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CUSTER — The Michigan Department of Transportation installed temporary school speed zone signs today, Friday, March 7, in the village while awaiting permanent, powered signs. The speed on US 10 in a portion of the village, near Mason County Eastern Schools, will be reduced from 50 mph to 35 mph during the hours of 7:45 to 8:15 a.m., 11:50 a.m…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Twin Lake man was treated at Munson Healthcare in Manistee for non-life-threatening injuries after his vehicle crossed the centerline and struck an oncoming car head-on on US 31 north of Budde Road Wednesday, March 5, shortly before 9:30…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Cardinaltronics (Robotics) Team 6005 competed in the FIM District Lake City Event February 28-March 3. Students competed against 39 teams from across the state in the FIRST Reefscape Challenge. During qualification rounds the MCE Cardinaltronics record was 7-5…
LUDINGTON — Local entrepreneurs have until March 24 to enter the Momentum Business Plan Competition, which will award cash and services to up to three winners this spring. Any Mason County for-profit or non-profit venture with a viable business idea, plan or invention – or existing organization or company with less than $250,000 in sales or revenue annually – is…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -John Alex Humphrey, II, 45; first-degree retail fraud; arrested Dec. 6 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned March 2; preliminary hearing: March 19; bail: $10,000 cash. -Adam Lee Moffett, 44; aggravated indecent exposure and indecent exposure; arrested March 1 by Ludington…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jeffrey Ryan Gullekson, 45, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor and was sentenced to two days in jail and $600 in fines/costs. The original charge of operating while intoxicated was dismissed as part of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Wednesday, March 5, 2025: 9:48 p.m., a 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested for a probation violation, 300 block of North Delia Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 11:20…
Fred Nylan Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Fred, lovingly known as Ny, was born in Detroit, on October 17, 1941, the son of the late Fred H. and Norma Jean (Scott) Dettmer. He was a 1959 graduate of Ferndale High School. He later went on to attend Michigan State University, Wayne…
SAUBLE TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — Branch Fire Department and Fountain Area Fire Department have been dispatched to assist at a structure fire in the 7000 block of West Three Mile Road in Lake County.
The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, March 5, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School (online learning) Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central School District Mason County Eastern School District Oceana Christian School, Hart Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Trinity…
James Milton Mize, 83, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:30 pm at Park Place in Pentwater, 310 Rush Street. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary music students will no longer have to learn rhythm skills on homemade instruments. A recent grant from the Scottville Clown Band, helped provide the remainder of funds needed to purchase 25 world drums and auxiliary percussion instruments…
From the MCE Class of 2026: Please hear our cry! March 2, 2025 Dear Editor: Today, many of us attended the funeral of our dear friend and classmate, Sammi Bateson, who was tragically killed in front of our school 12 days ago. Since that time, we have suffered a range of emotions including shock, dismay, anger, frustration and just pure…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP —A 23-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of assault and methamphetamine possession after allegedly punching two West Shore Community College maintenance employees at the West Shore Community College Rec Center Tuesday, March 4, at 10:40 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred after “two WSCC maintenance employees approached a…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old Ludington man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, methamphetamine possession, transporting an open alcohol container, improper license plate and operating without insurance following a traffic stop by Ludington police officers near Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road Tuesday, March…
Leonard J. Feldberg, 76, was born in Chicago, on Friday, July 13, 1948. He was the fifth of five sons born to Sally (Zatz) and Sam Feldberg. Early on Lenny exhibited an insatiable curiosity, creative ability and mechanical aptitude. The Boys and Girls Club of Chicago provided opportunities for pottery, woodworking, music and photography. After graduating VonStueben High School, he…
SCOTTVILLE — Michigan State University Extension is offering a free Tai Chi for Better Sleep workshop in partnership with the Scottville Area Senior Center this spring. This program combines the benefits of Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention and sleep education for everyone. Tai Chi has been shown to increase strength, improve balance, and prevent falls. Participants will also…
Pamela Zygutis, 63, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
LUDINGTON — Ludington made a name for itself in 2024 as the “Best Historic Small Town” in the country by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It has a chance to defend its title, as it was nominated for Best Historic Small Town again in 2025 – with voting starting March 3 at noon EST. Ludington is one of 20…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: We shut off the Facebook comments on this post because Facebook comments don’t impact change in topics such as this. Actual letters written politely to legislators is how change in laws are made. At the end of this article, you will find contact information to those who represent Mason County in the legislature. CUSTER…
LUDINGTON — Ice breaking operations are scheduled on Pere Marquette Lake in the vicinity of the Oxy dock to the SS Badger Thursday, March 6, according to the Ludington Police Department. “The ice breaking on March 6 will take place to allow for the movement of a barge through the area on March 11,” LPD announced. ________________________ Please Support Local…
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