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Cluck Bucket moving downtown location; Sprindrift to have new owners

December 11, 2023

Cluck Bucket moving downtown location; Sprindrift to have new owners LUDINGTON — The owners of Cluck Bucket restaurant announced today that in March 2024 they will be moving to a new location, 102 W. Ludington Ave. behind Spindrift Cyclesports along Legacy Plaza. Cluck Bucket is currently located in The Port, a multi-business facility, at 222 W. Ludington Ave. The restaurant,…

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Legacy Plaza bathrooms vandalized

December 11, 2023

Legacy Plaza bathrooms vandalized The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers responded to two different reports of the James Street Plaza bathrooms being vandalized over the weekend on Friday, Dec.…

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Man fueled by drugs bites deputy’s hand

December 11, 2023

Man fueled by drugs bites deputy’s hand LUDINGTON — A warrant is being sought for a 19-year-old man believed to be under the influence of drugs for invading a home and biting a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Friday, Dec. 8, shortly after 11 p.m. in…

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Ruckus at Walmart leads to arrest

December 11, 2023

Ruckus at Walmart leads to arrest PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —A 33-year-old Ludington man was was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Dec. 8, around 10:30 p.m. following a 911…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 11, 2023

December 11, 2023

Recent births, posted Dec. 11, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of…

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Deputies ‘battle for blood’

December 11, 2023

Deputies ‘battle for blood’ HART — Deputies and officers with the Oceana County and Mason County sheriff’s offices are having a friendly competition to see which sheriff’s office donates the…

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Obituary: Donald Zwiefka, Jr., 70, of Manistee

December 11, 2023

Obituary: Donald Zwiefka, Jr., 70, of Manistee Donald W. Zwiefka, Jr, 70, of Manistee, passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 8, 2023, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with…

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Obituary: Duane James Gordon, 87, of Caribou, Maine, formerly of Scottville

December 11, 2023

Obituary: Duane James Gordon, 87, of Caribou, Maine, formerly of Scottville Duane James Gordon, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in Caribou, Maine following…

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Obituary: Gorden Zacharda, 87, of Scottville

December 11, 2023

Obituary: Gorden Zacharda, 87, of Scottville Gorden “Gordie” Zacharda, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Ludington and Owosso, passed away Wednesday Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Gordie was born October 31, 1936, the…

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Recent death: Sharon Crilley, 82, of Ludington

December 11, 2023

Sharon May Crilley, 82, of Ludington, died on Friday December 8, 2023. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Monday, December 18, 2023, at 11 a.m.…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 10, 2023

December 10, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 10, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert James Adair,…

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VIDEO: MCC kindergarteners visit Nickelson Tree Farm

December 9, 2023

VIDEO: MCC kindergarteners visit Nickelson Tree Farm Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Film by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP…

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NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal plane crash

December 9, 2023

NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal plane crash By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the plane crash that killed an Indiana…

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LMTA must raise US 10 corridor bus fares due to apathy from businesses

December 8, 2023

LMTA must raise US 10 corridor bus fares due to apathy from businesses Meijer, the business with the most riders ignores request for support By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP…

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Fire departments fight chimney fire

December 8, 2023

Fire departments fight chimney fire SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Three fire departments responded to a chimney fire at 5847 E. Decker Rd. Friday afternoon. Initial dispatch information indicated that the house,…

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Obituary: Elise Knudsen, 89, of Ludington

December 8, 2023

Obituary: Elise Knudsen, 89, of Ludington “Faith and Family guided her life.” Elise Mae Knudsen, 89, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Elise Mae Bowne was born on April 24,…

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Police news, posted Dec. 8, 2023

December 8, 2023

Police news, posted Dec. 8, 2023 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…

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Obituary: Thomas Westcott, 88, of Ludington

December 8, 2023

Obituary: Thomas Westcott, 88, of Ludington Thomas Owen Westcott, 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, surrounded by his four children. Tom was born on March…

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