Employment Opportunity: School Psychologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10,…
Notice to Bidders: Lakeshore Drive Box Culvert This is a paid posting. Posted until March 25, 2024
Challenging economic climate results in Crown & Cork closing By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The owners of Crown & Cork Restaurant, 502 W. Loomis St., have decided to not open the restaurant for the 2024 season and to place it up for sale. “After a great deal of consideration and a lot of expert advice, I’ve made the difficult…
MCC Community Foundation a success Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Planners of the 29th Mason County Central Educational Foundation Community Auction are still tallying up the totals of funds raised, but they have declared the event a success. The event, held Saturday,…
Ludington deer removal to take place this month LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has announced that its deer removal program will take place within the city limits during the month of March. The program is being conducted by trained professionals from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “This program is aimed at managing the deer population in a safe and…
Rath Avenue closure LUDINGTON — Beginning this week, the 100 block of South Rath Avenue between Ludington Avenue and the alley south of the Avenue will be fully closed for a period of approximately seven weeks. The closure will allow for the installation of the steel superstructure associated with the building of the AndyS Restaurant facility. Northbound traffic in the…
Warrant arrests top police activity The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, March 1, 2024: 9:28 a.m., a 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested on two outstanding failure to appear warrants issued in Mason County, 500 block of North…
Ludington officers make several drunk driving arrests over the weekend The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is weekend activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, March 1, 2024: 1:54 p.m., a 47-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court,…
Roadside sleepers arrested for meth possession The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two men allegedly found sleeping in a vehicle that was parked along the road in the 1000 block of South Pere Marquette Highway were arrested for methamphetamine possession Saturday, March 2, shortly after…
WSCC professor to discuss Electoral College LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College professor of history and political science Michael Nagle will speak about the Electoral College during the monthly meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party on Thursday, March 7. The free program will take place beginning at 7 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room of the Ludington branch…
Obituary: John Thibert, 77, of Ludington John Michael Thibert, 77, of Ludington, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 27, 1946, in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Anna (Paulsen) Thibert. John was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army from 1966-1969. He worked as an engineer for…
Obituary: Joyce Eva (Collins) Hannes, 81, of Ludington Joyce Eva (Collins) Hannes, 81, passed away unexpectedly March 3, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. Joyce was born February 28, 1943, to Russell and Marian (Harwood) Collins on their family farm. She married Donald Hannes on April 23, 1966, in Ludington. Joyce joined Donald as he moved to various duty stations…
Susan June Smith, 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church of Ludington, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove…
Mary Ann (Bradshaw) Cogle, 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington at 1 p.m. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please considering a memorial contribution to Cornerstone Children’s Ministry. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 2, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Steven Paul Beebe, 58; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Feb. 5 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 27; probable cause hearing: Feb. 28; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Kash…
Obituary: Lonnie ‘Lon’ Conroy, 75, of Free Soil We have lost a very precious treasure. Lonnie “Lon” V. Conroy, 75, of Free Soil, passed away in Traverse City with his family at his bedside on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Lon was born in Shelby on May 26, 1948 to the late Vaughn and Thelma (Smith) Conroy. He entered the U.S.…
Police news, posted March 1, 2024 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 Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024: 7:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $15 in fuel stolen, Forest Trail Service Center, North US 31, Grant Township. 6:31 p.m., (Ludington Police…
Notice to Bidders: Iris Road Reconstruction This is a paid posting. Posted until March 12, 2024.
James Street lane closure scheduled next week LUDINGTON — Beginning Tuesday, March 5, northbound traffic in the 200 block of South James Street, between Loomis and Filer streets, will be closed due to a utility construction project. Traffic will be detoured around the block east on Filer Street to South Harrison Street, north on Harrison Street, west on Loomis Street…
Keith Dale Sheffield, 67, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 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 __________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana…
American Legion to close for meetings March 9 LUDINGTON — American Legion Post #76, Edwin H. Ewing, will be closed on Saturday, March 9 until about 3 p.m. due to District 9 meetings. Meetings are open to Legion members. The schedule is as follows: Auxiliary, 10:30 a.m.; district regular executive board, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon, regular general meeting, 1 p.m.…
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