The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Branch woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following an investigation into a retail fraud case at the Ludington area Walmart Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 11:40 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “During the investigation…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission is in the process of planning a new road that will bypass some of the heavy traffic that occurs at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive. In 2026, construction is scheduled to begin on an east-west new road, which will run south of Family Fare…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MASON COUNTY — A winter storm barreled down on west Michigan Wednesday, Dec. 4, and is predicted to continue through Thursday, Dec. 5. All of the schools in Mason County were closed Thursday. A winter storm warning issued by the US National Weather Service continues until 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6. NWS is predicting “heavy…
More than 1,600 Mason County students from kindergarten through fifth grade recently participated in KickStart to Career (K2C) Deposit Days. Now in its sixth year, K2C is a financial savings program that is a collaborative effort between the Community Foundation for Mason County, Mason County schools, and local financial institutions. The program is designed to encourage learners and their families…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, 3060 W. US 10-31, will host a Toys for Tots toy drop today, Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants are asked to drop off unwrapped new toys. The event will include treats and refreshments. The first 10 children to bring items will also receive a certificate for a…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold a Winter Wednesdays Webinar series beginning Dec. 18. Topics related to carbon markets, agroforestry and regenerative agriculture will be discussed. Webinars will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. Participants have the option to view online at a location of their choosing or at the Mason County District…
Ruby Jean Miklosovic, the daughter of Ehnry and Branden Miklosovic of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Brooklyn James Bishop, the daughter of Briana and Brandon Bishop of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News…
Judith Ann Wickery, 84, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Judith was born on August 30, 1940, to Eugene Nickelsen and Mary Rousseau. She was a lifetime resident of Ludington and graduated from Ludington High School in 1958. On June 20, 1959, Judith married Gary Wayne Wickery. She loved gardening and canning, and to read Harlequin romance…
Marlene D. Greiner, 88, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born February 13, 1936, in Flint, the daughter of Kermit and Fern (Harwood) Melberg. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…
Susan LeCain, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 3, 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 $10…
James Yatch, 66, of Baldwin, died on Thursday, December 5, 202 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 $10…
The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center (Scottville Elementary holiday program has been…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo feature by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Members of the Ludington Area Curling Club get together at West Shore Community Ice Arena on Sundays to throw some stones. The group’s members wants to share their enthusiasm for the…
MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service has upgraded the winter storm watch to a winter storm warning. The warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, to 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected with total accumulations between 4 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds are expected to…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Dec. 2, 2024: 6:20 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Angling Road south of Manales Road, Victory Township. 6:49 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. 7:34…
Employment: Cleaning Person Weare Township is looking for a person to clean its township hall: Two hours a week (the first week will possibly be up to 8 hours), $30 per hour. Duties will include floors, bathroom, dusting, sanitizing, general housekeeping. Please send Resume to Weare Township Attention: Melanie Sayles 6506 N Oceana Drive Hart, MI. 49420 This is a…
Shirley Koviak, 89, of Fountain, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City. She was born March 22, 1935, in Fountain, daughter of Charles and Ada (Goff) Williams. Shirley attended and graduated from Free Soil High School and was married to Ernest Koviak on August 14, 1954, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer. Shirley…
Cheryle Marie Seymour, 73, of Fountain, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Cheryle was born on June 29, 1951, daughter of Raymond and Audrey (Cabot) Nargis. She attended Ludington High School and graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1979. On December 20, 1967, she married Gary Seymour. Cheryle loved sewing, crocheting, and doing anything…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced its continuing partnership with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and AmeriCorps to bring a dedicated college completion coach to campus. This role is part of MCAN’s College Completion Corps, which places trained coaches on…
A winter storm watch is in effect beginning Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. MASON COUNTY — An Alberta Clipper system is predicted to bring snow squalls, high winds and periods of heavy snow to west Michigan Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4 and 5. The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for most of the western…
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…
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