Recent death: Billy Howard Curran, 70, of Ludington

February 5, 2025

Billy Howard Curran, 70, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 3, 2025. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…

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Recent death: Martha Ann (Lindsey) Mielke, 77

February 5, 2025

Martha Ann (Lindsey) Mielke, 77, died on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born May 18, 1947, to Robert and Marian (Cox) Lindsey in Traverse City. In accordance with Martha’s wishes, cremation has taken place and memorial services are being handled privately. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024…

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Recent death: Virgie Dee Haner, 68, of Ludington

February 5, 2025

Virgie Dee Haner, 68, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 3, 2025. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a monetary donation to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington to assist in covering the cost of expenses. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…

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Recent death: Dianna Marie Fye, 73, of Baldwin

February 5, 2025

Dianna Marie Fye, 73, of Baldwin, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…

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Recent births, published Feb. 5, 2025

February 5, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Anya Grace Seymour, the daughter of Rachel Lange and Richard Seymour III of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births…

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Capt. John Bissell served Ludington carferries for over three decades

February 4, 2025

This year marks the 150th anniversary of cross-lake service out of Ludington. The service began in 1875, a year after the completion of the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway, which terminated in Ludington. Initially, break-bulk freighters were used — a process that required freight to be unloaded at the dock, placed on the ship, then unloaded at the other dock.…

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Obituary: Timothy Cunningham, 68, of Fountain

February 4, 2025

Timothy James Cunningham, 68, of Fountain, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 after long struggles with his health. Tim was born August 29, 1956 to Lawrence and Lorraine Cunningham in Warren. Healthy and hale Tim was overly fond of mashed potatoes and grew quickly into his nickname ‘Big Tim’. In his teenage years his family moved to Fountain where he…

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Sandcastles to host Ludington’s Got Talent fundraiser

February 4, 2025

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is renaming its annual fundraiser, Local Masked Singer, as Ludington’s Got Talent. The event will be held on Saturday, May 3 at 4 p.m. at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Sandcastles is currently accepting video submissions of people who wish to participate. Those submissions can be sent to director@sandcastleschildrensmuseum.com. Deadline for submissions is March…

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Recent death: Patricia Ann (Buckley) Cunningham, 82

February 4, 2025

Patricia Ann (Buckley) Cunningham, 82, of Ludington, died on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…

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Scottville Clown Band featured in exhibit at State & Main Coffee

February 3, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Historical Society is partnering with State & Main Coffee to present a pop-up exhibit featuring some historical artifacts from the Scottville Clown Band. The exhibit features a bass drum purchased by band founder Raymond Schulte in 1930, “Big George” Wilson’s bathing suit costume, an original “claribone” along with other items and photographs. The items are…

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LHS SAT scores among highest in the state

February 3, 2025

Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School students have exceeded state standards with their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) tests, scoring the highest in the state for schools of similar size. The 2024 average SAT score at LHS was 1007.1, exceeding the state…

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Woman cited for ninth suspended license charge

February 3, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Ludington woman was cited by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy for a charge of ninth-offense driving while license suspended following a traffic stop Sunday, Feb. 2, around 12:30 p.m. on Jebavy Drive near Rasmussen Road, according to…

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Recent death: Donald Joseph Killips, 34, of Ludington

February 3, 2025

Donald Joseph Killips, 34, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at home.  He was born October 22, 1990, in Grand Rapids. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, with Father Mick Shriver officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 p.m. until time…

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Recent death: Linda Marie Jankowski, 76, of Ludington

February 3, 2025

Linda Marie Jankowski, 76, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 31, 2025. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________…

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Employment: Graphic Arts Teacher – CTE

February 3, 2025

Employment: Graphic Arts Teacher – CTE West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Graphic Arts Teacher-CTE.  Valid State of Michigan Standard CTE Certificate or the ability to obtain appropriate certificate or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume…

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Recent death: Edgar “Al” Allen Williams, 84, of Ludington

February 3, 2025

Edgar “Al” Allen Williams, 84, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 31, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…

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Recent births, published Feb. 3, 2025

February 3, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Reese Matthew Cracraft, the son of Rachel and Cory Cracraft of Scottville, was born on Friday, January 31, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births   __________________________________…

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Fire damages St. Mary’s Lake cottage

February 1, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fire severely damaged a St. Mary’s Lake cottage on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Emergency personnel were dispatched to 6671 S. Lorne Dr. at 4:08 p.m. According to Riverton Fire Department Chief Joe Cooper, a homeowner from across the lake noticed thick black smoke coming from the roof of the unoccupied house. Cooper said…

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Sheriff to increase deputies’ presence in Scottville; to host coffee with sheriff

February 1, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 7, at 9 a.m., Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will host Coffee with Sheriff Kim Cole at State and Main Coffee Shop, 101 S. Main St. He will discuss his plan for patrols in Scottville and will also share information relevant to the sheriff’s office around the county. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As the City…

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Saying goodbye to Fabian

January 31, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dozens of well-wishers attended an open house for retiring Mason County Administrator Fabian Knizacky Friday afternoon at the Mason County Airport terminal. Knizacky has been county administrator for 31 years. He was the first person to hold the position. Kaitlyn Szczypka, who has been deputy administrator for the past year will officially…

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Video: Lighthouse on ice

January 31, 2025

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON — Ice breaks up around the North Breakwater Lighthouse on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. _____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…

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