Obituary: John Thibert, 77, of Ludington

March 4, 2024

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…

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Obituary: Joyce Eva (Collins) Hannes, 81, of Ludington

March 4, 2024

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…

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Recent death: Susan June Smith, 84, of Ludington

March 4, 2024

  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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Recent death: Mary Ann (Bradshaw) Cogle, 84, of Ludington

March 4, 2024

  Mary Ann (Bradshaw) Cogle, 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington at 1 p.m. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please considering a memorial contribution to Cornerstone Children’s Ministry. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 2, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Steven Paul Beebe, 58; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Feb. 5 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 27; probable cause hearing: Feb. 28; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Kash…

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Obituary: Lonnie ‘Lon’ Conroy, 75, of Free Soil

March 2, 2024

Obituary: Lonnie ‘Lon’ Conroy, 75, of Free Soil We have lost a very precious treasure. Lonnie “Lon” V. Conroy, 75, of Free Soil, passed away in Traverse City with his family at his bedside on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Lon was born in Shelby on May 26, 1948 to the late Vaughn and Thelma (Smith) Conroy. He entered the U.S.…

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Police news, posted March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

Police news, posted March 1, 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 Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024: 7:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $15 in fuel stolen, Forest Trail Service Center, North US 31, Grant Township. 6:31 p.m., (Ludington Police…

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Notice to Bidders: Iris Road Reconstruction

March 1, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Iris Road Reconstruction This is a paid posting. Posted until March 12, 2024. 

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James Street lane closure scheduled next week

March 1, 2024

James Street lane closure scheduled next week LUDINGTON — Beginning Tuesday, March 5, northbound traffic in the 200 block of South James Street, between Loomis and Filer streets, will be closed due to a utility construction project. Traffic will be detoured around the block east on Filer Street to South Harrison Street, north on Harrison Street, west on Loomis Street…

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Recent death: Keith Dale Sheffield, 67, of Ludington

March 1, 2024

  Keith Dale Sheffield, 67, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 29, 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 for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana…

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American Legion to close for meetings March 9

March 1, 2024

American Legion to close for meetings March 9 LUDINGTON — American Legion Post #76, Edwin H. Ewing, will be closed on Saturday, March 9 until about 3 p.m. due to District 9 meetings. Meetings are open to Legion members. The schedule is as follows: Auxiliary, 10:30 a.m.; district regular executive board, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon, regular general meeting, 1 p.m.…

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Obituary: Ronald Zeef, 83, of Ludington

March 1, 2024

Obituary: Ronald Zeef, 83, of Ludington Ronald Clare Zeeff, 83, of Ludington passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2024.  Ron was born on December 3, 1940 in Grand Rapids, the son of Clarence and Johanna (Jansen) Zeeff, and graduated from Godwin Heights High School with the class of 1958.  While camping at Selkirk Lake with his family, Ron had the opportunity to…

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Employment Opportunity: Special Education Teacher

March 1, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Special Education Teacher – SXI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SXI.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human…

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MCC Educational Foundation supports robotics team

February 29, 2024

MCC Educational Foundation supports robotics team Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As the Mason County Central Educational Foundation holds its annual Community Auction on Saturday, March 1, one of the foundation’s benefactors, the MCC High School robotics team will be competing in…

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Ludington officers busy with OWI arrests

February 29, 2024

Ludington officers busy with OWI arrests The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers arrested a 35-year-old Norton Shores woman for third-offense operating while intoxicated Tuesday, Feb. 27, shortly after 8 p.m. following a traffic stop near the intersection of Ludington Avenue and Gaylord Street, according…

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Community Foundation recaps 2023 grants

February 29, 2024

Community Foundation recaps 2023 grants The Community Foundation for Mason County has supported the community for 35 years, and 2023 was no different. School behavioral health telemedicine. Art supplies and lessons for underserved children and adults. Community access to the Pere Marquette River. Community center feasibility study. Meade Township pickleball courts. Home help aides for adults with disabilities. WSCC, CTE & Me…

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Final state park lantern walk is Saturday

February 29, 2024

Final state park lantern walk is Saturday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of the Ludington State Park will hold the final lantern-lit walk of the season on Saturday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event may be the last lantern-lit walk for the next year since the state park is scheduled to be closed next winter for construction.…

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Obituary: Christopher Swantek, 61, of Fountain

February 29, 2024

Obituary: Christopher Swantek, 61, of Fountain “Some will walk through the pearly gates, some will ride” On October 11, 1962, the city of Chicago shook as Judy and Peter Swantek brought their first Catholic-born son, Christopher Edward, into the world.  Peter and Judy had two more sons, brothers of Christopher, Edward and Steven Swantek.  After the loss of her husband…

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