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WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Artist Allison Svoboda will teach traditional Japanese art of folding and drying paper on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at West Shore Community College. The workshop will take place in WSCC’s Arts and Sciences building, room 128. Participants…
The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024: 11:16 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Decker Road, Sherman Township. 12:50 p.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Kinney Road, Eden Township. 3:38 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Freeman Road, Free Soil Township.…
Elizabeth “Bettye” Mae Tyron, 77, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2024. Bettye was born on June 25, 1947 in Cherry Point NC, the daughter of Robert and Nadine (Rossiter) Lewis. She graduated from Oak Park High School in Illinois and received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Michigan State University. On June 13, 1970, Bettye married…
Shirley Jean Butcher, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Montague, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Shirley was born on January 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Walter and Fanny (Smith) Gregersen. She was a graduate of Whitehall High School. On July 3, 1972, she married George Butcher. Together they shared over 50 memorable years together. For over 25…
LUDINGTON — People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis, will present “Longest Night Solstice and Midwinter Celebrations around the World Concert” at 3 p.m., Saturday December 14. Composer, guitarist, and singer Jim Scott will bring a multimedia program of music, words, and pictures of many faiths and cultures. In this time of the shortest days and long dark nights, the human family…
Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Sault Ste. Maire, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Bob was born on July 28, 1945, the son of the late William and Bertha (Laundry) Jones. In 1963, he graduated from Soo High School. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Coast Guard, attending boot camp in Cape May,…
Muriel Irma Mitchell, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Muriel was born on February 03, 1937, to Roy and Irma (Pepper) McLellan of Manistee. She retired from West Shore Hospital in Manistee after 30-plus years of service. Muriel married Richard James Mitchell in 1953 and had five children. Muriel loved visits with family…
Valerie Gale (Irwin) Stapleton, 65, of Scottville, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…
Charles “Chuck” Herlein, 75, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 27, 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 email…
Notice of Public Hearing: Michigan Community Development Block Grant Funding for Emergency Repairs Program Mason County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 W. US-10, Ludington (Pere Marquette Township) for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit comments on the proposed application for…
UPDATE: NWS updated this forecast Sunday afternoon, putting Mason County under a winter weather advisory from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday. Storm could produce a foot of snow MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for west Michigan that is in effect from 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, until…
Sandra J. Sheppardson, 82, of Scottville, died on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Funeral arrangements 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 alerts for…
Judith Ann Wickery, 84, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 28, 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 email…
The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025 inductees along with highlights of their respective accomplishments. “The MCSHOF Board of Directors is proud to announce the 21st class of inductees since the initial class of 2005,” Mason County Sports Hall of Fame president Vic Burwell said. “The board members are proud to honor another excellent…
Gabriel Michael Sessions, 21, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Gabe was born on August 5, 2003, the son of Kandi Nichols and Travis Walle, and Michael and Natasha Sessions. He was a 2021 graduate of Mason County Central High School. Gabe was a devote Christian. He loved watching sports, and professional wrestling. He…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, and charged with a probation violation and possession of fentanyl. The arrest occurred after law enforcement and emergency services were dispatched at 4:40 p.m.…
Dean “Deno” Michael Moore, 72, of Irons, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He was born December 8, 1951, in Detroit, the son of Harry and Valeria (Retchko) Moore. Deno was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army. Deno worked at the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island for over five years. …
Shirley Dennice Koviak, 89, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Her life will be celebrated on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. 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…
Muriel Irma Mitchell, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee, died on Thursday, November 28, 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…
Shirley Jean Butcher, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Montague, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Cancer Research. Arrangements by Oak Grove…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In 2023, the City of Ludington celebrated its sesquicentennial. The 150th anniversary of Ludington’s 1873 incorporation as a city was worthy of celebration. An event that took place the next year, Dec. 1, 1874, has received far less fanfare, but was arguably more impactful on the entire region. That event was the completion of the Flint…
