Mother’s child abuse trial set for April, boyfriend takes a plea By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The criminal trial against a mother charged with child abuse is postponed until April, while her boyfriend accepted a plea deal. Kevin James Kaiser, 30, of Ludington, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in…
VIDEO: Scottville Elementary students react to transformed Reading Month hallways Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — March is traditionally celebrated as reading months at elementary schools. On Monday, Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary students, grades kindergarten through two, were greeted by hallways transformed into…
Obituary: Susan June Smith, 84, of Ludington Susan June Smith (Sue), a resident of Ludington, formerly of Sault Ste Marie, Mich., passed away on March 3, 2024, at the age of 84. Although Sue’s departure was sudden and unexpected, she passed away in peace, surrounded by family and love. Born on October 26, 1939, to Russell and June Brady in…
Gary LeRoy Klemm, 74, of Ludington, died on Tuesday March 5, 2024. A memorial service with military honors will be held Thursday March 21, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at noon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of…
Obituary: Mary Ann Cogle, 84, of Ludington Mary Ann (Bradshaw) Cogle entered her forever home and into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born to H. Alvin and B. Lucile Bradshaw on February 23, 1940, in Ludington. She was born a farm girl and helped on the…
Employment Opportunity: School Psychologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education required. 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,…
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Challenging economic climate results in Crown & Cork closing By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The owners of Crown & Cork Restaurant, 502 W. Loomis St., have decided to not open the restaurant for the 2024 season and to place it up for sale. “After a great deal of consideration and a lot of expert advice, I’ve made the difficult…
MCC Community Foundation a success Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Planners of the 29th Mason County Central Educational Foundation Community Auction are still tallying up the totals of funds raised, but they have declared the event a success. The event, held Saturday,…
Ludington deer removal to take place this month LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has announced that its deer removal program will take place within the city limits during the month of March. The program is being conducted by trained professionals from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “This program is aimed at managing the deer population in a safe and…
Rath Avenue closure LUDINGTON — Beginning this week, the 100 block of South Rath Avenue between Ludington Avenue and the alley south of the Avenue will be fully closed for a period of approximately seven weeks. The closure will allow for the installation of the steel superstructure associated with the building of the AndyS Restaurant facility. Northbound traffic in the…
Warrant arrests top police activity The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, March 1, 2024: 9:28 a.m., a 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested on two outstanding failure to appear warrants issued in Mason County, 500 block of North…
Ludington officers make several drunk driving arrests over the weekend The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is weekend activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, March 1, 2024: 1:54 p.m., a 47-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court,…
Roadside sleepers arrested for meth possession The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two men allegedly found sleeping in a vehicle that was parked along the road in the 1000 block of South Pere Marquette Highway were arrested for methamphetamine possession Saturday, March 2, shortly after…
WSCC professor to discuss Electoral College LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College professor of history and political science Michael Nagle will speak about the Electoral College during the monthly meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party on Thursday, March 7. The free program will take place beginning at 7 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room of the Ludington branch…
Obituary: John Thibert, 77, of Ludington John Michael Thibert, 77, of Ludington, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 27, 1946, in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Anna (Paulsen) Thibert. John was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army from 1966-1969. He worked as an engineer for…
Obituary: Joyce Eva (Collins) Hannes, 81, of Ludington Joyce Eva (Collins) Hannes, 81, passed away unexpectedly March 3, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. Joyce was born February 28, 1943, to Russell and Marian (Harwood) Collins on their family farm. She married Donald Hannes on April 23, 1966, in Ludington. Joyce joined Donald as he moved to various duty stations…
Susan June Smith, 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church of Ludington, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove…
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