Recent births, posted Feb. 15, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Remi Rossi Sanders, the daughter of Melissa and Bryce Sanders of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy…
CTE students teach fellow students CPR West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students enrolled in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education Criminal Justice class recently certified their peers, enrolled in the CTE Construction Class, in CPR. Watch…
Winter weather advisory issued for Thursday morning The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for several counties, including Mason County, from 4-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Total snow accumulations of 3-6 inches are expected. “The snow will be heavy at times with rates possibly reaching an inch per hour,” states NWS. “It will be…
The Mason County Quiz, Feb. 14, 2024 The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? This is the first installment of what we are planning to be the weekly Mason County Quiz. Click here for the answers. What…
LPD sees increase in arrests in 2023, but less calls By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department saw a reduction in calls for service in 2023 compared to 2022. Police officers responded to 6,770 calls in 2023 and 7,052 in 2022. However, the number of responses is an increase compared to 6,740 in 2021. On Monday, Feb. 12,…
Filer Credit Union offering $25,000 in scholarships FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) – Filer Credit Union is offering $25,000 in scholarships to area youth pursuing higher education. “Through our mission of developing financial wellness through community relationships and education, one of the best investments we can make is in our youth,” said Kyle Gurzynki, CEO of Filer Credit Union. “They are…
Book walk, lantern walk this Saturday at state park HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — “Star in the Jar” is the featured book for this Saturday’s lantern lit book walk at Ludington State from 6 to 8 p.m. The lantern lit book walk is a cooperative venture between Ludington State Park, Friends of Ludington State Park, the Great Start Collaborative of the West…
Recent births, posted Feb. 14, 2024 The following birth has been reported: McKinley Rae Clark, the daughter of Ashley and Mason Clark of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading…
Legal Notice: Matter of Satterfield and Black Publication of Parental Rights Termination Hearing State of Michigan Judicial Circuit Family Division, Mason County. Case No. 23-024-NA. To Kaelin Black, In the matter of Harper Satterfield and Sirius Black. For the purposes of a trial, failure to appear at this hearing is a denial of interest in the minor(s), waiver of the…
Ellen “Ellie” Marie Westcott, 89, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 12, 2024. A memorial service will take place on Monday, March 11, 2024, at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Road, Pere Marquette Township, at 11 a.m. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023…
Employment Opportunity: Building Principal, Onekama Consolidated Schools This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 14 to March 21, 2024
Obituary: Michael Wolfe, 58, of Manistee Michael Stanley “Mikey” Wolfe, 58, of Manistee walked on to the spirit world Friday, February 9, 2024. Michael was born on November 16, 1965 in Ludington, the son of Emil J. and Jacquelyn E. (Kelsey) Wolfe. He graduated from Brazoswood High School in Clute, Texas with the class of 1986. Michael was an elder of…
WSCC program to discuss LGBTQ topics WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series is pleased to host an author-led discussion of the book “Private Love, Public School: Gay Teacher Under Fire” by Christine Yared, on Monday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the…
Teen sentenced to jail for hitting male friend in the face with construction stapler By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — An 18-year-old woman was sentenced to 90 days in jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 13, for a felony conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon for hitting her male friend in the face with a…
Vehicular homicide case moves forward in circuit court Argument led to man allegedly running wife over with car By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The criminal case against a 59-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of running over his wife with a car and killing her moves forward in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Mark Lazon Casterman appeared in court…
VIDEO: Sheriff’s office seeks assistance in Jebavy Dr. break-ins LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest who may have been involved in a series of break-ins that occurred Saturday morning along Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township. See story below. Deputies investigate string of break-ins to Jebavy Drive…
Marquette Rail seeking $16.4 million grant to repair tracks, yard By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Marquette Rail, LLC is seeking a $16.4 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to assist paying for $25.2 million in improvements to its main track and Ludington yard. Marquette Rail (also known as MQT) operates 162 miles of railroad from Grand Rapids to…
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Q&A with VA scheduled in Ludington, Hart Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Ludington and Hart for three question and answer sessions. Times and locations are as follows: Thursday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ludington Area Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington Thursday, Feb. 15, 4 to 7 p.m., American Legion Post…
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Obituary: Donald Vandling, 58, of Ludington In the quiet repose of Grand Rapids’ winter embrace, Donald Joseph Vandling, at the age of 58, left the earthly stage on Friday, February 10, 2024. Born under a winter sky in Hart, on December 26, 1965, Donny, as he was affectionately known, was a troubadour of the everyday, a man whose life was…
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