Obituary: Shirley Welch, 91, of Ludington. Major Shirley M. Welch (Ret.), 91, of 408 N. Lewis St., Ludington, was promoted to Glory Monday, December 20, 2021 at Ludington Woods retirement community. Shirley Marie Johnson was born February 26, 1930 in Escanaba to Harry A. and Ina M. (Finstrom) Johnson. She graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing and was commissioned…
Obituary: William Przybylski, 63, of Ludington. William “Bill” Lee Przybylski, 63, of Ludington passed away peacefully, Friday, December 17, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born June 13, 1958 in Ludington to Walter and Nancy (Genson) Przybylski. Bill graduated from Mason County Central in 1977. After high school Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served…
Obituary: Darlene French, 80, of Ludington. Darlene Jean French, 80, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Darlene was born on December 21, 1940 in Ludington, the daughter of Howard and Adelle (Fassoth) Falkman. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1959 and married the love of her life, Robert French in the late 60s. Darlene was a…
West Shore ESD leads the way for school transportation. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kim Beardslee, correspondent. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) Transportation Department provides service to students who receive special education in WSESD classrooms…
The Grinch hands out hams as part of release agreement. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole reported that deputies apprehended The Grinch earlier today. As part of his conditional release, he has been ordered to give back to the community by assisting deputies during traffic stops by giving Christmas hams to motorists. MCP spotted The Grinch, along with Sgt.…
Ambulance involved in Saturday crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old Ludington girl was injured Saturday evening following a vehicle crash on the Pere Marquette Highway railroad viaduct. Road conditions were icy during that time and a car spun out of control and struck a guardrail. A few minutes later, that vehicle was struck by a…
Weekend police news, Dec. 20, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 17, 2021: 1:48 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Johnson Road, Amber Township. 6…
Obituary: Charles Hendrickson, 83, of Custer. Charles Arthur Hendrickson, 83, of Custer, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born February 24, 1938, the son of Clifford and Mildred (Kickland) Hendrickson Charles served his country in the U.S. Army. While stationed in Germany, he met the love of his life, Helga Emilie Buttner. They…
Obituary: David Philpott, 78, of Custer. David Michael Philpott, 78, of Custer passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. David was born on August 29, 1943 in Milford, the son of Thurman and Maude (Wheeler) Philpott, and graduated from Milford High School with the class of 1962. On May 5, 1978 he married Cheryl Ann Sober in…
Obituary: Gerald Johnson, 63, of Ludington. Gerald Allen Johnson, 63, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Gerald was born on June 30, 1958 in Pentwater, the son of Theodore Max and Dorothy M. (Edel) Johnson and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1979. While working at Schoenberger’s Market in Scottville, he continued…
Obituary: Richard Puffer, 90, of Ludington. Richard J. Puffer, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Ludington on Monday, December 13, 2021, with his daughter, Lynn, by his side. He was born August 20, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Noble and Lillian Puffer. Richard and his older brother John grew up in Barrington, Illinois. He met the love…
Educator Spotlight: Jennifer Lundberg Anders, WSCC communications professor. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – With almost two decades of teaching, West Shore Community College’s, Jennifer Lundberg Anders is a communications…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 19, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: William “Bill” Przybylski, 63, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 17, 2021. A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. A funeral will be held Wednesday, December 22,…
MCC third graders visit senior center. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central third graders paid a special visit to the Scottville Area Senior Center Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, to deliver Christmas cards and gifts. Each third grader was also given a…
Horse dies following crash with car. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A vehicle collided with a horse Thursday evening, Dec. 16, on US 31 between Hansen and Decker roads. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the driver of the vehicle was not injured. Initial dispatch information indicated that the driver had received minor injuries. The horse died as a result of…
A new chapter for Ludington’s school children begins today. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Earlier today, my friend Brad Reed posted photos that he took this morning of the three current Ludington Area Schools Elementary buildings: Foster, Franklin and Lakeview. Today is the last day of school for each of those buildings, as students will begin classes in the new…
Preferred Credit Union donates to MCC teacher’s class. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central eighth grade science teacher Brianna Wise was presented with a surprise earlier this week. Each year Preferred Credit Union presents $500 to a local educator to be used for the classroom.…
West Shore Bank raises funds to provide 640 families with Christmas meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank and its customers recently distributed 640 Christmas meals in Benzie, Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties as a result of this year’s Spirit of Giving meal fundraiser. Throughout November, West Shore Bank collected funds from employees, community members and businesses. West Shore Bank proudly…
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