Metalworks acquires Norton Shores manufacturer LUDINGTON — Metalworks Inc. announced today that it has acquired Flairwood of Norton Shores. For the past seven years, Flairwood, a manufacturer of laminate cabinets and carts for the healthcare, education and commercial furniture industries, has supplied product to Metalworks, a Ludington-based manufacturer specializing in metal products for the office furniture industry with two locations.…
County board to vote on airport improvement plan By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will consider the Mason County Airport’s 2024-2028 capital improvement plan when it meets for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. The county is required to submit a proposal to the State of Michigan…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Anthony Stuart Blowers, 36, pleaded guilty Oct. 10, 2023 to possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a narcotic — cocaine, heroin or another substance and was sentenced Dec. 5, 2023 to two to 20…
Police news, posted Dec. 7, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023: 6:55 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Quarterline Road, Amber Township. 7:40 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of…
New organization raising funds to help homeless EDEN TOWNSHIP — A newly formed non-profit organization is raising funds to help provide shelter for area homeless. Helping Others Prosper was formed by Heidi Oliver. “We created this organization to start addressing the homeless and affordable housing issues in Mason County,” Oliver, who is the organization director, said. “We are a small…
Obituary: Harold Radtke, 81, of Scottville Harold Walter Radtke, 81, of Scottville, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 1, 2023. Harold, lovingly known as “Cowboy”, was born on September 11, 1942, the son of the late Norman and Doris (Covert) Radtke. He graduated from Traverse City High School. He drove truck for Ecolochem, Inc for…
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Onekama Consolidated Schools is hiring an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent beginning in February, 2024. Ideal candidates shall possess a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail, customer service mindset, organizational skills, ability to work unsupervised and be a team player. Experience with accounts payable/accounts receivables, Microsoft Office, Google, Quickbooks, and website experience…
Vehicular homicide case bound over to circuit court Argument led to man allegedly running wife over with car By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — An argument during a ride home from the casino led to the death of 45-year-old Melissa Casterman-Medacco, who the prosecution alleges was run over by a car driven by her husband of 16 years, Mark…
WSCC/MSU Ag Club makes holiday boxes for WSCC students WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Community College/Michigan State University Ag Club met Tuesday evening to prepare boxes for WSCC students in need during the holiday season. The students…
Lantern hikes at Ludington State Park begin Saturday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The first of six scheduled lantern lit walks this winter at Ludington State Park will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. A holiday touch will be provided by music in the warming shelter at the beginning of the lantern lit trail. People are invited to…
MCC Middle School Honor Roll, first trimester 2023-2024 Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following students recently were named to the Mason County Central Middle School Honor Roll, earning grades of all As or Bs during the first trimester of the 2023-2024 school year. Sixth Grade Madison…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (10 a.m.) — Emergency personnel are on scene of a single vehicle rollover crash near the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Fisher Road. There are no injuries but the crash has caused a traffic hazard.
13th Ludington ball drop is New Year’s Eve LUDINGTON — The 13th Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve ball will take place on Sunday, Dec. 31 in downtown Ludington. Festivities kick off at 9 p.m. on Ludington Avenue where participants can enjoy music, a beer tent, and the ball drop. The lit ball will be dropped at the stroke of midnight,…
Downtown Ludington Cookie Walk is Saturday LUDINGTON — Tickets are still available for the Downtown Ludington Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 9. The event will run from 1-4 p.m., when participants will venture to 30 participating downtown businesses, collecting one cookie at each location. Participants can pick up their cookie boxes and event maps from Legacy Plaza (112 N. James…
Obituary: Shannon Grams, 70, of Ludington Shannon (Rubritius) Grams, 70, passed away in Ludington, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Shannon was the wife of the late Gary Grams. They shared 36 years of marriage together. First making a home in White Lake then moving to Ludington in 1988, a place they both loved…
Employment Opportunity: Deputy Treasurer Pere Marquette Charter Township is accepting resumes for a full time Deputy Treasurer position. Primary duties include customer service, receipting and reconciling daily incoming monies, assisting with tax preparation and collection, along with various other duties. Accounting experience is preferred, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants with prior municipal experience and have BS&A…
Elise Mae Knudsen, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, where The Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2…
FYI: Explaining plea bargains FYI is a series that discusses how things work in our lives here in Mason County. Click here to see past articles. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Covering the events of the criminal courts is one of the staples of local news coverage. In this age of social media it’s very common for the comments on a Facebook post…
Scottville Update, posted Dec. 5, 2023 By Jimmy Newkirk, Scottville City Manager The Dollar General Market is in the final stages of construction, and I’ve been told they will be open by Christmas. I’ve also heard many outside the community speak poorly about DG, but a Dollar General Market is different. I visited a few weeks ago and was amazed…
Police news, posted Dec. 5, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Dec. 4, 2023: 4:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road north of Marrison Road, Eden Township. 6:40 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…
MCC bands, choir to hold holiday concert Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central bands and choir will hold a holiday concert on Tuesday, Dec. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium at MCC High School. The concert will feature the middle school bands,…
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