By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association will be hosting the 85th Western Michigan Fair beginning Monday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 10. The midway opens Tuesday, Aug. 6. “It is a gathering place,” said Marcia Hansen, WMFA communications coordinator. “It is a piece of Americana. All generations can enjoy coming to the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Two candidates are running for the Republican nomination of Mason County drain commissioner. The decision on the nominee and the decision on the next drain commissioner will be determined during the Aug. 6 primary election, as there are only Republicans running for the position. The Mason County Drain Commission is responsible for the care and maintenance…
Roger Allen Anderson was born on March 5, 1959, and won his quick battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, July 21, 2024, when he embarked on his greatest adventure yet, heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus. Roger was born to Julienne (Seymour) and Raymond Anderson in Ludington where he lived his 65 years. He graduated from Ludington High School…
John Levi Ball, 83, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home. He was born February 22, 1941, in Ludington, to L.D. and Mary (Verschueren) Ball, the second of 14 children. John was a graduate of Ludington High School, Class of 1959. John was a quiet and gentle man who loved his family and was very proud…
Tucker Daniel Jensen, the son of Lacy and Derek Jensen of Ludington, was born on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Adaline Katherine Martinez-McClure, the daughter of Elise McClure and Isaiah Martinez-Coleman of Ludington, was born on Monday, July 22, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local…
Peggy Sue Gasparas, 61, of Custer, died on Friday, July 12, 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…
Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington,…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A memorial service will be held for Sharon Lea Altschwager of Ludington on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Bachelor Evangelical Church, 5940 E Sugar Grove Rd. Sharon died on November 14, 2023, who died at the age of 82. Read Sharon’s obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Fort Campbell, Tennessee man received a delayed sentence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court last week after attempting to enroll as a Mason County Central High School student last February after meeting an MCC student online. Kevin Gerald Flick pleaded guilty, May 7, to all four counts in connection to the…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to serve six months upfront of a one-year discretionary jail term in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court last week for shooting his son’s vehicle with a handgun multiple times. Chad Alan Wass pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of personal property between $1,000-$20,000, assault with a dangerous weapon and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, July 19, 2024: 6 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 1:20 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Main…
The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Friday, July 19, 2024: 10:10 p.m., a 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a warrant issued by Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, 500 block of South Washington Avenue, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County jail. Saturday, July 20, 2024: 1:09 p.m., a 32-year-old Ludington…
Sherry Dell (Hansen) Johnson lost her battle with dementia on Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born in Lansing on July 26, 1936 as the oldest of six siblings. Her parents were James and Alice (Semple) Hansen. Her family moved back to their hometown of Ludington when she was 6-years-old and she enjoyed her childhood growing up on Fifth Street…
Roger Allen Anderson, 65, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 21, 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…
Michael Dennis Griffith, 74, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 21, 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…
The Mason County District Library, along with Mason College Access Network, Mason County Promise Zone and West Shore Community College have teamed up to offer drop-in college financial aid access support over the next two weeks at both the Ludington and Scottville libraries. Michigan now offers more funding than ever to afford college. Starting in fall 2024, for graduates from the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The first phase in the development of the Pere Marquette Conservation Park opened to the public Friday during a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The Pere Marquette River Community Access offers barrier-free access to the river, along with ample parking, boarder walkways, a pavilion, bathrooms and a fish-cleaning station. The access is…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library is holding its annual Friends of the Library Book Sale beginning today Friday, July 19 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 21 from noon to 2 p.m. Book prices are $2.00 for hard cover, $1.00 for softcover, and all kids’ books are…
LUDINGTON — Local author and historian Dr. Bill Anderson will speak about the history of Major League ballparks as part of the Mason County Historical Society’s ongoing Speakers Series on Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m. at the Mason County Research Center, 130 E. Ludington Ave. Anderson’s career as a sports historian is marked by his authoritative works on the Detroit…
LUDINGTON — A Safe Sitter babysitting class is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The class is being offered by Corewell Health and is designed to prepare children ages 10 to 15 to be safe when they are watching younger siblings or babysitting for others. Lessons learned…
Jacob “Frank” Judis, 94, longtime resident of Irons, died peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at The Sanctuary of Bellbrook in Rochester Hills. He was born November 19, 1929 in Irons, the son of Dominic and Kazimera (Elijosius) Judis, who preceded him in death. Frank graduated from the Norman-Dickson Rural Agricultural High School in Brethren with the class of 1950. Frank served…
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