HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The second annual Festival of Trees, to support United Way of Mason County, will be held from Saturday, Dec. 7 to Sunday, Dec. 15 at Stix Bar Biergarten, 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr. Each decorated tree is sponsored by a local business, group or organization. Visitors are invited to stroll among the trees, vote for their favorites, and…
SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is sponsoring the Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program in partnership with Synergy Media, Inc. (WKLA-FM “Hits 96” and WKZC-FM 94.9 “The Big Dog”). The program provides all families the opportunity to have a toy or gift their children will love under the tree on Christmas morning. FiveCAP is currently accepting donations of new toys and…
Tamara (Tammy) Lynne O’Brien, 60, of Scottville, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 30, 2024. She was born October 30, 1964, in Ludington, the daughter of Bruce Bedker and Nancy (Hewitt). Tammy attended Mason County Central Schools. Tammy excelled in owning and operating Tammy’s Cleaning Service and working as a beloved caregiver. She wed Carl Luttrell…
Nancy Lee Braley, 83, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born on April 20, 1941, she was the cherished daughter of Raymond Charles Hodge and Mary Louise Brunges Hodge . Nancy graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1959 and embarked on a career in…
Doris Mae Fraley Newland, 84, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Doris was born on March 26, 1940, the daughter of Grover Fike and Margaret Henry Fike. She graduated from Hazel Park High School in 1958. On June 16, 1958 she married Norman Edward Fraley. Doris worked as a production worker at Four Star. …
Allen Perrigan, 81 of Fountain, was called home to be reunited with his wife, Tuesday November 19 after his brief battle with lung cancer. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He was surrounded by his loving family and had his sons Johnnie, Greg and Tim Perrigan, granddaughters Jessica Croton and Jamie Stinnett and…
LUDINGTON — Lisa Williams, chief executive officer of West Michigan Community Mental Health, has accepted a position as a CEO for another behavioral healthcare organization in Florida. She will be resigning from the local position effective Jan. 31, 2025. Williams has been with WMCMH for 25 years and has served as its CEO for the past 11 years. “WMCMH has…
LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for the 10th Pure Ludington Brrrewfest which will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Legacy Plaza in downtown Ludington. The winter craft beer festival will feature 20 Michigan breweries showcasing an array of beer, wine, mead, and cider to sample, complemented by music, food, and merchandise. Tickets are $40 and include seven…
LUDINGTON — Tours of the historic Cartier houses from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 will benefit Mason County Mutts. The cost is a $20 per person donation and includes a tour of the Cartier Mansion, 409 E. Ludington Ave., and the Ludington House, 501 E. Ludington Ave. Tickets may be purchased that day at the Cartier Mansion.…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Artist Allison Svoboda will teach traditional Japanese art of folding and drying paper on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at West Shore Community College. The workshop will take place in WSCC’s Arts and Sciences building, room 128. Participants…
The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024: 11:16 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Decker Road, Sherman Township. 12:50 p.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Kinney Road, Eden Township. 3:38 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Freeman Road, Free Soil Township.…
Elizabeth “Bettye” Mae Tyron, 77, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2024. Bettye was born on June 25, 1947 in Cherry Point NC, the daughter of Robert and Nadine (Rossiter) Lewis. She graduated from Oak Park High School in Illinois and received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Michigan State University. On June 13, 1970, Bettye married…
Shirley Jean Butcher, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Montague, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Shirley was born on January 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Walter and Fanny (Smith) Gregersen. She was a graduate of Whitehall High School. On July 3, 1972, she married George Butcher. Together they shared over 50 memorable years together. For over 25…
LUDINGTON — People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis, will present “Longest Night Solstice and Midwinter Celebrations around the World Concert” at 3 p.m., Saturday December 14. Composer, guitarist, and singer Jim Scott will bring a multimedia program of music, words, and pictures of many faiths and cultures. In this time of the shortest days and long dark nights, the human family…
Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Sault Ste. Maire, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Bob was born on July 28, 1945, the son of the late William and Bertha (Laundry) Jones. In 1963, he graduated from Soo High School. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Coast Guard, attending boot camp in Cape May,…
Muriel Irma Mitchell, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Muriel was born on February 03, 1937, to Roy and Irma (Pepper) McLellan of Manistee. She retired from West Shore Hospital in Manistee after 30-plus years of service. Muriel married Richard James Mitchell in 1953 and had five children. Muriel loved visits with family…
Valerie Gale (Irwin) Stapleton, 65, of Scottville, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 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.…
Charles “Chuck” Herlein, 75, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 27, 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…
Notice of Public Hearing: Michigan Community Development Block Grant Funding for Emergency Repairs Program Mason County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 W. US-10, Ludington (Pere Marquette Township) for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit comments on the proposed application for…
UPDATE: NWS updated this forecast Sunday afternoon, putting Mason County under a winter weather advisory from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday. Storm could produce a foot of snow MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for west Michigan that is in effect from 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, until…
Sandra J. Sheppardson, 82, of Scottville, died on Saturday, November 30, 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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