Obituary: Richard “Dick” VandenHeuvel, 86, of Pentwater.

May 4, 2022

Obituary: Richard “Dick” VandenHeuvel, 86, of Pentwater. Richard “Dick” I. VandenHeuvel, ended his time on earth surrounded by his family on Monday, May 2, 2022.  Dick was born December 16,1935 in Hart to parents Henry and Genevieve (Kokx) VandenHeuvel. He attended Hart High School, graduating in 1953, but his true calling was working the land. Dick could coax a seedling…

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Manistee man arrested after deputies recover several grams of meth, loaded rifle.

May 4, 2022

Manistee man arrested after deputies recover several grams of meth, loaded rifle. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Manistee man was arrested Tuesday, May 3, shortly after 2 a.m. following a traffic stop on US 10 at Brye Road when Mason…

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Crown & Cork presents Monday Funday

May 4, 2022

Crown & Cork Waterfront Kitchen & Bar presents Monday Funday First “Monday Funday” is May 9! From 5 – 8 p.m. Third Coast Swing will perform (same group that performed during Business After Hours) $5 appetizers and starters available all night: Beer Battered Cauliflower Homemade Onion Rings Chips & Guacamole Summer Spinach Salad Pesto Caprese Salad Bowl of Pepper Crab…

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Ludington will move forward with charter revision. 

May 4, 2022

Ludington will move forward with charter revision.  LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will move forward with revising its charter. Voters approved a request to form a charter commission 667-411.  A municipal charter is the basic document that defines the organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of the city government, similar to a constitution. In the State of Michigan, the…

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MCC voters defeat bond proposal. 

May 4, 2022

MCC voters defeat bond proposal.  Voters in the Mason County Central School District defeated a request for 1.95 mills that would have authorized a bond that would have raised $33,636,000 over the next 25 years. The bond proposal included several upgrades to school facilities, including construction of an auditorium/performing arts center, several much needed upgrades to the high school, athletic…

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LASD sinking fund renewal passes.

May 4, 2022

LASD sinking fund renewal passes. Ludington Area School District voters approved a renewal request of .25 mills for its building sinking fund. The 10 year renewal will provide for a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings and all other purposes. It is expected to raise approximately $369,565 in 2023. The millage renewal passed 1,438 to 921. …

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Today is Election Day: Polls open until 8 p.m.

May 3, 2022
Today is Election Day: Polls open until 8 p.m.

Today is Election Day: Polls open until 8 p.m. MCC, LASD, City of Ludington, KND elections today. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Today is election day for voters in Mason County Central School District, Ludington Area School District, the City of Ludington, and Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Those ballot topics are: Mason County Central School District (read here for more…

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Grown Locally: Sleep Outside Tonight offers a van camping experience.

May 3, 2022

Grown Locally: Sleep Outside Tonight offers a van camping experience. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Katie Provenzano, MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON – Melissa Alvarado did not grow up camping. She embraced the culture as an adult, even tent camping alone in winter weather. “That’s when…

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Trekking the NCT: The Western Wall

May 3, 2022

Trekking the NCT: The Western Wall By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike will take her…

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Great Lakes Energy appoints new COO.

May 3, 2022

Great Lakes Energy appoints new COO. Great Lakes Energy (GLE) has appointed Shari Culver to chief operating officer. Culver currently serves as GLE’s vice president of communications and member services and will step into her new position after the seat was vacated with Shaun Lamp’s appointment to CEO. “Shari’s selfless dedication to our members, employees, and her duty at GLE…

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Obituary: Norrine Hendriksen, 86, of Pentwater.

May 3, 2022

Obituary: Norrine Hendriksen, 86, of Pentwater. Norrine Avis Henriksen, 86, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Norrine was born on August 26, 1935, in Clio, the daughter of Perry and Ada (Durham) Hillier.  She is survived by her children, Cindy Lou Henriksen, Randy Paul Henriksen, and Brenda Kay Henriksen; brother, Lester Hillier; sisters, Joyce Darling and Betty…

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Recent births, posted May 3, 2022

May 3, 2022

Recent births, posted May 3, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Persephone…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 3, 2022.

May 3, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 3, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…

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MCC’s Tom Thomas loved music, loved his students

May 2, 2022

MCC’s Tom Thomas loved music, loved his students; community mourns his passing. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools lost its music man this morning. Long-time band director Tom Thomas passed away at his home early this morning. He was 65-years-old. Tom taught music at MCC for 22 years, making him the longest serving band director in…

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VIDEO: MCC School Traffic. 

May 2, 2022

VIDEO: MCC School Traffic.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Voters in the Mason County Central School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 3 to decide on a $33 million bond proposal. A key element of the bond is school safety and security. New…

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Smith & Eddy donates to Scottville Optimist Park project. 

May 2, 2022

Smith & Eddy donates to Scottville Optimist Park project.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance recently announced its support of the Scottville Optimist Park and Sculpture project with a $50,000 donation. The financial commitment comes from three sources, Smith & Eddy Insurance principal Patricia Smith, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and corporate partnership Auto-Owners Insurance.  A contribution…

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VIDEO: MCC’s Tom Richert Speaks About An Auditorium. 

May 2, 2022

VIDEO: MCC’s Tom Richert Speaks About An Auditorium.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Voters in the Mason County Central School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 3 to decide on a $33 million bond proposal. A large portion of the proposed 1.95 mill…

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Obituary: Shane Bowman, 48, of Ludington.

May 2, 2022

Obituary: Shane Bowman, 48, of Ludington. Shane Lee Bowman, 48, of Ludington passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born April 4, 1974 in Ludington to Clifford and Peggy Lee (Williams) Bowman. Shane graduated from Ludington High School in 1992 where he was an all-state soccer Pplayer. He received a scholarship to play soccer for Olivet College.  After school,…

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