Obituary: Patsy Lee Morris, 91, of Ludington

August 28, 2024

Patsy Lee Morris, born March 4 1933 to Ruth (Compeau) and Francis Carberry, left this world on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Patsy grew up in the Ludington area, raised by her grandmother Alice Bendickson after the passing of her mother in 1939. After graduation from St. Simon Catholic School she served in the Women’s Army Corp and relocated to Monterrey,…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 28, 2024

August 28, 2024

Joshua Matthew Monroe, the son of Ashley and Brenden Monroe of Free Soil, was born on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…

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Obituary: Marilyn Emery, 88, of Pentwater

August 28, 2024

Marilyn Frances Emery, 88, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at home.  She was born February 10, 1936, in Ecorse, the daughter of Edmund and Catherine (Carroll) Yops. Marilyn co-owned and operated Birdland Hardware and Variety Store in Pentwater, with her husband, Jerry, from 1969 until their retirement in 1995.  She was very involved and proud of her…

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Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved

August 28, 2024

Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved   Letters of interest must be at the office of Fabian L. Knizacky, Mason County Administrator, 5300 W. US 10, Ludington, MI  49431 before 4 p.m. September 30, 2024. Fabian L. Knizacky Mason County Administrator This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 11, 2024.

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Employment: Multiple Positions Available

August 28, 2024

Employment: Immediately Hiring – Multiple Positions Available FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking career oriented, proactive and motivated individuals with Early Childhood Education and experience to join its leadership and teaching team in beautiful west Michigan. FiveCAP Head Start and Early Head Start programs have openings in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Starting Pay: Center Director, $53,000-$57,000; Lead Teacher, $44,000-$49,000; Teacher…

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Recent death: Tracy Jaye (Porrata) Brimmer, 67, of Ludington

August 28, 2024

Tracy Jaye (Porrata) Brimmer, 67, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 27, 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 __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

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Woman sentenced to 35-60 years for murder

August 27, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Kincheloe woman was sentenced to 35-60 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 27, for convictions of second-degree murder, first-degree arson, two counts of second-degree killing/torturing animals and attempted car theft. Hope Lynn Snyder killed Jeffrey Grant, 57, and his two dogs after setting his house on…

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Creating memories onboard the Badger

August 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, my friend Dave and I decided to take our kids on a “mini cruise” on the S.S. Badger. A mini cruise is a one-day trip over to Manitowoc and back. Our wives both had work obligations and we decided it was a great treat for the kids before they return to school. Whether you…

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Severe thunderstorm warning

August 27, 2024

Mason County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 2:45 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, at 1:50 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Scottville moving east at 45 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and penny size hail are possible.

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Rescue robots to be utilized at Stearns Park, State Park

August 27, 2024

LUDINGTON — Stearns Park and the Ludington State Park will soon each have a new life saving device that is intended to be used in case of swimmer emergencies. The Emergency, Integrated, Lifesaving Lanyard (EMILY), is a high-tech piece of equipment designed to swiftly reach individuals in water emergencies and bring them to safety. Its manufacturer website describes it as…

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Obituary: Robert Tanis, 76, of Ludington

August 27, 2024

Robert “Bob” John Tanis, 76, of Ludington, passed away Sunday August 18, 2024.  Bob was born October 13, 1947, the son of Burton and Mary (Collins) Tanis. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1965. On August 22, 1987, Bob married the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Crozier-Tanis. He worked for Consumers Energy for 38 years as a lineman…

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Obituary: Donna Boulee, 93, of Ludington

August 27, 2024

Donna Joan Boulee, 93, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 26, 2024. Donna was born on January 28, 1931, in Owosso, the daughter of Harry and Goldie (Olmstead) Smith. She was married to the love of her life, Alfred Boulee, and raised four children. Donna attended Western Michigan College of Education (now Western Michigan University)…

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Obituary: John Ray, 63, of Ludington

August 27, 2024

John Steven Ray, 63, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at SKLD of Whitehall.  He was born May 8, 1961, in Chicago, the son of John M. and Jean (Skogsberg) Ray. ​ John was employed at Haworth Inc. in Ludington for 14 years until his retirement in 2014 due to cancer.  In his spare time, John was an avid outdoorsman who…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 27, 2024

August 27, 2024

Willow Jean Harrington, the daughter of Skylar Jabrocki and Tyler Harrington of Muskegon, was born on Monday, August 26, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…

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Legal Notice: Satterfield/Black Children

August 27, 2024

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Employment: Third Grade Teacher

August 27, 2024

Employment: Third Grade Teacher Mason County Central Schools has an opening for a Third Grade Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID: #600 Application deadline: Sept. 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. EOE This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 9, 2024. 

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Heat advisory in effect Tuesday

August 26, 2024

MASON COUNTY — Summer may be fading away soon, but the temperatures are rising. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County. Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected, affecting portions of central, south central, southwest,…

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72-year-old man killed when SUV hits bike near Pentwater

August 26, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 72-year-old man riding a bicycle on Oceana Drive near Hogan Road was killed when he was hit by an SUV Monday, Aug. 26, shortly before 8:30 a.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post. “MSP Hart Post troopers are investigating an SUV vs. bicycle fatal crash that occurred around 8:25 a.m. this morning,”…

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