Employment: Court Clerk The 79th District Court in Mason County seeks a Court Clerk. PAY RATE: Clerical (See https://www.masoncounty.net/county-board/salaries-and-wage-schedule.html) *Pursuant to section 109 of the Mason County Employee Handbook, individuals with similar job experience may qualify for an advanced start rate. *Individuals who record as a Certified Electronic Operator (CEO), may obtain additional compensation as may be agreed upon by…
Employment: County Drain Maintenance Technician The County of Mason is seeking a qualified individual for a County Drain Maintenance Technician position with the Mason County Drain Commissioner’s office. Individuals applying for this position must be able to work effectively with the public, administer various permit programs, perform periodic drain inspections and oversee drain maintenance projects. Additional duties include conducting post-closure…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity that occurred on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: – 11:01 a.m.: Illegal entry of a trailer, 5400 block of South Schwass Road, Riverton Township. Complainant reported the alleged incident occurred on Jan. 1, 2025. The case…
Employment: Library Assistant: Youth Services, Scottville The Mason County District Library is seeking applications for the position of Librarian Assistant 1: Youth Services Scottville, in order to bring children’s services to life at the Scottville Library. Salary Range of $19.40 to $22.40 based on experience for this part time, non-exempt position scheduled for 26 hours weekly. The Youth Services Library…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024: 1:47 p.m., a 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested for public intoxication and a failure-to-appear criminal bench warrant issued by Kent County’s 61st District Court, South James and Dowland streets,…
Eva Leona Tunison, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Pickey, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Eva was born on March 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Aurthur and Amelia (Iverson) Reimer. On January 15, 1962, she married Kenneth J. Russell, Sr. She was self employed as a home health care worker. In 1998, she had retired. She also…
Richard “Dick” George Hoffman, 82, of Scottville, died on Thursday, January 2, 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…
LUDINGTON — The board of directors of Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., has announced the hiring of Gwen Adams as its new executive director. Adams is only the second executive director of the non-profit organization since its inception in 2012, replacing Kristin Korendyke, who retired Dec. 31, 2024. Adams grew up spending her summers with her grandparents in…
By Joan Young, MCP Contributor Just south of Whitehall, in Fruitland Township, Muskegon County, is the relatively new Duck Creek Natural Area. Multiple loops are available for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. A portion of the south loop will be ADA accessible this year. Parking is located both east of the White Lake Fire Station on Duck Lake Road, and also…
UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2025 The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Mason County, for Friday, Jan. 3, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches are expected with “locally higher amounts possible in lake effect bands.” …
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2024 and charged with multiple crimes. The man was arrested at 4:05 p.m. after he entered the Family Fare building, 5539 W. US 10.…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave., will offer several activities for adults this winter. A different activity will be featured each day from 1 to 2 p.m. beginning Monday, January 6: Monday: Silent Reading Club – a time to enjoy a warm beverage (provided by the library), and read in the quiet company…
Ginni Lee Petersen, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home, with her husband Patrick at her side. She was born on August 20, 1947 in Hillsdale, the daughter of the late Patrick E. and Betty D. (Drayton) Gibson. She was a graduate of Jonesville High School in Jonesville with the class of 1965. While in…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured Sunday, Dec. 30, 2024, following a two-vehicle crash on Pere Marquette Highway at the US 31 offramp. An 84-year-old Ludington man and his passenger, an 84-year-old Ludington woman, both received non-life-threatening injuries following the crash, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy…
Judy Kay (Laird) Granger, 85, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 1, 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…
Annie Keating-Martin, 67, of Ludington formerly of Lansing, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was a firm believer in the power of prayer, she loved fiercely and was an avid sports fan and hater of Alabama football. If you met Annie, you would not soon forget her. She was one…
Eva Leona Tunison, 81, of Ludington, died on Monday, December 30, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Shawn Ryan Borah, 40; three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, domestic violence, and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; date of offense: Dec. 1, 2022; arraigned Dec. 23; preliminary hearing: Jan. 8; bail: $100,000 cash. – Chunky Anthony Rodriguez, 28; assault with a dangerous…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Grand Junction man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 and charged with suspected possession of fentanyl. The arrest occurred at 3:32 a.m. at Ludington Avenue and Staffon Street in the City of Ludington.…
Tina Marie Stakenas, 32, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Tina was born on May 31, 1992, the daughter of David Stakenas and Kim (Reed) Castillo. She was a 2010 graduate of Mason County Central High School. Tina loved spending time with her three children: Mackenzie, Vanessa, and Nathan. They were the light of her life, and…
Mary Ann Talsma, 86, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home. She was born August 16, 1938, in Ludington, the daughter of Frank and Rose (Ptaszenski) Wojtaszak. Maryann worked as a school aide at both Pere Marquette and Foster elementary schools for many years. In her spare time Maryann enjoyed going for rides, especially fall color tour…
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