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SCOTTVILLE — First Methodist Church of Scottville, 114 W. State St., will hold a Craft/Vendor Christmas Cookie Sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will include 22 craft and product vendors and cookies! ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School senior Vanessa Madl is carrying on a spirit of giving that began with her parents, Kristen and Brian Madl. She recently started a youth group called MADL (Make a Difference Locally) and assembled 51 personal hygiene kits for girls as her first project. The name is a play on her surname…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 17-year-old suspect involved in a stabbing that took place in downtown Ludington last Friday, Nov. 22, has been charged with assault to do great bodily harm less than murder — punishable by up to 10 years in prison and carrying a weapon with unlawful intent — punishable by up to five years in…
Click here to see pies and to bid until 2 p.m. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero pie auction fundraiser is underway today; 147 pies have been donated. The auction raises money for the annual shopping event that will take place next month at Walmart and Meijer. The 2023 pie auction…
HART — A jury found a 25-year-old Ludington woman guilty of a misdemeanor of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC), also called “super drunk driving,” in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Nov. 25. Kaytlyn Danielle Bailey is set for sentencing Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. The jury deliberated approximately 30 minutes before returning with its verdict, said…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported to Mason County Press: Sunday, Nov. 25, 2024 – 9:46 p.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving without security (no vehicle insurance) following a traffic stop near Nelson and Barton…
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Beatrice Pauline Riffle, 97, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Beatrice was born April 3, 1927 in Fountain, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Mendenhall) Riffle. She attended Fountain School through grade 10 and finished her high school education at Ludington High School, graduating with the class of 1948. She later attended night classes at West Shore Community…
Elizabeth Tyron, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, November 26, 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 news…
Diane Lynn Wickering, 75, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at home. She was born January 5, 1949, in Sparta, the daughter of Roger and Rose (McIntyre) Pennington. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Brian Duggan of the Ludington Department of Public Works places ornaments on the downtown Ludington Christmas tree Tuesday morning. The tree, located in Legacy Plaze, will be officially lit following the Aglow on the Avenue Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30. The festivities coincide with Small Business Saturday, which is meant to encourage the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 26-year-old inmate who attempted to escape a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Nov. 20 has been arraigned on charges of escape awaiting trial for felony. The charge is one of several Jesse Allen Totten, 26, of Ludington faces. Last Wednesday, Totten was being transported from the Mason County Jail to the Mason County Courthouse…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Nov. 25, 2024: 6:36 a.m., a 24-year-old Manistee man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued in Mason County, US 31 and Countyline Road, Grant Township. 10:39 a.m., two-vehicle crash,…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, 3060 W. US 10-31, will host a Toys for Tots toy drop on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants are asked to drop off unwrapped new toys. The event will include treats and refreshments. The first 10 children to bring items will also receive a certificate for a…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking individuals who will serve on its board of directors. The Mason-Lake Conservation District is a local entity of government that strives to be the natural resource management hub for Mason and Lake counties. The district promotes farming best management practices and supports landowners on conservation activities that relate to groundwater and surface…
Employment: Lead Child Caregiver/Pre-K to 3 Teacher Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking a full-time lead PK-3 teacher/lead caregiver to begin immediately in our dynamic, faith-filled, child care center. This position is PK-3 teacher in the a.m. and a transition to the lead caregiver for our wraparound program in the afternoon. * Full-time, day position with a competitive hourly wage…
Employment: School Secretary Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking applications for the position of School Secretary for the current school year. Applicants must have: Excellent secretarial skills (verbal/written), including computer applications; Exceptional customer service and cheerful disposition; Demonstrates ability to set priorities and organize work effectively; Able to represent the school in a positive manner to those who call, write…
LUDINGTON — Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., will host the 41st annual free Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. from noon to 2 p.m. This is the fourth year Radiant Church has hosting the community Thanksgiving Dinner, which previously was held at Emanuel Lutheran Church, located a block away. “This event is open to anyone…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Ludington man was cited for illegal burning Friday, Nov. 22, shortly after 4:30 a.m. in the 5200 block of West Deren Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to the scene at the request of the fire department to investigate the tire burning, said Sheriff Cole. They cited the suspect after 34…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 16-year-old Ludington girl was charged with unlawful driving away of automobile/car theft and operating without a license after allegedly running away from home and stealing a vehicle Friday, Nov. 22, shortly before 6:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Fifth…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Nov. 24, shortly before 5 p.m. in the 2900 block of of North Victory Corners Road 911 following a 911 call reporting an unwanted person. “When asked to…
