Search for missing Bass Lake boater continues. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The search for a missing Lake Bluff, Ill. man continued this morning on and around Bass Lake. At 5:24 p.m. Friday, July 23, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 6900 block of South Lakeshore Dr. for a report of an unoccupied boat on the lake. Riverton…
Welcome to our new advertiser: Brown Cattle Co. MCP and OCP would like to welcome our new advertiser, Brown Cattle Co. of Riverton Township. Brown Cattle Co. is owned and operated by Brad Brown, a lifelong farmer. Brad sells non-GMO, hormone free locally raised freezer beef, which is available in quarters, halves, or whole. The meat is sold at the…
MCC to host Huffman Basketball Skills Camp. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools is hosting the Huffman Basketball Skills Camp on Tuesday, Aug. 3 through Wednesday, Aug. 4. The camp will be led by Trevor Huffman, the all-time leading scorer at Kent State…
Funeral service notice: Lorli Dolson, 88, of Scottville. Lorli Marie Dolson (nee Wiedenkeller), 88, of Scottville, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak…
Emergency personnel searching for missing boater. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are searching for a missing boater on Bass Lake. At 5:24 p.m., Riverton Fire Department was dispatched to the 6900 block of South Lakeshore Drive for a report of an unoccupied boat on the lake. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said witnesses had observed the…
Alcohol believed to be factor in early morning hit-and-run crashes. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. CUSTER — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in two separate hit-and-run crashes — one of which involved an injury — that occurred early Thursday morning, July 22, according to…
Prayer & Praise to honor first responders, teachers at 10 Spot. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, July 28, Prayer & Praise Assembly of God Church, along with the 10 Spot, are holding a thank you event for Mason County first responders and educators. People who work in emergency services and education are invited to stop at the 10 Spot…
Affew barberry eradication in Cartier Park LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) is hosting a barberry plant eradication at Cartier Park on Tuesday, July 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Those who wish to participate are asked to meet in the parking lot across from the dog park on Slagle Avenue, west of Rath…
Recent births, posted July 23, 2021. The following births have been reported: Rose Josephine Lindbloom, the daughter of Brianna and Leo Lindbloom of Ludington, was born on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Laray Rose Heyse, the daughter of Tiffany and Michael Heyse of Ludington, was born on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List…
Police news, July 22, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, July 20, 2021: 5:56 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Mavis Road, Sherman Township. 6:23 p.m., alarm activation, Branch Township. 10:08…
Funeral service announcement: Lorna Dumas, 86, of Ludington. Lorna Jean (Howe) Dumas, 86, of Ludington passed away on November 20, 2020. Memorial services will be held for Lorna at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 29 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Scottville with Rev. James Schroeder officiating. Friends may visit with her family prior to the service from 10 to…
Retainer wall repair/construction sealed bids being accepted. Hamlin Township is accepting sealed bids to repair/reconstruct a retaining wall and railing at the Hamlin Township Transfer Site, 6565 W. Dewey Road, Ludington. Inspection of the retaining wall/railing can be viewed on Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays from 10 a.m., to 6 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Transfer Site, 6565 W. Dewey Rd.,…
Funeral service announcement: Jeannette Tillotson, 74, of Ludington. Jeanette A. Tillotson, 74, of Ludington, passed away on April 18, 2021. Graveside services will be held for Jeanette at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 30 at Riverside Cemetery in Custer Township. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Michigan or Mason County Relay for Life. www.wymanfuneralservice.com Read obituary here.
VIDEO: Around the County: Old Engine Club grain cutting. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s annual Tractor & Engine Show takes place Aug. 5-8 at the club’s show grounds at Riverside Park in Scottville. Today, club members cut…
Ludington kindergartener qualifies for national motocross competition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Brantley Sheren, 6, the son of Ashley and Adam Sheren of Ludington, recently qualified for the Monster Energy Amateur Motocross National Championship. The annual event is held at Loretta Lynn’s ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. “It’s considered the Super Bowl of Motocross,” Adam said. Brantley, who will be in…
Obituary: Judith Posner, 68, of Fountain. Judith Ann Posner, 68, of Fountain, passed away on July 20, 2021. Judi Gianformaggio was born on January 29, 1953 in Ferndale, the daughter of Vito and Phyllis Gianformaggio. She graduated from Henry Ford High School in Detroit with the class of 1971 then attended Oakland Community College and Madonna University. On December 29,…
Jacquelyn Worsham, 59, of Ludington. Jacquelyn Ann (Barber) Worsham, 59, of Ludington, passed away on July 11, 2021 peacefully in her home. Jackie, as friends and family called her, was born to Harold and Loretta (Tomczak) Barber on August 30, 1961, in Ludington. Jackie attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1979. She was married to her husband James Worsham…
Obituary: Bradon Ingle, 35, of Ludington. Bradon A. Ingle, 35, of Ludington, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. He was born June 22, 1986 in Ludington to Lawrence and Kimberly (Williams) Ingle. He graduated from Ludington High School in 2005 and went on to receive his mechanics certification, with honors, from NASCAR Tech. Institute. Bradon married the love of his…
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