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Take Advantage of Dining Deals, April 22-28 LUDINGTON — Local and visiting foodies may taste their way through town during 2024 Downtown Ludington Restaurant Week. The inaugural event will spotlight new palate-pleasing menu items at participating locations, plus attractive pre-set price points. The week-long event will feature $35 menus for two from Sunday, April 22 through Saturday, April 28. Depending…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington was designated a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, honoring the city’s commitment to effective urban forest management. The designation was achieved by the city meeting the program’s four requirements: maintaining a tree board, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported for March 28 to 31, 2024: Thursday, March 28 3:40 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Benson Road north of Marshall Road, Branch Township. 5:26 p.m., MCSO, damaged vehicle (a truck was…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will hold its Earth Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Doors open at 10 a.m. The event will include a…
Daniel John Hinds, 68, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was born June 17, 1955, the son of James and Barbara (Brown) Hinds. Daniel graduated from Ludington High School in 1974. While attending LHS, Daniel excelled on the track team with his specialty being the 440-yard run. He won three consecutive Seaway Conference titles, the…
Russell Carl Bedker, 77, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1946, the son of Harry Bedker and Neta (Wever) Bedker. Russ graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1965. On February 27th of 1965 he married Sandra Sue Pfefferle. Russ worked for Miller Brothers Oil Company as a truck driver,…
Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season kicks off today, Monday, April 1. The 2024 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2025. Fishing licenses can be purchased from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and purchasing the license through the app. Michigan DNR Hunt Fish, an official app of the Michigan…
Staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar will host local meeting times on Tuesday, April 9. Moolenaar represents Mason and Oceana counties in the U.S. House of Representatives. During the meetings, constituents from the Michigan Second Congressional District can discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency. Constituents who cannot attend one of the meetings…
Employment: Property Assessor, Riverton Township Riverton Township in Mason County is seeking the services of a Property Assessor. Anyone interested in this position may request a more detailed job description by contacting Gary L. Dittmer, supervisor, 2682 West Chauvez Road, Scottville. MI. 49454. Phone Number 231-233-5032, email: g_dittmer@hotmail.com This is a paid posting. Posted until April 15, 2024
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Township will hold its annual spring clean-up on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Amber Township Hall, 171 S. Amber Road. Those dropping off items must show proof of residency of Amber Township. Items must be bagged, boxed or bundled. Metal products must be separated for the Padnos container that will be…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Animal Friends will hold a fundraising spaghetti dinner on Sunday, April 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hamlin Township Hall, 3755 N. Jebavy Dr. The event will also include a ticket raffle and silent auction. Cost is $12 per person paid at the door or $10 per plate for pre-orders; $6 for children ages 10…
Daniel John Hinds, 68, formerly of Ludington, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was born June 17, 1955, the son of James and Barbara (Brown) Hinds. A full obituary will be posted soon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024, at St. Simon Catholic Church, 702 East Bryant Road, Ludington, with Father…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On February 2, 2024, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the remains of Corporal Frank Vincent Benak of Scottville, missing from World War II. Corporal Benak was the son of Vincent and Barbara Benak, immigrants from Yugoslavia who owned a dairy farm east of Scottville. He was born on May 17, 1918 and entered the…
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? By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Click here for the answers. 1. What is the official name of the highway that runs from Brye Road to the Scottville bypass? a. M-116 b.…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Emily Elizabeth Edgington, 20; possession of a controlled substance (narcotic/cocaine) and third-degree retail fraud; arrested Jan. 17 by Michigan State Police; arraigned March 27; preliminary exam: April 24; bail: $10,000/10 percent. -Tanya Renee Oleniczak, 48; uttering and publishing, using a computer…
Jan Marie (Howe) Jeffrey, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, March 29, 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…
Russell Carl Bedker, 77, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, March 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 __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
LUDINGTON — Recently the Mason County Sheriff’s Office purchased adult and toddler anti-choking devices for every patrol car in its fleet. “This past Christmas my wife, an RN, had purchased an anti-choking device for our kids to have in their home,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “This got me to wondering why we did not have any around the…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny that was reported Tuesday, March 26, around 3 p.m. in the 7000 block of S. Morton Road. “The complainant reported showing up at his property and encountering a subject loading scrap metal into a truck,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The subject fled in the vehicle when…
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Luca John Viotta McManus, the son of Jorgelina Viotto-McManus and Trevor McManus of Custer, was born on Tuesday, March 26, 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 We…
