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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta Lee Moore, who died peacefully at the age of 83 on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Loretta was born on January 7, 1942, in Reed City, to Sidney and Geraldine Moore. From birth, her father nicknamed her “Cookie,” a name which stuck all the way to her becoming “Grandma…
James Edward Martin, 90, of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born May 22, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Maude (Andereck) Martin and Lester Fred Martin. Jim attended Fulmer Elementary in Mishawaka, Ind., Thomas Jefferson Jr. High and one year at John Adams High School in South Bend, Ind., before…
Request for Mowing Bids, Village of Custer The Village of Custer is accepting bids for mowing two locations within the Village. Location one is the Custer Village Hall (Custer Fire Station) located at 2549 US 10, Custer MI 49405. Location two is the Statue Park located on South Main Street just south of the Mason County Eastern Parking lot. Bids accepted until July 11, 2025…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE —Mason County Central Upper Elementary fifth grade student Ariel Walters LeClair was the recipient of the school’s 13th annual Courage of Gabe Award, presented today during the end-of-the-year awards ceremony. The award is named after 2021 MCC graduate…
Kieara Xaviera Stockwell, 16, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from an ORV accident in Branch. Kieara was born June 16, 2008, to James and Xaveria Stockwell. She was a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and attended Ludington High School. She loved outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.…
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 Monday, June 9, 2025: 3:03 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), domestic assault, 2500 block of East Michigan Street, Village of Free Soil. A warrant is being requested for a 33-year-old Custer man following a 911…
LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County recently donated $9,040 to Helping Others Prosper. Helping Others Prosper (HOP) is a Mason County nonprofit organization with the mission to empower people in the community by providing shelter and resources needed to maintain a stable environment. For more information on HOP, visit its Facebook group here. Women Who Care meets quarterly at…
MASON COUNTY — Helicopter-inspections of power lines originally slated to start next week are now set to begin this week. “ITC was able to move up the inspection of its high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in your region,” said Integrated Communications Coordinator Lucas Polack. “They will now begin this week and continue into next week until complete, weather permitting. This…
Frederick John Keson of Ludington, affectionately known as “Johnny,” gained his wings on Friday, June 6, 2025. Fred was born May 8, 1967, in Muskegon, the son of Louis LaVerne Keson and Florence Marie Keson (Bialochowski). Fred was a 1985 graduate of Ludington High school. He and Fairlyn (Beth) were married October 14, 2000. Fred was a shift supervisor in…
Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, www.filercu.com; Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com; and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Today MCP and Great Lakes Boat Blog launch a new series on Interlake…
LUDINGTON — A 16-year-old Ludington girl who was involved in an ORV rollover crash Wednesday, June 4, died as a result of her injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On June 7, 2025, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Kieara Stockwell, 16 of Ludington, had passed away from injuries sustained in an ORV crash on June…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Fountain man was arrested near US 10 and Jebavy Drive Saturday, June 7, shortly after 8 p.m. after allegedly stealing a bicycle. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting the theft of a…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Manistee man, who fled from police in a vehicle, was stopped when a Mason County sheriff’s deputy successfully executed a PIT maneuver, bringing the chase to an end, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mason County deputies were called to a campsite in the Manistee National Forest Campground regarding a domestic assault with strangulation Sunday,…
LUDINGTON — A 74-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested by Ludington police for second-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended following a traffic accident in Lakeview Cemetery Friday, June 6, shortly before 4 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive…
MASON COUNTY — Most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Monday, June 9. The National Weather Service issued the watch at 3:10 p.m. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms could be severe with damaging winds and hail. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Gary Allen Moberg, 68 of Ludington, passed away on Saturday June 7, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. Born May 26, 1957, in Manistee, Gary was the son of Arthur and Mildred (Striker) Moberg. He graduated from Ludington High School, Class of 1975. In 1977 he married his late wife, Kelly Knowles. Gary enjoyed watching…
Pere Marquette Highway will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, June 10 for paving between Bradshaw Road and Oceana Drive. The project is expected to take one day. ________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you…
Frederick John Keson, 58, of Ludington, died on Friday, June 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a monetary donation to assist the family in final arrangements for Fred.…
Employment: JV Girls Volleyball Coach Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. Previous volleyball playing and/or coaching experience preferred. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. This is a paid posting. Published until June 24, 2025
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Earlier this week the Pearl Mist cruise ship was the first cruise ship to visit Muskegon in 2025. This 325-foot ship, built specifically for the Great Lakes, accommodates up to 210 passengers. It is one of three cruise lines that will visit Muskegon this summer with a total of 16 visits. The Pearl Mist will…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education will consider hiring a new middle school/high school band director and a new middle school math teacher when it meets Monday. Brian Parent, who is the current middle school/high school band director at Benzie Central Schools, is being recommended for hire by MCC High School Principal Jeff Tuka. “Brian’s enthusiasm for…
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