By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington-based attorney Becky Lederer announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Lederer, who resides in Branch Township, has been a court-appointed defense attorney since 2006, serving in Mason, Manistee, and Lake counties. “I have worked in every aspect of both criminal and family courts, except in prosecution,” Lederer said. “I…
LUDINGTON — The 2024 cohort of Leadership Mason County is spending six months gathering information about homelessness in the local area and taking on a renovation project at a Habitat for Humanity home. Goals of this project include: Investigating the extent and nature of homelessness in the local community Dispelling stereotypes about who is unhoused and why Cataloging services provided…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Sunday, March 10, 2024: 1:46 p.m., animal complaint, 100 block of East State Street. Thursday, March 14, 2024: 12:41 p.m., found property, 200 block of North Reinberg Avenue. 4:45 p.m., alarm,…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Joshua Kurt VanDenHeuvel, 40, pleaded guilty Jan. 17 to breaking and entering a building with intent and pleaded guilty Jan. 18 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. VanDenHeuvel was sentenced March 12 to six months in jail with credit for 43 days served; three years probation; and $1,266 in…
LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, March 12, to 14 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of carrying a concealed weapon, according to court records. Donnie Ray Totten III pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 23, court records state. He received credit for 96 days served in jail and was…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE —The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a tire slashing complaint reported Saturday, March 16, shortly before 10 a.m. at Thornwild Apartments, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, March 13, 2024: 6:30…
Shirley Ann Eschels, 91, longtime resident of Scottville and Ludington, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Grandville. Shirley was born on May 13, 1932 in Free Soil, the daughter of Loyal L. and Margaret A. (Tobey) Bagley, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1950. On June 2, 1951, Shirley was wed to Arno R. Eschels at…
Public Notice: Spring Leaf Corral, City of Ludington The City of Ludington’s leaf corral will be open April 2024 for residents to drop off leaves ONLY. The leaf corral is located on Bryant Road across from Beechwood Street. The corral is monitored, please be prepared to show proof of residency/property ownership. The Leaf Corral will be open Saturdays in April – 10 a.m. to…
Woodrow “Woody” Millspaugh Jr., 78, of Scottville died on Sunday, March 17, 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 __________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason…
Ann Louise (Nelson) Kasley, 58, of Ludington, died on Friday, March 15, 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…
Notice to Bidders: Streetlight LED Conversion, Riverside Park, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids to replace or convert five decorative streetlight fixtures and six exterior area lights to LED at Riverside Park. Project specifics and documents can be viewed at Scottville City Hall and online at www.cityofscottville.org. Site visits can be scheduled by calling 231-757-4729. Bids…
Notice to Bidders: Demolition of Structures, McPhail Field, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids for the demolition of two football field press boxes and a 20-feet by 20-feet wood building at McPhail Field, State Street (US 10), Scottville. The successful bidder will completely remove structures and remediate land including grass seeding. Bid specifications can be viewed…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jordan Miller of Ludington has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Miller is currently the chief assistant prosecutor for the Manistee County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. “I am very excited for the opportunity to serve,” said Miller. “I have been an attorney for 10 years now, including the last five…
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Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — A steady crowd wandered the halls of Mason County Central High School Saturday for the 32nd Family AfFair. Coordinator Angela Taylor explains more in the video. ________ Help us to keep writing stories…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School held its annual GRIT-Together STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Night Thursday, March 14. The event was open to middle school students and their families. This year’s STEAM night was space-themed.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, March 14, by Ludington Police Department and charged with accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime following a traffic stop. The stop occurred near the intersection of…
Gene F. Tracy, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Great Lakes Rehab Center. Son of the late Peter and Lucille (Neubauer) Tracy, Gene was born September 22, 1946 in Detroit. He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps., First Battalion Seventh Marines Combat Division, in Vietnam. He was honored to serve at…
Paisley Ann Oomen, the daughter of Alyssa Gillis and Jacob Oomen of Hart, was born on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help us to keep posting birth announcements. Support local journalism. Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you…
Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission 2024 HMA Surfacing Program Click here for more details. This is a paid posting. Posted until March 25, 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? See answers here. 1. Several of Ludington’s city streets were named after: a. Celebrities b. Pioneers c. Family of James Ludington d. Past post masters 2. Where is Elmton…
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