Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Students from Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary experienced a traveling children’s museum at AO Carlson Gymnasium Wednesday. The kindergarten through third grade students explored a variety of stations that introduced them to various segments of STEAM (science, technology,…
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: Tuesday, April 16, 2024: 11:59 p.,m., (Ludington Police Department), a 51-year-old Ludington man was arrested for trespassing and a bond violation following an incident in the 600 block West Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington.…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jesse Jacob Hill, 34; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested April 14 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 15; preliminary hearing: May 1; bail: $100,000 cash. -James Robert Wicks,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Four men claiming to be “First Amendment auditors” have been making their rounds locally to bait police, government officials and business people to act unprofessionally and post unflattering videos of them on YouTube. The men, two of whom appear to be middle aged and the other two appear to be in their 20s, are filming…
Eric Neil Lindenau Jr., 29, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Eric was born on January 26, 1995, the son of Eric and Lacy (Zay) Lindenau. He graduated from Lighthouse Baptist Academy in 2013. Shortly after graduation he attended Pensacola Christian College. On August 24, 2019, he married his forever love, Willow (Cort) Lindenau. Eric, lovingly known…
SCOTTVILLE — A utility pole’s cross bar has broken off on South Main Street causing a power outage through much of the town, including some of the school buildings. Scottville Elementary has no power while other school buildings are reporting phone and internet issues. Scottville firefighters are on scene of the pole and Consumer’s Energy has been called. ________ Receive…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Branch man was arrested following a traffic stop in which 37 grams of suspected methamphetamine were located in his vehicle Tuesday, April 16, shortly after 8 p.m. on US 10 near Bean Road, according to Mason County Sheriff…
WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Alpha Phi Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society welcomed new members during its annual induction ceremony, on April 4, in the college’s Administrative & Conference Building. Scott Ward, WSCC president and the keynote speaker…
June Ann Maynard, 70, of Fountain, formerly of the Volney area, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024. June was born on September 27, 1953, in Fremont, the daughter of Leo M. Maynard and Katherine Louise (Gleason) Maynard. She graduated from Walkerville High School in 1971. In her free time, June enjoyed various outdoor activities such as riding the side-by-side…
Hilda May (Brown) Parker, 98 of Ludington, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born in Ludington on September 29, 1925 to John and Albertha (Roberts) Brown. She was raised in Ludington and lived there most of her life. Hilda married Allan Parker on July 13, 1946. They were married for over 70 years and raised…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Brush fires fanned by strong winds kept several fire departments busy Tuesday afternoon in Eden and Hamlin townships. At 3:29 p.m., Custer Fire Department was called to what was described as a one acre fire in the 3800 block of South Tuttle Road near Kinney Road, in Eden Township. As the fire spread, due to 20…
LUDINGTON — Chuck Wagon Pizza, 971 N. Lakeshore Dr., is set to re-open on Thursday, April 18 under new owner, Dr. Andy Riemer. There will be a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. that evening Chuck Wagon has been a family-owned business for 40 years. Riemer purchased the restaurant earlier this year and crews have been making updates and repairs to…
LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police officers on eight warrants in the 200 block of East Foster Street Monday, April 15, shortly after 8 p.m. “The female had eight warrants for her arrest from outside of Mason County,” said Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. She lodged in the Mason County Jail. The…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE – West Shore Community College’s Humankind will hold its closing piece on Saturday, April 20 beginning at 2 p.m. at 127 S. Main St. with the performance “Winterage: Sweetland,” an exhibition by artists Lucy Cash, Mark Jeffery and a list of other collaborating…
Eric Neil Lindenau Jr., 29, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Hamlin Twp., at 11am. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
Kahlani Mae Gutierrez, the daughter of Melissa Gutierrez and Javier Gutierrez-Darios of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 15, 2024. Illiana Rosa Solis, the daughter of Brittany Lara and Basilio Solis, Jr. of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Receive…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and the Mason County Youth Advisory Council recently awarded more than $95,000 in new grants to community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. The Community Foundation for Mason County awarded a total of $90,884 to local nonprofits through its spring competitive application process. A total of $88,884 in grants was provided with support from Field of Interest Funds and Funds for the Community, and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while under the influence of drugs after he reportedly struck a vehicle from behind, two times, before driving off on Jebavy Drive near Johnson Road Sunday, April 14, shortly before 1…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of assault by strangulation and for an outstanding warrant following a 911 call reporting an assault between a father and son Sunday, April 14,…
LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is starting a new program, the Momentum Accelerator Program, a free and confidential business mentoring program now available for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking advice and guidance to start or expand a business and to help them succeed. The Chamber’s network of volunteer mentors are experienced business professionals offering a wealth…
Benson Justin Papes, the son of Kerri and Justin Papes of Free Soil, was born on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Emery Elizabeth Hudson, the daughter of Andrea Froncek-Sievert and Sandin Hudson of Manistee, was born on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Receive daily…
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