Recent death: Jeffery Kurt Rittenhouse, 59, of Scottville

March 14, 2024

  Jeffery Kurt Rittenhouse, 59, of Scottville, died on Thursday, March 14, 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 Press…

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Notice to Bidders: Abandoned Vehicle, Oceana County Sheriff’s Office

March 14, 2024
Notice to Bidders: Abandoned Vehicle, Oceana County Sheriff’s Office

Notice to Bidders: Abandoned Vehicle, Oceana County Sheriff’s Office   The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is auctioning off the following vehicle which can be inspected at Eagle Towing’s Montague location, 10255 Old US Hwy 31, Montague, MI 49437 during normal business hours:  2021 Volvo VNL Tractor 4V4NC9EHXMN276151 Please call 231-894-5424 for inspection questions   Submit sealed bids in person to…

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Clown Band to begin accepting summer program scholarship applications April 1

March 13, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — Beginning April 1, the Scottville Clown Band will begin accepting scholarship applications for middle school and high school students who plan to attend summer performing arts programs. Each year, the band awards over $10,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school students who are enrolled in a summer performing arts program, such as Blue Lake Fine Arts…

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MCC bands participate in band festival

March 13, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE — The Mason County Central High School Wind Symphony and the MCC Middle School Seventh/Eight Grade Cadet Band recently earned division 2 ratings at the Michigan School and Band Orchestra Association District 1 Band Festival held last week at Manistee High School. “Both…

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Indiana man injured in Stiles Road crash

March 13, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Munster, Indiana man received “non-life threatening injuries” following a two-vehicle crash at the Stiles Road entrance to West Shore Community College near Sugar Grove Road Tuesday, March 12, shortly before 2:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional

March 13, 2024

Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…

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MCC Middle School to hold STEAM night Thursday

March 12, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School will hold its annual GRIT-Together STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Night on Thursday, March 14 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event is open to middle school students and their families. This year’s STEAM night is…

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NEWS ALERT: Vehicle crash, North Stiles Road

March 12, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (2:30 p.m.) — Emergency crews are currently on scene of a vehicle crash on North Stiles Road near Sugar Grove Road and West Shore Community College. The northbound lane of Stiles Road is currently closed to traffic in that vicinity. Reports indicate that minors are not serious.

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Obituary: Lane Charles Cooper, 82, of Freeport, formerly of Ludington

March 12, 2024

Surrounded by family and numerous prayers, Lane Charles Cooper, 82, of Freeport, made a peaceful transition into eternity from home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. One of twin boys, Lane was born on August 8, 1941, to parents LaVerne and Helen (Wagner) Cooper in Ludington. His early childhood years were filled with adventures while living above a country store owned…

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Obituary: Nona Joanne Simons, 95, of Ludington

March 12, 2024

Nona Joanne Simons, 95, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Nona was born on June 7, 1928, in Barryton, the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Mary Edna (Scott) Closson. She was the youngest of 12 children. In 1946, she graduated from Barryton Rural Agriculture High School. On September 30, 1950, she married her beloved William…

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Obituary: Thomas Lawler, 76, of Scottville

March 12, 2024

Thomas Eugene Lawler, 76, of Scottville, passed away on March 11, 2024. Tom was born on September 11, 1948 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Russell and Mae (Lyon) Lawler. He attended Mt. Pleasant High School, graduating with the class of 1966. Tom could often be found outdoors. He loved fishing, picking mushrooms, bird watching, or playing with his dogs.…

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American Legion to hold Stuff the Bus fundraiser for Wilwin Lodge

March 12, 2024

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a fundraiser, Stuff the Bus, to benefit Wilwin Lodge at Cygnet Cove on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at American Legion Post #76, 318 N. James St. The Wilwin Lodge is owned and operated by the Michigan American Legion and is located in Eden Township and serves as…

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Recent births, posted March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024

Luka Sage Hathaway, the son of Desirae Huber and Brandon Hathaway of Ludington, was born on Friday, March 8, 2024. Millie Ann Martz, the daughter of Victoria and Jordan Martz, and little sister of Carleigh, of Scottville, was born on Monday, March 11, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Math Teacher

March 12, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Math Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until March 27, 2024

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Notice to Creditors: The Estate of Patricia Ann Cunningham

March 12, 2024

State of Michigan Probate Court, Mason County Notice to Creditors Decedent’s Estate Case No. 2024-012-DE, Judge Jeffrey C. Nellis NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Patricia Ann Cunningham, died November 30, 2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joann C. Berger, 304 E. Ludington Ave., #106, Ludington, MI…

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McPhail Field press boxes to be removed

March 11, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — City Commission was expected to pass a resolution tonight, during its regular meeting, to seek bidders to demolish the old McPhail Field press boxes. The press boxes haven’t been used in 26 years. For about seven decades, McPhail Field was the home of Scottville High School football and, later, Mason County Central High School…

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LHS to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

March 11, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club and Choirs will present the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, March 17 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Show times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost is $5 general admission and free for children ages 5 and under. “Fiddler on the…

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Weekend police news, posted March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Weekend police news, posted March 11, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, March 8, 2024: 4:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Reek Road south of Millerton Road, Sherman Township. 6:45 a.m., (MCSO),…

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