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No serious injuries reported The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025: 12:23 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of the US 31 on-ramp, Amber Township. 1 p.m., two-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no injury, US 10…
Diana Marie Bennett, 66, of Ludington, died on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
Geraldine Alma Rogers, 88, of Manistee, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
Roberto Antonio Torres, 85, a beloved figure of Hart, sadly left our world on Wednesday, January, 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Roberto was a kind and loving father, husband, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. Those who were fortunate enough to know him knew the kind of man he was; a hard worker, always trying to help when he…
Carol L. Fitch, 90, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. 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…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Former Saint Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney David Marvin was hired recently as Mason County’s chief assistant prosecuting attorney. A Three Rivers native, Marvin’s first day on the job was Jan. 2. A 2001 Michigan State University Law School graduate, Marvin also studied at the University of Hong Kong Law School and in Beijing…
MANISTEE — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) has officially acquired the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. The organization, based in Ludington, now operates and preserves five Lake Michigan lighthouses between Manistee and Whitehall. The acquisition is the culmination of a year-long collaboration with the City of Manistee. “I am honored to be entrusted with the stewardship of the Manistee…
LUDINGTON — The deadline for students to apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation for Mason County is Feb. 4. Last year, the Community Foundation awarded more than $182,000 in scholarships. It manages scholarship funds started by donors who wish to support students in continuing their education. There are awards based on a variety of factors including academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular…
The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center All MCC games, practices and events have been…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE —A 20-year-old Free Soil man was arrested for domestic assault by strangulation in the 100 block of South Main Street following a 911 call reporting an assault Tuesday, Jan. 21, shortly after 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
Patricia Ann Porter, 64, of Ludington, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, while surrounded by family, after a long battle of diabetes. Patti was born on August 28, 1960, the daughter of Robert and Florence Terryn. She attended school in Whitehall, class of 1978. Patti married Steve Porter in September of 1980 until September of 2019; they had…
Bruce Howard Stafford, 44, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2025. Born on March 3, 1980, in Ludington, he was a lifelong resident and a proud graduate of Oceana High School. Bruce was known for his skillful craftsmanship in making fishing lures, a trade that mirrored his passion for fishing. His love for the outdoors extended to hunting…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Kataleya Soledad Flores-Centeno, the daughter Jennifer Valdez-Centeno and Luis Flores Rodriguez of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Employment: City Clerk, Scottville The City of Scottville announces the open position of City Clerk and that the City is accepting applications for this position. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the City Manager: Serves as the Custodian for all official City records and documents. Issues licenses and permits. Registers voters and conducts and supervises elections. Acts as…
Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Middle School This is a paid posting. Posted until Feb. 7, 2025
Photos and story by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — Howling winds combined with single digit temperatures outside did not put a damper on Ludington Area Schools ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the updates to the secondary complex on Monday. Members of the LASD Board of Education, school administration, staff, construction, architecture and engineering teams along with community members gathered at…
UPDATE: A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, for Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. ‘Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Lake, Newaygo, Ottawa, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties have been upgraded from a winter weather advisory to a winter…
UPDATE: The Ludington Police Department states that there will be no barge or tug movement on the PM Lake and no ice breaking activity. All anglers are free to resume as normal. LUDINGTON — The barge that was originally scheduled to travel in Pere Marquette Lake beginning Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, was delayed until Thursday night, Jan. 23, according to…
The following are closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Montague Area Public Schools New Era…
