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Family AfFAIR scheduled for Saturday SCOTTVILLE — The 32nd Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free community event has become a St. Patrick’s weekend tradition. Every year hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies provide a whole day of fun for local…
4-year-old preschool fall sign up begins West Shore School news is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) 4-year-old preschool programs in Mason and Oceana counties are now accepting applications for the fall. The programs are at Hart Public Schools (Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center),…
Obituary: Michael Piper, 72, of Ludington Michael Roland Piper, born on May 27, 1951, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy of love and compassion. He was the devoted father of Greg Piper, Eric (Grace) Piper, and Lisa (Andrew) Johnson. He shared sibling-hood with Paul Piper, Tony Piper, and Romala Bissell. Michael was preceded in…
Ludington library adult craft night is Wednesday LUDINGTON — The Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library will hold adult craft night on Wednesday, March 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. The session will be led by local artist and crafter, Marie Bennett. Participants will make a St. Patrick’s Day themed, “gnome jar,” that can be used as a…
WSCC Humankind series topic will be ‘understanding oppression’ WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series will discuss “understanding oppression” on Monday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at the William M. Anderson Library, located in the Schoenherr Student Center. The workshop will be run…
Thomas Eugene Lawler, 75, of Scottville, died on March 11, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing…
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Mary and Doug Campbell named Conservationists of the Year AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mary and Doug Campbell of Campbell Crossing Farm were awarded the Mason-Lake Conservation District’s Conservationist of the Year award during the district’s 82nd annual meeting held Thursday, March 7 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 765 W. US 10-31. The Campbell’s recently transitioned their Riverton Township farm to a…
I bet you can walk 100 miles By Joan Young, contributing writer While you are shaking your head in the negative, let me tell you why I think you can do this. Not only that, I’ll tell you why I think you should. Eight years ago, in 2016, the North Country Trail Association began an experiment to try to attract…
Scottville Senior Center to host presentations for Alzheimer’s caregivers SCOTTVILLE — One of the most challenging situations anyone can face is caring for and managing affairs of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another incapacitating medical condition. Help is at hand for those heroic caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter is hosting a series of three free monthly caregiving…
Vogue Theatre to show free screening of ‘Suffragette’ MANISTEE — In honor of its 10th anniversary, Women’s History Month, and the 2024 election, the Vogue Theatre will present a free screening of the movie “Suffragette” on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. The drama takes place in London in 1912 and tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the…
Ludington bands receive top ratings at festival LUDINGTON – The Ludington High School Wind Symphony and the O.J. DeJonge Middle School Seventh/Eighth Grades Concert Band recently both earned straight division one ratings during the District 1 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Band and Orchestra Festival. Both bands are under the direction of Keith Kuczynski. District 1 festival was held…
VIDEO: MCC Upper Elementary STEM Night Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary School held its annual STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) night Thursday. Students and parents were treated to hot dogs and explored various STEM-related projects. The evening…
Michael Roland Piper, 72, of Ludington, died on Thursday, March 7, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
Laser treatment patients seeing results at Squires Chiropractic AMBER TOWNSHIP — Thirteen years ago, Megan Stevenson of Hart was in a car crash, which resulted in a serious injuries. Since that time, she has tried several medical and holistic treatments to help relieve the constant pain. “I broke my back in several places and have suffered since,” Stevenson said. “The…
Police news, posted March 8, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity Thursday, March 7, 2024: 4:27 p.m., a 48-year-old Ludington man was arrested for harboring a fugitive, 100 block of North Franklin Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the…
Fin & Feather Club offering classes SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County has several classes scheduled in April. They include a concealed pistol license (CPL) class, basic pistol class and hunter safety class. All classes will take place at the club’s grounds, located at 3276 N. Darr Rd. CPL class Friday, April 12, 6 to…
Obituary: Gary “LeRoy” Klemm, 74, of Ludington Gary “LeRoy” Klemm, 74, raised his last glass on Earth Tuesday, March 5, 2024, leaving behind his many “collections” for his loving daughters to make sense of. A lifelong resident of Ludington, Gary was the first-born of William and Doris Klemm on June 1, 1949. A 1967 graduate of Ludington High School, Gary…
Karl Peckstein Sr., 82, of Ludington, died on Thursday, March 7, 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 __________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana…
Ludington Meat Company wins top place at state competition AMBER TOWNSHIP — Ludington Meat Company recently won three top awards at the annual convention of the Michigan Meat Association in Lansing. Awards included Grand Champion in Bacon, Reserve Grand Champion in Boneless Hams and Reserve Grand Champion in Speciality Game. “This marks an incredible milestone for us as it was…
LPD asks for help locating man with Autism UPDATE: He has been found safe. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is asking the public for its assistance in locating Bryce Dylan Smith, a 20-year old male who is autistic. Smith walked away from the 1100 block of North Sherman Street about 7:15 p.m. If found, call 911. ______ Support local…
