Educator Spotlight: Beth Kirby, Ludington Elementary By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – An Oriole through and through is how Ludington Elementary School teacher, Beth Kirby describes herself and she…
Stage Left Theatre Company to hold auditions. LUDINGTON — Auditions for the Sixth Annual Stratford Off the Avenue Theatre Festival will be held on Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. This year’s performances will take place at the arts center, thus the change in…
Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, June 3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 4, all day with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 8, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…
VIDEO: Around the County: Plow Day – Old Style Video by Rob Alway and Avoca Alway Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Ron Soberalski and some neighbors got together Saturday afternoon for an old fashioned plow day, using draft horses. Soberalski had a few…
Ludington man dies in single vehicle crash at state park. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Ludington man died Friday evening in a single vehicle crash on M-116 the Ludington State Park. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were called to the state park at 11:10 p.m. They discovered that the vehicle had failed to stop at the…
Washington Avenue to close for construction. LUDINGTON — Washington Avenue between Ludington Avenue and the Washington Avenue bridge (south of Dowland Street) will be under construction beginning Thursday, May 12 until the evening of May 13. The street will be closed to thru traffic. Resident who live or own property within the construction area will have limited access to the…
Police News, May 6, 2022. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. May 5, 2022 1:25 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Quarterline Road north of Modjeski Road, Grant Township. 9 p.m., MCSO: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Custer Road north of Fountain Road,…
Obituary: Chad Collins, 31, of Fountain. Chad Collins, 31, of Fountain, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Chad was born on April 10, 1991 in Ludington, the son of Fed Collins and Denise Tacktor. He enjoyed his job as a tree climber, trimming and removing trees. He loved to go fishing, spending time with his family and friends, going…
Memorial service: Monte J. Hand, 90, of Ludington. Monte J. Hand, 90, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church. Family will greet friends starting at 10 a.m. Monte will be laid to rest with full military honors…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 6, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…
Recent births, posted May 6, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Emma…
WSCC to hold commencement ceremonies. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 175 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 51st commencement, to be held in two ceremonies, on Saturday, May 7, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in…
Lake Jump raises over $56K for Childhood Cancer Campaign. LUDINGTON — The 2022 Ludington Lake Jump raised $56,0111 for the Optimist Club of Ludington Childhood Cancer Campaign. The annual event was held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Stearns Park beach. “We are excited to announce that this year’s Lake Jump event brought in $56,011, including in-kind donations, to the…
The 10 Spot opens today, continues to expand. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, contributing writer. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. PERE MARQUETTE TWP – Today is opening day at the 10 Spot food truck court. Ever since Josiah Coates purchased his food truck in 2013, his dream…
Obituary: William Flynn, 75, of Ludington. William (Bill) Thomas Flynn, 75, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 12:15a.m. William was born in Detroit on February 24, 1947, the son of Dorothy Alice Doyle and Robert William Flynn. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Flynn (Fille); daughters Megan (Ron) Puczkowski, and Lynsey Flynn; son Shaun Flynn;…
Memorial Service: Albert “Sonny” Fend A celebration of life service will be held for Albert “Sonny” Fend (June 4, 1935 to February 13, 2022) on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Visitation from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., service at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch. Please join us to celebrate the life of Sonny Fend on his farm, 968 Freeman Road, Free Soil. If…
Obituary: Richard “Dick” VandenHeuvel, 86, of Pentwater. Richard “Dick” I. VandenHeuvel, ended his time on earth surrounded by his family on Monday, May 2, 2022. Dick was born December 16,1935 in Hart to parents Henry and Genevieve (Kokx) VandenHeuvel. He attended Hart High School, graduating in 1953, but his true calling was working the land. Dick could coax a seedling…
Manistee man arrested after deputies recover several grams of meth, loaded rifle. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Manistee man was arrested Tuesday, May 3, shortly after 2 a.m. following a traffic stop on US 10 at Brye Road when Mason…
Crown & Cork Waterfront Kitchen & Bar presents Monday Funday First “Monday Funday” is May 9! From 5 – 8 p.m. Third Coast Swing will perform (same group that performed during Business After Hours) $5 appetizers and starters available all night: Beer Battered Cauliflower Homemade Onion Rings Chips & Guacamole Summer Spinach Salad Pesto Caprese Salad Bowl of Pepper Crab…
Ludington will move forward with charter revision. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will move forward with revising its charter. Voters approved a request to form a charter commission 667-411. A municipal charter is the basic document that defines the organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of the city government, similar to a constitution. In the State of Michigan, the…
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