Docking the Badger: 9-15-24 Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — “This never gets old” is a common phrase stated around the Ludington harbor when the SS Badger departs and arrives. Here’s another view of Ludington’s favorite ship from Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
Hagen Dickson, 49, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024. It was especially unexpected for Hagen, whose life every day was eager to connect with nature, family, and friends he held as family. A devoted father to Sophie Dickson, beloved son of Carole and Robert Dickson, family brother to Daniela (Scott) Shillington, of Gainesville, Florida, and Mirjania…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 13, 2024: 5:13 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Beyer Road, Sherman Township. 9 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County District Library’s summer gardening series for adults will hold its final event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Scottville library, 204 E. State St. The last session in the four-part series focused on planning, planting, preserving, and pruning fruits and vegetables. Emily Lavley of Michigan State University Extension will discuss how to prune fruit trees…
SCOTTVILLE — Lake County residents who are homeowners may be eligible for a new $472,000 home repair program offered by FIveCAP, Inc. FiveCAP, Inc. announced a new $472,000 home repair program for eligible Lake County residents who are homeowners. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority MI Neighborhood grant will assist homeowners who have income that is up to 80% of…
Employment: Dental Hygienist Griswold Family Dentistry is seeking a part-time hygienist to join our team! Three days a week. Mondays and Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 401K with max match, paid time off, holiday pay. Days could be changed to match your schedule, or work one to three of the days. Call 231.757.4722 or…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking information on the location of Bejamin Meyer. Meyer is wanted for warrants out of Oceana County, which includes home invasion. He is also wanted for questioning on burglary cases in Mason County. Meyer was last seen on foot in the area of Hawley Road and Appleton Roads, wearing tan cargo…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. There was a time when Mason County was home to several movie theaters. This story is about the legacy of the Wallace family, which owned the 4-Star Theater in downtown Scottville and also the Star-Lite Drive-in in Pere Marquette Township. The first and only movie theater in Scottville was located at 111 S. Main St. The…
LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington organization will again present Octoberfest Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. Octoberfest is an annual event that invites the community to celebrate the season and gather with friends and family for a time of fun and relaxation in downtown Ludington. The weekend will include live music, craft beer, festival food, and plenty of family-friendly…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arrested for delivery of a counterfeit controlled substance, and a 20-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arrested for methamphetamine possession Friday, Sept. 13, shortly after 1 a.m. following a traffic stop near Emily and Dowland streets,…
James Burton Anderson, 72, of Ludington, passed away on September 10, 2024, after a valiant five-year fight with esophagus cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and three loving daughters. Jim was born on April 11, 1952, the second son of Burton and Barbara (Hamilton) Anderson. After graduating from Ludington High School in 1970, he attended West Shore Community College…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Patrick Joseph Cybert, 52; second-degree arson, carrying a concealed weapon, third-offense domestic violence, and third-degree child abuse; arrested Sept. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Sept. 9; preliminary hearing: Sept. 25; bail: $750,000 cash. -Casey John Newman, 32; assault with intent…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP —A boat trailer was reported stolen from a vehicle, and a tire was reportedly slashed at the South Walhalla River Access Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent activity of the Mason County…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Tina Marie Miller, 65, pleaded guilty on September 11 to second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 365 days in jail (suspended sentence) and $580 in fines/costs. -Mark Edmund Scheuer, 53, pleaded guilty on September 6 to second-offense driving while license suspended…
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Don Miller, 93, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The fourth was one of his very favorite days of the year, often having gatherings at his home on this special day. He continued the tradition that his mother started, of the Scottville Clown Band playing at Miller’s Lakeside Motel after the parade in Ludington, which continues today. Donald Verne…
WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is excited to announce “Connecting through Nature: Campus Hike and Tea Tasting” led by Professor of Biology Dr. Paul Bilinski, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 1 to 2 p.m. The interactive event invites participants to meet in the…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm will host its 29th annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. The farm is located at 5487 N. Tuttle Rd. The free event is open to anyone. Pets and livestock of all sizes are welcome. Those who have lost pets may bring a flower or memory to…
Amiyah Sue Andrulis-Thomas, the daughter of Stephanie Andrulis-Thomas and Nico Andrulis-Thomas of Fountain, was born on Thursday, September 12, 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…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LAKE MICHIGAN — The Ludington carferry tradition began 149 years ago with the first break-bulk ship hauling freight across Lake Michigan to Wisconsin. It’s a tradition that is embedded into the history and lore of Mason County. Mike Martin of Muskegon is one of two men who currently are part of an exclusive list of those…
Wilbur “Willie” Ory VanNortwick, 101, of Ludington, died 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. A full obituary will appear later. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.…
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