AMBER TOWNSHIP — An early November snowstorm took the lives of a couple who were community leaders in Ludington and Idlewild. Lake effect snow struck western Mason County on Monday, Nov. 10 causing several traffic crashes. A crash that occurred that day on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road took the lives of Fredna Lindsey, 88, and Joe Lindsey Sr.,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A recent audit of Hamlin Township’s financial accounting practices shows many discrepancies. The audit found several instances in which transactions were not recorded in chronological order, mathematical errors, and significant differences in the balances recorded in the general ledger versus reconciled balances along with bank reconciliations that did not match the bank register.…
LANSING — Jamie Harmon of Ludington is among 50 new Michigan State Police troopers to graduate from Trooper Recruit School last week. Harmon has been assigned to the Sixth District’s Mount Pleasant post. “Michigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 50 state troopers who graduated Friday, Nov. 21, from the 149th Trooper Recruit School,” states an MSP press…
PAW PAW — The Hook & Catch Wrestling/Jiu-Jitsu Club of Ludington competed in three separate events during the Thug Trials at the Performance Fieldhouse Saturday, Nov. 22. Both youth and adult athletes represented the club in wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and mixed martial arts bouts. One standout performance of the night came from BJJ Blue Belt Jacob Maidens, who made his…
LUDINGTON — Miss Sawyer’s Kids with A Cause has officially launched its annual Christmas Stocking Project. The youth-led nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to supporting veterans and active duty military personnel, aims to send more than 10,000 hand-stuffed Christmas stockings to U.S. service members stationed around the world. Each stocking is assembled by founder Sawyer Hendrickson, and her small army…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — A 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and assault, and a 50-year-old Scottville man was arrested for assaulting/resisting/obstructing police following a 911 call reporting a fight and shots being fired in a…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3060 W. US 10-31, on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We believe in honoring life through acts of kindness and service,” said Stephanie Kehrer, funeral director and owner. Monetary donations will also be accepted. __________________ Please Support…
Lysle Palmer Hansberger Jr, 79, of Ludington, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Ludington Woods Retirement Living. Lysle was born on April 7, 1946, to Lysle Palmer Hansberger Sr. and Adelyn Luella (Keaton) Hansberger in Wayne, Mich. He was raised in Wayne, graduated from Wayne High School in 1964 and soon after enlisted into the U.S. Coast Guard.…
Fredna Orie (Armstrong) Lindsey, March 12, 1937 – November 10, 2025. Joe Lindsey Sr., June 20, 1938 – November 13, 2025 Joe and Fredna Lindsey of Idlewild, were born in Mississippi. Joe was born the last of eight children to William H. and Deloris (Kelly) Lindsey. Fredna was born the first of 10 children to Mozel and Arsola (McShann) Armstrong.…
John Joseph Gancarz, 78, of Free Soil, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born on June 17, 1947, in Muskegon, he was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Feliczak) Gancarz. John graduated from Free Soil Community School in 1965 and furthered his education at West Shore Community College. He dedicated 46 years to Martin Marrieta, from where…
Francis C. Miller, 90, of Pentwater, died on Monday, November 24, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…
Rev. Ronald Weber, 78 ,of Dixon, Ill., died on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Dear MCP/OCP reader, As we near what has become known as Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 29, please keep in mind that Mason County Press/Oceana County Press is also a small, locally owned business, which needs your support. A small investment from you will help us to continue the services we currently provide, and will allow us to cover even…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON – The ATB Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 returned to its homeport of Ludington on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 to unload road aggregate at the Rieth-Riley Construction dock along Pere Marquette Lake. The articulated tug/barge is operated by Interlake…
Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief South Lakeshore Drive is one of the most scenic roads…
LUDINGTON — What started as a simple idea in a Facebook comment has turned into a community-wide effort resulting in 270 complete dinner meal kits for families in need—along with over 461 additional donated food items for the Lakeshore Food Club. About two weeks ago, West Shore Educational School District teacher Rachel Cohoon commented on a Facebook post featuring “Dollar…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington; houseofflavorsrestaurants.com By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The MV Robert S. Pierson visited the port of Manistee on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 with a load of limestone. It was the Canadian-flagged vessel’s first visit to Manistee in 15 years. It arrived about 1 p.m.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero online pie auction fundraiser will be held Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The auction raises money for the annual shopping event that will take place next month at Walmart and Meijer. Funds are used to make Christmas better for over 100 local…
LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington is preparing to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 29, featuring Small Business Saturday, the Aglow on the Avenue Parade, and the annual community tree lighting. Local leaders and business owners are emphasizing the importance of supporting small, locally owned shops during the holiday season. “Every purchase made downtown has a ripple effect,” said…
LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County has donated $9,640 to Mason County Meals on Wheels. The program was selected earlier this month during Women Who Care’s. Mason County Meals on Wheels is operated by Mason County Central School District and currently delivers to 215 senior citizens daily throughout the county, which equals 7,500 meals a month. Women Who…
SCOTTVILLE — Applications are now available for FiveCAP’s Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program to help families provide gifts to their children for the holiday season. “It’s a difficult time of year for many of our neighbors,” said Mary L. Trucks, executive director. “A lot of families are struggling financially for basic survival — food, shelter, transportation, and unexpected expenses…
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