Obituary: Martin ‘Marty’ Harjes, 58, of Branch. 

November 2, 2021

Obituary: Martin ‘Marty’ Harjes, 58, of Branch.  Martin “Marty” William Harjes, 58, of Branch passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.  Marty had a big attitude, a big heart, and had a passion for the family tradition of driving semi-trucks.  Some of his best days were teaming with his dad and driving across the United States.  When not driving, Marty…

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Obituary: Janice Clark, 83, of Ludington.

November 2, 2021

Obituary: Janice Clark, 83, of Ludington. Janice M. Clark, 83, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 27, 1938 in Ludington to Ross and Alma (Witte) Dewyer. Janice married Gerald L. Clark on April 24, 1955 in Ludington. Together they raised three children. Janice was mostly a homemaker,…

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Obituary: Shirley Fleming, 85, of Ludington.

November 2, 2021

Obituary: Shirley Fleming, 85, of Ludington. Shirley Ann Fleming, 85, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born August 26, 1936, in Masontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Marion and Mary (Maple) Bise. Shirley was the youngest child of seven brothers and one sister. She was employed as an accountant for…

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Amber Township, Pentwater school district voters go to polls Tuesday.

November 1, 2021

Amber Township, Pentwater school district voters go to polls Tuesday. The voters of Amber Township will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, to decide on a 1.5 mill request by the township board for roads. If approved, the millage would be levied for five years from 2022 to 2026, and will raise an estimated $181,277 in the first…

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Great Start Readiness Program offers free preschool to qualified children. 

November 1, 2021

Great Start Readiness Program offers free preschool to qualified children.  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) — The West Shore Educational Service District partners with 10 locations throughout Mason, Lake, and Oceana counties to provide…

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GR woman arrested for drunk driving with 4 kids in car.

November 1, 2021

GR woman arrested for drunk driving with 4 kids in car. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 9:59 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, and charged with operating and vehicle while intoxicated/high blood alcohol content (“super drunk”) and child endangerment.  The arrest occurred after 911 had received complaints about a…

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Norton Shores man arrested for 6th driving while license suspended. 

November 1, 2021

Norton Shores man arrested for 6th driving while license suspended.  The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 10:17 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 for driving while license suspended, sixth offense. The…

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West Shore Bank launches annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal campaign. 

November 1, 2021

West Shore Bank launches annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal campaign.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has launched its 13th annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal fundraiser. Though the campaign, the band partners with area grocery stores and food pantries to provide Christmas meals for families in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Benzie counties. “Partnering with local organizations to distribute meals…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 1, 2021.

November 1, 2021

Recent births, posted Nov. 1, 2021. The following births have been reported: Nick Charles Herrygers, the son of Andrea and Caleb Herrygers of Hart, was born on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Anthony Octavio Rodriguez II, the son of Mandi Best and Anthony Rodriguez of Fountain, was born on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Ansel Walter Stojic, the son of Kelli Stojic and Perry Lyford-Stojic…

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Kid-friendly disc golf course opens at Mason County Campground. 

October 31, 2021

Kid-friendly disc golf course opens at Mason County Campground.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Campground is home to the county’s newest disc golf course, The Tinderbox, an 18-hole, shorter course designed to be fun, challenging and a quicker play than other courses in the area. Park Ranger Tom Oele designed the campground course with kids in mind and built…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 31, 2021.

October 31, 2021

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 31, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Rojelio Cody Yates, 33, of 9479 Belding Rd. NE, Rockford, Michigan, was found guilty Sept. 14 of two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and third-offense habitual offender and was sentenced Oct. 26 to two…

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Obituary: Janice Soper, 93, of Ludington.

October 31, 2021

Obituary: Janice Soper, 93, of Ludington. Janice C. Soper, 93, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born June 27, 1928 in Ludington to Homer and Maureen (Rassmussen) Fox. Janice attended from Ypsilanti School for the Deaf and went on to attend Traverse City School for the Deaf. She…

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Obituary: Barbara VandenHeuvel, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Hart.

October 31, 2021

Obituary: Barbara VandenHeuvel, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Hart. Barbara (Barb) Jean VandenHeuvel began her earthly journey on April 8, 1938 and entered into the Kingdom of the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. After 83 remarkable years, the Lord greeted her with open arms, peace and love to rest in eternal life. Barb was the daughter of Dorphine Louise…

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Partly sunny skies to begin November, snow possible Tuesday! 

October 31, 2021

Partly sunny skies to begin November, snow possible Tuesday!  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A shower or two early tonight then partly cloudy overnight; 30% chance of rain. Low temperature of 36 degrees with winds west-northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 Partly sunny during…

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VIDEO: MCC elementary Halloween parade. 

October 29, 2021

VIDEO: MCC elementary Halloween parade.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central elementary students paraded in Halloween costumes on some of the streets of Scottville Friday. Grades kindergarten through five walked a route near Scottville Elementary (lower elementary) and MCC Upper Elementary, along Beryl Street, Loomis…

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Scottville park project receives support from community foundation.

October 29, 2021

Scottville park project receives support from community foundation. SCOTTVILLE — The Community Foundation for Mason County has announced that it has awarded the Scottville Downtown Development Authority $30,000 to be used towards the Scottville Optimist Park and Sculpture project. The project includes the renovations of the former Optimist building to be used a community center.  “This is a great news…

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Fire damages Sherman Township house. 

October 29, 2021

Fire damages Sherman Township house.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments responded to a house fire early this morning at the John and Valerie Stapleton home, 1900 E. Sugar Grove Rd.  Fountain Area Fire Department and Scottville Fire Department were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. Dispatch information stated the utility room of the two-story farmhouse was fully…

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Traffic stop yields 41 grams of suspected meth.

October 29, 2021

Traffic stop yields 41 grams of suspected meth. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Mason County man who was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over by Mason County sheriff’s deputies at the intersection of Hansen and Gordon roads Thursday, Oct. 28, shortly before 1 a.m. was found in possession of 41 grams of suspected meth, said Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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