Rommie MacDonald, 65, of Scottville, died on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Donald Joseph Vandling, 58, of Ludington, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer with Father Dan DePew presiding. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 15, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Beacon Cremation…
Grassroots group hopes to save and sustain WSCC pool VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A group of citizens that was formed last year to save West Shore Community College’s swimming pool is committed to also sustaining the pool. Friends of the Pool was formed in September 2023 after the college’s leadership began discussing the possibility of closing the pool. The college Board…
Cole announces he will seek 4th term as sheriff By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Kim Cole announced Thursday that he will seek a fourth term as Mason County sheriff. Cole is already among only one of four men who have served more than three terms as sheriff of Mason County since it was formed in 1855 and, if re-elected…
CTE program asking for public feedback West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — When you think about Career and Technical Education what comes to your mind? The leaders of West Shore Educational Service District’s CTE program want to…
Badger to start season on June 14 Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry Service has announced the 2024 sailing season of the SS Badger will begin on Friday, June 14, almost a month later than its normal sailing season. The Badger’s 2023 season was cut short due to the failure of a counterweight at…
Family AfFAIR scheduled for March 16 SCOTTVILLE — The 32nd Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free community event has become a St. Patrick’s weekend tradition. Every year hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies provide a whole day of fun for…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 9, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kash Verlyn Valley, 33; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine), assault with a dangerous weapon, assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, fourth-degree fleeing police in a vehicle, and driving while license suspended; arrested Jan. 9 by…
Police news, posted Feb. 9, 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 Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024: 4:10 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 50-year-old Ludington man was arrested at the police department on two warrants issued by the 79th District Court. The…
Obituary: Lila Talsma, 89, of Scottville Lila Dawn (Schultz) Talsma, 89, of Scottville, formerly of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Lila was born on October 9, 1934, in Tallman, the daughter of the late Albert William and Pauline Hilma (Boeder) Schultz. Her family moved to Muskegon where her father was employed at a factory, producing aircraft engine…
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West Shore Bank to offer scholarships LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank will award six Making a Difference Scholarships this year to students who are pursuing higher education. Each scholarship will be $1,000. The program is designed to recognize outstanding achievements and provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate exemplary dedication to their academic goals. “Whether students plan to attend college,…
Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Selena Flor Valenzuela-Gonzalez, the daughter of Alina Gonzalez-Mendoza and Edgar Flores of Walkerville, was born on Friday, February 9, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy…
Barbara Bush, 77, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born October 10, 1946, in Fresno, California, the daughter of Ellsworth and Peggy (Woods) Bush. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge…
Employment Opportunity: Athletic Director, MCE, part-time This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 9 – 24, 2024
Friends of Ludington Police selected as Lake Jump beneficiary LUDINGTON — Friends of the Ludington Police has been selected by the Ludington Lake Jump board to be this year’s beneficiary of the jump. The jump is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Stearns Park beach. The organization is currently raising funds for a K-9 unit for Ludington Police Department. Ludington Police…
NEWS ALERT: Firefighters dispatched to United Methodist Church of Ludington PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (8:31 p.m.) — Firefighters from Pere Marquette Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department have been dispatched to the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. for a report of a room filling up with smoke.
Ludington State Park to close for 10 months at end of summer HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that Ludington State Park will be closed at the end of the summer season and remain closed until summer 2025. Planned park enhancements are planned including paving the park’s main road and the Hamlin Lake day-use area…
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Police news, posted Feb. 8, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024: 9:54 a.m., a 53-year-old Branch woman was arrested on an outstanding Manistee County contempt of court warrant, 7800 block of East US 10,…
West Shore Wolves win second straight district title VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves won their second straight district title, qualifying for a shot at the state championship. The squad captured the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) District 6 title in the tournament last weekend in Muskegon, after defeating Big Rapids 9-2; Grand Valley Stars 7-0; Kalamazoo Wings White…
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