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Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Marching Band has had a successful week of competition earning high ratings. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the band performed at the Michigan Band and Orchestra Association district marching band competition at Big Rapids High School, earning a…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County’s four senior activities centers now have digital tablets available for seniors to use for internet access and other online activities. The new tablets are courtesy of a grant from the Ludington Rotary Club. Seniors will be able to use the devices at the senior centers. The local Rotary club provided a grant of up to $5,000,…
Judy Louise Amador, 65, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at noon at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11am at the funeral home. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District will celebrate its homecoming spirit week Oct. 13 to 18. Throughout the week, the schools will hold special spirit week activities. The Mason County Central 2025 homecoming court includes front, from left: Avery Miller, freshman…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Boat watchers were in for a treat Friday as the historic tug Olive L. Moore and its paired barge, Menominee visited the Port of Ludington to deliver road aggregate to the Rieth-Riley Construction dock. The Olive L. Moore was built as the John F. Cushing in 1928 by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. in Manitowoc,…
LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger’s Friday, Oct. 10 sailing has been cancelled due to weather conditions on Lake Michigan. Today’s Lake Michigan weather forecast is calling for south-southwest winds 18 to 24 knots (21 to 28 mph) becoming west in the afternoon with gusts reaching as high as 30 knots (34 mph); waves of 7 to 10 feet, occasionally reaching…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Raymond Draper, 51; first-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under age 13) and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under age 13); arrested Oct. 1 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office, arraigned Oct. 3; preliminary hearing: Oct. 22; bail: $50,000 cash.…
LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old man pleaded no contest to carrying a concealed weapon Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court after the jury for his criminal trial was seated. Richard David Shepherd, III, is scheduled for sentencing Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. Shepherd faces a maximum term of five years in prison for the conviction. “Jurors were present…
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 Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025: 4:49 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 5:40 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of LaSalle Road, Victory Township. 9:10 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…
Dakota Wilber and co-conspirator Levi Richard were operating ‘a portable drug store’ at the time of their arrests. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Muskegon man convicted of multiple drug felonies was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Oct. 8, to 13-32 years in prison. Dakota Raymond Wilber was convicted by a jury last June…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The unveiling of the latest addition to the Mason County Sculpture Trail will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18 at noon when the unveiling of “The Big Noise” sculpture takes place at the recently renovated Scottville Optimist Park, located adjacent to the former Scottville Optimist Building. The sculpture and park renovations are projects led…
If you have any information, call the MSP Hart Post at 231-873-2171 or Mason-Oceana Central Dispatch at 231-869-5858. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — It has been four days since Toriann Marie Shirey, 16, of Oceana County’s Crystal Township was reported missing. As of Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 8, the Michigan State Police Hart Post reported that Toriann still has…
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 Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025: 2:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on two outstanding Manistee County warrants — a criminal bench warrant for probation violation and a contempt of court…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — As part of its ongoing commitment to community education and firearm safety, the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County has been awarded a $1,400 grant from the NRA Foundation to support its Educate Youth and Women Program. “We are very excited about the Educate Youth and Women Program,” said Karen Zimmerman. “We are deeply grateful to…
LUDINGTON — The Second Annual Trick-or-Treat Mini Golf event is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf Course at Stearns Park. Kids are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and trick-or-treat their way through the course — all while golfing for free. The event is open to children of all ages.…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Selena Socorro Solis, the daughter of Nayeli Fitch-Lopez and Eliseo Solis of Ludington was born on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Lisa Ann (Schumacher) Scholten-Riley, 61, of Walhalla, formerly of South Lyon and Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Lisa was born on November 2, 1963, in Mancelona, to Mary (Wiltzus) and Thomas Schumacher. She graduated from East Kentwood High School in 1981 and went on to build a remarkable career and a beautiful life centered around family,…
SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is offering a Diaper Assistance Program. The agency will provide free of charge diapers and diapering supplies: wipes, ointments, and other similar products for income eligible individuals and families. Diapers are available in all sizes for infant up to adult sizes. To be eligible, the household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 50-year-old Irons man was ordered in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 6, to pay back over $42,000 to the homeowners, including his former boss, he defrauded. Jason J. Noordhoek pleaded guilty last May to fraudulent use of building contract funds and was sentenced Monday by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Katlin Marie Hammond, 32, of Custer was arraigned on charges of fleeing and eluding police, reckless driving and operating without insurance following a high-speed chase Saturday, Oct. 4, which ended after she reportedly struck a police car with the motorcycle she was riding. Hammond was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court Monday,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A single-lane closure for road work on northbound US 31 near the Pere Marquette River is scheduled through Saturday, Oct. 18, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The project was scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 6. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
