PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Planning Commission has postponed a public hearing for an ordinance text amendment requested that was scheduled for Tuesday May 21 due to the anticipated public participation, which would exceed the capacity of the normal meeting place, the conference room at the Mason County Airport, 5300 W. US 10. A new hearing date will…
The Mason County District Library’s Preschool Story Time will change its schedule for summer beginning Tuesday, May 28 until Wednesday, Aug. 28. It will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Ludington branch library and 10 a.m. on Fridays at the Scottville branch library. The Ludington branch is located at 217 E. Ludington Avenue in Ludington…
Clark Walter Wheaton, 92, of Ludington, died on Sunday May 19, 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 reading…
Notice to all creditors: Gregory Gerbers Gregory Gerbers, born Aug. 28, 1974, who lived in Ludington, Michigan, died January 10, 2024. There is no personal representative of his estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against The Special Needs Trust for the Benefit of Gregory Gerbers, dated November 20,…
Riley Robert Fletcher, the son of Andrea and Aaron Fletcher of Pentwater, was born on Friday, May 10, 2024. Karmello Elias Mendieta Vasquez, the son of Vianca Vasquez and Hector Mendieta Salinas, Jr. of Hart, was born on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Everly Jean Cohoon, the daughter of Rachel Grimes-Cohoon and Robert Cohoon of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Annie…
Danny Leon Griffith, 71, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home in Ludington. Born in Union City, Ohio, Dan moved to Ludington with his three older sisters and parents at the age of 3. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1971. Shortly after, he met the love of his life, Kathryn Ruba and they were wed…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The clouds were just right Saturday night just a few minutes before sunset over Hackert Lake. ___________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for an automatic monthly payment on Paypal. Click…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Harold Ray Collins, 43; failing to pay child support/leaving the state; arraigned: May 14; preliminary hearing: May 22; bail: $4,500 cash. -Michael Edward Roberts, 36; assault by strangulation; arrested May 10 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned May 12; preliminary hearing: May…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Michael Calgaro, 46, pleaded guilty May 15 to disorderly drunk person and was sentenced to 24 days in jail, must seek inpatient treatment program, must not violate any laws, no drugs/alcohol without a valid prescription, submit to random PBTs, and $125 in…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will hold a craft fair Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. The event will include about 100 vendors selling a variety of items such as pottery and ceramics, jewelry and personal items, candles and soaps, wood crafts and carvings, home and garden decor, crocheted…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster has tendered his resignation and is expected to be hired by West Shore Community College as its vice president of administrative services. Foster’s resignation appears on the agenda for the Monday, May 20 Ludington City Council meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. A recommendation by WSCC President Scott Ward…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Several hundred volunteers showed up Saturday morning to help plant 32,000 flowers along the 37th annual Ludington Petunia Parade. The Petunia Parade includes 40 blocks of flowers along portions of Ludington Avenue, from the city’s eastern limits to Lakeshore Drive, and Loomis and Ferry streets. The Ludington Petunia Parade was started in 1987 by…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Subscribers to MCP’s Daily Briefings get a sneak preview of the sculpture’s concept drawings. Learn more below to become a subscriber of MCP’s Daily Briefings and help support local news. SCOTTVILLE — Artist Harold Cronk recently unveiled a clay model of his sculpture “Forward March” to the Scottville sculpture committee. The model will be…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Hundreds of people, including students from Ludington Elementary School, lined the pier to see the SS Badger depart on its first cross-lake sailing of 2024. The 71-year-old ship’s season ended short in 2023 due to a counterweight failure at the Ludington dock. The Badger is expected to return tonight from Manitowoc, Wis. about…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON —A 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs following a traffic stop near the intersection of Madison and Second streets Wednesday, May 15, shortly after 10:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department.…
Danny Leon Griffith, 71, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington, with Rev. Matt Barnum presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral…
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, May 9, 2024: 12:16 p.m., juvenile complaint, 200 block of West Broadway Avenue, City of Scottville. 12:47 p.m., attempt to locate, 400 block of North Thomas Street, City of Scottville. Friday, May…
Employment: Fall Sideline Cheer Coach This is a paid posting. Posted until May 31, 2024.
Employment: Post-Secondary Advisor Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Post-Secondary Advisor. This is an externally-funded position supported by Mason County Promise Zone. It is a shared role between Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern school districts This position will assist high school students with post-secondary planning and readiness For details and to…
DETROIT — The Board of Directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announced Wednesday that Tricia A. Keith will become its new chief operating officer, effective January 2025. Keith, 53, grew up on her family’s farm in Victory Township and is a 1989 graduate of Mason County Central High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Monday, May 13, the West Shore Educational Service District honored 44 people for making a difference in the life of students who receive special services from the ESD. The ceremony was held at West…
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