Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For 12 years, Mason County Central Upper Elementary School Principal Kevin Kimes has awarded the Courage of Gabe Award to a fifth grade student who has over come obstacles. It is named after 2021 MCC graduate Gabe…
Gary “Cazie” Edward Castonia of Ludington passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2024, at the age of 75. Gary was born on Oct. 18, 1948, in Ludington, at the Paulina Stearns Hospital, to George Castonia and Frances (Boreson) Castonia. He was a lifetime resident of Ludington and devoted his life to his family. He also devoted his life to serving…
On Wednesday June 5, 2024 Curtis Ivan Riffle passed away at his home in Custer holding the hand of his loving and devoted wife and supported by the prayers of his family. He stands before his Lord reporting that he is “Present and Accounted For.” Curt was born on June 3, 1933 in Sherman Township, the son of Charles and…
Landen Ryan Ewing, the son of Jolynn Shoup and Travis Ewing of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Rebel Joseph Norman-Rivera, the son of Trenity Norman and Luis Mercado-Riveva, Jr. of Manistee, was born on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help Support…
Gerald Roger Adamczyk, 92, of Ludington, died on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Trinity Health Shelby Hospital. He was born November 1, 1931, in Muskegon, the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Przybylski) Adamczak. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 85 South Madison Avenue, Custer, with Father Dan…
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LUDINGTON — An investigation by the Ludington Police Department of reports of an elderly man asking children if they wanted a ride determined that it was a man suffering from dementia who had no “ill intent.” “Wednesday evening, Ludington Police Department received several reports of an elderly white male, driving a tan pickup truck asking children if they wanted a…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2024 Winter Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors, and full-time students with a grade point average…
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 Wednesday, June 5, 2024: 5:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Brye Road south of First Street, Amber Township. 7:55 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Bryant Road west of Washington Avenue, City of Ludington. 10 a.m.,…
Gary Edward Castonia, 75, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Scottville (Amber Township) at noon. Visitation begins at 11 a.m.…
SCOTTVILLE — The West Shore Civic Band, under the direction of Caleb Schultz, will begin rehearsing on Monday, June 10, 2024, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mason County Central High School band room. Performances will include concerts at local care facilities and the Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Concert on August 5. The season concludes in mid-August. Musicians of all…
Employment: Guest Teacher, Pentwater Public Schools This is a paid posting. Posted until June 21, 2024
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — For over 75 years, House of Flavors is a name that’s been associated with Ludington. Visiting the restaurant at 402 W. Ludington Ave. and eating House of Flavors ice cream is a ritual for many visitors and residents alike. The heritage of House of Flavors and its founding family will be celebrated next month…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 10 west of Stiles Road Tuesday, June 4, at 11 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A 43-year-old New Era man was injured after the vehicle he was…
SCOTTVILLE —The Mason County District Library will host a summer gardening series for adults beginning Tuesday, June 18. Cultivating our Community is a four-part series focused on planning, planting, preserving, and pruning fruits and vegetables, and will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from June through September, at 6 p.m. at the Scottville branch library, 204 E…
SCOTTVILLE — Garden workshops offered to low-income residents of FiveCAP’s service area, were recently held in Scottville, Baldwin, Manistee and White Cloud. Participants received a variety of vegetable plants. Master Gardener Tony Faar-Rader and Garry McKeen, a Michigan State University master gardener shared planting tips and techniques for getting the best harvest from each plant. Plants were distributed to 600…
Employment: Electrical Inspector Mason County is seeking an independent contractor to provide Electrical Inspection services. The contractor will be responsible for electrical inspections, plan review, and enforcement of electrical codes. This contractor must have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with the public. A minimum of two years experience as a licensed journey worker or master electrician license…
Kailo Steven Smith, the son of McKayla Wilson and Joshua Smith of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Township Treasurer Connie L. Anderson is currently under investigation for possible fraud by the Michigan State Police and the Michigan Attorney General as a result of discrepancies discovered by the township’s auditor in 2021 and further discrepancies found after a forensic audit in 2022. Though her duties were taken away from her…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief I would like to introduce Brooke Hammond, who is serving a summer internship with MCP. Brooke attends Pensacola Christian College in Florida where she is majoring in professional writing. She plans on earning a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in professional writing. Brooke is the daughter of Jeffery and Karen Hammond of Amber Township…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education Construction Trades classes spent part of the school year building a kiln to dry wood that the students…
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