Valerie Gail (Irwin) Stapleton, 65, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Val was born on August 3, 1959, the daughter of Dick and Diana (Roseberry) Irwin. She was a 1977 graduate of Ludington High School. After high school, she attended West Shore Community College. On December 5, 1987, she married John Stapleton. For over 26 years, she…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Skyler Dain Levine, 27, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of malicious destruction of personal property less than $200 on November 27 and was sentenced to 93 days in jail and $200 in fines/costs. As part of a plea agreement, charges of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 has been reported to MCP: – 3:35 a.m.: Vehicle slide-off, no damage/injuries, US 31 south of Decker Road, Custer Township. – 7:14 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Decker and…
Herbert Henry Richert, 92, of Hart, formerly of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 briefings…
Notice to Creditors: Estate of Charles J. Smith Notice to Creditors: The decedent, Charles J. Smith, of 596 North Benson Road, Fountain, MI 49410, Mason County, Michigan, died October 16, 2024. Creditors of Charles J. Smith are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to: Paula L. Endres, Co-Trustee of the Charles J. Smith…
LUDINGTON — FloraCraft is once again partnering with Sandcastles Children’s Museum to sponsor its annual Christmas party open to community members of all ages Sunday, Dec. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. The free event will be held at the museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., and will offer crafts, cookie decorating, bike giveaways, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Branch woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following an investigation into a retail fraud case at the Ludington area Walmart Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 11:40 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “During the investigation…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission is in the process of planning a new road that will bypass some of the heavy traffic that occurs at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive. In 2026, construction is scheduled to begin on an east-west new road, which will run south of Family Fare…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MASON COUNTY — A winter storm barreled down on west Michigan Wednesday, Dec. 4, and is predicted to continue through Thursday, Dec. 5. All of the schools in Mason County were closed Thursday. A winter storm warning issued by the US National Weather Service continues until 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6. NWS is predicting “heavy…
More than 1,600 Mason County students from kindergarten through fifth grade recently participated in KickStart to Career (K2C) Deposit Days. Now in its sixth year, K2C is a financial savings program that is a collaborative effort between the Community Foundation for Mason County, Mason County schools, and local financial institutions. The program is designed to encourage learners and their families…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, 3060 W. US 10-31, will host a Toys for Tots toy drop today, Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants are asked to drop off unwrapped new toys. The event will include treats and refreshments. The first 10 children to bring items will also receive a certificate for a…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold a Winter Wednesdays Webinar series beginning Dec. 18. Topics related to carbon markets, agroforestry and regenerative agriculture will be discussed. Webinars will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. Participants have the option to view online at a location of their choosing or at the Mason County District…
Ruby Jean Miklosovic, the daughter of Ehnry and Branden Miklosovic of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Brooklyn James Bishop, the daughter of Briana and Brandon Bishop of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News…
Judith Ann Wickery, 84, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Judith was born on August 30, 1940, to Eugene Nickelsen and Mary Rousseau. She was a lifetime resident of Ludington and graduated from Ludington High School in 1958. On June 20, 1959, Judith married Gary Wayne Wickery. She loved gardening and canning, and to read Harlequin romance…
Marlene D. Greiner, 88, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born February 13, 1936, in Flint, the daughter of Kermit and Fern (Harwood) Melberg. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…
Susan LeCain, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 news alerts for $10…
James Yatch, 66, of Baldwin, died on Thursday, December 5, 202 Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 news alerts for $10…
The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center (Scottville Elementary holiday program has been…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo feature by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Members of the Ludington Area Curling Club get together at West Shore Community Ice Arena on Sundays to throw some stones. The group’s members wants to share their enthusiasm for the…
MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service has upgraded the winter storm watch to a winter storm warning. The warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, to 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected with total accumulations between 4 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds are expected to…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Dec. 2, 2024: 6:20 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Angling Road south of Manales Road, Victory Township. 6:49 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. 7:34…
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