Spartan News: Alumni Feature Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Chad Mortensen has recently been named plant manager at Cone Drive’s Ludington location. Cone Drive produces precision drives used in diverse markets including solar, automation, aerial platforms, and food and beverage. Mortensen began working at Cone…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, March 28, 2024: 3:19 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 34-year-old Scottville man was cited for operating without insurance, US 31 and Gordon Road, Custer Township. Sunday, March 31, 2024: 2:33 p.m., (MSP), a…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Sable Dunes Audubon Society will hold a birding hike on Saturday, April 6 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Ludington State Park. The hike will begin at the warming shelter. Participants will look at several locations in the park for returning migrant bird species. PENTWATER — The Society will hold its first educational workshop of the season at…
LUDINGTON — Tinkham Avenue, between Lakeshore Drive and William Street, is currently closed for construction. The street is expected to be closed until the first week of July. The suggested detour is Bryant Road between Lakeshore Drive and Washington Avenue. Residents in that area have been contacted and Republic Services has been alerted to the road closure for refuse services.…
Robert C. “Doc” Campbell, DDS, 91, longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Doc was born on November 20, 1932 in Jackson, the son of Harlan and Katherine (McDowell) Campbell and graduated from Leslie High School with the class of 1950. With his father being a dentist, Doc followed in his footsteps by first earning his bachelor’s…
BADLWIN — For over 25 years Dr. Dannie Gentry has been providing women’s health care in Baldwin and is currently serving patients at Family Health Care providing a wide range of personalized gynecological and obstetrical services for women close. “Dr. Gentry is a well-known OB/GYN in Mason and Lake counties,” said registered nurse Jennifer Howe, who is the clinical operations…
Employment: MCP/OCP Sales Representative Media Group 31 is seeking a sales representative to sell advertising for its news services, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Hours are flexible with the option to work part time and potentially full time. Pay is based on commission of sales. Send a letter of inquiry and resume to Rob Alway, editor-in-chief, at editor@mediagroup31.com.
Hope Lynn Avra, the daughter of Brianna Kaminski and Austin Avra of Pentwater, was born at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital, Fremont, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Lennox John Martz, the son of Amy and Tyler Martz of Scottville, was born on Friday, March 29, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Recreation program has begun its youth summer baseball, softball and t-ball registration. The program is open to all Mason County children. Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 17. The cost is $50 per player for all leagues (includes a t-shirt). There is a $10 late fee per child for registrations after the deadline. Registration can take…
LUDINGTON — The annual Ludington Offshore Classic/Big Boys Fishing Tournament is scheduled for July 15-21 with daily events for professionals, amateurs, women and youth. Registration is open online, and the contests are expected to draw hundreds of participants from around the Midwest. The event has grown in popularity over the last 21 years. The Offshore Classic Pro Division will pay…
Take Advantage of Dining Deals, April 22-28 LUDINGTON — Local and visiting foodies may taste their way through town during 2024 Downtown Ludington Restaurant Week. The inaugural event will spotlight new palate-pleasing menu items at participating locations, plus attractive pre-set price points. The week-long event will feature $35 menus for two from Sunday, April 22 through Saturday, April 28. Depending…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington was designated a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, honoring the city’s commitment to effective urban forest management. The designation was achieved by the city meeting the program’s four requirements: maintaining a tree board, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported for March 28 to 31, 2024: Thursday, March 28 3:40 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Benson Road north of Marshall Road, Branch Township. 5:26 p.m., MCSO, damaged vehicle (a truck was…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will hold its Earth Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Doors open at 10 a.m. The event will include a…
Daniel John Hinds, 68, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was born June 17, 1955, the son of James and Barbara (Brown) Hinds. Daniel graduated from Ludington High School in 1974. While attending LHS, Daniel excelled on the track team with his specialty being the 440-yard run. He won three consecutive Seaway Conference titles, the…
Russell Carl Bedker, 77, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1946, the son of Harry Bedker and Neta (Wever) Bedker. Russ graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1965. On February 27th of 1965 he married Sandra Sue Pfefferle. Russ worked for Miller Brothers Oil Company as a truck driver,…
Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season kicks off today, Monday, April 1. The 2024 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2025. Fishing licenses can be purchased from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and purchasing the license through the app. Michigan DNR Hunt Fish, an official app of the Michigan…
Staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar will host local meeting times on Tuesday, April 9. Moolenaar represents Mason and Oceana counties in the U.S. House of Representatives. During the meetings, constituents from the Michigan Second Congressional District can discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency. Constituents who cannot attend one of the meetings…
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