I bet you can walk 100 miles By Joan Young, contributing writer While you are shaking your head in the negative, let me tell you why I think you can do this. Not only that, I’ll tell you why I think you should. Eight years ago, in 2016, the North Country Trail Association began an experiment to try to attract…
Scottville Senior Center to host presentations for Alzheimer’s caregivers SCOTTVILLE — One of the most challenging situations anyone can face is caring for and managing affairs of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another incapacitating medical condition. Help is at hand for those heroic caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter is hosting a series of three free monthly caregiving…
Vogue Theatre to show free screening of ‘Suffragette’ MANISTEE — In honor of its 10th anniversary, Women’s History Month, and the 2024 election, the Vogue Theatre will present a free screening of the movie “Suffragette” on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. The drama takes place in London in 1912 and tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the…
Ludington bands receive top ratings at festival LUDINGTON – The Ludington High School Wind Symphony and the O.J. DeJonge Middle School Seventh/Eighth Grades Concert Band recently both earned straight division one ratings during the District 1 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Band and Orchestra Festival. Both bands are under the direction of Keith Kuczynski. District 1 festival was held…
VIDEO: MCC Upper Elementary STEM Night Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary School held its annual STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) night Thursday. Students and parents were treated to hot dogs and explored various STEM-related projects. The evening…
Michael Roland Piper, 72, of Ludington, died on Thursday, March 7, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
Laser treatment patients seeing results at Squires Chiropractic AMBER TOWNSHIP — Thirteen years ago, Megan Stevenson of Hart was in a car crash, which resulted in a serious injuries. Since that time, she has tried several medical and holistic treatments to help relieve the constant pain. “I broke my back in several places and have suffered since,” Stevenson said. “The…
Police news, posted March 8, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity Thursday, March 7, 2024: 4:27 p.m., a 48-year-old Ludington man was arrested for harboring a fugitive, 100 block of North Franklin Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the…
Fin & Feather Club offering classes SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County has several classes scheduled in April. They include a concealed pistol license (CPL) class, basic pistol class and hunter safety class. All classes will take place at the club’s grounds, located at 3276 N. Darr Rd. CPL class Friday, April 12, 6 to…
Obituary: Gary “LeRoy” Klemm, 74, of Ludington Gary “LeRoy” Klemm, 74, raised his last glass on Earth Tuesday, March 5, 2024, leaving behind his many “collections” for his loving daughters to make sense of. A lifelong resident of Ludington, Gary was the first-born of William and Doris Klemm on June 1, 1949. A 1967 graduate of Ludington High School, Gary…
Karl Peckstein Sr., 82, of Ludington, died on Thursday, March 7, 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 for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana…
Ludington Meat Company wins top place at state competition AMBER TOWNSHIP — Ludington Meat Company recently won three top awards at the annual convention of the Michigan Meat Association in Lansing. Awards included Grand Champion in Bacon, Reserve Grand Champion in Boneless Hams and Reserve Grand Champion in Speciality Game. “This marks an incredible milestone for us as it was…
LPD asks for help locating man with Autism UPDATE: He has been found safe. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is asking the public for its assistance in locating Bryce Dylan Smith, a 20-year old male who is autistic. Smith walked away from the 1100 block of North Sherman Street about 7:15 p.m. If found, call 911. ______ Support local…
The Mason County Quiz, March 7, 2024 The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? Click here for the answers. 1. True or false: Ludington was once home to a tractor factory. 2. Which Ludington High School principal…
Police news, posted March 7, 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 Wednesday, March 6, 2024: 12:25 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested for analogue possession following a call of a disturbance, 900 block of South Washington…
Recent births, posted March 7, 2024 The following births have been reported: Oaklynn Renee Gilbert, the daughter of Taylor and Joseph Gilbert of Scottville, was born on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Alexander Alan Schaner, the son of Sarah and Alex Schaner of Hart, was born on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024…
Notice to Bidders: City of Scottville Mowing, Leaf Removal The City of Scottville is requesting bids for the purpose of contracted mowing and leaf removal of Brookside Cemetery and mowing only at Riverside Park and Boat Launch, McPhail Field, and DPW grounds. Specifications for this contract are available at the Scottville City Hall, 105 North Main Street, Scottville, MI 49454,…
MCC forensics team sweeps first place in GR tourney Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s forensics team recently earned a large win. Last weekend the team won first place sweeps in the small school category in the Grand Rapids Christian High School competition.…
FloraCraft’s Richardson becomes certified florist LUDINGTON — Longtime FloraCraft team member Dondi Richardson has become a certified florist through the Great Lakes Floral Association. Endorsed by the National Alliance of Floral Associations and recognized nationally, GLFA’s certification program covers all aspects of professional floristry, and those who complete it are recognized as the “best of the best” in floral design. “We…
Custer man charged with larceny by conversion HART — A 41-year-old Custer man faces up to five years in prison for a felony charge of larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000. Eric Charles Golembiewski, of 1444 N. Custer Rd., allegedly embezzled $15,000, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. “The events that led to the charges occurred on or around Dec. 21, 2023,”…
Parolee accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl at local hotel HART — A 40-year-old Holland man who is on parole is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at a local hotel. Christopher Matthew Kubacki of 83 Burke Ave., Holland, is charged with felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), second-degree CSC and gross indecency between a male and female,…
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