Obituary: Shirley Ann Eschels, 91, of Scottville, Ludington

March 18, 2024

Shirley Ann Eschels, 91, longtime resident of Scottville and Ludington, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Grandville.  Shirley was born on May 13, 1932 in Free Soil, the daughter of Loyal L. and Margaret A. (Tobey) Bagley, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1950.  On June 2, 1951, Shirley was wed to Arno R. Eschels at…

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Public Notice: Spring Leaf Corral, City of Ludington

March 18, 2024

Public Notice: Spring Leaf Corral, City of Ludington The City of Ludington’s leaf corral will be open April 2024 for residents to drop off leaves ONLY. The leaf corral is located on Bryant Road across from Beechwood Street. The corral is monitored, please be prepared to show proof of residency/property ownership. The Leaf Corral will be open Saturdays in April – 10 a.m. to…

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Recent death: Woodrow “Woody” Millspaugh Jr., 78, of Scottville

March 18, 2024

Woodrow “Woody” Millspaugh Jr.,  78, of Scottville died on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at at 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 __________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason…

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Recent death: Ann Louise (Nelson) Kasley, 58, of Ludington

March 18, 2024

  Ann Louise (Nelson) Kasley, 58, of Ludington, died on Friday, March 15, 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 __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County…

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Notice to Bidders: Streetlight LED Conversion, City of Scottville

March 18, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Streetlight LED Conversion, Riverside Park, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids to replace or convert five decorative streetlight fixtures and six exterior area lights to LED at Riverside Park. Project specifics and documents can be viewed at Scottville City Hall and online at www.cityofscottville.org. Site visits can be scheduled by calling 231-757-4729. Bids…

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Notice to Bidders: Demolition of Structures, City of Scottville

March 18, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Demolition of Structures, McPhail Field, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids for the demolition of two football field press boxes and a 20-feet by 20-feet wood building at McPhail Field, State Street (US 10), Scottville. The successful bidder will completely remove structures and remediate land including grass seeding. Bid specifications can be viewed…

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Miller announces candidacy for prosecutor

March 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jordan Miller of Ludington has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Miller is currently the chief assistant prosecutor for the Manistee County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. “I am very excited for the opportunity to serve,” said Miller. “I have been an attorney for 10 years now, including the last five…

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Support local news for $10 a month

March 17, 2024

Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our services are provided to you through the generous support of our advertisers. Traditional newspaper models require subscriptions or purchase of an individual newspaper in order to see their product. We do not, and will not, require our readers to pay…

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VIDEO: Fun times at Family AfFair

March 16, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — A steady crowd wandered the halls of Mason County Central High School Saturday for the 32nd Family AfFair. Coordinator Angela Taylor explains more in the video.   ________ Help us to keep writing stories…

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Learning about STEAM at MCC Middle School

March 15, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School held its annual GRIT-Together STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Night Thursday, March 14. The event was open to middle school students and their families. This year’s STEAM night was space-themed.…

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Ludington man arrested for accosting a minor following traffic stop

March 15, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, March 14, by Ludington Police Department and charged with accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime following a traffic stop. The stop occurred near the intersection of…

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Obituary: Gene F. Tracy, 77, of Saginaw, formerly of Ludington

March 15, 2024

Gene F. Tracy, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Great Lakes Rehab Center. Son of the late Peter and Lucille (Neubauer) Tracy, Gene was born September 22, 1946 in Detroit. He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps., First Battalion Seventh Marines Combat Division, in Vietnam. He was honored to serve at…

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Recent births, posted March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

Paisley Ann Oomen, the daughter of Alyssa Gillis and Jacob Oomen of Hart, was born on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Help us to keep posting birth announcements. Support local journalism.  Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you…

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Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission 2024 HMA Surfacing Program

March 15, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission 2024 HMA Surfacing Program Click here for more details. This is a paid posting. Posted until March 25, 2024.

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The Mason County Quiz, March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? See answers here. 1. Several of Ludington’s city streets were named after: a. Celebrities b. Pioneers c. Family of James Ludington d. Past post masters   2. Where is Elmton…

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Warrant arrests top police activity

March 14, 2024

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: Tuesday, March 12, 2024: 11:08 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court, 200 block of East Loomis Street, City…

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Libraries to offer spring break activities

March 14, 2024

The Mason County District Library will have activities every weekday during local schools’ spring break beginning Monday, March 25 to Friday, March 29. Activities for school-age children and their families will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at both Ludington and Scottville libraries. All library programs are free. Children under age 8 must be supervised by an adult. ____________…

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Obituary: Wanda Ellen Bradford, 82, former of Ludington

March 14, 2024

Wanda Ellen Bradford, formerly of Ludington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born the daughter of Dwight and Clair Bradford, in Muskegon, on July 24, 1941. Wanda spent her early years in Hill City, South Dakota. The family returned to Michigan and Wanda attended Hart High School. She was very strong in her faith. She loved nature…

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