Recent death: Cynthia (Hall) Hooper, 81, of Ludington

June 26, 2024

Cynthia (Hall) Hooper, 81, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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Recent births, posted June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024
Recent births, posted June 26, 2024

Weston Lee Meir, the son of Jodi Reminder and Ryan Meir of Branch, was born on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…

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Storm results in downed trees, utility lines

June 25, 2024

Several emergency units were dispatched early this morning to respond to trees and utility lines down on several county roads, including North US 31. US 31 between Sugar Grove and Fountain roads is currently closed as of 9 a.m. Trees on US 31 freeway in Muskegon County blocked traffic near Russel Road. Another storm rolled in early this morning, this…

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Obituary: Evelyn ‘Evie’ Hartley, 86, of Ludington

June 25, 2024

Evelyn “Evie” Lillian Hartley, 86, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday June 19, 2024. Evie had spent her last few months living in Scottville being cared for at her daughter Karol’s home. She was born March 29, 1938, the daughter of Matthew Leonard and Lillian Almira (Andersen) Gould. Evie attended Ludington High School, graduating in 1956. On December 15, 1956, she…

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Recent death: Thomas D. Holder, 74, of Ludington

June 25, 2024

  Thomas D. Holder, 74, of Ludington, died on Monday, June 24, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Support Local News Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading…

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Bid Notification: Alley Paving, City of Ludington

June 25, 2024

2024-2025 Alley Paving Contract Bid Notification – City of Ludington The City of Ludington is accepting proposals for the 2024-2025 Alley Paving Contract. Proposals will be accepted until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at City Hall, 400 S. Harrison Street, Ludington, MI 49431.  All proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope with “Alley Paving” clearly marked on…

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Sheriff’s Reserve Unit looking for more volunteers

June 24, 2024

By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern LUDINGTON —The Mason County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit is a group of individuals who volunteer to serve their community alongside local law enforcement. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office website the MCSO Reserve Unit began in 1954 under Sheriff Ed Anderson. Originally the group was responsible for the rescue truck that housed vehicle extrication…

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Weekend police news, posted June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

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 County over the weekend: Friday, June 21, 2024: 7 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Beyer Road west of US 31, Victory Township. 12:33 p.m., (MCSO), breaking and entering of a camper, Meyers…

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Employment: Instructional Services Specialist – Math

June 24, 2024

Employment: Instructional Services Specialist – Math West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an Instructional Services Specialist-Math. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and five years experience required. For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington,…

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Registration now open for Young Eagles event

June 23, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will again host its Young Eagles event on Saturday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mason County Airport. The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 with signed parental consent. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in the event donate…

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Crystal Valley Ski Area an underused hiking area

June 23, 2024

By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Within Oceana County and the Manistee National Forest hides a trail system that offers plenty of recreational opportunities throughout the year. However, its primary purpose is a series of cross-country ski loops, including some of serious difficulty. These are diligently maintained by the Oceana Cross-Country Ski Association (OCCSA). Just 12 miles south of Scottville, the…

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Recent death: Nancy Louise Duffy, 98, of Ludington

June 23, 2024

Nancy Louise Duffy, 93, of Ludington, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was born January 13, 1931, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Wilson and Pearl (Hughes) Hill. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in downtown Ludington

June 21, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle on Robert Street south of Ludington Avenue Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred about 1:24 p.m. According to a press release from Ludington Police Department, the woman was transported by Life EMS ambulance to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital where she was treated for minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle, a…

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Letter to the Editor: Ludington’s Artful Dodger

June 21, 2024

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, A little while ago…

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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offering new camp for beginner band students

June 21, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon Co. — Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is offering a new camp this summer, intended for students with little or no musical experience who want to enter into band. The Mini Camp is a four-day camp for children who are in grades five through seven and will take place on Aug. 7-11.…

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Recent births, posted June 21, 2024

June 21, 2024

Penelope Rose Fischer, the daughter of Morgan and Douglas Fischer of Wellston, was born on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Emma Rose Gibbs, the daughter of Grace and Kyle Gibbs of Ludington, was born on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News…

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Chamber, local media to host candidates’ forum

June 21, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County, along with local news media, will host a candidates’ forum on Thursday, July 11 at Waterfront Park, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will include local and state candidates who are running in the Aug. 6 primary election. The event is being co-hosted by chamber media members Mason County Press, Ludington Daily…

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Stage Left Theatre Company announces scholarship recipients

June 21, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company recently announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarships. Each receiving a $500 scholarship are Andrew Schrader of Ludington, who will be attending Eastern Michigan University pursuing a bachelor’s of arts degree majoring in musical theatre and Emily Schwarz of Mears, who will be attending the University of Michigan pursuing a bachelor’s of fine arts…

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Obituary: Nancy Pajonk, 75, of Ludington

June 21, 2024

Nancy Pajonk, 75, of Ludington, went home to the Lord on Thursday, June 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Nancy was born March 27, 1949, in Ludington, to Elmer and Rosemary Wright. Nancy married the love of her life, Michael Pajonk, on July 25, 1970 and remained in Ludington. Nancy lived her life full of love for everyone. She always put…

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Obituary: Nancy Ruth Nielsen, 77, of Ludington

June 21, 2024

Nancy Ruth Nielsen, 77, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 20, 1947, in Ludington, the daughter of Niels Charles and Ruth (Abair) Nielsen. Nancy was a graduate of Mason County Central High School, Scottville, and then attended Muskegon Business School.  She worked…

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Employment: Police Officer, Ludington Police Department

June 21, 2024

Employment: Police Officer, Ludington Police Department $10,000 hiring incentive for experienced, currently MCOLES certified officers. The City of Ludington (pop. 8,100) is accepting applications for the position of full time Police Officer, with preference being given to Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified applicants. All applicants must be certified/certifiable by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. Competitive…

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