Blog Archives

Escaped inmate apprehended shortly after fleeing from deputy

November 20, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Law enforcement personnel quickly apprehended an escaped inmate today who ran from a corrections deputy as the 26-year-old man was being escorted to the Mason County Courthouse from the Mason County Jail. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the inmate, who was wearing an orange jail outfit, handcuffed and “belly chained,” had been transported…

Read more »

Learning buddies: MCC tutoring program involves community

November 20, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central Schools has partnered with members of the community to help give some first and second grade students a boost in learning. Community Reading Buddies, held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 765 W. US 10-31,…

Read more »

Jaycees holding Light up the Night lighting competition

November 20, 2024

The Ludington Area Jaycees is holding its second annual Light up the Night Christmas lighting competition. Mason County residents are welcome to register their homes or businesses through Nov. 29. There are two categories, Jaycees Choice and People’s Choice. Participants can win a first place prize of $500 and second place of $300 in the Jaycees Choice and $250 for…

Read more »

Obituary: Marlene McDonald Donley, 91, of Ludington

November 20, 2024

Marlene McDonald Donley passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. She was born on October 28, 1933, in Pontiac to Guy and Audrey McDonald, then moved to Reed City with her family. Marlene graduated from Reed City High School in 1951. After, she joined the Marine Corps for two years before being honorably discharged. Marlene married…

Read more »

Obituary: Gerald Miller, 91, of Ludington

November 20, 2024

Gerald Eugene Miller, 91, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Jerry was born on August 24, 1933, the son of the late Walter and Anne (Gallivan) Miller. In 1952, he graduated from St. Francis High School. On May 9, 1953, he married his forever love, Geraldine Marie (Popp) Miller. Days later, on May 14, 1953, he was…

Read more »