By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society honored the Neal family and House of Flavors Wednesday during a special ceremony at the Mason County Research Center in downtown Ludington. The Neals and House of Flavors manufacturing recently made a significant donation toward the Society’s Legacy Hall project, which helps fund the purchase and renovation of the…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival takes place Thursday, July 4. The Grand Parade will begin at 2 p.m. at the corner of Ludington Avenue and Madison Street and will travel west to Lakeshore Drive. The fireworks display over Lake Michigan begins at dusk. The following is the traffic control plan for exiting the fireworks: US 10: Traffic…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Almost 200 children attended two sessions of reptile presentations by Raven Hill Discovery Center Tuesday at the Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library. Over 250 attended the same program in Ludington on Monday. Children learned about various reptiles and even got to hold them. All library programs are free. Children under the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a damaged property complaint involving “racist words spray painted on signs at the Bass Lake outlet” at Mack Road and North Avenue, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The vandalism was reported Tuesday,…
Luke Charles Rangel, 47, of Burbank, Cali. formerly of Scottville, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. Luke was born on March 20, 1977, the son of Guadalupe and Rosalinda Rangel. He attended Mason County Central High School, graduating in 1995, before attending Full Sail University earning an associate of recording arts degree. On June 1, 1996, Luke married the…
Nina Myrtle Clark, 86, of the Kalamazoo Area, formerly of Ludington, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Masonic Pathways in Alma. She was born March 17, 1938, in Flint, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Kerr) Payne. Nina was self-employed as a seamstress and tailor at Nina’s Tailor Shop in Portage for over 25 years until her retirement in 2006. …
Request for bids: Mason County Central Schools Spartan Community Field Sound Upgrade MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS 300 W Broadway, Scottville MI 49454 Brian Beebe – MCC HS / MS Athletic Director bbeebe@mccschools.org Mason County Central Schools is soliciting quotes for work to be performed at Spartan Community Field, our football/track facility. The school district is looking for a new speaker…
Hallie Grace Lawson, the daughter of Julie and Wyatt Lawson of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, July 2, 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…
LUDINGTON – The Mason County Historical Society will hold a special event, Wednesday, July 3, honoring the Neal family and House of Flavors. The event will include a ceremony, presentation on the history of House of Flavors, an unveiling of the Neal Legacy display, and, of course, ice cream. It will be held at the Mason County Research Center, 130…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Ludington woman received “non-life-threatening injuries” when the vehicle was driving collided with a deer on Pere Marquette Highway north of Kinney Road Monday at 10 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has recently hired new staff members to its branches and leadership team. Megan Samuels has been hired as branch officer in Ludington (Amber Township). Samuels has been in banking since 2018, with diverse business relationships in Oceana and Mason counties. Born and raised in Hesperia, she attended Central Michigan University and is pursuing additional education.…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin a $500,000 chip sealing road construction project on US 10 between the eastern city limit of Scottville and the western village limit of Custer beginning Monday, July 8. Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect throughout the project, which is expected to be completed…
Employment: Middle School English Teacher Mason County Eastern Schools is hiring the position of Middle School English Teacher beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 pshou@mceschools.com Qualifications: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, Secondary English (BA)…
A memorial service will be held for John Cobb on Sunday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Copeyon Park in Ludington.
Jonathan James Stewart, 47, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. Jon was born on December 5, 1976, the son of James B. Stewart III, and Judith (Flaum) Stewart. He attended Mason-Lake Intermediate School District and graduated in 2003. Jon was a beloved son, brother, and friend of many. Most noted is that Jon was disabled. He was…
Zahniyah Sofia-Bozeman Myers, the daughter of Jenna Myers of Scottville, was born on Monday, July 1, 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 way is…
Cheryl Darlene Lopatka, 76, of Ludington, died on Monday, July 1, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Support Local News Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Fenton, Michigan man received minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash after a vehicle attempted a U-turn in front of him as he rode his motorcycle northbound on Lakeshore Drive near Bradshaw Road Sunday, June 30, shortly before…
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