VIDEO: Grown Locally: Trailhead Bike Shop supports and grows biking community. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Katie Provenzano, MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON — Lynnette and Kyle Nichols are going into their second season as the owners of the Trailhead Bike Shop in downtown Ludington. Originally, Lynnette…
VIDEO: LHS Loves Ludington Day By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Over 500 Ludington High School students participated in the inaugural LHS Loves Ludington Day, cleaning up and improving various areas around Ludington Wednesday morning. See video for more details. If you’re interested in partnering with LHS during their service event next year, either with an idea for a…
Gus Macker registration deadline extended. LUDINGTON — Registration has been extended until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 5 for the 3-on-3 charity Gus Macker basketball tournament scheduled for June 18 and 19 at Stearns Park. Register at macker.com/local/ludington-mi. “We have heard that there is a misunderstanding that Macker is not happening this year, and we want to make sure people…
Road paving projects for June 2. The Mason County Road Commission will be working on paving three different areas on Thursday, June 2. The roads will be reduced to one lane. They include: Bradshaw Road between Inman and Lenz roads, Pere Marquette Township Intersection of Stiles and Chauvez roads, Riverton Township G Street, Summit Township (closed for about two hours)…
Vandal damages shuffleboard poles, breaks umbrella at Scottville Riverside Park. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SCOTTVILLE — A vandal damaged property at Scottville Riverside Park, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The park manager reported that an unknown person had damaged several shuffleboard poles…
Obituary: Bernard Siwicki, 74, of Ludington. Bernard A. Siwicki, 74, of Ludington formerly of Burke, Va., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 30, 2022. Bernie was born in Grand Rapids and graduated from Ferris State University. He retired from the Marine Corps after 22 years of service, including one year in Vietnam. Bernie then worked for and retired…
Recent births, posted June 1, 2022 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: Aurora…
Obituary: Phillip Henneberry, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater. Phillip John Henneberry,“Duck”, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, and Frankfort and Markham Ill., passed away on May 23, 2022. Phil was born on August 2, 1959 in Harvey, Illinois, the son of John LeRoy and Mildred Mary (Rejmijo) Henneberry. He attended Tinley Park High School, graduating with the class of…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 1, 2022. 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 recent death information…
Public Notice: Representative for LMTA, City of Scottville. The Ludington Mass Transportation Board has an opening on the board for the Scottville Representative Position. You must reside within the City of Scottville to apply for this vacancy. Interested persons must submit a Letter of Interest for this position that outlines why you want to serve on the board and what…
Tom Thomas Memorial Celebration scheduled for June 17. Event will kick-off account that will help rent/furnish band instruments. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The legacy of Tom Thomas will be celebrated with a few hours of music and memories on Friday, June 17 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Thomas, who served as Mason County Central director of bands…
Ludington, Scottville, PM boards to meet tonight to discuss brownfield authorities. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A historic special meeting will take place today at the Ludington Municipal Building. For the first time, the governing boards of the City of Ludington, City of Scottville and Pere Marquette Charter Township, will meet in session in the same room. The topic…
Failing culvert closes portion of Beyer Rd. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has closed a portion of Beyer Road, between Stephens and Reek roads, due to a failing culvert. The 5-foot-diameter culvert is in bad condition and the concrete headwall has cracked and is tilting to the north, according to Mason County Road Commission Engineer Eric Nelson.…
Track chair expands access in state park for mobility-challenged By Steve Begnoche HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — An Action Track Chair purchased for Ludington State Park by Friends of Ludington State Park will improve access to miles of trails, the 1.8-mile walk (one way) trek to iconic Big Sable Point Lighthouse and the beach to people with mobility challenges. The powered, tracked…
LHS Loves Ludington Day is Wednesday. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School students and staff will show their appreciation to their hometown Wednesday by participating in LHS Loves Ludington Day. Students will be picking up, cleaning and improving areas around town from 8 a.m. to noon. “The Ludington community has given so much to the Ludington Area Schools over the years…
Obituary: Eugene Jorissen, 79, of Ludington. Eugene “Gene” J. Jorissen, 79, of Ludington, and Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Estero, Florida. Gene was born on Jan. 21, 1943, in Hart to Jerome A. and Mary A. (Peterson) Jorissen. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1960. He went on…
Woman pulled over in stolen car during traffic stop. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Fountain woman was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle when she was pulled over by the Michigan State Police during a traffic stop Friday, May 27, said…
Obituary: Leonard Howe, 88, of Manistee. Leonard “Len the Barber” Howe, 88 of Manistee died Thursday May 26, 2022, at Maple Ridge Manor in Manistee. He was born in Scottville on November 18, 1933, the son of the late Alvin J. and Gertrude M. (Masten) Howe. Len attended and graduated from Scottville High School in 1951 where he was very…
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