Memorial service: Ruth “Ruthie” (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington

September 24, 2024

Ruth “Ruthie” Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd., Pere Marquette Township. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. See obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral…

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Memorial service: James Burton Anderson, 72, of Ludington

September 24, 2024

James Burton Anderson, 72, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. A funeral will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m.…

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Recent death: Nestor Fonseca, 45

September 24, 2024

Nestor Fonseca, 45, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Manistee.  He was born February 26, 1979, in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel in Ludington. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.   www.beaconfh.com Listing…

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Sheriff to present program on southern border crisis

September 23, 2024

LUDINGTON — The public is invited to attend an informational meeting with Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Sheriff Cole will talk about his recent visits to the southern U.S. border and his observations of the activities there. The program will take place at Stearns Hotel, 212 E. Ludington Ave. Sheriff Cole will additionally…

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Chamber, local media holding candidate forum

September 23, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Chamber of Alliance of Mason County, along with member media Mason County Press, Ludington Daily News and Synergy Media (WKLA, WLDN, WKZC) will host a candidate forum on Thursday, October 17. The forum will highlight contested general election races and allow contenders to share with a live audience what sets them apart from the competition. This…

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Weekend police news, posted Sept. 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

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 over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 20, 2024: 10:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Hansen Road, Amber Township. 9:22 p.m., (MCSO), a warrant is being requested for a…

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Drivers injured in broadside crash

September 23, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP —Drivers of both vehicles involved in broadside crash at the intersection of US 10 and Brye Road were injured Friday, Sept. 20, shortly before 2 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The drivers were a 74-year-old Canton man and a…

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Harness races cancelled, again

September 23, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harness racing, which had been scheduled to take place at Mason County Fairgrounds today and Tuesday, have been cancelled due to track conditions. The races had originally been scheduled to take place at the Western Michigan Fair in early August but had been postponed due to wet track conditions. They were then rescheduled to Sept. 23…

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Oriole Foundation to host another Dancing with the Local Stars

September 23, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area School District Oriole Foundation will hold its annual Dancing with the Local Stars at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. Tickets to attend the event are now on sale for $75 and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing and entertainment (cash bar available). Tickets are limited…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -George William Winters, 70; fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct; arrested June 1 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 12; preliminary hearing: Oct. 2; bail: $25,000 cash. -David Duane Bothwell, 47; tampering with an electronic monitoring device; arrested Dec. 20, 2023, by…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Lindsay Jean Castonia, 41, pleaded guilty on September 18 to assault and battery and was sentenced to ten days in jail and $300 in fines/costs. -Sidney Gray Race, 59, pleaded guilty on September 13 to operating a vehicle while impaired by a…

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Employment: Restoration/Maintenance Supervisor

September 23, 2024

Employment: Restoration/Maintenance Supervisor Applicants should send their resume to Office@splka.org. This is a paid posting. Posted until Oct. 9, 2024. 

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Photo feature: MCC fun run!

September 20, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  Photos by Vince Rockwell, MCP contributor  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Elementary PTC held its 17th annual Fun Run/Walk Friday evening. Several hundred children and their parents participated in the event that is a major fundraiser. Funds raise help pay for student activities throughout the…

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Celebrating culture

September 20, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Four downtown Ludington organizations welcomed the public to tour their facilities and celebrate local culture Friday night. The Cultural Corners event was hosted by Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Mason County Historical Society, Sandcastles Children’s Museum and Mason County District Library. Visitors who toured each facility, and got their postcard stamped, were…

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MCC PTC Fun Run/Walk tonight

September 20, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Elementary PTC will hold its 17th annual Color Fun Run/Walk tonight. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. The run/walk route is east on Broadway Avenue, north on Reinberg Avenue, east on Maple Street, north on Loomis…

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First responders searching for missing 4-year-old

September 20, 2024

BRANCH TOWNSHIP — First responders are currently searching for a missing 4-year-old in the area of the 6000 block of East US 10 near Budzynski Road. Personnel are staging at Branch Township Fire Department. UPDATE, 12:27 p.m.: The child has been located.   __________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Police news, posted Sept. 20, 2024

September 20, 2024

The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024: 12:04 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a Huffy mountain bike, 200 block of East State Street, City of Scottville.  5:25 p.m., (MCSO), a 40-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on two outstanding warrants issued in Manistee County on charges of probation violation and contempt of court,…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise

September 20, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s responded to nine separate car/deer crashes in the last two days, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No people were injured in the following car/deer crashes: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024: 12:32 a.m., Stiles Road north…

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Recent death: David Andrew Tuinstra, 72, of Ludington

September 20, 2024

David Andrew Tuinstra, 72, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 news alerts for $10…

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Libraries closed Sept. 26

September 20, 2024

The Ludington and Scottville branches of Mason County District Library will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 for staff training and development. The libraries will reopen as usual at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. During the closure, our online resources through MeL.org, and digital collections via Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy remain available; visit www.mcdlibrary.org to access. __________________ Please Support…

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Fall Firearms Festival is Saturday

September 20, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners will hold a Fall Firearms Festival Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County, 3276 N. Darr Rd. The festival is open to the public at no cost for admission. The event will include both pistol and rifle shooting competitions with…

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