State tuition funding will have local impact on Promise Zone

July 29, 2024

With Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent signing of the new state budget comes the authorization of a Community College “Guarantee” for residents who graduate from high school in 2023 and after.  The Guarantee will provide “last-dollar” tuition funding for full-time, in-district students who attend community college within 15 months of high school graduation.  As a “last-dollar” scholarship, the state designed the Guarantee to…

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Man reports being ‘jumped’ by group of males on park trail

July 29, 2024

  The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Fruitport man told police that he was assaulted after he was “jumped” by several unknown males as he walked a trail at the Sheridan Township Park Sunday, July 28, shortly after 12:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff…

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Man arrested on warrant while visiting inmate at jail

July 29, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Baldwin man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued in Oceana County after he showed up at the Mason County Jail to visit an inmate Saturday, July 27, around 8:40 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Suspect backs into patrol car while trying to flee from police

July 29, 2024

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Scottville man attempted to flee from Mason County sheriff’s deputies who were initiating a traffic stop at Fountain and Ford Lake roads Friday, July 26, around 7:45 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “At one point, the suspect backed his vehicle into the front of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office patrol car before…

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Recent births, posted July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

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An endorsement to re-elect Squires to county commission

July 29, 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: On August 6, 2024,…

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Recent death: Laura Ann Hardenburgh, 49, of Ludington

July 29, 2024

Laura Ann Hardenburgh, 49, of Ludington, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Scottville. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of…

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Recent death: Jean Arlene Argue, 93, of Scottville

July 29, 2024

Jean Arlene Argue, 93, of Scottville, died on Sunday July 28, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 news alerts for $10…

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Legal Notice: Safe Delivery of Newborn

July 29, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY 206 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 SAFE DELIVERY OF NEWBORN TO: Birthparents of a female infant born on July 24, 2024, and surrendered pursuant to MCL 712.1 on July 24, 2024, to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington, Michigan. TAKE NOTICE: By surrendering your newborn, you are releasing…

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Recent death: Tommasina Buffenbarger, 86, formerly of Scottville

July 29, 2024

Tommasina Buffenbarger, 86, formerly of Scottville died peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Toni, as she preferred to be called, was born May 10, 1938, in Ludington, to parents, Augustus and Tommasina (Barzano) Becker. She grew up in the Irons, Wellston, Brethren area and lived 22 of her last 24 years in Scottville. Family and friends will…

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Recent death: Floyd ‘Sam’ Chard, 67, of Ludington

July 29, 2024

Floyd “Sam” Thomas Chard, 67, of Ludington, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at home.  He was born April 9, 1957, in Highland Park, the son of George and Jeannette (Hunt) Chard. Cremation has taken place at Mason-Oceana Area Crematory and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______…

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Employment: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc.

July 29, 2024

Employment: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. is looking for a dependable worker. We are in need of an individual who will pay attention to detail cleaning incoming and outgoing vehicles. Experience is a plus but not necessary. We will provide any training as necessary. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and…

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VIDEO: LFD holds live burn training

July 28, 2024

Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Dept. held a live burn training session Saturday at a house located at 910 W. Lowell Street. The house, on the lakeshore, was once the home of Dr. John and Ruth Carney. The house had been gifted to the Community Foundation for Mason County and was recently sold to…

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Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert planned for Aug. 5

July 28, 2024

LUDINGTON — The West Shore Civic Band will host the Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Waterfront Park in Ludington.  There is no cost, but free-will donations will be accepted. Family, friends, and past students of Howard Hornung, who served as Ludington Area Schools band director and Tom Thomas, who served…

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Pushing the Fun Factor

July 28, 2024

By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Are you one of the people who doesn’t always find just going outside to be satisfaction enough? There’s no shame in that. Not everyone is wired the same. But there are a lot of ways to increase the gaming-type rewards or the silliness/fun factor. Of course there are the classic pursuits: birdwatching, plant/flower identification, climbing,…

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Recent death: Jeffrey Alan Taylor, 73, of Ludington

July 27, 2024

Jeffrey Alan Taylor, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, July 26, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 news alerts for $10…

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Historical Society to host Maritime Heritage Day

July 26, 2024

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Nearly $2,000 in lottery tickets purchased with stolen credit cards

July 26, 2024

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Deputies busy with crashes

July 26, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to the following vehicle crashes Thursday, July 25, 2024: 10:51 a.m., two​-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and US 10, Amber Township. 2:18 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of US 10, Pere Marquette Township.…

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Hasenbank, former drain commissioner, supports Protasiewicz

July 26, 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, I worked in the…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

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