EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated Friday night, March 21, after the vehicle she was driving “ran off the road, struck a culvert, vaulted over a driveway and landed in a field,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The 11:19 p.m. crash occurred on Chauvez west of Darr Road. “The driver was eastbound…
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, March 21, 2025: 8:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, First Street west of US 10, Branch Township. 3:08 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 south…
Michelle Renee Patrick, 53, of Ludington, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home. She was born to Peggy Lohse and David Sumner in 1971. Michelle worked in food service for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed cross-stitching, fishing, watching Supernatural on TV, and visiting with her daughters. Most of all, Michelle loved spending time with her grandchildren. Michelle…
Debra Ann Munoz went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2025. She was born November 15, 1953. Debbie was full of life and love for people. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to many. If you were lucky enough to know Debbie she was always there with a…
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. Isla Grace Mellon, the daughter of Taylor and Nicholas Mellon of Manistee, was born on Monday, March 24, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
William Ronald Crilley, 85, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove…
Employment: Utility Maintenance Operator II, City of Ludington The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a Utility Maintenance Operator II position. Requires a CDL License (Class A with a tanker endorsement) and residency within 20 miles from the city boundaries within six months of hire date. Must obtain a Ml S-4 Water Distribution License within three years of hire…
MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory that begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23, and continues through 8 p.m. Monday, March 24. The advisory includes Mason, Oceana, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo and Mecosta counties. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches are expected, along with winds gusting as high…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County was represented recently at the Michigan Reading Association’s 69th annual conference held earlier this month at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Mason County Central High School teachers Becky Gerhart and Katarina Moore and Mason County…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger turns 72 years ago today. On March 21, 1953, the 410-foot Badger made its maiden voyage from Ludington to Milwaukee. It was the last of the great cross-lake ferries built for service on Lake Michigan, a tradition that began in Ludington 150 years ago this year. In 1951, the C&O Railroad…
Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Lori Schummer, West Michigan Community Mental Health director of public relations and customer services Friday, March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stereotypes, and celebrating the lives and achievements of…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Troy Alan Bice, 47; failure to pay child support; offense date: Jan. 1, 2018; arraigned March 19; preliminary hearing: April 9; bail: $10,000 cash. -Randy David Hathaway, 68; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested March 4 by Ludington Police Department;…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 – 11:27 a.m.: A 23-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl following a traffic stop on US 31 freeway, Pere Marquette Township. – 7:14…
Howard “Sonny” Jacob Guenthardt Jr., 83, of Ludington, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Beacon Specialized Living in Carleton. He was born March 7, 1942, in Ludington, the son of Howard and Esther (Kowalski) Guenthardt. Sonny graduated from Ludington High School with the Class of 1962. He was employed by the City of Ludington for over 25 years where he…
Donna Ellen Shaw Nelson passed into the loving hands of our Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Ludington Woods, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 16, 1932, in Hart, the youngest of four children, to Milo Earl Shaw and Laura Fern Purdy. Donna spent her early years in Hart until her family relocated to Ludington in…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were dispatched at 3:12 p.m. to a garage fire in the 7100 block of Park Avenue near Bass Lake. Responding departments include Riverton Fire Department, Pere Marquette Township Fire Department, Pentwater Fire Department, and Ludington Fire Department. Crews on scene reporting flames and smoke showing from the building. _______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
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Notice to Creditors: Janet M. Shimer Estate Estate of: Janet M. Shimer (Smith) Date of birth: September 25, 1943 The decedent, Janet M. Shimer (Smith), of 7286 Kildeer Lane, Ludington, MI, 49431, died March 8, 2025, and their estate is being administered. Creditors are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the executor…
Public Notice: City of Ludington 2025 Annual Contracts The City of Ludington will be accepting bids for the following 2025 annual contracts: Crack Sealing Fire Extinguisher Inspections Bids will be accepted until the bid opening, scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2 p.m. Please submit bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the service contract you are bidding…
Notice of Public Hearing, Mason County For Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for Mason County Home Repair Program Mason County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the conference room at the Mason County Airport Terminal to allow citizens to examine and submit comments on the MI Neighborhood (MIN) 2.0 Community…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School is currently without power, as of 9:30 a.m. It is among several places around Mason County that has no electricity or internet services due to snow, ice and wind that developed overnight and into the morning hours. Scottville Fire Department was dispatched to sparking electrical wires on West Broadway Avenue, near the high…
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