As the City Commission faces a nearly $500,000 deficit, one of its police officers is one of the highest paid cops in the county By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is facing the difficult, but inevitable decision of eliminating the city’s police department. The longer it waits, the more debt the city accumulates. Last fall, Interim…
Roger Eugene Vernier, 56, of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Roger was born on December 17, 1968, to James and Phyllis (Martin) Vernier. Roger graduated from Clarkston High School in 1987. He went on to join the United States Army, being honorably discharged in 1990. He earned a professional commercial diving certificate in 1991 and was…
Roselinda Martin, 85, of Branch, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
Employment: Hi-Lo Driver Indian Summer is looking for an experienced Hi-Lo driver for a fast-paced warehouse. Must be able to work independently as well as with others. Basic computer skills are required. Ability to throw 30 pound cases daily. Reliable transportation. If you are interested, please call Wendy at 231-845-6248 ext. 312 to set up an interview. This is a…
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. Madison LaVern Meitner, the daughter of Danyelle Leys and Tyler Meitner of Walkerville, was born on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Public Notice: Hamlin Township Clerk Appointment Hamlin Township, Mason County, Board of Trustees is accepting applications for the Township Clerk. Must be a resident of Hamlin Township. While this is an appointment, the chosen candidate will need to run for election according to township regulations. Job details and application process can be found at www.hamlintownship.org. Applications are due by noon on Tuesday,…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Custodial/Maintenance Worker. High School diploma and at least six months experience with maintenance of systems (HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical) and grounds work required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W.…
Robert Blackburn Neal, Jr., 85, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. Bob was born on March 4, 1939 in Ferndale, the son of Robert B. Neal, Sr. and Suzanne B. Neal. Bob was the oldest of five boys. In 1948, when Bob was 9, he moved with his family to…
REED CITY — Riemer Eye Center has opened a fourth location after purchasing Precision ICare in Reed City. The Reed City business was purchased last year and a new location, at 121 W. Upton Road, opens officially Tuesday, Jan. 7. The new office includes five exam and treatment lanes and an expanded optical area to increase frame options for the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025: 7:40 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), illegal dumping, 3600 block of West US 10, Amber Township. The complainant reported that a person dumped two trash bags near a…
Judy Kay Granger, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Judy was born on May 25, 1939, the daughter of the late Lester and Noma (Knudsen) Laird. She was a 1957 graduate of Ludington High School. On January 6, 1958, she married Frederick Granger. Together they shared nearly 50 years together until his passing in 2007. Judy…
Marilyn Joan (Zielinski) Hansberger, 71, of Ludington, passed away at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, surrounded by family after fighting a very tough battle with cancer. Marilyn was born on May 1, 1953, in Manistee, the beloved daughter of John and Arlene (Kuczynski) Zielinski. Marilyn graduated from Manistee Catholic Central High School in…
Sharon Rae Bialik, 83, of Muskegon, died on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
Nancy Ann Nicewander, 89, of Ludington, died on Monday, January 6, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
Stella Germaine (Schiller) O’Donnell, 94, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born at home on September 10, 1930, to Edmund and Julia (Greiner) Schiller in New Era. Stella married Walter O’Donnell on May 2, 1953, in Montague. She was a beloved wife of 49 years, mother of four, grandmother of…
Stephen Thomas Nichols, 69, of Pentwater died on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
LUDINGTON — Ludington businessman and philanthropist Bob Neal, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Neal is best known as being the second generation owner of House of Flavors, Inc., which included House of Flavors Restaurant. During his lifetime, Neal gave back generously to Mason County. Visitation for Robert Blackburn Neal will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025…
In December 1874, the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway made its way to Ludington, transforming Mason County. On Thursday, Jan. 9, the Mason County Historical Society will hold its first Winter Speakers series of 2025 with Exploring Mason County’s Railroad Legacy. Speaker Rob Alway will lead a discussion about the sesquicentennial of the railroad and the towns and industries it…
Alfred Hiliarion Ardolf, 99, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at home. He was born December 28, 1925, in Silver Lake, Minnesota, the second eldest of nine children of Frank and Alice (Hoodecheck) Ardolf. At the age of 18, Alfred enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served aboard the USS Massachusetts during World War II…
Tod Howard Howell, 56, of Scottville, died on Friday, January 3, 2025. His funeral will be held on Monday, January 13, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…
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