George Allen Bray, 71, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born on December 17, 1953, in Ludington, he was the son of the late Joseph and Vivian Bray. George was a lifelong resident of his birthplace, where he forged a life marked by hard work, family devotion, and an unwavering love for the great outdoors. After graduating…
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Village Council to hold town meeting March 3 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The traffic death of a 17-year-old Mason County Eastern student Wednesday in the village of Custer has many people naturally shaken and upset. But, some local officials are asking why the state hasn’t slowed the speed down on US 10 like it promised. Custer Village President…
SCOTTVILLE — The 33rd annual Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free event is open to anyone; children must be accompanied by an adult. This year’s theme is: “There’s a superhero in all of us, just have courage to put on the cape!” Every…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025: 6:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Millerton Road east of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 9:06 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 31-year-old Ludington man was cited for fourth-offense…
Janis Arlene Compeau of Ludington, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. A beloved grandmother “Ahma”, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to spend time in her presence. Janis graduated from Ludington High School in 1973 and went on to receive degrees in accounting and marketing/management. Often found on a warm sandy…
Charles “Charlie” Levern Dewyer, 66, passed away on February 17, 2025 at his home in Custer. Born on June 13, 1958, in Ludington, Charlie was a cherished member of his community and a beloved figure among his family and friends. Charlie graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1977 and dedicated much of his career to the City of…
Garth Roger Beebe, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 17, 2025. Garth was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 5, 1931, to Perry and Myrtle Beebe. He was a Michigan State Police trooper for 25 years. He loved spending time with his family, working outdoors, fishing, watching NASCAR, and eating “The Larsen Girls’” sweet corn…
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED, 7:25 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20. CUSTER — A 17-year-old Mason County Eastern High School student died following a two vehicle crash on US 10 and Main Street, in front of the school, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 11:59 a.m. The school posted a notification on its Facebook page…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Men Who Care of Mason County presented its inaugural donation of $2,750 today to Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. The group held its first quarterly meeting on Feb. 4. During the meeting attendees placed nominations of a Mason County charitable organization in a hat and three were randomly selected. Then, the attendee who…
CUSTER — A vehicle crash with serious injuries has caused US 10 to close at Main Street in the Village of Custer. Traffic on US 10 is being diverted. Motorists should seek alternative routes.
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers arrested a 20-year-old Ludington man on six failure to appear warrants Tuesday, Feb. 18, around 7:30 p.m. in the 400 block of South James Street, according to Cpt. Michael Haveman. The warrants, which were issued in Mason County’s…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch will host an adult trivia night on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Teams of three to five people may participate with a chance to win prizes. The free event will include snacks. The library is located at 217 E. Ludington Ave. Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP…
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Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, February 19, 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…
Charles Lavern Dewyer, 66, of Custer, died on Monday, February 17, 2025. Services are pending. 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…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Drug activity was the top issue mentioned as an area of concern for local residents in a recent survey conducted by the Ludington Police Department. Drugs — including drug use, drug dealers, and drug-related concerns — were mentioned 35 times or more by people who completed the survey. “In early January, the Chamber…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – During the monthly meeting of the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees, on Monday, Feb. 17, Lisa Morley, early childhood education professor, was awarded the Presidential Recognition Award. The annual award recognizes individuals for exemplifying the vision and mission of…
Harlan E. Pleiness, 98, of Custer passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. Harlan was born on the family farm in Riverton Township on February 4, 1927, the only child of William L. and Carrie V. (Young) Pleiness, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1944. Harlan furthered his education at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) in…
Joy Beth Warner, 80, of Ludington and Clarksville, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born November 11, 1944, in Ionia, the daughter of Thomas A. and June G. (Goodell) Warner. Joy grew up in Saranac and went to Saranac Community Schools graduating with the class of 1963. She retired from the former Hadley Center at Memorial Medical…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Artist Harold Cronk is currently gathering material for the Scottville sculpture he is naming “Forward March.” He is asking the public for old brass musical instruments. Forward March will pay tribute to the Scottville Clown Band and also Scottville’s agricultural and lumbering roots. Many parts of the whimsical sculpture will include parts and pieces…
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