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…
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.…
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…
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 …
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Math Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until March 27, 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…
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…
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…
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),…
Family AfFAIR scheduled for Saturday SCOTTVILLE — The 32nd Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free community event has become a St. Patrick’s weekend tradition. Every year hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies provide a whole day of fun for local…
4-year-old preschool fall sign up begins West Shore School news is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) 4-year-old preschool programs in Mason and Oceana counties are now accepting applications for the fall. The programs are at Hart Public Schools (Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center),…
Obituary: Michael Piper, 72, of Ludington Michael Roland Piper, born on May 27, 1951, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy of love and compassion. He was the devoted father of Greg Piper, Eric (Grace) Piper, and Lisa (Andrew) Johnson. He shared sibling-hood with Paul Piper, Tony Piper, and Romala Bissell. Michael was preceded in…
Ludington library adult craft night is Wednesday LUDINGTON — The Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library will hold adult craft night on Wednesday, March 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. The session will be led by local artist and crafter, Marie Bennett. Participants will make a St. Patrick’s Day themed, “gnome jar,” that can be used as a…
WSCC Humankind series topic will be ‘understanding oppression’ WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series will discuss “understanding oppression” on Monday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at the William M. Anderson Library, located in the Schoenherr Student Center. The workshop will be run…
Thomas Eugene Lawler, 75, of Scottville, died on March 11, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing…
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Mary and Doug Campbell named Conservationists of the Year AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mary and Doug Campbell of Campbell Crossing Farm were awarded the Mason-Lake Conservation District’s Conservationist of the Year award during the district’s 82nd annual meeting held Thursday, March 7 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 765 W. US 10-31. The Campbell’s recently transitioned their Riverton Township farm to a…
I bet you can walk 100 miles By Joan Young, contributing writer While you are shaking your head in the negative, let me tell you why I think you can do this. Not only that, I’ll tell you why I think you should. Eight years ago, in 2016, the North Country Trail Association began an experiment to try to attract…
Scottville Senior Center to host presentations for Alzheimer’s caregivers SCOTTVILLE — One of the most challenging situations anyone can face is caring for and managing affairs of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another incapacitating medical condition. Help is at hand for those heroic caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter is hosting a series of three free monthly caregiving…
Vogue Theatre to show free screening of ‘Suffragette’ MANISTEE — In honor of its 10th anniversary, Women’s History Month, and the 2024 election, the Vogue Theatre will present a free screening of the movie “Suffragette” on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. The drama takes place in London in 1912 and tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the…
Ludington bands receive top ratings at festival LUDINGTON – The Ludington High School Wind Symphony and the O.J. DeJonge Middle School Seventh/Eighth Grades Concert Band recently both earned straight division one ratings during the District 1 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Band and Orchestra Festival. Both bands are under the direction of Keith Kuczynski. District 1 festival was held…
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