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Firefighters respond to hotel fire

February 11, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were dispatched to the Nova Motel, 472 S. Pere Marquette Hwy. at 7:30 p.m. for a report of a fire there. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department are on scene. The first firefighter on scene reported heavy black smoke coming from one of the buildings. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the…

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Boat sinks in Pere Marquette Lake

February 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department responded to a sunken vessel Tuesday afternoon, about 2 p.m., at Thompson Marina, according to a press release from LPD. The initial complaint was for an upside down rowboat and debris in Pere Marquette Lake. “Upon arrival, LPD officers located…

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Obituary: Michael Van Keenan, 85, of Scottville

February 11, 2025

Michael Van Keenan, 85, of Scottville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 7, 2025.  Mike was born on November 13, 1939 in Summit County, Ohio, the son of Van H. and Louise (Marzo) Keenan.  Mike grew up in Ohio and graduated college…

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Man accused of nearly pushing deputy into logging truck considering plea deal

February 11, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The 47-year-old Scottville man accused of nearly pushing a Mason County sheriff’s deputy into a passing logging semi truck and trying to disarm…

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A Thank You from the family of Robert Neal

February 11, 2025

 

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Obituary: Flossie Alna Miller, 92, of Pentwater

February 11, 2025

Flossie Alna Miller, 92, of Pentwater passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.  Flossie was born on December 20, 1932 in Ludington, the daughter of Andrew Edward and Winnie Ethel (Lincoln)…

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WSCC to host artist workshop

February 10, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a workshop with artist Allison…

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Winter storm could produce 5-8 inches of snow

February 10, 2025

UPDATE: THE WINTER STORM WATCH WAS UPGRADED TO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY TUESDAY. MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Mason, are under a winter storm watch issued by the…

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Recent death: Michael Keenan, 85, of Scottville

February 10, 2025

Michael Keenan, 85, of Scottville, died on Friday, February 7, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…

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Rollover crashes cause minor injuries

February 10, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — Two separate rollover crashes Thursday evening, Feb. 6, resulted in…

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Obituary: Mary Evelyn Stuart, 72, formerly of Ludington

February 10, 2025

Mary Evelyn Stuart passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the age of 72 in Canton, Georgia.  Born in Ludington on March 4, 1952 to Kenneth and Evelyn (Spencer)…

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Recent births, published Feb. 10, 2025

February 10, 2025

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.  Julianna Avery Hatch, the daughter of Dicey Malburg…

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Recent death: Deborah Susanne Soberalski, 70, of Ludington

February 10, 2025

Deborah Susanne Soberalski, 70, of Ludington, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…

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Recent death: John Peter Husted, 52, of Ludington

February 10, 2025

John Peter Husted, 52, of Ludington, died on February 4, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of…

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Notice to Creditors: Marlene K. Newkirk Estate

February 10, 2025

Notice to Creditors: Marlene K. Newkirk Estate This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 10, 2025

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Library to hold Remote Tech Help session at Hamlin Township Hall

February 9, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County District Library will host a Remote Tech Help session on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N.…

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Obituary: Beatrice Marie Hipley, 93, of Pentwater

February 8, 2025

Beatrice Marie Hipley, 93, of Pentwater, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born January 3, 1932, the daughter of Charles and Vivian Terryn.…

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Obituary: Dorothy Caroline Cartier, 101, of Ludington

February 8, 2025

Dorothy Caroline Cartier, 101, of Ludington passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born October 7, 1923, to Joseph Mrofka and Caroline (Paszczak) Benesh, in Chicago. Dorothy…

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40th West Shore MathCounts held at WSCC

February 7, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 40th West Shore MathCounts Middle…

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Winter weather advisory issued

February 7, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 a.m. until Sunday, Feb. 9, at 7 a.m. Total snow…

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Obituary: Dianna Marie Fye, 73, of Baldwin

February 7, 2025

Dianna Marie Fye, 73, of Baldwin, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  Dianna was born on December 30, 1951 in Lansing, the daughter of Harley and…

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