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Ruth “Ruthie” Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Ruth was born on September 19, 1927, the daughter of the late George L. and Gladys E. (Lasley) Towns. She graduated from Ludington High School. On August 16, 1947, she married her forever love, Carl James Peterson, at First United Methodist Church in Ludington. Together…
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 Scottville Police Department: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024: 12:08 p.m., property damage, 100 block of North Main Street, City of Scottville. 4 p.m., threats, 200 block of West Fourth Street, City of Scottville. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024:…
Patricia Dian Martz, 72, of Ludington, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home. She was born May 8, 1952, in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Marek) Martz. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, at Center Riverton Cemetery, in Riverton Township, with Father Mick Shriver officiating. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,…
Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved Letters of interest must be at the office of Fabian L. Knizacky, Mason County Administrator, 5300 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 before 4 p.m. September 30, 2024. Fabian L. Knizacky Mason County Administrator This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 11, 2024.
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP —The annual memorial service honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Butterfield was killed on duty by a gunman on Sept. 9, 2013 while conducting a routine traffic stop on Custer Road north of Townline Road. A memorial now commemorates the site. Butterfield was 42-years-old…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The case against a 34-year-old Grant Township builder facing felony charges of fraudulent use of building contract funds is headed to trial. Daniel James Siefka appeared with his attorney, Matthew Borgula, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 3, for a plea hearing. However, Siefka did not enter a plea. “An effort…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Blake Thomas Alvesteffer, 27, pleaded guilty on Aug. 28 to fourth-degree child abuse and second-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 18 days in jail, must complete victim’s impact weekend, no drugs or alcohol, and $1,105 in fines/costs. -Michael…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will present the HumanKind event “Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection,” from Jennifer Martin, senior director of programs at the Foundation for Art and Healing, on Monday, Sept. 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the WSCC Center…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the Labor Day weekend: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024: 8:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road west of Tuttle Road, Eden Township. 3:02 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 26-year-old Custer…
Dale Scott Jorgensen, 65, of Kentwood, formerly of Blacksburg, Va., died on Friday, August 30, 2024. Dale was the son of Duane Jorgensen of Ludington. 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…
… or at least, “see you later.” By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today, my 9-year-old daughter, Sloane, and I went on a ceremonial hike at the Ludington State Park, our way of saying goodbye to an old friend — at least until next summer. We went out to the park just after noon and hit one my favorite…
Three others charged with violating ‘no wake zone.’ LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Howell man was charged by Mason County Sheriff’s Office marine deputies in the Ludington harbor Saturday morning, Aug. 31, for reckless operation, a misdemeanor, after the boat passed in front of the S.S. Badger carferry and did not move “despite numerous horn blows from the car ferry and…
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 Tuesday is the first day back to classes for the majority of secondary and elementary schools in the area. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is reminding motorists to be mindful of pedestrians and bicyclists and also to…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer LEELANAU COUNTY — Northport, nearly at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula (northwest of Traverse City and sometimes called Michigan’s little finger), is a village most known as a scenic, event, and shopping destination for tourists. Various festivals throughout the summer attract participants to drive out of their way to attend such things as a…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger left Ludington at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 for its last 2024 evening crossing to Manitowoc. The ship will continue daily crossings to Manitowoc, leaving at 9 a.m., until Oct. 6. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
Vicky Lynn Savich, 64, of Ludington, died on Saturday, August 31, 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…
By Tara Autrey, Community Outreach Specialist, Community Foundation for Mason County. LUDINGTON — “It’s bigger than ice cream.” That’s what Sarah Holmes wants the community to know about House of Flavors, Inc., a company that has grown from a small family dairy into Michigan’s largest ice cream maker. This year alone, House of Flavors Inc. (also known as House of…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A special young woman came home earlier this week after spending 134 days in the hospital. She and her family were greeted with a homecoming parade from the US 31 rest area…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will host an open house on Friday, Sept. 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St., as an opportunity for the public to meet the final four city manager candidates. The final four city manager candidates were selected by the city council during its regular meeting on…
LUDINGTON — Four Ludington residents were arrested on methamphetamine charges when police issued a search warrant in the 200 block of North Harrison Street Friday, Aug. 30, shortly before 6:30 a.m., according to Ludington Police Department Cpt. Michael Haveman. “Following the execution of the search warrant, an investigation was completed which resulted in the arrest of four individuals,” said Cpt. Haveman. A…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Marshall Jennings Brault, 31; disarming a police officer, two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, and assault and battery; arrested Aug. 25 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Aug. 26; preliminary hearing: Sept. 11; bail: $250,000 cash. -Mark Edmund Scheuer, 53; assault with a…
