Death notice: William “Bill” Hopkins, 71, of Scottville

October 17, 2024

William “Bill” Hopkins, 71, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. 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…

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Recent births, published Oct. 17, 2024

October 17, 2024

Meliodas Lupin Fynn Kelley, the son of Aedily Kelley of Fountain, was born on Wednesday, October 16, 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…

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Recent death: Bruce Alan Schultz, 64, of Ludington

October 17, 2024

Bruce Alan Schultz, 64, of Ludington, died on Thursday, October 10, 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…

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Recent death: Arlene Hackert, 91, of Scottville

October 17, 2024

Arlene Hackert, 91, of Scottville, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024. 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 $10…

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WSCC’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a family affair

October 16, 2024

Photos and story by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater has been transformed into a small picturesque village in France, for a 13 show performance of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The musical, which opens Oct.…

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Driver ejected from fiery crash

October 16, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash just after 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the 3000 block of East Sugar Grove Road. The single occupant of the vehicle, a female, was ejected during the crash. The vehicle appeared to be heading westbound on Sugar Grove Road when it left the…

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Sign up for MCP/OCP’s Daily Briefings, enter to win Badger tickets

October 16, 2024

Customers who sign up for the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing will be entered into a drawing to receive free round-trip passage for two on the SS Badger in the 2025 sailing season. For $10 a month, the Daily Briefing is sent each weekday to your email inbox. It includes a recap of all the day’s stories from both Mason County Press…

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Celebration of life open house: Hagen Boyd Dickson, 49, of Ludington

October 16, 2024

A celebration of life open house in memory of Hagen Dickson will be held on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library, 204 E. State St. Hagen Boyd Dickson, 49, of Ludington died on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Read his obituary here. ______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…

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DTE official says utility is good, green neighbor

October 16, 2024

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, At DTE Energy (DTE),…

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Police news, published Oct. 16, 2024

October 16, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024: 7:05 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Chauvez Road overpass, Pere Marquette Township. 8:07 a.m.., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Anthony…

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Recent births, published Oct. 16, 2024

October 16, 2024

Filo May Jobbins-Ortiz, the daughter of Kelly Jason and Juan Jobbins-Ortiz of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 15, 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…

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Obituary: Richard Michael Walters, 81, of Ludington

October 16, 2024

Richard Michael Walters, known as Mike by family and friends, passed peacefully from this life to the next at home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family. Mike was born on November 16, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to Richard and Lucile (Monger) Walters.  He attended Dayton schools and graduated in 1961…

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Obituary: Charles Smith, 87, of Walhalla

October 16, 2024

Charles J. Smith, 87, of Walhalla passed away on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024.  Charles was born on March 17, 1937 in Portland, Mich., the son of John L. and Mary W. (Williams) Smith and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School.  On June 8, 1957 he wed Janice VanRiper at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Muskegon and they celebrated…

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Employment: Dental Hygienist

October 16, 2024

Employment: Dental Hygienist Dental hygienist needed, $40 per hour. Work available up to four days per week, flexible schedule. Benefit package available. Contact Simone Family Dental at 231-757-4411 for further details. This is a paid posting. Posted until Oct. 31, 2024. 

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VIDEO: Lincoln Lake, Oct. 14, 2024

October 15, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Lincoln River is a 7.8 mile long river that is formed from the North Branch Lincoln River and South Branch Lincoln River that converge in Section 32 of Victory Township, north of the Fisher Road bridge. The South Branch begins in Section 26 of Sherman Township near the southwest corner of Reek and Dewey…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Oct. 15, 2024

October 15, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Regina Marie Rivard, 29, pled guilty Aug. 27 to third-degree child abuse and was sentenced Oct. 8 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; two years probation; and $458 in fines and costs. – Cora Jean Libby, 56,…

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Police news, published Oct. 15, 2024

October 15, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity Monday, Oct. 14, 2024: 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Campbell Road, Branch Township. 10:07 a.m., (MCSO), larceny of two deep cycle batteries, 5900 block of East Barothy Road, Branch…

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Obituary: Gary Owen Hardenburgh, 51, of Ludington

October 15, 2024

Gary Owen Hardenburgh, 51, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Gary, lovingly known as Booey, was born on March 15, 1973, the son of the late Gayle Houghton. In 1992, he earned a GED. For 35 years, he enjoyed his time traveling the United States working as a carny. In 2020, he was able to retire. Upon…

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Tickets still available for Oriole Foundation Dancing with Local Stars event

October 15, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Tickets are still available for the the Ludington Area School District Oriole Foundation’s annual Dancing with the Local Stars. The event will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. Tickets to attend the event are now on sale for $75 and include heavy hors d’oeuvres,…

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Notice to Creditors: Estate of Keith Roger Harland

October 15, 2024

Notice to Creditors: Estate of Keith Roger Harland This is a paid posting. Posted October 15, 2024. 

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Irma Hinojosa promotes Hispanic heritage by example

October 14, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Over the past month, West Shore Community College has been celebrating Hispanic heritage. Helping to lead that charge, not only at WSCC, but also in the community, is Irma Hinojosa. Hinojosa…

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