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The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, March 25, 2025: 1:05 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville and Hawley roads, Eden Township. 7:12 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 and Free Soil Road, Free…
Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI. 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 website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — Spring snow Monday, March 24, led to some minor vehicle crashes and slide-offs. Three vehicles slid into the ditch along US 31 near Colburn Road in Sherman Township at 2:20 p.m., avoiding damage, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No…
Roger A. Leonard, 58, of Ludington passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Roger was born on August 18, 1966 in Ludington, the son of Richard and Carol (Davis) Leonard and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1985. As a student of MCC, Roger loved sports and served as a student manager for many of the sports…
Lee Alan Ferdon, 67, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 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…
Ida Ruth Frazier, 89, of Ludington, died on Saturday, March 22, 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…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved dad, Arthur Edward Kelley, 76, formerly of Hart, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his home in Clarkston. An obituary and information about a memorial will be posted later this spring. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
William “Bill” Knutson, 59, of Fountain passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at his home. Bill was born on September 21, 1965 in Grand Rapids, the son of Donald G. and Shirley J. (Thurkettle) Knutson and attended Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. Bill loved the Mason County area where he could enjoy his love of fishing, hunting, and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury found a 32-year-old Oceana County man guilty of delivery of a controlled substance causing death in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, March 24. Travis Michael Gale could face up to life in prison for the conviction. The jury also found him guilty of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and delivery/manufacture of cocaine,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old New Era man who was sentenced to a minimum of 13 ½ years in prison for 11 felony convictions in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, March 11, was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, March 24, to a concurrent term of one year and one day to four years.…
EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated Friday night, March 21, after the vehicle she was driving “ran off the road, struck a culvert, vaulted over a driveway and landed in a field,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The 11:19 p.m. crash occurred on Chauvez west of Darr Road. “The driver was eastbound…
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 over the weekend: Friday, March 21, 2025: 8:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, First Street west of US 10, Branch Township. 3:08 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 south…
Michelle Renee Patrick, 53, of Ludington, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home. She was born to Peggy Lohse and David Sumner in 1971. Michelle worked in food service for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed cross-stitching, fishing, watching Supernatural on TV, and visiting with her daughters. Most of all, Michelle loved spending time with her grandchildren. Michelle…
Debra Ann Munoz went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2025. She was born November 15, 1953. Debbie was full of life and love for people. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to many. If you were lucky enough to know Debbie she was always there with a…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Isla Grace Mellon, the daughter of Taylor and Nicholas Mellon of Manistee, was born on Monday, March 24, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
William Ronald Crilley, 85, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove…
Employment: Utility Maintenance Operator II, City of Ludington The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a Utility Maintenance Operator II position. Requires a CDL License (Class A with a tanker endorsement) and residency within 20 miles from the city boundaries within six months of hire date. Must obtain a Ml S-4 Water Distribution License within three years of hire…
MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory that begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23, and continues through 8 p.m. Monday, March 24. The advisory includes Mason, Oceana, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo and Mecosta counties. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches are expected, along with winds gusting as high…
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 was represented recently at the Michigan Reading Association’s 69th annual conference held earlier this month at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Mason County Central High School teachers Becky Gerhart and Katarina Moore and Mason County…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger turns 72 years ago today. On March 21, 1953, the 410-foot Badger made its maiden voyage from Ludington to Milwaukee. It was the last of the great cross-lake ferries built for service on Lake Michigan, a tradition that began in Ludington 150 years ago this year. In 1951, the C&O Railroad…
Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Lori Schummer, West Michigan Community Mental Health director of public relations and customer services Friday, March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stereotypes, and celebrating the lives and achievements of…
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