Richard Burton Page, 86, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023. 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 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
MCP and OCP: Your LOCAL news sources Mason County Press and Oceana County Press continue to be your source of free local news. We have a small, but dedicated team that believes covering the news requires not only experience in journalism but familiarity with the communities that we cover. Our full time staff consists of Editor-in-Chief and Owner Rob Alway…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 1, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Devehance Joqui Walker, 28, pleaded guilty Aug. 30, 2022 to delivery/manufacture of a narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams was re-sentenced Nov. 21, 2023 to a consecutive term one to 20 years in prison. According to Michigan Department…
Driver arrested for operating under the influence drugs following 2-vehicle crash The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs following the investigation of a two-vehicle traffic crash Thursday, Nov. 30, shortly after 2:30 p.m.…
Man in shark costume arrested on child support warrant The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON —A Ludington police officer “took a bite out of crime” Friday, Dec. 1, around 2 a.m. when he arrested a man —who was walking down the street wearing a shark costume — on…
Community Foundation will accept grant applications beginning Jan. 1 LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County’s 2024 spring competitive grant application will open January 1, 2024. The Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving the greater Mason County area. Based on strategic planing, that involved Foundation trustees, fundholders, donors, youth advisory council, and community…
Recent births, posted Dec. 1, 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: Nash…
Obituary: William Cox, 90, of Ludington William Henry Cox, 90, of Ludington, passed away on November 24, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1933, the son of Clarence Cox Sr. and Theresa Ventrice. In 1957, William married the love of his life, Shirley L. (Hackert) Cox. William was a skilled mechanic and a devoted dairy farmer. For over five…
Rotary Club auction is Dec. 6 LUDINGTON — The Rotary Club of Ludington 2023 Holiday Auction Gala is Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel Grand Ballroom, 212 E. Ludington Ave. Tickets may be purchased through the website, https://one.bidpal.net/ludingtonrotary/welcome Silent auction items are now open for bidding online by anyone through that same web site. “We…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (11:38 a.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash in front of McDonald’s restaurant, 5300 block of US 10, east of Pere Marquette Highway.
Lighting up Custer CUSTER — National Honor Society students from Mason County Eastern helped bring some Christmas cheer to the village of Custer Wednesday by helping set up holiday lights near the Custer sculpture. The students were helped by officials from the Custer village council.
Police news, posted Nov. 30, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Monday, Nov. 27, 2023: 7:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 46-year-old Fountain woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant, William Street, Village of Free Soil. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023:…
Obituary: Cindy Dodson, 36, of Fountain Loving mother, Cindy (Golnick) Dodson, 36, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Cindy lived a short, but fulfilling life doing things she loved the most which included hunting and fishing. Cindy is reunited in death by her mother, and grandparents. Cindy is survived by her husband, Virgil; sons, Zachia, Malachi, and Isaih; daughter,…
Public Notice: City of Ludington Winter Ordinances CITY OF LUDINGTON RESIDENTS PLEASE ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING CITY OF LUDINGTON CODES REGARDING WINTER SNOW REMOVAL: Article I Sec. 46-3 SNOW DEPOSITS. It shall be unlawful for any person by shoveling or other manual or mechanical operation to remove snow or cause snow to be removed from private property onto any public right-of-way…
Employment Opportunity: Maintenance/Custodian West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Maintenance/Custodian. High School diploma and at least three years experience with maintenance of systems (HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical) and grounds work required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD,…
Man sentenced for embezzlement By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old man received a delayed sentence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 28, for an embezzlement conviction. Thomas James Bentz pleaded guilty, Oct. 17, to embezzlement by an agent or trustee between $1,000 to $20,000. Bentz received a delayed sentence of 11 months and was ordered to…
Police news, posted Nov. 29, 2023 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 Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023: 9:03 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of Victory Corners Road, Amber Township. 9:43 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no…
Making ornaments for Festival of Trees Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School art students were busy making Christmas tree ornaments Tuesday afternoon. The ornaments will be displayed on MCC’s entry to the United Way of Mason County’s Festival…
