Deputies ‘battle for blood’ HART — Deputies and officers with the Oceana County and Mason County sheriff’s offices are having a friendly competition to see which sheriff’s office donates the most blood during blood drives Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office blood drive is located at the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, 216 Lincoln St., Hart, and the…
Obituary: Donald Zwiefka, Jr., 70, of Manistee Donald W. Zwiefka, Jr, 70, of Manistee, passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 8, 2023, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born June 9, 1953, in Muskegon to Donald W. Zwiefka and Renee J. (Picardat) Zwiefka. He graduated from Manistee Catholic Central High School with the class…
Obituary: Duane James Gordon, 87, of Caribou, Maine, formerly of Scottville Duane James Gordon, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in Caribou, Maine following declining health. He was born in Detroit on December 1, 1936, the son of the late Myron and Eleanor (Potter) Gordon. He was a graduate of Scottville High School (now…
Obituary: Gorden Zacharda, 87, of Scottville Gorden “Gordie” Zacharda, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Ludington and Owosso, passed away Wednesday Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Gordie was born October 31, 1936, the son of John and Phyllis (Jones) Zacharda. Gordie attended Coruna High School and later worked as a supervisor for 27 years at Savage Manufacturing. He retired in 1994 from his…
Sharon May Crilley, 82, of Ludington, died on Friday December 8, 2023. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Monday, December 18, 2023, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 10, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert James Adair, Jr., 39; two counts of failure to pay child support/leaving the state and third-offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 1, 2018; arraigned Dec. 6; probable cause hearing: Dec. 13; bail: $500…
VIDEO: MCC kindergarteners visit Nickelson Tree Farm Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Film by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — For the last 40-plus years, there’s been a tradition among kindergarten students in Mason County to visit Nickelson Tree Farm in December and learn about how Christmas trees are…
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal plane crash By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the plane crash that killed an Indiana couple in Pere Marquette Township last month. Randy Strebig, 60, and Allison Wheaton, 43, died after their plane crashed north of the Mason County Airport on the morning of Sunday,…
LMTA must raise US 10 corridor bus fares due to apathy from businesses Meijer, the business with the most riders ignores request for support By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) will be raising its rates for service to businesses in the Amber Township portion of the US 10 corridor beginning Jan. 1, 2024. The…
Fire departments fight chimney fire SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Three fire departments responded to a chimney fire at 5847 E. Decker Rd. Friday afternoon. Initial dispatch information indicated that the house, occupied by J Smith, was on fire. The first firefighter on scene, however, reported the fire was restricted to the house’s chimney. Branch Fire Department, Fountain Area Fire Department and…
Obituary: Elise Knudsen, 89, of Ludington “Faith and Family guided her life.” Elise Mae Knudsen, 89, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Elise Mae Bowne was born on April 24, 1934, in Muskegon to George R. Bowne and Margaret M. (Baird) Bowne. Before she was two years old the family moved to Ludington. There she was raised in the Catholic…
Police news, posted Dec. 8, 2023 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, Dec. 7, 2023: 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Stiles Road, Amber Township. 1:57 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a a…
Obituary: Thomas Westcott, 88, of Ludington Thomas Owen Westcott, 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, surrounded by his four children. Tom was born on March 12, 1935, to Russell and Rosella Westcott in Durand. He graduated from Durand High School in 1953 and then proudly serve his country in the United States Army. He was…
Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. 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, Ludington, MI 49431 or via…
Metalworks acquires Norton Shores manufacturer LUDINGTON — Metalworks Inc. announced today that it has acquired Flairwood of Norton Shores. For the past seven years, Flairwood, a manufacturer of laminate cabinets and carts for the healthcare, education and commercial furniture industries, has supplied product to Metalworks, a Ludington-based manufacturer specializing in metal products for the office furniture industry with two locations.…
County board to vote on airport improvement plan By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will consider the Mason County Airport’s 2024-2028 capital improvement plan when it meets for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. The county is required to submit a proposal to the State of Michigan…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Anthony Stuart Blowers, 36, pleaded guilty Oct. 10, 2023 to possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a narcotic — cocaine, heroin or another substance and was sentenced Dec. 5, 2023 to two to 20…
Police news, posted Dec. 7, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023: 6:55 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Quarterline Road, Amber Township. 7:40 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of…
New organization raising funds to help homeless EDEN TOWNSHIP — A newly formed non-profit organization is raising funds to help provide shelter for area homeless. Helping Others Prosper was formed by Heidi Oliver. “We created this organization to start addressing the homeless and affordable housing issues in Mason County,” Oliver, who is the organization director, said. “We are a small…
Obituary: Harold Radtke, 81, of Scottville Harold Walter Radtke, 81, of Scottville, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 1, 2023. Harold, lovingly known as “Cowboy”, was born on September 11, 1942, the son of the late Norman and Doris (Covert) Radtke. He graduated from Traverse City High School. He drove truck for Ecolochem, Inc for…
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Onekama Consolidated Schools is hiring an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent beginning in February, 2024. Ideal candidates shall possess a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail, customer service mindset, organizational skills, ability to work unsupervised and be a team player. Experience with accounts payable/accounts receivables, Microsoft Office, Google, Quickbooks, and website experience…
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