By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — After a year of planning, Ludington Police Department’s K-9 unit had its first shift Sunday evening into Monday morning. Officer Bryan Sanders and Bella officially started duty at 6 p.m. Sunday. The concept of a K-9 unit for Ludington Police Department began in October 2023. Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones said the creation of…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The sun rises over the Pere Marquette River near Pere Marquette Highway Monday morning, Oct. 28. The river flats flow into Pere Marquette Lake and then Lake Michigan, ending the river’s journey that begins near Chase in eastern Lake County. ________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
LUDINGTON — Over 8 grams of suspected methamphetamine were recovered during a traffic stop involving a 35-year-old Shelby man and a 45-year-old Shelby woman who drove through the Mason County Sheriff’s Office back parking lot with no functioning brake lights, no license plate and no insurance Friday, Oct. 25, shortly before 5 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Both…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident following a rollover crash Sunday, Oct. 27, around 4:30 a.m. on the US 31 freeway near US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim…
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Dale Lawrence Fitch on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Dale leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn, their three children: Melissa (Brian) West, Daryl Fitch, and Christine (Joe) Irelan and four grandchildren: Calvin Irelan, Jake Irelan, Peyton West, and Kirstin West. He…
Clarence “Peacock’ Vicent was born March 7, 1925, in Peacock to William and Edna Mae Vicent. Clarence was an inquisitive and strong-willed child. He had such a great love of trains that the lure of the train whistle would beckon him from his seat in the classroom of the small school he attended in rural Peacock. Clarence was an exceptionally…
William Lee Sherlock’s rollicking earthly journey of good times, great friendships and the occasional misadventure came to an end on October 9, 2024, when he passed away peacefully to join his deeply missed wife, Mary, in heaven. Born in Ludington on September 3, 1932 to William Sherlock and Mary Kowalczyk Sherlock, “Billy” was the baby of his family, and was…
LUDINGTON — The United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 E. Bryant Road, is having an old-fashioned Hymn Sing on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. Everyone who loves to sing and hear the older hymns is invited to come and enjoy an hour of uplifting music. Paul Garland will be the song leader, while Ruthann Kyle will be the…
Ruth Ann Craighead, 86, of Custer, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 news briefings along with email…
Gladys June DeBoer, 81, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 28, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 news briefings along with email…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 707 W. Ludington Ave. Sunday morning. Ludington Fire Department was initially dispatched to the fire at 11:53 a.m. Upon arrival, Ludington Assistant Fire Chief Andy Larr reported smoke coming from the house and requested assistance from Pere Marquette Fire Department. Additional assistance by Hamlin Fire…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School junior Brandi Wells will be one of nine Michigan high school students who will be attending the World Food Prize Foundation Global Youth Institute next week. This year’s…
On October 24, 2024, Edith Anna (Spear) Lytle left her physical body peacefully and danced into the arms of Jesus, an experience she had looked forward to with great anticipation. Edith, or Edie as she liked to be called, began her life on May 9, 1935, the daughter of R.T. Spear and Doris (Bordine) Spear. Her spirited personality, snappy quips,…
Cherrie Jean Courville, 62, of Ludington, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at MediLodge of Ludington. She was born November 17, 1961, in Lansing. Cherrie is survived by: her son, Joshua (Betty Carpenter) Flint; her daughter, Kellynn (Clayton) Kitchens; her grandsons, Gideon and Sawyer; her sister, Kathy (Tim) Devers; and her nieces, Ashley Hannah and Nikki Devers. Cremation has taken place…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is facing some serious financial issues that will require major changes in how the it conducts business which may include eliminating or contracting out police services, re-assigning ordinance and code enforcement, reducing the city manager’s salary and hours, or raising taxes. In a memorandum to the city commission written on…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A warrant charging a 40-year-old Scottville man with smuggling contraband into a correctional facility is being sought after he was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine in the Mason County Jail Thursday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m., according to…
Nora Jean McKiddie, 76, of Scottville, formerly of Detroit, passed away on October 8, 2024. Nora was born on January 7, 1948 in Detroit. She graduated from Highland Park High School with the class of 1964. Nora retired from working in adult foster care in 2022. She enjoyed her time working with residents and built many friendships. Nora spent many…
Skylar Ann Argue, the daughter of Donna Honeycutt and Devon Argue of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Luke Jay Claveau, the son of Tashawna Scovill of Hart, was born on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Robb Watson, 30; aggravated stalking; date of offense: May 13; arrested by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Oct. 23; preliminary hearing: Nov. 13; bail: $10,000 cash. -O’dell Eugene Martin, 44; two counts of failure to pay child support/leaving the state; date…
Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Here are some views of the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse during sunset tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. ________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Voters in the Mason County Eastern School District are being asked to approve a five-year .75 mill transportation millage on Nov. 5. If passed, the millage is expected to raise about $183,000 a year. Superintendent Paul Shoup said the sinking fund millage is needed in order to maintain the school’s fleet of 10 buses.…
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