville Clown Band is awarding $12,000 in scholarships in 2023. The band has recently announced the recipients of its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship. Since 1962, the Clown Band has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to junior high…
Friends of Ludington State Park music and adventure programs begin Tuesday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of Ludington State Park-sponsored 2023 Summer Program Series begins Tuesday, June 13, with music from Michigan folk legends, Ruth and Max Bloomquist. The series of music, nature and family programming is offered on Tuesday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. (except for July 4,…
Learning about Ludington’s historic homes Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society’s A Walk Back in Time historic home tours held Saturday and today sold out. The walking tour of some of Ludington Avenue’s historic homes included actors who told the stories of the original occupants of some of the houses. The tours were led…
Stage Left Theatre Co. awards scholarships LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company has awarded two $500 scholarships for students studying performing arts. The 2023 recipients are Cadence Brown of Manistee and Karri Grillo of Ludington. This is the first year two $500 scholarships are being awarded. The program is supported by Stage Left Theatre Company sponsors and by proceeds…
PHOTO GALLERY: Love Ludington Friday Night Street Party LUDINGTON — The Love Ludington Weekend kicked off Friday night with a street party in downtown Ludington. The weekend celebration is part the Ludington Sesquicentennial. See related post for weekend schedule. Here are some images of the evening: This post and photographs are copyrighted © 2023, all rights reserved by…
Blake Porter presented MCC Courage of Gabe Award Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For 11 years, Mason County Central Upper Elementary School Principal Kevin Kimes has awarded the Courage of Gabe Award to a fifth grade student who has over come obstacles.…
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