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Trying to remain optimistic about the Optimist project. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. I typically would have written this op-ed much sooner, but instead spent a planned vacation with my family this past week.…
Obituary: Jean Dalzell, 72, of Ludington. Jean Ann (Crepeau) Dalzell, 72, was called home to heaven on Friday, July 29, 2022. She was born in Flint on January 17, 1950, the daughter of Hector and Betsy (Smith) Crepeau. On December 12, 1970, Jean married David Dalzell in Traverse City and they shared 52 wonderful years together and raised seven children. …
Obituary: Ronald Newberg, 80, of Ludington Ronald Lee Newberg, 80, of Ludington passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Born December 22, 1941 in Ludington, he was a 1959 graduate of Ludington High School. In December of 1965, Ron finished basic training for the National Guard, and as an enlisted guardsman. He defended the City of Detroit during the Detroit…
Obituary: Chelsey Ray, 23, of Scottville. Chelsey Rebecca Ray, 23, of Scottville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born August 23, 1998 in Ludington to Scott and Melodey (Cole) Ray. Chelsey attended Ludington Schools. She enjoyed playing on her phone, camping, hanging with friends, but most of all she loved hanging out with her nieces and nephews. Chelsey…
Obituary: Laurie VanNortwick, 60, of Ludington. Laurie Jean VanNortwick, 60, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 22, 2022, at home. She was born July 12, 1962, in Ludington, the daughter of Wilbur and Audrey (Crampton) VanNortwick. Laurie graduated from Mason County Central in the Class of 1980, and then earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Ferris State…
