Recent births, published Nov. 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

James Sonny Phelps, the son of Emily and Quinn Phelps of Ludington, was born on Sunday, November 17, 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. The easiest…

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Crashes yield drunk driving arrests

November 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024: 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley and Benedict roads, Riverton Township. 7:46 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Anthony Road, Riverton Township. 6:02 p.m.,…

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Ludington PTC to hold event at Krave Saturday

November 18, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Elementary PTC is hosting a fundraiser at Krave Frozen Yogurt and Candy Shoppe, 103 E. Ludington Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 23 from noon to 3 p.m. A portion of the day’s sales will be donated to the PTC. During the event, attendees can participate in free face painting, coloring activities, get their picture taken with the…

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LPD busy with warrant arrests

November 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024: 6:45 p.m., a 41-year-old-Ludington man was arrested on three warrants issued by the 79th District Court for failure to appear, Nelson Road and Barton Street,…

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Employment: High School Secretary – Full Time

November 18, 2024

Employment: High School Secretary – Full Time This is a paid posting. Posted until Dec. 2, 2024

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Can you identify these photographs? The MCC/Scottville Schools History Project

November 17, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief/Member of Mason County Historical Society Board of Directors Editor’s Note: This is the beginning of a series of postings that will serve to ask the public for information about photographs from the Mason County Central School District historical archives. This…

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Exploring the Lincoln River and its tributaries

November 17, 2024

  Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Have you ever wondered where a river begins? In Mason County, three rivers deposit into Lake Michigan, the Pere Marquette River, the Big Sable River, and the Lincoln River. In this article, we will explore the…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Nov. 17, 2024

November 17, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Antonio Lee Aubrey, 40; unlawful driving away a motor vehicle, third-degree fleeing a police officer, assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer, interfering with an electronic communications device, domestic violence, and driving while license suspended; arrested Nov. 8 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned…

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Public Notice: Meeting for general contractors for home repair services

November 17, 2024

Public Notice: Meeting for general contractors for home repair services PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County is seeking General Construction and Mechanical Contractors to provide home repairs services in Mason County.  The County will be hosting an informational meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in the conference room at the Mason County Airport Terminal at 5300 W.…

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WSCC honors performing arts donors

November 16, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College recently honored its legacy donors, who have each contributed over $50,000 to support WSCC’s Performing Arts Series over the past decade. Their support has allowed the college to award $54,000 in scholarships to performing arts students, making…

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Davila wins MCC board seat through write-in

November 15, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — Oscar Davila has won the race for the third open seat on the Mason County Central Board of Education. Davila, along with two other candidates, ran as a registered write-in candidate for the position. Davila is technically an incumbent and had filed to run as a candidate, but an error in his petition caused him to be disqualified…

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Police news, published Nov. 15, 2024

November 15, 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 Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024: – 12:54 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10-31 east of Gordon Road, Amber Township. – 6 a.m., MCSO: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway south…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Nov. 15, 2024

November 15, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -William Paul Andres, 49, pleaded guilty on November 13 to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle without a license on person and was sentenced to three days in jail and $300 in fines/costs. The original charge of second offense operating a…

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Recent death: Berrim Renee Peterson, 54, of Scottville

November 15, 2024

Berrim Renee Peterson, 54, of Scottville, died on Friday, November 15, 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…

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American Legion Fall Craft and Vendor Show is Saturday

November 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 will hold its annual Fall Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 25 booths.  The event is open to the public and will be held at the American Legion Post #76, 318 N. James Street.  Food will be available to purchase at the show. …

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Channel safety regulations discussed at town hall meeting

November 14, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard hosted a town hall meeting at the Ludington Municipal Building to discuss safety concerns in the Ludington channel and Pere Marquette Lake. The meeting was held in response to an apparent increase in water vessels disregarding common practices and courtesies of yielding to larger vessels, such as the…

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Crashes top police activity

November 14, 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 Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024: 3:38 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no injury, US 10 and Reek Road, Custer Township. A vehicle was found crashed into a ditch with no one around. 5:50…

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Recent death: Greg Erickson, 71, of Ludington

November 14, 2024

  Greg Russell Erickson, 71, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. officiating. Visitation will begin at noon at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home…

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Woman sentenced to jail for trying to steal son’s identity

November 13, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 12, for a conviction of identity theft for attempting to steal her adult son’s identity. Brenda Lee McBride, pleaded guilty to the charge, Sept. 24. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski sentenced her to 43 days in jail with credit for 43…

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Body identified as missing Illinois boater

November 13, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A man’s body that washed up on the Lake Michigan shore Friday, Nov. 8, has been identified as the remains of a missing Illinois boater, according to the Michigan State Police. “The Michigan State Police sends our deepest condolences to the family of a missing boater from Illinois who has been…

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Man sentenced for aggravated indecent exposure

November 13, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 69-year-old man was sentenced to six months in jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 12, for a felony count of aggravated indecent exposure. Daniel Lee Adams pleaded “no contest” to the charge Sept. 24, and one misdemeanor count of engaging in the services of prostitution was dismissed. Adams jumped…

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