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By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern The 85th Western Michigan Fair kicks off Monday, Aug. 5 and will run through Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Mason County Fairgrounds. The midway opens Tuesday, Aug. 6. Youth animal displays and competitions are a fair tradition. Among those kids participating are Arie Zwagerman, 7, his sister, Hattie Zwagerman, 4, from Sheridan Township; and Henry…
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, I have known Larry…
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The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following in Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024: 10:18 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Fountain Road and US 31, Victory Township. 4:09 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Kinney Road, Eden Township. 7:40 p.m., a 32-year-old…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold a native plant sale, giving homeowners an opportunity to buy perennial, native wildflowers and grasses that can be used in ornamental gardens or natural areas to add beauty and biodiversity. Native plants provide healthier, more nutrient-rich food sources and suitable nesting habitat for wildlife such as birds and small…
LUDINGTON — Staircase Youth Services and the Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual free Back to School Backpack Bonanza on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park from 3 to 6 p.m. At check-in youth will receive a backpack and can start their free round of mini golf. At each mini golf hole…
Lawrence “Bob” Robert Shalosky, 94, of Ludington, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Fremont. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service 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 a month. The easiest…
A free Dementia Support Program from the Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan will be introduced at meetings Thursday, August 8 at both the Ludington Senior Center and the Scottville Area Senior Center. The information will be shared at the regular monthly Alzheimer’s support group meetings at the two centers. The support group at the Scottville center meets at 11 a.m. while…
Employment: Teacher positions, Pentwater Public Schools Full-Time Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher (K-6th) Full-Time Secondary Math/Science Teacher (7th-12th) Qualifications: Appropriate Michigan certification and licensure for both positions; will accept a math only endorsement for the secondary math/science position Duties to begin: Fall of the 2024/2025 school year Application process: Send letter of interest, resume and credentials to Craig Barter, Superintendent,…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. Photography by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s annual College for Kids is underway this week. The five-day program is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications, and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Kristin Korendyke has announced that she will retire as executive director of Sandcastles Children’s Museum at the end of the year. Korendyke was one of the founders of the museum. “My career at Sandcastles has gone along with the life of my youngest child, Halle,” Korendyke said. “I was pregnant with her when Sandcastles…
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: Tuesday, July 30, 2024: 8:10 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 north of US 10, Amber Township. 5:30 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Main Street north of State Street, City of…
Laura Ann Sly Hardenburgh, 49, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Laura was born on November 22, 1974, the daughter of Diana Pearson Sly Wells, and Larry Sly. She was a 1993 graduate of Ludington High School. For over 28 years, she had been employed by Mancino’s of Ludington, most recently being the general manager. She had…
Cleta Darlene Ahlstedt, 85, of Branch, died on Monday, July 29, 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…
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, As the final days…
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: The outcome of the…
Employment: Head Start Teacher, Shelby Early Childhood Center This is a paid posting. Posted until Aug. 15, 2024
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — One of the many featured tractors that will be on display at the 50th Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s Old Engine & Tractor Show this weekend will be a 1953 Allis Chalmers G. The tractor was originally owned by Ruby Creek farmer Jasper Fuller (1912-2001). It later went to Jasper’s daughter, Estella, and her…
LUDINGTON — A 12-year-old Ludington boy was apprehended by Ludington police for brandishing a “realistic looking” air soft pistol in the 300 block of East Melendy Street Thursday afternoon, July 25, said Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “A juvenile petition form was completed, and the case was turned over to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office,” said Cpt.…
Jean Arlene Argue, 93, of Scottville passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Jean was born on February 13, 1931, to William and Edith Olson in Ludington. She attended Ludington Area Schools and graduated with the Ludington High School class of 1949. Jean retired from Oakview Medical Facility after 17 years of service. Jean married Ralph Duane Claveau in 1949…
Lillian Mary Bourgette, 80, of Ludington, died on Wednesday July 31, 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 __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
