Employment: Administrative Assistant, Mason County Emergency Management

June 10, 2024

Employment: Administrative Assistant, Mason County Emergency Management Mason County is seeking a qualified individual for a part-time Administrative Assistant position in the Emergency Management Department.  Individuals applying for this position must possess general clerical skills, computer and typing related skills and be knowledgeable of accounting procedures and general record keeping. Persons interested in making application for this position may pick…

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Recent births, posted June 10, 2024

June 10, 2024

Silas Michael Agster Price and Marcellus Daniel Agster Price, the twin sons of Angelina Agster and Caeden Price of Irons, were born on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Cameron Lucas Castaldini, the son of Michelle and Richard Castaldini of Ludington, was born on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List…

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Gerald “Jerry: Adamczyk, 92, of Ludington

June 9, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Roger Adamczyk, 92, of Ludington, passed away peacefully June 7, 2024, at Trinity Health Shelby Hospital. He was born November 1, 1931, in Muskegon, the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Przybylski) Adamczyk. Jerry graduated from St. Simon High School with the Class of 1949.  He later joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country…

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Obituary: Richard Chapman Lyon, 88, of Cedar City, Utah, formerly of Ludington

June 9, 2024

Richard (Dick) Chapman Lyon – April 20, 1936 – June 6, 2024 “He is just the most thoughtful man. I just love him.” If we had a nickel for every time someone sent that to us, we’d have an awful lot of nickels. To know Dick was to love him. Even on the last day of his life, he was…

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MCC Upper Elementary celebrates student achievements

June 7, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For 12 years, Mason County Central Upper Elementary School Principal Kevin Kimes has awarded the Courage of Gabe Award to a fifth grade student who has over come obstacles. It is named after 2021 MCC graduate Gabe…

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Obituary: Gary Castonia, 75, of Ludington

June 7, 2024

Gary “Cazie” Edward Castonia of Ludington passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2024, at the age of 75. Gary was born on Oct. 18, 1948, in Ludington, at the Paulina Stearns Hospital, to George Castonia and Frances (Boreson) Castonia. He was a lifetime resident of Ludington and devoted his life to his family. He also devoted his life to serving…

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Obituary: Curtis Ivan Riffle, 91, of Custer

June 7, 2024

On Wednesday June 5, 2024 Curtis Ivan Riffle passed away at his home in Custer holding the hand of his loving and devoted wife and supported by the prayers of his family. He stands before his Lord reporting that he is “Present and Accounted For.” Curt was born on June 3, 1933 in Sherman Township, the son of Charles and…

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Recent births, posted June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024

Landen Ryan Ewing, the son of Jolynn Shoup and Travis Ewing of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Rebel Joseph Norman-Rivera, the son of Trenity Norman and Luis Mercado-Riveva, Jr. of Manistee, was born on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Help Support…

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Recent death: Gerald Roger Adamczyk, 92, of Ludington

June 7, 2024

Gerald Roger Adamczyk, 92, of Ludington, died on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Trinity Health Shelby Hospital. He was born November 1, 1931, in Muskegon, the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Przybylski) Adamczak. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 85 South Madison Avenue, Custer, with Father Dan…

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June 6, 2024

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Police: Elderly man approaching children found to have ‘no ill intent’

June 6, 2024

LUDINGTON — An investigation by the Ludington Police Department of reports of an elderly man asking children if they wanted a ride determined that it was a man suffering from dementia who had no “ill intent.” “Wednesday evening, Ludington Police Department received several reports of an elderly white male, driving a tan pickup truck asking children if they wanted a…

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WSCC winter dean’s list

June 6, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2024 Winter Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors, and full-time students with a grade point average…

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Sheriff’s report, posted June 6, 2024

June 6, 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 Wednesday, June 5, 2024: 5:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Brye Road south of First Street, Amber Township. 7:55 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Bryant Road west of Washington Avenue, City of Ludington. 10 a.m.,…

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Recent death: Gary Edward Castonia, 75, of Ludington

June 6, 2024

  Gary Edward Castonia, 75, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Scottville (Amber Township) at noon. Visitation begins at 11 a.m.…

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West Shore Civic Band to begin rehearsals

June 6, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The West Shore Civic Band, under the direction of Caleb Schultz, will begin rehearsing on Monday, June 10, 2024, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mason County Central High School band room.  Performances will include concerts at local care facilities and the Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Concert on August 5.  The season concludes in mid-August. Musicians of all…

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Employment: Guest Teacher, Pentwater Public Schools

June 6, 2024

Employment: Guest Teacher, Pentwater Public Schools This is a paid posting. Posted until June 21, 2024

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House of Flavors: A sweet historical legacy

June 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — For over 75 years, House of Flavors is a name that’s been associated with Ludington. Visiting the restaurant at 402 W. Ludington Ave. and eating House of Flavors ice cream is a ritual for many visitors and residents alike. The heritage of House of Flavors and its founding family will be celebrated next month…

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Three injured in two-vehicle crash

June 5, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 10 west of Stiles Road Tuesday, June 4, at 11 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A 43-year-old New Era man was injured after the vehicle he was…

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Library offering adult gardening series

June 5, 2024

SCOTTVILLE —The Mason County District Library will host a summer gardening series for adults beginning Tuesday, June 18. Cultivating our Community is a four-part series focused on planning, planting, preserving, and pruning fruits and vegetables, and will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from June through September, at 6 p.m. at the Scottville branch library, 204 E…

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FiveCAP garden workshops teach about nutrition, self-sufficiency

June 5, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — Garden workshops offered to low-income residents of FiveCAP’s service area, were recently held in Scottville, Baldwin, Manistee and White Cloud. Participants received a variety of vegetable plants. Master Gardener Tony Faar-Rader and Garry McKeen, a Michigan State University master gardener shared planting tips and techniques for getting the best harvest from each plant. Plants were distributed to 600…

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Employment: Electrical Inspector

June 5, 2024

Employment: Electrical Inspector Mason County is seeking an independent contractor to provide Electrical Inspection services.  The contractor will be responsible for electrical inspections, plan review, and enforcement of electrical codes.  This contractor must have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with the public.  A minimum of two years experience as a licensed journey worker or master electrician license…

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