SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission is reporting that several local and primary roads in northern Mason County are receiving fresh coats of paint for yellow centerlines and white edge lines. Painting of roads in southern Mason County took place last year. Michigan Pavement Marking, Inc. of Byron Center is the contractor. Paving marking began last week and is…
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, June 14, 2024: 3:56 p.m., four-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 and Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. 5:45 p.m., a 29-year-old Fennville man was cited for operating without license following a…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Corey James Horton, 28, pleaded no contest on June 10 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail, must seek outpatient treatment, must not violate any laws, no content with the victim, and $480 in fines/costs. -Kurt Matthew Tiles,…
Ronnie Denis Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Susan, who passed away just three months earlier. Ron and Sue shared a remarkable 65 years of marriage, exemplifying unwavering love, dedication, and companionship. Ron was born on February 15, 1940…
APPOINTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Mason County Land Bank The Mason County Treasurer is seeking qualified individuals for appointment to the Mason County Land Bank by the Mason County Board of Commissioners for the following positions: One township or city official located in Mason County for a term expiring August 15, 2027 One individual who resides in Mason County for a term expiring…
Terry Ann Guthridge, 74, of Free Soil, died on Friday, May 10, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington at noon. Visitation is from 11am to noon at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…
Nancy L. Miller, 94, of Dexter, formerly of Walhalla, died on Sunday, June 16, 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…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Fish on for Freedom veterans fishing tournament took place today, Friday, June 14, 2024. The free tournament included 127 veterans fishing from 33 boats. There was a tie for the winner, both 22.15 pound king salmons from the boats Fishin’ Affair and SkipN. The big box winner went to the boat…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Fire Academy will hold a graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at Ludington Fire Department, 918 E. Tinkham Ave. The commencement will celebrate nine firefighters from Mason County fire departments who have completed 260 hours of training from October 2023 to April, 23, 2024. The comprehensive curriculum covered…
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: Thursday, June 6, 2024: 1:34 p.m., harassment, 300 block of North Main Street, City of Scottville. 8 p.m., disturbance, 400 block of North Thomas Street, City of Scottville. 11:22 p.m., suspicious situation,…
Ernie Roy Larson, 65, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. at North Victory Cemetery. 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…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 11, 2024: – Donald Thomas Miller, 35, pleaded guilty April 9 to breaking and entering of a building and methamphetamine possession in two separate files and was sentenced June 11 to concurrent terms of 30 months to 20 years in prison with credit for 74 days…
LUDINGTON — Great Lakes Energy members are being asked to show their support for Ludington Coats and Boots by voting for the program during the annual Great Lakes Energy Community Grant Giveaway. Coats and Boots assists hundreds of Mason County youth annually with essential winter attire, at no charge. To keep the program going, it relies on grants and donations.…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is warning those attending a concert at Stix Bar this weekend to obey no parking areas, adding that motorists can expect heavy traffic in the area of Lakeshore Drive and M-116. Additionally, traffic will be congested in Ludington due to the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Stearns Park. The Michigan Department…
Jon Lawrence Jensen, Sr, 83, of Howard, Ohio, formerly of Manistee, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Bennington Glen Nursing Home in Marengo, Ohio. Jon was born on May 18, 1941 in Ludington, the son of the late Lawrence and Dawn (Bashaw) Jensen. He was a graduate of Ludington High School’s Class of 1959, and was a veteran of the…
Kenneth Staba, 98, of Scottville, died on Monday, May 20, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Bachellor Cemetery, Sheridan Township, at 11 a.m. 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…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, June 10, 2024: 6:51 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 42-year-old Ludington woman and a 42-year-old Ludington man were arrested following an incident in the 200 block of South Park Street, City of Ludington.…
Marilyn Grace (Hawley) Johnson, 96, of Ludington, died on Sunday, June 9, 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 __________ Support Local News Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for…
Roxanne Louise Nelson, the daughter of Nicole and Patrick Nelson of Custer, was born on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — If a 34-year-old Grant Township builder facing felony charges of fraudulent use of building contract funds pays full restitution to his victims, he will avoid a possible prison term for a criminal enterprise charge as a joint prosecution venture between three counties. However, Daniel James Siefka faces a prison term if he does…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 14 months to 10 years in prison for a conviction of third-offense domestic violence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 11. Malcolm Andrew King pleaded guilty to the charge and third-offense habitual offender, April 30. King committed the assault Oct. 4, 2022 in the City…
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