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HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington State Park has announced that the Hamlin dam has been adjusted to raise the water level of Hamlin Lake for the warmer season. The lake should be at seasonal levels in four to eight weeks, depending on precipitation. Lake levels are lowered in the fall. __________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County is moving Building and Grounds, Zoning, Drain Commission and Department of Public Works services to the Mason County Airport terminal, 5300 W. US 10. Currently those departments are housed at the county’s Scottville complex, 102 E. Fifth St. The move coincides with the relocation of the county administrator’s office from the airport…
Employment: High School Teaching Positions Mason County Central School District is looking to fill the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year: High School Math Teacher, Job ID #614 High School Financial Literacy and Computer Science Teacher, Job ID #615 For details and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org. Application deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025 This is a paid…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Board of Commissioners may soon hold formal discussions about the future of its facilities, specifically the jail and courts. The action is a result of a letter written to the commission by Mason County Chief Judge Jeffrey Nellis who expressed concerns, on behalf of the Mason County Courts, about the current…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry Office Manager Shari Vandervest knows a thing or two about the car ferry operation. She has worked for LMC for three decades. “I was hired as a temporary worker with Manpower in 1994. I was only supposed to be here for six months,” Vandervest said. “Thirty-one years later, I’m still here…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, March 25, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – George William Winters, 70, pleaded guilty Jan. 21 to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced March 25 to one year in jail with credit for 195 days served; five years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Brenden…
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, March 25, 2025: 1:05 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville and Hawley roads, Eden Township. 7:12 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 and Free Soil Road, Free…
Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — Spring snow Monday, March 24, led to some minor vehicle crashes and slide-offs. Three vehicles slid into the ditch along US 31 near Colburn Road in Sherman Township at 2:20 p.m., avoiding damage, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No…
Roger A. Leonard, 58, of Ludington passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Roger was born on August 18, 1966 in Ludington, the son of Richard and Carol (Davis) Leonard and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1985. As a student of MCC, Roger loved sports and served as a student manager for many of the sports…
Lee Alan Ferdon, 67, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 24, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. 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…
Ida Ruth Frazier, 89, of Ludington, died on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. 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…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved dad, Arthur Edward Kelley, 76, formerly of Hart, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his home in Clarkston. An obituary and information about a memorial will be posted later this spring. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
William “Bill” Knutson, 59, of Fountain passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at his home. Bill was born on September 21, 1965 in Grand Rapids, the son of Donald G. and Shirley J. (Thurkettle) Knutson and attended Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. Bill loved the Mason County area where he could enjoy his love of fishing, hunting, and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury found a 32-year-old Oceana County man guilty of delivery of a controlled substance causing death in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, March 24. Travis Michael Gale could face up to life in prison for the conviction. The jury also found him guilty of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and delivery/manufacture of cocaine,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old New Era man who was sentenced to a minimum of 13 ½ years in prison for 11 felony convictions in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, March 11, was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, March 24, to a concurrent term of one year and one day to four years.…
EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated Friday night, March 21, after the vehicle she was driving “ran off the road, struck a culvert, vaulted over a driveway and landed in a field,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The 11:19 p.m. crash occurred on Chauvez west of Darr Road. “The driver was eastbound…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, March 21, 2025: 8:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, First Street west of US 10, Branch Township. 3:08 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 south…
Michelle Renee Patrick, 53, of Ludington, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home. She was born to Peggy Lohse and David Sumner in 1971. Michelle worked in food service for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed cross-stitching, fishing, watching Supernatural on TV, and visiting with her daughters. Most of all, Michelle loved spending time with her grandchildren. Michelle…
Debra Ann Munoz went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2025. She was born November 15, 1953. Debbie was full of life and love for people. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to many. If you were lucky enough to know Debbie she was always there with a…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Isla Grace Mellon, the daughter of Taylor and Nicholas Mellon of Manistee, was born on Monday, March 24, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
