Obituary: Chad Collins, 31, of Fountain.

May 6, 2022

Obituary: Chad Collins, 31, of Fountain. Chad Collins, 31, of Fountain, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  Chad was born on April 10, 1991 in Ludington, the son of Fed Collins and Denise Tacktor. He enjoyed his job as a tree climber, trimming and removing trees. He loved to go fishing, spending time with his family and friends, going…

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Memorial service: Monte J. Hand, 90, of Ludington.

May 6, 2022

Memorial service: Monte J. Hand, 90, of Ludington. Monte J. Hand, 90, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at home.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church. Family will greet friends starting at 10 a.m. Monte will be laid to rest with full military honors…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 6, 2022.

May 6, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 6, 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…

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Recent births, posted May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022

Recent births, posted May 6, 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: Emma…

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WSCC to hold commencement ceremonies.

May 5, 2022

WSCC to hold commencement ceremonies. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 175 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 51st commencement, to be held in two ceremonies, on Saturday, May 7, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in…

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Lake Jump raises over $56K for Childhood Cancer Campaign.

May 5, 2022

Lake Jump raises over $56K for Childhood Cancer Campaign. LUDINGTON — The 2022 Ludington Lake Jump raised $56,0111 for the Optimist  Club of Ludington Childhood Cancer Campaign. The annual event was held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Stearns Park beach.   “We are excited to announce that this year’s Lake Jump event brought in $56,011, including in-kind donations, to the…

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The 10 Spot opens today, continues to expand. 

May 5, 2022

The 10 Spot opens today, continues to expand.  By Kate Krieger-Watkins, contributing writer. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. PERE MARQUETTE TWP – Today is opening day at the 10 Spot food truck court. Ever since Josiah Coates purchased his food truck in 2013, his dream…

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Obituary: William Flynn, 75, of Ludington.

May 5, 2022

Obituary: William Flynn, 75, of Ludington. William (Bill) Thomas Flynn, 75, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 12:15a.m. William was born in Detroit on February 24, 1947, the son of Dorothy Alice Doyle and Robert William Flynn.  He is survived by his wife Cheryl Flynn (Fille); daughters Megan (Ron) Puczkowski, and Lynsey Flynn; son Shaun Flynn;…

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Celebration of life service: Albert “Sonny” Fend

May 5, 2022

Memorial Service: Albert “Sonny” Fend A celebration of life service will be held for Albert “Sonny” Fend (June 4, 1935 to February 13, 2022) on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Visitation from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., service at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch. Please join us to celebrate the life of Sonny Fend on his farm, 968 Freeman Road, Free Soil. If…

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Obituary: Richard “Dick” VandenHeuvel, 86, of Pentwater.

May 4, 2022

Obituary: Richard “Dick” VandenHeuvel, 86, of Pentwater. Richard “Dick” I. VandenHeuvel, ended his time on earth surrounded by his family on Monday, May 2, 2022.  Dick was born December 16,1935 in Hart to parents Henry and Genevieve (Kokx) VandenHeuvel. He attended Hart High School, graduating in 1953, but his true calling was working the land. Dick could coax a seedling…

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Manistee man arrested after deputies recover several grams of meth, loaded rifle.

May 4, 2022

Manistee man arrested after deputies recover several grams of meth, loaded rifle. 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Manistee man was arrested Tuesday, May 3, shortly after 2 a.m. following a traffic stop on US 10 at Brye Road when Mason…

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Crown & Cork presents Monday Funday

May 4, 2022

Crown & Cork Waterfront Kitchen & Bar presents Monday Funday First “Monday Funday” is May 9! From 5 – 8 p.m. Third Coast Swing will perform (same group that performed during Business After Hours) $5 appetizers and starters available all night: Beer Battered Cauliflower Homemade Onion Rings Chips & Guacamole Summer Spinach Salad Pesto Caprese Salad Bowl of Pepper Crab…

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Ludington will move forward with charter revision. 

May 4, 2022

Ludington will move forward with charter revision.  LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will move forward with revising its charter. Voters approved a request to form a charter commission 667-411.  A municipal charter is the basic document that defines the organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of the city government, similar to a constitution. In the State of Michigan, the…

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MCC voters defeat bond proposal. 

May 4, 2022

MCC voters defeat bond proposal.  Voters in the Mason County Central School District defeated a request for 1.95 mills that would have authorized a bond that would have raised $33,636,000 over the next 25 years. The bond proposal included several upgrades to school facilities, including construction of an auditorium/performing arts center, several much needed upgrades to the high school, athletic…

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LASD sinking fund renewal passes.

May 4, 2022

LASD sinking fund renewal passes. Ludington Area School District voters approved a renewal request of .25 mills for its building sinking fund. The 10 year renewal will provide for a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings and all other purposes. It is expected to raise approximately $369,565 in 2023. The millage renewal passed 1,438 to 921. …

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Today is Election Day: Polls open until 8 p.m.

May 3, 2022
Today is Election Day: Polls open until 8 p.m.

Today is Election Day: Polls open until 8 p.m. MCC, LASD, City of Ludington, KND elections today. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Today is election day for voters in Mason County Central School District, Ludington Area School District, the City of Ludington, and Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Those ballot topics are: Mason County Central School District (read here for more…

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Grown Locally: Sleep Outside Tonight offers a van camping experience.

May 3, 2022

Grown Locally: Sleep Outside Tonight offers a van camping experience. 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 – Melissa Alvarado did not grow up camping. She embraced the culture as an adult, even tent camping alone in winter weather. “That’s when…

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Trekking the NCT: The Western Wall

May 3, 2022

Trekking the NCT: The Western Wall By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike will take her…

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