Obituary: Gerald Johnson, 63, of Ludington. Gerald Allen Johnson, 63, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Gerald was born on June 30, 1958 in Pentwater, the son of Theodore Max and Dorothy M. (Edel) Johnson and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1979. While working at Schoenberger’s Market in Scottville, he continued…
Obituary: Richard Puffer, 90, of Ludington. Richard J. Puffer, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Ludington on Monday, December 13, 2021, with his daughter, Lynn, by his side. He was born August 20, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Noble and Lillian Puffer. Richard and his older brother John grew up in Barrington, Illinois. He met the love…
Educator Spotlight: Jennifer Lundberg Anders, WSCC communications professor. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – With almost two decades of teaching, West Shore Community College’s, Jennifer Lundberg Anders is a communications…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 19, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: William “Bill” Przybylski, 63, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 17, 2021. A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. A funeral will be held Wednesday, December 22,…
MCC third graders visit senior center. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central third graders paid a special visit to the Scottville Area Senior Center Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, to deliver Christmas cards and gifts. Each third grader was also given a…
Horse dies following crash with car. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A vehicle collided with a horse Thursday evening, Dec. 16, on US 31 between Hansen and Decker roads. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the driver of the vehicle was not injured. Initial dispatch information indicated that the driver had received minor injuries. The horse died as a result of…
A new chapter for Ludington’s school children begins today. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Earlier today, my friend Brad Reed posted photos that he took this morning of the three current Ludington Area Schools Elementary buildings: Foster, Franklin and Lakeview. Today is the last day of school for each of those buildings, as students will begin classes in the new…
Preferred Credit Union donates to MCC teacher’s class. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central eighth grade science teacher Brianna Wise was presented with a surprise earlier this week. Each year Preferred Credit Union presents $500 to a local educator to be used for the classroom.…
West Shore Bank raises funds to provide 640 families with Christmas meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank and its customers recently distributed 640 Christmas meals in Benzie, Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties as a result of this year’s Spirit of Giving meal fundraiser. Throughout November, West Shore Bank collected funds from employees, community members and businesses. West Shore Bank proudly…
Grown Locally: Scottville native publishes first book. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Scottville native George C. Wilson recently published his first novel, Owen 9, a story about a small town high school football team that facing an inevitable winless season. The…
Firefighters quickly stop Sixth Street house fire. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday, Dec. 16 at 405 E. Sixth St. The department was called at 8:04 p.m. to what was dispatched as a house filling up with smoke with an electrical smell. Firefighters were able to contain the fire within 15 minutes of arrival but…
Vidak appointed to Promise Zone board. Joan Vidak has been appointed to the Mason County Promise Zone Authority board, replacing Jason Kennedy. Vidak is the counselor at Mason County Central High School. “Before the Promise there were often students who struggled to attend college due to financial stresses, and those who could not go on to a university after an associate…
Obituary: Thomas Thompson, 97, of Ludington. Thomas Talbot Thompson passed away in Ludington on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. For 97 years Tom shared his love of life, his business savvy, and his sense of humor with his family and friends. Tom was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 20, 1924 to Cyril Chartres Thompson and Louise Hessert Thompson. He grew…
Conservation District seeks board candidates. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking candidates to run for its board of directors. The conservation district serves as the natural resource stewardship hub for residents of Mason and Lake counties. The district works on programs dealing with groundwater and surface water protection, river restoration, forestry, invasive species management, and promotes farming best…
Recent births, posted Dec. 17, 2021. The following births have been reported: Hayzel Lynne Fix, the daughter of Amber Stanaway and Zachery Fix of Ludington, was born on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Eyla Jean Knight, the daughter of Elizabeth Ashley and Adam Knight of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Adalynn Ann Michelle Pianto, the daughter of Kaitlyn and…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 17, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Richard J. Puffer, 90, of Ludington, died on Monday, December 13, 2021. Gerald A. Johnson, 63, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2021 deaths.…
Obituary: Sarah ‘Sally’ Collins, 78, Ludington. Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Collins, 78, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born July 26, 1943 in Chicago to Forrest G. and Elizabeth L. (Freeman) Collins. She graduated from Hyde Park High School in Chicago in 1961. Sally went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and library science…
Obituary: Robert ‘R.E.’ Smith, 87, of Ludington. Robert E Smith, better known as “R.E.” of Ludington, passed away on December 10, 2021 at his home. He was 87 years old. R.E. was born on January 2, 1934 in Lansing to Delbert and Ruth (Cameron) Smith. He married Carol Moore on September 4, 1954 in St. Johns; she survives him. He…
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