LUDINGTON — Ludington businessman and philanthropist Bob Neal, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Neal is best known as being the second generation owner of House of Flavors, Inc., which included House of Flavors Restaurant. During his lifetime, Neal gave back generously to Mason County. Visitation for Robert Blackburn Neal will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025…
In December 1874, the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway made its way to Ludington, transforming Mason County. On Thursday, Jan. 9, the Mason County Historical Society will hold its first Winter Speakers series of 2025 with Exploring Mason County’s Railroad Legacy. Speaker Rob Alway will lead a discussion about the sesquicentennial of the railroad and the towns and industries it…
Alfred Hiliarion Ardolf, 99, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at home. He was born December 28, 1925, in Silver Lake, Minnesota, the second eldest of nine children of Frank and Alice (Hoodecheck) Ardolf. At the age of 18, Alfred enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served aboard the USS Massachusetts during World War II…
Tod Howard Howell, 56, of Scottville, died on Friday, January 3, 2025. His funeral will be held on Monday, January 13, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. 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…
Employment: Court Clerk The 79th District Court in Mason County seeks a Court Clerk. PAY RATE: Clerical (See https://www.masoncounty.net/county-board/salaries-and-wage-schedule.html) *Pursuant to section 109 of the Mason County Employee Handbook, individuals with similar job experience may qualify for an advanced start rate. *Individuals who record as a Certified Electronic Operator (CEO), may obtain additional compensation as may be agreed upon by…
Employment: County Drain Maintenance Technician The County of Mason is seeking a qualified individual for a County Drain Maintenance Technician position with the Mason County Drain Commissioner’s office. Individuals applying for this position must be able to work effectively with the public, administer various permit programs, perform periodic drain inspections and oversee drain maintenance projects. Additional duties include conducting post-closure…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity that occurred on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: – 11:01 a.m.: Illegal entry of a trailer, 5400 block of South Schwass Road, Riverton Township. Complainant reported the alleged incident occurred on Jan. 1, 2025. The case…
Employment: Library Assistant: Youth Services, Scottville The Mason County District Library is seeking applications for the position of Librarian Assistant 1: Youth Services Scottville, in order to bring children’s services to life at the Scottville Library. Salary Range of $19.40 to $22.40 based on experience for this part time, non-exempt position scheduled for 26 hours weekly. The Youth Services Library…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024: 1:47 p.m., a 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested for public intoxication and a failure-to-appear criminal bench warrant issued by Kent County’s 61st District Court, South James and Dowland streets,…
Eva Leona Tunison, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Pickey, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Eva was born on March 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Aurthur and Amelia (Iverson) Reimer. On January 15, 1962, she married Kenneth J. Russell, Sr. She was self employed as a home health care worker. In 1998, she had retired. She also…
Richard “Dick” George Hoffman, 82, of Scottville, died on Thursday, January 2, 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…
LUDINGTON — The board of directors of Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., has announced the hiring of Gwen Adams as its new executive director. Adams is only the second executive director of the non-profit organization since its inception in 2012, replacing Kristin Korendyke, who retired Dec. 31, 2024. Adams grew up spending her summers with her grandparents in…
By Joan Young, MCP Contributor Just south of Whitehall, in Fruitland Township, Muskegon County, is the relatively new Duck Creek Natural Area. Multiple loops are available for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. A portion of the south loop will be ADA accessible this year. Parking is located both east of the White Lake Fire Station on Duck Lake Road, and also…
UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2025 The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Mason County, for Friday, Jan. 3, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches are expected with “locally higher amounts possible in lake effect bands.” …
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2024 and charged with multiple crimes. The man was arrested at 4:05 p.m. after he entered the Family Fare building, 5539 W. US 10.…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave., will offer several activities for adults this winter. A different activity will be featured each day from 1 to 2 p.m. beginning Monday, January 6: Monday: Silent Reading Club – a time to enjoy a warm beverage (provided by the library), and read in the quiet company…
Ginni Lee Petersen, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home, with her husband Patrick at her side. She was born on August 20, 1947 in Hillsdale, the daughter of the late Patrick E. and Betty D. (Drayton) Gibson. She was a graduate of Jonesville High School in Jonesville with the class of 1965. While in…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured Sunday, Dec. 30, 2024, following a two-vehicle crash on Pere Marquette Highway at the US 31 offramp. An 84-year-old Ludington man and his passenger, an 84-year-old Ludington woman, both received non-life-threatening injuries following the crash, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy…
Judy Kay (Laird) Granger, 85, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 1, 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…
Annie Keating-Martin, 67, of Ludington formerly of Lansing, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was a firm believer in the power of prayer, she loved fiercely and was an avid sports fan and hater of Alabama football. If you met Annie, you would not soon forget her. She was one…
Eva Leona Tunison, 81, of Ludington, died on Monday, December 30, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…
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