PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Charter Township and Mason County each has been awarded separate $400,000 grants for trail work at Pere Marquette Township’s Conservation Park and Mason County Picnic Area through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF). The two parks are within about a mile of one another and along an envisioned potential multi-use trail route from…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following sixth, seventh, and eighth graders at Mason County Central Middle School have earned As and Bs the first trimester of the 2024-2025 school year and qualify for the Honor Roll: Sixth Grade Rhyan Allen Avoca Alway Adelynn Barnhart Gavin…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bryan Scott Fenner, 33; third-offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor; arrested Dec. 17 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Dec. 18; preliminary hearing: Jan. 8; bail: $50,000 cash. Misdemeanors -Jody JoAnn Ruiter, 55; driving while license suspended; arrested…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Lige Lewis Holder, 23, pleaded guilty May 21 to possession of heroin, cocaine or another narcotic and methamphetamine/ecstasy possession in two separate files. He pleaded guilty Nov. 12 to two more counts of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession in two separate files. Holder was…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Ludington woman and a 48-year-old Baldwin man, both of whom were drivers, received non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash Thursday, Dec. 19, shortly before 3 p.m. on US 10 east of Dennis Road, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Herbert Henry Richert, 92, born March 10, 1932, on the family farm in Scottville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 surrounded by family. Herb was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and son. This being the temporary love story that began April 8, 1961, when he married Bonnie. Bonnie had seven boys whose ages ranged from 2 to…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District, in partnership with area school districts, have created an After Hours School Attendance Hotline to help with school attendance concerns. The hotline is part of the regional Showing…
MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory is in effect beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, until 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20. The National Weather Services has issued the advisory for Mason, Oceana, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta and Isabella counties Snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches are expected. _________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and…
LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., will host its annual New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. which will include a balloon drop. Admission is $15 per person or $60 per family (two adults and children of the immediate family). Included will be snacks, ice cream, music, crafts, special activities,…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College recently received a $33,660 Barrier Removal: Direct to Students grant through the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). The funding will be dedicated to addressing critical non-tuition barriers that can impact student success, including transportation, emergency…
Wilbur W. Leonard Jr., 81, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his home. 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…
Phyllis Jean Larsen, 96, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 18, 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…
LUDINGTON — The Starfish Buyback Program (SBP), a local voluntary effort to reduce the number of certain firearms in the Mason County area, will be ending on January 15, 2025. The program was activated in the fall of 2023 by community members from the Mason County. Named after the legendary starfish tale, the program was based on the belief that…
Henry Theodore Schlueter, the son of Kathryn and Jason Schlueter of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, January 18, 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…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank’s recent Spirit of Giving Fundraiser raised over $17,000. The funds will be used to support individuals, families, and pets in Benzie, Grand Traverses, Mason, Manistee, Muskegon and Oceana counties. This is the 16th year the fundraising campaign has brought hope and support to those in need. Donations were received from West Shore Bank employees, compassionate…
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Donna Marie Soberalski, 90, of Custer, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. When looking at the sum of her 90 years of life, the first thing her family queried about, was how do you put the love, impact and accomplishments of her life into words? Donna was born on December 10, 1934 in Muskegon, the daughter of Harry and Ruth…
Hamlin Township, Mason County, Board of Trustees is accepting applications for the Township Attorney, Township Clerk and Office Manager. Job details and application process can be found at www.hamlintownship.org. Applications are due by noon December 20, 2024. Interviews will be conducted at the Trustee Board Meeting on Monday, December 23 at 6 p.m. at Hamlin Township Hall-3775 N. Jebavy Dr. Ludington,…
Public Notice: Hamlin Township Board of Trustees Special Meeting The Hamlin Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting at 6 p.m., December 23, 2024 at the Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, Michigan. The purpose of the meeting is to review interview protocol, review and interview candidates for job posting vacancies, review ARPA status. This meeting…
Donna Marie Soberalski, 90, of Custer, died on Monday, December 16, 2023. 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…
Dawne Lee Laraway, 84, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 17, 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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