Movie was filmed mostly in Mason and Oceana counties By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRAND RAPIDS — A locally produced film is being released in theaters nationwide at the end of this month. “Deer Camp ’86” was written and produced by Harold David Cronk of Scottville and Eric Michiela of Holland under the pseudonyms Bo Hansen and Riley Taurus. The super…
LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry Service announced today that it has again moved the SS Badger’s first sailing of the 2024 forward to 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17. In April, LMC had announced the first sailing was to be June 1. The Badger’s coal-powered boilers will be lit this weekend. The Badger’s 2023 sailing season was cut short in…
Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Over 450 people attended Mason County Central’s third annual Community Agriculture Night Wednesday at the Upper Elementary parking lot. The event included a variety of farm, industrial and educational displays, wagon rides, the Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Science…
LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Fort Campbell, Tennessee man pleaded guilty to all four counts in connection to an attempt to enroll as a Mason County Central High School student last February after meeting an MCC student online. Kevin Gerald Flick is convicted of child sexually abusive activity, child sexually abusive material possession and two counts of using a computer to…
The FBI was informed of the threat directly by Snapchat which relayed the message to local law enforcement. LUDINGTON — A bomb threat was made via the social media app, SnapChat, at OJ DeJonge Middle School Wednesday evening, May 8, according to a joint press release from the Ludington Police Department and Ludington Area Schools. “The Ludington Police Department was…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Charles Keith Moody, 35; four counts of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine) and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Feb. 1 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned May 2; preliminary hearing: May 22; bai: $100,000 cash. -Marshon Lafon Heath, Jr., 27; three counts…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park, in conjunction with Ludington State Park and the LSP interpretive program, announce the 2024 Summer Series featuring 22 programs. All events are free and begin at 7 p.m. Most will be at the amphitheater in Ludington State Park, just south of the Big Sable River walking bridge with a rain location of…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Timothy Charles Zeller, 41, pleaded guilty March 14, 2024 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced April 30, 2024 to one year in jail with credit for 54 days served; three years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. One count of maintaining a drug house was…
Fredrick Arthur Collins, 65, of Fountain, passed away May 8, 2024. He was born May 20, 1959, to George and Verda Collins. Fred enjoyed tree trimming, cutting wood, and doing odd jobs. He also enjoyed working on vehicles. He is survived by his son, Shawn Collins; his two daughters, Bridget May and Melissa Cochran; two grandsons and one granddaughter; his…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company is hosting an Intro to Acting workshop on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. The program will be lead by Thomas L. Phillips, a graduate of West Shore Community College who acted in many theatre productions during his time there.…
Ted Parkinson, 82, of Ludington, died on January 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation at 10 a.m. Ted will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington. Memorial contributions in Ted’s honor can be directed to Furry Friends or…
Lakota Asher Dukes, the son of Tatyana Dukes of Muskegon, was born on Tuesday, May 7, 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 way is to…
Janet Sue Doetze, 78, of Irons, died on Wednesday May 8, 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…
John Gordon Roehrig, 67, of Ludington, died on Wednesday May 8, 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…
LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old man was sentenced to prison for convictions of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine, drug possession and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 7. Jesse Jacob Hill pleaded “no contest” to the charges in the 2022 case, Oct. 24, 2023, according to court records. A second count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was dismissed. Judge Susan K.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The 62nd Fountain Horse Pull will take place on Sunday, May 26 beginning at 1 p.m. The pull is the undisputed biggest annual event in Fountain and the surrounding area, drawing thousands of people each year. Leading the dozens of volunteers is Duane Leonard. A Leonard has chaired the Horse Pull for at least…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, May 6, 2024: 6:40 a.m., car/deer crash, US 31 near Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 9:04 a.m., a 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding drug warrant, Mason County…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Northwest Michigan Draft Horse & Mule Association s sponsoring a clinic by Junior Klein on Saturday, May 11 at Meadow Breeze Farms, 1844 W Conrad Rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Association members will get to further their skills by Klein’s guidance. The public is welcome to watch our drafts in action ______ Support Local…
Calvin Anthony Garlick, 34, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 in Pensacola, Florida after being struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. Calvin was born on April 4, 1989 in Ludington to Chris Garlick and Audrey Johnson. He was a graduate of the Mason County Central High School class of 2007. Calvin was…
Gary Michael Boyer, 32, of Mancelona, formerly of Irons, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…
Adam Alfred Fredrickson, 37, of Manistee, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born May 6, 1987, in Manistee, the son of Arlie and Donna (Budzynski) Fredrickson. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______ Support…
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