Recent death: Carol Wilma Monroe, 84, of Ludington

October 29, 2024

Carol Wilma Monroe, 84, of Ludington, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at home.  She was born December 21, 1939, in Ludington. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Carol’s life will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…

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Legal Notice: Summons: Order to Appear, Cook and North

October 29, 2024

  This is a paid posting. Posted Oct. 29, 2024. 

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Recent death: Debra Jean Guillen, 61, of Scottville

October 29, 2024

Debra Jean Guillen, 61, of Scottville, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 1, 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 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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LPD K-9 unit debuts

October 28, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — After a year of planning, Ludington Police Department’s K-9 unit had its first shift Sunday evening into Monday morning. Officer Bryan Sanders and Bella officially started duty at 6 p.m. Sunday. The concept of a K-9 unit for Ludington Police Department began in October 2023. Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones said the creation of…

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Photo feature: Sunrise over the river flats

October 28, 2024

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The sun rises over the Pere Marquette River near Pere Marquette Highway Monday morning, Oct. 28. The river flats flow into Pere Marquette Lake and then Lake Michigan, ending the river’s journey that begins near Chase in eastern Lake County. ________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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Shelby pair arrested after driving through sheriff’s office parking lot with meth

October 28, 2024

LUDINGTON — Over 8 grams of suspected methamphetamine were recovered during a traffic stop involving a 35-year-old Shelby man and a 45-year-old Shelby woman who drove through the Mason County Sheriff’s Office back parking lot with no functioning brake lights, no license plate and no insurance Friday, Oct. 25, shortly before 5 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Both…

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Man arrested for drunk driving following hit-and-run rollover crash

October 28, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident following a rollover crash Sunday, Oct. 27, around 4:30 a.m. on the US 31 freeway near US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Obituary: Dale Fitch, 75, of Ludington

October 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Dale Lawrence Fitch on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Dale leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn, their three children: Melissa (Brian) West, Daryl Fitch, and Christine (Joe) Irelan and four grandchildren: Calvin Irelan, Jake Irelan, Peyton West, and Kirstin West. He…

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Obituary: Clarence Vicent, 99, of Baldwin

October 28, 2024

Clarence “Peacock’ Vicent was born March 7, 1925, in Peacock to William and Edna Mae Vicent. Clarence was an inquisitive and strong-willed child. He had such a great love of trains that the lure of the train whistle would beckon him from his seat in the classroom of the small school he attended in rural Peacock. Clarence was an exceptionally…

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Obituary: William Lee Sherlock, 92, of Ludington

October 28, 2024

William Lee Sherlock’s rollicking earthly journey of good times, great friendships and the occasional misadventure came to an end on October 9, 2024, when he passed away peacefully to join his deeply missed wife, Mary, in heaven. Born in Ludington on September 3, 1932 to William Sherlock and Mary Kowalczyk Sherlock, “Billy” was the baby of his family, and was…

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UMC to host Hymn Sing

October 28, 2024

LUDINGTON — The United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 E. Bryant Road, is having an old-fashioned Hymn Sing on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. Everyone who loves to sing and hear the older hymns is invited to come and enjoy an hour of uplifting music.  Paul Garland will be the song leader, while Ruthann Kyle will be the…

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Recent death: Ruth Ann Craighead, 86, of Custer

October 28, 2024

Ruth Ann Craighead, 86, of Custer, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 briefings along with email…

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Recent death: Gladys June DeBoer, 81, of Ludington

October 28, 2024

Gladys June DeBoer, 81, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 28, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 briefings along with email…

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Firefighters respond to Ludington Avenue fire

October 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 707 W. Ludington Ave. Sunday morning. Ludington Fire Department was initially dispatched to the fire at 11:53 a.m. Upon arrival, Ludington Assistant Fire Chief Andy Larr reported smoke coming from the house and requested assistance from Pere Marquette Fire Department. Additional assistance by Hamlin Fire…

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LHS student to attend World Food Prize in Iowa

October 27, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School junior Brandi Wells will be one of nine Michigan high school students who will be attending the World Food Prize Foundation Global Youth Institute next week. This year’s…

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Obituary: Edith Lytle, 89, formerly of Ludington

October 27, 2024

On October 24, 2024, Edith Anna (Spear) Lytle left her physical body peacefully and danced into the arms of Jesus, an experience she had looked forward to with great anticipation. Edith, or Edie as she liked to be called, began her life on May 9, 1935, the daughter of R.T. Spear and Doris (Bordine) Spear.  Her spirited personality, snappy quips,…

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Recent death: Cherrie Jean Courville, 62, of Ludington

October 27, 2024

Cherrie Jean Courville, 62, of Ludington, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at MediLodge of Ludington.  She was born November 17, 1961, in Lansing. Cherrie is survived by: her son, Joshua (Betty Carpenter) Flint; her daughter, Kellynn (Clayton) Kitchens; her grandsons, Gideon and Sawyer; her sister, Kathy (Tim) Devers; and her nieces, Ashley Hannah and Nikki Devers. Cremation has taken place…

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Scottville facing nearly $500k deficit that may impact policing

October 25, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is facing some serious financial issues that will require major changes in how the it conducts business which may include eliminating or contracting out police services, re-assigning ordinance and code enforcement, reducing the city manager’s salary and hours, or raising taxes. In a memorandum to the city commission written on…

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Man smuggles suspected meth into jail

October 25, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A warrant charging a 40-year-old Scottville man with smuggling contraband into a correctional facility is being sought after he was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine in the Mason County Jail Thursday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m., according to…

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Obituary: Nora Jean McKiddie, 76, of Scottville

October 25, 2024

Nora Jean McKiddie, 76, of Scottville, formerly of Detroit, passed away on October 8, 2024. Nora was born on January 7, 1948 in Detroit. She graduated from Highland Park High School with the class of 1964. Nora retired from working in adult foster care in 2022. She enjoyed her time working with residents and built many friendships. Nora spent many…

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Recent births, published Oct. 25, 2024

October 25, 2024

Skylar Ann Argue, the daughter of Donna Honeycutt and Devon Argue of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Luke Jay Claveau, the son of Tashawna Scovill of Hart, was born on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive…

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