A memorial service for Samantha Jo Bateson, 16, of Custer, who passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Mason County Eastern Schools, with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.
Randy LaVerne Smith, 67, of Custer, died on Friday, February 21, 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 news…
CUSTER — A memorial fund honoring Samantha Jo Bateson has been established at Shelby State Bank. Samantha, 16, died following a car crash Wednesday in the village of Custer. The following was submitted to MCP: Samantha Jo Bateson will always be an amazing light for the Custer and Mason County communities. She was the definition of kindness by being a…
CUSTER — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the girl who died in a two vehicle crash on Wednesday, Feb. 19. It has also corrected her age, which had previously been reported as 17. Samantha Jo Bateson, 16, of Custer, died as a result of the crash that occurred about 11:59 a.m. at the intersection of…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School esports team recently received a $10,000 sponsorship from Ande Seat Gaming Chairs. The company has furnished chairs, lights and tables to the team, in its inaugural year. “This donation has been a great gift to…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Paul Anthony Broner, 32; third offense domestic violence and carrying a concealed weapon; arrested Feb. 12 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 13; preliminary hearing: March 5; bail: $1,000/10 percent. Misdemeanors -Matthew Scott Hamilton, 32; performing occupation contractor without a license;…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Mark Andrew Carey, Jr., pleaded guilty to failure to stop at the scene of an accident and was sentenced to two days in jail and $300 in fines/costs. -Jesus Reyes-Castaneda, 55, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while…
SCOTTVILLE — Scott Smith, president of Smith & Eddy Insurance, is encouraging homeowners to be proactive with upcoming warmer weather by clearing snow off their roofs. “As snow starts to melt from a roof, it can get jammed up behind ice dams that have built up on the eaves,” Smith said. “This can cause serious damage and leaks. We are…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Two people were arrested recently in two separate incidences by Ludington Police Department. On Thursday, Feb. 20, a 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested at 10:35 p.m. on a failure to appear in court warrant. The arrest took place at the intersection of…
Karl William Schmiege, 79, went to heaven on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born July 8, 1945, in Saginaw, to Lorenz and Ruth (Waidelich) Schmiege. He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School and graduated from Michigan Lutheran Seminary in 1963. He went to Delta College and RETS Electrical School. He went to work for Michigan Bell in Saginaw in 1973.…
George Allen Bray, 71, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born on December 17, 1953, in Ludington, he was the son of the late Joseph and Vivian Bray. George was a lifelong resident of his birthplace, where he forged a life marked by hard work, family devotion, and an unwavering love for the great outdoors. After graduating…
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Village Council to hold town meeting March 3 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The traffic death of a 17-year-old Mason County Eastern student Wednesday in the village of Custer has many people naturally shaken and upset. But, some local officials are asking why the state hasn’t slowed the speed down on US 10 like it promised. Custer Village President…
SCOTTVILLE — The 33rd annual Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free event is open to anyone; children must be accompanied by an adult. This year’s theme is: “There’s a superhero in all of us, just have courage to put on the cape!” Every…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025: 6:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Millerton Road east of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 9:06 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 31-year-old Ludington man was cited for fourth-offense…
Janis Arlene Compeau of Ludington, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. A beloved grandmother “Ahma”, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to spend time in her presence. Janis graduated from Ludington High School in 1973 and went on to receive degrees in accounting and marketing/management. Often found on a warm sandy…
Charles “Charlie” Levern Dewyer, 66, passed away on February 17, 2025 at his home in Custer. Born on June 13, 1958, in Ludington, Charlie was a cherished member of his community and a beloved figure among his family and friends. Charlie graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1977 and dedicated much of his career to the City of…
Garth Roger Beebe, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 17, 2025. Garth was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 5, 1931, to Perry and Myrtle Beebe. He was a Michigan State Police trooper for 25 years. He loved spending time with his family, working outdoors, fishing, watching NASCAR, and eating “The Larsen Girls’” sweet corn…
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED, 7:25 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20. CUSTER — A 17-year-old Mason County Eastern High School student died following a two vehicle crash on US 10 and Main Street, in front of the school, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 11:59 a.m. The school posted a notification on its Facebook page…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Men Who Care of Mason County presented its inaugural donation of $2,750 today to Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. The group held its first quarterly meeting on Feb. 4. During the meeting attendees placed nominations of a Mason County charitable organization in a hat and three were randomly selected. Then, the attendee who…
CUSTER — A vehicle crash with serious injuries has caused US 10 to close at Main Street in the Village of Custer. Traffic on US 10 is being diverted. Motorists should seek alternative routes.
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