Diane Kay Ryan passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on May 31, 1946, in Ludington, Diane was the daughter of Willard Leroy Paasch and Marjorie May Schmock. She proudly served her…
Richard Allen Miller, 85, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born July 13, 1940 in Ludington, Richard was the son of the late Emery and Margaret (Ott) Miller. He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1958. On March 14, 1959, he married Ruth Irene Rozell and they shared 55 years together before Ruth’s passing…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. to the area of Stiles and Marrison roads in Riverton Township for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. Emergency personnel located the driver, the lone occupant of the motorcycle, deceased at the scene. Investigators believe the crash occurred during the night but was not discovered until Tuesday afternoon.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The former Scottville schoolhouse was reduced to rubble Tuesday as demolition crews brought down the last standing portions of the historic 138-year-old building at 209 N. Main St. Excavators spent the day tearing apart the remaining structure, leaving behind piles of brick, wood and debris that now cover much of the site. Cleanup work…
LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County recently presented donations totaling more than $18,000 to two area nonprofit organizations serving residents in Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The local women’s philanthropic group donated $9,520 to Mason County Life Recovery and $8,985 to Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters, known as COVE. Women Who Care of Mason County raises money each quarter…
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