Obituary: Lila Talsma, 89, of Scottville Lila Dawn (Schultz) Talsma, 89, of Scottville, formerly of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Lila was born on October 9, 1934, in Tallman, the daughter of the late Albert William and Pauline Hilma (Boeder) Schultz. Her family moved to Muskegon where her father was employed at a factory, producing aircraft engine…
Scottville resident moved to area partially because of college pool Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s…
West Shore Bank to offer scholarships LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank will award six Making a Difference Scholarships this year to students who are pursuing higher education. Each scholarship will be $1,000. The program is designed to recognize outstanding achievements and provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate exemplary dedication to their academic goals. “Whether students plan to attend college,…
Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Selena Flor Valenzuela-Gonzalez, the daughter of Alina Gonzalez-Mendoza and Edgar Flores of Walkerville, was born on Friday, February 9, 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…
Barbara Bush, 77, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born October 10, 1946, in Fresno, California, the daughter of Ellsworth and Peggy (Woods) Bush. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge…
Employment Opportunity: Athletic Director, MCE, part-time This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 9 – 24, 2024
Friends of Ludington Police selected as Lake Jump beneficiary LUDINGTON — Friends of the Ludington Police has been selected by the Ludington Lake Jump board to be this year’s beneficiary of the jump. The jump is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Stearns Park beach. The organization is currently raising funds for a K-9 unit for Ludington Police Department. Ludington Police…
NEWS ALERT: Firefighters dispatched to United Methodist Church of Ludington PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (8:31 p.m.) — Firefighters from Pere Marquette Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department have been dispatched to the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. for a report of a room filling up with smoke.
Ludington State Park to close for 10 months at end of summer HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that Ludington State Park will be closed at the end of the summer season and remain closed until summer 2025. Planned park enhancements are planned including paving the park’s main road and the Hamlin Lake day-use area…
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Police news, posted Feb. 8, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024: 9:54 a.m., a 53-year-old Branch woman was arrested on an outstanding Manistee County contempt of court warrant, 7800 block of East US 10,…
West Shore Wolves win second straight district title VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves won their second straight district title, qualifying for a shot at the state championship. The squad captured the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) District 6 title in the tournament last weekend in Muskegon, after defeating Big Rapids 9-2; Grand Valley Stars 7-0; Kalamazoo Wings White…
Obituary: Rosalie Price, 95, of Custer Rosalie Alice Price, 95, of Custer, was welcomed into her mother’s arms again after almost 94 years of longing and waiting. Rosalie was born on January 15, 1929 in Fountain, the daughter of Louis and Magdalene (Rudzinis) Boyer. Rosalie was only 15-months-old when her mother died at the age of 20, and her brother Bill was…
Ludington B2 Outlet store closes By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer AMBER TOWNSHIP — The B2 Outlet Store at 4743 W. US 10 has closed less than a year after expanding into a large retail space. The Hudsonville-based discount store’s grand opening was held in March 2023 in the plaza next to Goodwill. B2 Outlet originally opened in January 2020 at…
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Student Success Specialist Mason County Central Schools is currently accepting applications for the position of Middle School Student Success Specialist. For details and to apply visit: www.mccschools.org Job #581 Application deadline: Feb. 16, 2024 This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 8 to 16, 2024
Sheriff’s office warns residents of phone scam LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam. The sheriff’s office announced Wednesday, Feb. 7, that there is “a phone scam going around where they are using the sheriff’s office information,” states post on the sheriff’s office Facebook page. “The caller states he is Sgt. Brown from…
Police news, posted Feb. 7, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Feb. 5, 2024: 7:45 p.m., (Ludington Police Department) a 30-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court, 500 block…
Lila Dawn (Schultz) Talsma, 89, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
Losing the right to elect Republican candidates Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear…
Rosalie Price, 95, former longtime resident of Custer, died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
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