LUDINGTON — Joe Sarafa, a Traverse City-area attorney, was appointed to the West Shore Bank Board of Directors during its meeting on Sept. 17. Sarafa has been an attorney for over 40 years and is a partner in the law firm of Moothart & Sarafa, PLC, located in Williamsburg. He is the third addition to the bank’s board this year…
LUDINGTON — The Chamber of Alliance of Mason County held its annual awards Wednesday evening held at the Lake House. At the event, House of Flavors, Inc., was awarded 2024 Business of the Year, Book Mark of Ludington was awarded 2024 Small Business of the Year and the JCI Ludington (also known as Ludington Area Jaycees) was awarded the Community…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Seventh graders from some area schools learned about various topics in technology Wednesday during Seventh Grade Tech Day held at West Shore Community College. The event, organized by MiSTEM Region 9 included demonstrations in…
FOUNTAIN — Five generations of Dolores Dombrouski’s family recently gathered. Pictured, in center, front, is Delores Dombrouski; seated to her right is daughter Jackie Johnson; to her left is her granddaughter Jody Grimes; standing is great-grandson Justin Smith holding great-great-grandson Lincoln Smith. ________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — An 18-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a three-count warrant in the 600 block of East Danaher Street Wednesday, Sept. 18, shortly before 8:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. The warrant was for two counts…
Andrew Gradon Wilson, 47, of Traverse City, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Born on December 8, 1976 in Gary, Indiana, with a brief stay in Kenosha, Wisconsin where he attended Frank and Forest Park Elementary School. Andrew’s journey began in a close-knit family that later moved to Scottville, where he spent his formative years. Affectionately known as Andrew,…
Delores Jeanne Nicholson, 82, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born January 10, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Louis and Leone (Bristol) Vincent. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…
Omar Romeo Ruiz, the son of Maria Rodriguez and Oscar Ruiz Conteras of Hart, was born on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Raeanna Jean Cormany, the daughter of Brandi Caloia and Tristan Bromley of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for fifth graders Wednesday, Sept. 18, at its show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The event has taken place for over 30 years.…
LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel used a newly acquired rescue robot (EMILY device) to help save a 72-year-old man who was struggling in Lake Michigan, along with a 10-year-old boy who had drifted away on a raft Friday afternoon. An EMILY device is an Emergency, Integrated, Lifesaving Lanyard, which is a high-tech piece of equipment designed to swiftly reach individuals in…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024: 5:36 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 6:11 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 and Stiles Road, Amber Township. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024: 4:42…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County Central voters face some serious choices at the ballot box on Nov. 5 when it comes to deciding who will be on the Board of Education. One of the candidates, Nicole Birkett, is an employee of the union that represents the school district’s teaching staff. I am sure her intentions are positive but…
Frederick Marvin Cooper, 74, of Custer, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born February 4, 1950, in Ludington, the son Jarvis and Lois (Finley) Cooper. Frederick was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Frederick worked for Metalworks, Inc. in Ludington for over 30 years until his retirement in 2008. He loved his…
Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority Representative The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is seeking a person who will serve on its Board representing the townships of Free Soil, Grant, Meade, and Victory and the Village of Free Soil. The two-year position will begin at the earliest time. Must reside in one of the municipalities listed above. Interested persons…
Bruce Edward Wright, 76, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 17. 2024, at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born April 2, 1938, in Ludington, the son of George and Veda (Greensides) Wright. Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1963. In 2003 Bruce retired from Strait Steel and Wire in Ludington where he had been employed for…
Wilbur “Willie” Ory VanNortwick, 101, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born May 2, 1923, on the family farm in Pere Marquette Township, the son of Ory and Ruth (Nelson) VanNortwick. Willie was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army 701st Military Police Battalion, stationed…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MCP will be publishing a list of all candidates who running for office in the November 5 General Election. Profiled articles feature candidates who are in contested races. Responses are listed initially in alphabetical order and then alternate in order. SCOTTVILLE — Four people are running for three open seats on the Mason County Central Board…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MCP will be publishing a list of all candidates who running for office in the November 5 General Election. Profiled articles feature candidates who are in contested races. Responses are listed initially in alphabetical order and then alternate in order. LUDINGTON — Five people are running for two open seats on the Ludington Area School District…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 23-year-old Sherman Township man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 16, to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of unlawful imprisonment after holding a 20-year-old woman captive in her own car for over 12 hours last October. Jehud Edreih-Deleon Ramirez, of 1968 E. Fountain Rd.,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harness racing will take place at the Mason County Fairgrounds at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. On Monday, the Great Lakes Stakes will have 13 races and on Tuesday the Michigan-bred colt races will have nine races. There is over $200,000 in purse money. The event is free.…
Stephen Robert Wever, Jr., the son of Stephanie and Stephen Wever of Free Soil, was born on Monday, September 16, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…
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