Roland “Mike” Hansma, 80, of Baldwin, died on Monday, December 16, 2024. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, who was re-elected to his fourth term on Nov. 5, swore in his deputies during a special ceremony Monday evening. The deputies are sworn in each new term. Sheriff offices in the State of Michigan are governed under Michigan Compiled Laws Act 51 of 1951, Chapter 14, which…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — A vehicle collided with a school bus Monday afternoon at the intersection of US 10-31 and Stiles Road. Emergency crews were called to the scene at 3 p.m. According to law enforcement’s preliminary investigation of the scene, a Subaru Outback was traveling west on US 10-31 when the driver apparently disregarded the red…
LUDINGTON — The Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop was recently named as the nation’s best New Year’s Eve drop by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It was the only New Year’s Eve drop in Michigan and among 20 nominees from across the United States. “Ludington’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop is one of our top two…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A counterfeit $100 bill was used by a female customer at the Wesco store on West US 10 Friday, Dec. 13 around 1 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity in Mason…
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LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness Fit Club has been serving schools in Mason and Oceana counties for the last 10 years. The purpose of the program is to encourage healthy lifestyle habits for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The program was started in 2014 by physician assistant Kathy Grierson who had a passion for helping…
UPDATE: The advisory was extended until 11 a.m. Sunday. MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, through 4 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Freezing rain is expected with total ice accumulations up to .10 of an inch. The advisory area includes Mason, Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot,…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The second annual Festival of Trees at Stix Bar will conclude on Sunday, Dec. 15. The event is a fundraiser for United Way of Mason County. Each decorated tree is sponsored by a local business, group or organization. Supporters vote for their favorite tree by paying for votes. While many of the…
LUDINGTON — A jury found a 37-year-old man guilty of fentanyl delivery on Friday, Dec. 13, following a two-day trial in Mason County’s 51st Circuit. Tracy John Straub was found guilty of two counts of delivery of less than 50 grams of fentanyl and one count of maintaining a drug house. The crimes occurred during a time frame of October…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College nursing student Megan Case launched a heartfelt initiative to spread holiday joy to the residents of a local assisted living facility, creating over 120 unique handmade Christmas cards to deliver personal cheer during the holiday season. “During…
The Mason County District Library will hold Creative Kids activities for children during winter break. Creative Kids will take place on Monday, Dec. 23; Thursday, Dec. 26, Friday, Dec. 27, Monday, Dec. 30, Thursday, Jan. 2, and Friday, Jan. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at both libraries: Scottville, 204 E. State St.; Ludington, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The Libraries will…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Howard Mark Larson, 39; second-degree home invasion, two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Dec. 7 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Dec. 9; preliminary hearing: Dec. 30;…
“The Finlander,” Captain Al Laaksonen, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Anyone who knew Al, knew he was a passionate, and hardworking man. I’m a “suomalainen poika”, or Finnish son, he would tell his boys, and a visit to his home might include some of the best smoked fish on the planet and…
Oliver James Sulka, the son of Sarah and Benjamin Sulka of Ludington, was born on Friday, December 6, 2024. Willow Jane Vandenheuvel, the daughter of Montana Scott and Jared Vandenheuvel of Mears, was born on Monday, December 9, 2024. David Ever Young, the son of Toby Jo and Philip Young of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Everleigh Lois Schultz, the daughter…
Douglas John Huggard, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Doug was born on April 25, 1950 in Midland, the son of John Huggard and Dawn Fisher. Doug was a collector of John Deere memorabilia and loved watching television. He especially enjoyed watching John Wayne movies with his family. He always looked forward to spending the holidays…
Jeremy Alan Hawke, 31, passed away at home, on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in Ludington. Due to wishes, Jeremy will be cremated and a celebration of life for family will be held at a later date. Jeremy was born on May 11, of 1993 in Big Rapids to the late Alice McGinnis and Barry Hawke. He attended Mason County Central…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — During its annual meeting held Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, the Mason County Historical Society announced that it is formally dedicating its historical collection in the memory of the organization’s matriarch, Rose Hawley. Additionally, the Society has changed the name of its downtown building, 130 E. Ludington Ave., to the Mason County Historical Society. Previously…
Randal “Randy” David Ramirez, 47, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. Randy, lovingly referred to as Bub, was born on April 12, 1977, the son of Linda (MacArthur) Lopez and the late Gonzalo Ramirez. He attended Mason Lake ISD (now West Shore Educational Service District), graduating in 2003. Randy was well known around Mason County. He loved…
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