UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Mason County, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, until 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Other counties included in the advisory are Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren. “Temperatures near zero…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Villa Alcantar, 48; two counts of failure to pay child support; arraigned Jan. 13; preliminary hearing: Jan. 29; bail: $10,000 cash. -Corey James Henry, 42; third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor and driving while license…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 80s-style rock band Jedi Mind Trip will perform a concert tonight, Friday, Jan. 17, at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore. Admission is free for the event which will be from 9 to 11 p.m. The performance had originally been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, but because of the Detroit Lions football game, it was rescheduled to…
LANSING — As sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are forecast to sweep across Michigan early next week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe. “With temperatures dropping below zero and dangerously cold wind chills on the way, it’s important to take extra steps to keep yourself…
David W. Johnson, 80, of Scottville, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Arrangements by The Husband Family Funeral Home, Westland, Mich. 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…
Steven Troy Miller, 50, of Branch, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation beginning at 11am at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. A Gofundme.com page has been established to help the family…
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. Ava Marie Sanders, the daughter of Cayla and Frank Sanders of Fountain, was born on Friday, January 17, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
Employment: School Social Worker – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a graduate School of Social Work Program approved by the Michigan Board of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials…
Employment: Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SCI. 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, West Shore…
Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Speech and Language Pathologist. Must have a master’s degree in the area of speech and language pathology. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources Department, West Shore ESD, 2130 West…
Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education. Master’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,…
Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Tiered Projects and Programs January 17, 2025 Mason County 5300 W. US 10 Highway Ludington, MI 49431 231-843-7999 On or about January 27, 2025, Mason County will request the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to release Community Block Development (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and…
Employment: School Psychologist West Shore Educational School District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington,…
LUDINGTON –The West Michigan Community Mental Health board recently hired a Julia Rupp as its new chief executive officer. Rupp replaces Lisa Williams who is leaving the position for a job in Florida. From 2012 to 2023 Rupp was the CEO of HealthWest behavioral health clinic in Muskegon. Since then she has been the principal of a mental health consulting…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle rear-end crash on US 10 near Schoenherr Road Wednesday, Jan. 15, around 5:15 p.m. received “non-life-threatening” injuries, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 33-year-old Irons man and a 64-year-old Fountain woman were both…
David Lee Luskin, 74, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 15, 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…
LUDINGTON — The annual Memorial Service for the Unborn and Silent March for Life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 beginning at 2 p.m. at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave. The event is sponsored by Mason County Right to Life. The service will include a lighting ceremony and a guest speaker who will share her story as a…
Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a District Court Deputy Clerk. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica LaPointe jlapointe@oceana.mi.us…
Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Deputy Animal Control Officer. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica LaPointe jlapointe@oceana.mi.us…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Joe Rogers has been named as the new president of Hardman Construction. Rogers replaces Todd Schrader, who has served as president and chief executive officer since 2012 and will now serve exclusively as CEO. Hardman Construction is considered a leader in the geotechnical construction industry,. The Hardman Construction leadership team also includes: Marty Gamble continuing in his role as vice…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission voted Monday, Jan. 13, to eliminate the city police department. The action was the result of a deficit the city is facing, according to Interim City Manager Clarence Goodlein. Last fall, Interim City Manager Clarence Goodlein reported to the commission that the city was nearly $500,000 in debt due to various incidences of overspending…
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