Obituary: Geri Larr, 95, of Custer

November 14, 2023

Obituary: Geri Larr, 95, of Custer Geri Ellen (Eyestone) Larr, 95, of Custer, formally of Pentwater, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Geri was born on December 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Frederick D. and Gladys M. (Fuller) Eyestone. She attended Pentwater High School. On September 15, 1944, she married Ernie Larr and they shared over 40…

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Employment Opportunity: Custodian, Ludington Senior Center

November 14, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Custodian, Ludington Senior Center The Ludington Senior Center is accepting applications for a part-time Custodian.  Flexible 15 Hrs/Week  $15 per hour.  Job descriptions and applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 400 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI 49431 or on the City website www.ludington-mi.gov   Applications should be submitted to Senior Center Director Andrea Morrell  308 S.…

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Recent death: Nancy Kelley, 80, of Ludington

November 14, 2023

Nancy Jean Kelley, 80, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 1 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington with visitation starting at noon. 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…

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Recent death: Evelyn Urban, 90, of Fountain

November 14, 2023

Evelyn Jean Urban, 90, of Fountain, died on Monday, November 13, 2023. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths

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Wietrzykowski hired as new Scottville police officer

November 13, 2023

Wietrzykowski hired as new Scottville police officer By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Steve Wietrzykowski, the current Ludington Police Department second in command, has been hired by Scottville Police Department. Capt. Wietrzykowski is retiring from LPD effective the end of the year. Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk confirmed Wietrzykowski’s hiring today. He said Wietrzykowski has been offered a conditional offer…

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OJ DeJonge Middle School musicians score high at solo and ensemble

November 13, 2023

OJ DeJonge Middle School musicians score high at solo and ensemble REMUS — Nineteen members of the Ludington Area Schools OJ DeJonge Middle School band participated in Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District One Solo and Ensemble (MSBOA) Saturday, Nov. 11, at Chippewa Hills High School. Of the 19 participants, eight received a first division (top) score and qualify…

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Man, 74, sustains minor injury when deer jumps through windshield

November 13, 2023

Man, 74, sustains minor injury when deer jumps through windshield The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 74-year-old Fountain man suffered a minor injury after a deer jumped through the windshield of his vehicle on US 10 east of First Street Saturday, Nov. 11, around 7…

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Recent death: Geri Ellen (Eyestone) Larr, 95, of Custer

November 13, 2023

Geri Ellen (Eyestone) Larr, 95, of Custer, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023. There will be a funeral service on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements through Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…

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Obituary: Shane Phillips, 18, of Ludington

November 13, 2023

Obituary: Shane Phillips, 18, of Ludington Shane William Phillips, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the age of 18.  Shane was born to Brian and Jodie Phillips. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Dallas Lindenau, Sawyer Phillips, and Devon Phillips; grandmothers Martha Bosma and Linda Phillips; and…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 13, 2023

November 13, 2023

Recent births, posted Nov. 13, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Juniper…

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Recent death: Jean Mary Knudsen, 80, of Ludington

November 13, 2023

Jean Mary Knudsen, 80, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 10, 2023. Services are pending through 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

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Please support local news

November 12, 2023

Please support local news Please consider helping to support local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are brought to you for free thanks to the support of local businesses and individuals. We will not require a paywall, but kindly ask you to consider supporting us with a contribution of your choosing. As the only locally-owned news service that…

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Firefighters extinguish house fire quickly

November 12, 2023

Firefighters extinguish house fire quickly By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire Sunday morning at 6531 W. Dewey Road. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 9:50 a.m. and had the fire under control within 30 minutes. Hamlin Township Fire Department, Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department responded along with…

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WSCC hosting exhibit celebrating Ludington’s sesquicentennial

November 12, 2023

WSCC hosting exhibit celebrating Ludington’s sesquicentennial WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting an exhibition celebrating Ludington’s sesquicentennial through its maritime legacy. Co-curated by Professor of History and Political Science Mike Nagle and Professor of Visual Arts Eden Ünlüata-Foley, the multimedia exhibition explores…

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Shop with a Cop/Hero pie auction will be Nov. 22

November 10, 2023

Shop with a Cop/Hero pie auction will be Nov. 22 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero pie auction fundraiser is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The auction raises money for the annual shopping event that will take place Dec. 11-14 at Walmart and Meijer. Ludington Police Department School…

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51st Circuit Court news, posted Nov. 10, 2023

November 10, 2023

51st Circuit Court news, posted Nov. 10, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Sentencings – Danielle Renee Gross, 27, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 3 to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent and was sentenced Nov. 7 to nine months in jail with credit for…

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Police news, posted Nov. 10, 2023

November 10, 2023

Police news, posted Nov. 10, 2023 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 Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023: 8:14 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of First Street, Pere Marquette Township. 10:40 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Shagway Road and…

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Recent death: Shane William Phillips, 18, of Ludington

November 10, 2023

Shane William Phillips, 18, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Services are pending.  Arrangements were entrusted to 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

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Police investigate self-inflicted shooting death of 18-year-old man

November 9, 2023

Police investigate self-inflicted shooting death of 18-year-old man LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is investigating the self-inflicted shooting death of an 18-year-old man that occurred in the 500 block of East Dowland Street Wednesday, Nov. 8, at approximately 6:40 p.m., according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “Ludington police responded to a residence in the 500 block of East…

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Deputies busy with car/deer crashes

November 9, 2023

Deputies busy with car/deer crashes 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, Nov. 7, 2023: 1:30 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Treml Road, Free Soil Township. 3:36 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, First Street…

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Obituary: Margaret Cooper, 71, of Custer

November 9, 2023

Obituary: Margaret Cooper, 71, of Custer Margaret Ann Cooper, 71, of Custer, died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born November 24, 1951, in Ludington, the daughter of Garman and Lenore (Dahringer) Winey. Margaret enjoyed reading, making the best gravy on the planet, watching Food Network and riding motorcycles. Most of all Margaret loved spending…

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