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Richard Ivan Jensen, 81, of Scottville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 31, 2025. Born in Ludington, Rick spent most of his life in the Scottville area, where he built not only a respected career but a lifetime of friendships, laughter, and family memories. Rick worked as a mason for Jensen Masonry, a trade that reflected his strength,…
Cheryl Diane Bentz, 80, of Ludington, died on Sunday, November 2, 2025. A full obituary will be published soon. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 South Washington Avenue, Ludington. Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Beacon Cremation & Funeral…
Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. Part 4: S.S. Senator By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The last four months of 1929…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The A.T.B. Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 delivered agricultural lime to the Rieth-Riley Construction dock along Manistee Lake Thursday, Oct. 30, it’s first delivery since its recent five-year inspection. The articulated tug/barge had been in dry dock…
Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — A Mason County Central tradition is the elementary students’ Halloween parade. Watch the video to enjoy the costumes. _________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tymara Kae Southwick, 34; two counts of failure to pay child support/leaving the state; date of offense: Oct. 1, 2020; charged by the Michigan State Attorney General’s office; arraigned Oct. 27; preliminary hearing: Nov. 12; bail: $5,000 cash. -Tanya Lucia Munoz,…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A surprise 90th birthday party will be held for Ruth Olson on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, 2 to 5 p.m. at The Barn at Kibby Creek Campground, 4900 W. Deren Road. This is a paid posting.
Women Who Care of Mason County and Men Who Care of Mason County will each meet, separately, on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Women Who Care of Mason County will meet at the United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road, at 5:30 p.m. Men Who Care of Mason County will meet at the People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis St., also at 5:30 p.m. During the short…
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. Katalina Ibarra, the daughter of Diana Sifuentes and Jaime Ibarra of Ludington, was born on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters in the Mason County Central School District will be asked to make a decision on a millage renewal request that will provides basic infrastructure needs along with safety and security upgrades to each of the school’s five buildings. Unlike the previous three attempts made since 2022, this 2.15 mills…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old man who has an astonishing total of 41 criminal convictions was sent back to prison after receiving his sentence in Mason County’s 51 Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 28. Ryan Steven Brock was sentenced to 34 months to 15 years in prison for convictions of larceny in a building, possession of cocaine,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old man was ordered to pay $9,500 in restitution for a conviction of fraudulent use of contractor funds during his sentencing hearing in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 28. Phillip Edward Roberts, Jr., pleaded guilty to the felony charge, along with a second felony of failure to return rented property…
LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to 28 months to 40 years in prison Tuesday, Oct. 28, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and fourth-offense habitual offender, according to court records. David Gene Newman, pleaded guilty to the charges Aug. 26. He received credit for 169 days served in jail and was ordered to pay $198 in fines and costs.…
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Twelve gymnasts from Flipstar Gymnastics of Ludington recently competed in the Flip into Fright Monster Meet at the Cedar Point Sports Center. They earned 26 Top-3 podium awards, 10 of them being champion titles, with each gymnast earning at least one of these Top-3 medals. Flipstar also earned team trophies at every level entered as a team.…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Xaviera Clarice Stockwell, 46, pleaded guilty Aug. 26 to two counts of failure to pay child support and third-offense habitual offender was sentenced Oct. 28 to 54 days in jail with credit for 54 days served; three years probation; and $466 in fines and costs.…
Employment: Emergency Management Coordinator For the County of Mason The County of Mason is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time position of Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator. Individuals applying for this position must possess excellent communication and administrative skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of emergency management activities for the County of Mason. Interested candidates…
Rodney William Dunham, 81, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1944, in Nashville, Tenn. Rodney was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Dunham. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Mason County Board of Commissioners APPROVAL OF BROWNFIELD PLAN for the S Jebavy Pere Marquette Charter Township Redevelopment Project In accordance with Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended, the Mason County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider approval of a Brownfield Plan for the S Jebavy Redevelopment Project located at 5539…
The office of Congressman John Moolenaar is currently accepting applications for internship positions available in Caledonia, Clare, and Washington, D.C. The internship program is open to college students and recent graduates who are interested in learning more about our nation’s legislative process and the day-to-day operations of a Congressional office. Opportunities are available beginning in January 2026 in all three…
The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from today. Hart volleyball loses in Fremont Tri tourney Submitted by Coach Shawn Bectel The Lady Pirates went 0-2 in the Fremont Tri tonight. Season Record 20-22-1 Conference Record 7-2 , 2nd place rivers Hart Pirates Tournament Fremont Tri PLAYERS Overall Introducing The Scoreboard, a daily posting of local sports…
