LASD teachers, retirees share memories of elementary schools. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – In the next month or so, Ludington Area Schools teachers will be packing up their classrooms, along with many memories they have gained as they move into the new…
WSCC extends Ashely art exhibit. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced the Claire Ashley exhibition has been extended until Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. The exhibition has been on display as a part of WSCC’s Humankind series. “Scottish-born artist Claire Ashley’s inflatable large…
Man who wielded machete during assault faces prison term. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Indiana man who wielded a machete during an assault and then led local police on a six-hour manhunt after fleeing from the crime scene pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 7, to assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence. Bret…
Obituary: Gordon Forrester, 66, of Ludington. Gordon H. “Gordie” Forrester, 66, of Ludington passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was born August 22, 1955 in Ludington to William and Louise (Keith) Forrester. Gordie graduated from Ludington High School in 1973. Gordie married Debra Ann Wojtaszak on February 28, 1996. He worked at Dow Chemical as…
Health care officials asking patients to consider alternatives to ER. Due to the rapid increase of patients with COVID-19 and other serious health conditions across west Michigan, Spectrum Health’s emergency rooms and urgent care centers are experiencing significantly higher volumes. To help minimize the added strain on these important services and to treat patients faster, Spectrum Health officials are urging…
Obituary: Jeffrey Grant, 57, of Fountain. Jeffrey Allen Grant, 57, of Fountain, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2021. Jeffrey was born on October 19, 1964 in Muskegon, the son of Brian and Nancy (Molenkamp) Grant. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father Brian Grant, his sister, Susan, and brother Brian Jr. Jeffrey will be greatly missed by his…
Former Hart police officer sentenced to prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Pere Marquette Township man who was a part-time probationary police officer with the Hart Police Department was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 7, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Trevor Kenneth…
Teens suffer minor injuries in rollover crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Scottville man and an 18-year-old Fountain woman received minor injuries following a rollover crash on Amber Road south of Sugar Grove Road Monday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m.,…
Mental Health Matters: Talking to children about the Oxford School shooting Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Alan Neushwander, West Michigan Community Mental Health. As the nation and Michiganders continue to process the tragic events that happened at Oxford High School in southeast…
Ludington woman arrested for trying to run over man with car. LUDINGTON —A 32-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police Monday, Dec. 6, shortly before 8 a.m. in the 500 of North Lavinia Street after she tried to run over a 29-year-old Custer man with a car, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. “No one was injured in the incident,” said…
Obituary: Ronald Castonia, 89, of Ludington. Ronald Lee Castonia, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 surrounded by his family. Ron was born on August 5, 1932 in Ludington, the son of Edward L. and Angeline J. (Luskin) Castonia and graduated from St. Simon High School in 1951. He answered the call of his country and proudly…
MCC Middle School honor roll, first trimester 2021-2022. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following students have made the Mason County Central Middle School honor roll for the first trimester of the 2021-2022 school year: Sixth grade Jordyn Aultman Addison Austin Violet Ballmer Ava Bloom Noelle Brooks…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 7, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Gordon “Gordie” Forrester, 66, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping to fund local…
Obituary: Donald Roach, 75, of Ludington. Donald A. Roach, 75, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born January 19, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Donald and Alice (Mickevich) Roach, who both preceded him in death. Don’s family eventually settled in Fountain, where he graduated from…
Recent births, posted Dec. 7, 2021. The following births have been reported: Claire E. Mertz, the daughter of Lusmary and David Mertz of Scottville, was born on Friday, November 19, 2021. Watson Bennett Van Houten, the son of Kerry and Blake Van Houten of Ludington, was born on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Myles Avery Welch, the son of Alexis Frappier and…
Holiday open skate will raise money for girl undergoing cancer treatments. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Wolves Amateur Hockey Association will host a holiday open skate session on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Shore Community Ice Arena on the campus of West Shore Community College. Admission is $5 per person, which includes skate rental. …
Man visiting inmate arrested on warrant. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON —A 42-year-old Mason County man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies an outstanding Manistee County warrant for failure to appear after he came into the sheriff’s office to visit an inmate Saturday, Dec.…
Obituary: Judith Cools, 68, of Ludington. Judith Lynn Cools, 68, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born July 19, 1953 in Lincoln Park, Mich. to David and Jean (Goodall) Bonamici. Judy graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1970 and went on to receive her bachelor’s…
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