Tennessee man, 21, receives delayed sentence for attempting to enroll as high school student

July 22, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Fort Campbell, Tennessee man received a delayed sentence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court last week after attempting to enroll as a Mason County Central High School student last February after meeting an MCC student online. Kevin Gerald Flick pleaded guilty, May 7, to all four counts in connection to the…

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Man sentenced to jail for shooting son’s vehicle

July 22, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to serve six months upfront of a one-year discretionary jail term in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court last week for shooting his son’s vehicle with a handgun multiple times. Chad Alan Wass pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of personal property between $1,000-$20,000, assault with a dangerous weapon and…

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Deputies busy with crashes over the weekend

July 22, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, July 19, 2024: 6 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 1:20 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Main…

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LPD news, posted July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Friday, July 19, 2024: 10:10 p.m., a 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a warrant issued by Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, 500 block of South Washington Avenue, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County jail. Saturday, July 20, 2024: 1:09 p.m., a 32-year-old Ludington…

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Obituary: Sherry Johnson, 87, of Ludington

July 22, 2024

Sherry Dell (Hansen) Johnson lost her battle with dementia on Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born in Lansing on July 26, 1936 as the oldest of six siblings. Her parents were James and Alice (Semple) Hansen. Her family moved back to their hometown of Ludington when she was 6-years-old and she enjoyed her childhood growing up on Fifth Street…

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Recent death: Roger Allen Anderson, 65, of Ludington

July 22, 2024

Roger Allen Anderson, 65, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 21, 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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Recent death: Michael Dennis Griffith, 74, of Ludington

July 22, 2024

Michael Dennis Griffith, 74, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 21, 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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Libraries to host college access help

July 21, 2024

The Mason County District Library, along with Mason College Access Network, Mason County Promise Zone and West Shore Community College have teamed up to offer drop-in college financial aid access support over the next two weeks at both the Ludington and Scottville libraries. Michigan now offers more funding than ever to afford college.  Starting in fall 2024, for graduates from the…

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Pere Marquette River Community Access opens

July 19, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The first phase in the development of the Pere Marquette Conservation Park opened to the public Friday during a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The Pere Marquette River Community Access offers barrier-free access to the river, along with ample parking, boarder walkways, a pavilion, bathrooms and a fish-cleaning station. The access is…

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Library book sale takes place this weekend

July 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library is holding its annual Friends of the Library Book Sale beginning today Friday, July 19 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 21 from noon to 2 p.m. Book prices are $2.00 for hard cover, $1.00 for softcover, and all kids’ books are…

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Anderson to speak about history of Major League ballparks

July 19, 2024

LUDINGTON —  Local author and historian Dr. Bill Anderson will speak about the history of Major League ballparks as part of the Mason County Historical Society’s ongoing Speakers Series on Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m. at the Mason County Research Center, 130 E. Ludington Ave. Anderson’s career as a sports historian is marked by his authoritative works on the Detroit…

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Babysitting class being offered

July 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — A Safe Sitter babysitting class is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The class is being offered by Corewell Health and is designed to prepare children ages 10 to 15 to be safe when they are watching younger siblings or babysitting for others. Lessons learned…

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Obituary: Jacob ‘Frank’ Judis, 94, of Irons

July 19, 2024

Jacob “Frank” Judis, 94, longtime resident of Irons, died peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at The Sanctuary of Bellbrook in Rochester Hills.  He was born November 19, 1929 in Irons, the son of Dominic and Kazimera (Elijosius) Judis, who preceded him in death.  Frank graduated from the Norman-Dickson Rural Agricultural High School in Brethren with the class of 1950.  Frank served…

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Lakeshore Food Club fills residents’ food needs

July 18, 2024

By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club, located at 920 E. Tinkham Ave., is a nonprofit grocery store that acts as a supplement or main source of grocery shopping to residents of Mason County for those at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines Member Margaret Holey frequents the Club. “I have been using the…

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WSCC president attends EV event, discusses WSCC’s role in workforce development

July 18, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  LANSING — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward recently attended a recent event at the GM Lansing Grand River Assembly plant where U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm revealed a $1.7 billion investment to convert 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Richard Lee James, 53, pleaded guilty on July 17 to driving while license suspended and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended) and $125 in fines/costs. -Kimberly Sue Shimel, 38, pleaded guilty on July 17 to third-degree retail fraud and was…

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Police news, posted July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police news has been reported by local law enforcement: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:43 p.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested for trespassing, public intoxication and a bond violation following a call for a disturbance in the…

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Recent death: Jacob “Frank” Judis, 94, of Irons

July 18, 2024

Jacob “Frank” Judis, 94, of Irons died on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 a…

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Employment: Special Education Supervisor

July 18, 2024

Employment: Special Education Supervisor West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree; Full approval in at least one area of special education; three years experience in special education; must be able to satisfy R340.1772 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education for Supervisor of Special Education Approval. To view a complete…

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Employment: District Curriculum and Grant Coordinator

July 18, 2024

Employment: District Curriculum and Grant Coordinator This is a paid posting. Posted until Aug. 2, 2024. 

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Video and Photo Feature: Old Engine Club preparing for 50th show

July 17, 2024

Photos and video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club met at the Mark Lipps farm Wednesday where they cut grain in preparation for the club’s 50th Old Engine and Tractor Show, which will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 3 at Scottville Riverside Park. The grain is used for…

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