FOUNTAIN — The replacement of the Cleveland Street Bridge (Reek Road) in the Village of Fountain is underway. The project began March 31 and is expected to be completed on May 23. The project, over the North Branch Lincoln River, involves replacing the two steel culverts with a new timber bridge. Scott Civil Engineering Company of Grand Rapids is overseeing…
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CUSTER — The Michigan Department of Transportation installed permanent school speed zone signs last week on US 10 in the village. The signs include blinking lights. When activated the 50 mph speed limit is reduced to 35 mph, during the hours of 7:45 to 8:15 a.m., 11:50 a.m to 12:20 p.m. and 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. The permanent signs will include…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The 63rd Fountain Horse Pull will take place on Sunday, May 25 beginning at 1 p.m. While the horse pull is the main attraction, there are several other events that take place beginning with a corn hole tournament on Saturday, May 24. Sign up starts at 11 a.m. with the tournament starting at noon.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of local police: Friday, April 25, 2025 1:17 a.m., Ludington Police Dept.: A 38-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 900 block of East Tinkham Ave., City of Ludington, for possession of methamphetamine and two warrants, issued out of…
A memorial service for Geraldine Rogers of Free Soil will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Mrs. Rogers passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Read her obituary here. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
Patricia “Pat” Jean Johnson, 88, of Ludington, died on Monday, April 28, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP…
Mark Rinkevicz, 59, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…
Employment: Secretary – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Secretary – Special Education. Associate’s degree or equivalent required. For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities, visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
Homebound Special Education Teacher – SCI (Part-time-2 hours a week, virtual) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Part-time Homebound Special Education Teacher – SCI (Part-time-2 hours a week, virtual). Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our…
FOUNTAIN — The Mason County Eastern Athletics Boosters Club will hold its 30th annual auction on Saturday, April 26 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event is the organization’s primary fundraiser and helps offset costs of athletic equipment and operations for MCE. Organizer Sheri Howe said an unveiling of a special piece of equipment purchased by the…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jennifer Louise Luzar, 40; embezzlement by an agent or trustee between $1,000 to $20,000; date of offense: Dec. 1, 2023; charged by Ludington Police Department; arraigned April 17; preliminary hearing: May 7; bail: $500 cash. -Tresa Brianna Anderson, 31; two counts…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Ashleigh Nicole Williams, 26, pleaded guilty Feb. 11 to two counts of larceny in a building and was sentenced April 22 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; two years probation; and $3,746 in fines, costs and restitution. – Drake David Hannah,…
LUDINGTON — Members of Cub Scout Pack 4196 spent Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, cleaning the beach at Stearns Park. In addition to observing Earth Day, the effort was also part of Scouting America’s national Scouting for Clean Waterways service project. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College mathematics department was recently awarded a $25,000 grant to support an innovative effort to improve student learning and engagement in math education. The grant will support a local project titled “Increasing Engagement in the HyFlex Modality,”…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A suspicious person call led to the arrest of a 38-year-old Baldwin man wanted on an outstanding warrant Thursday, April 24, shortly before 10 a.m. in the 6600 block of East Wever Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 55 months (four years and seven months) to 25 years in prison for a conviction of child sexually abusive activity and a concurrent term of 55 months to 20 years for a conviction of using a computer to commit a crime Tuesday, April 22, in Mason County’s…
Edward Raymond Appledorn, 54, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Dennis Lee Kalisch, 65, of Scottville, died on Monday, April 21, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Frank “Tom” Waters, 88, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger is expected to depart Ludington between 6 to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29 for Sturgeon Bay, Wis. where it will undergo pre-season repairs. The Badger will make the approximately 12 hour trip under its own power. The 410-foot-long Badger will be placed in dry dock at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS)…
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