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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old man who has an astonishing total of 41 criminal convictions was sent back to prison after receiving his sentence in Mason County’s 51 Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 28. Ryan Steven Brock was sentenced to 34 months to 15 years in prison for convictions of larceny in a building, possession of cocaine,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old man was ordered to pay $9,500 in restitution for a conviction of fraudulent use of contractor funds during his sentencing hearing in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 28. Phillip Edward Roberts, Jr., pleaded guilty to the felony charge, along with a second felony of failure to return rented property…
LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to 28 months to 40 years in prison Tuesday, Oct. 28, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and fourth-offense habitual offender, according to court records. David Gene Newman, pleaded guilty to the charges Aug. 26. He received credit for 169 days served in jail and was ordered to pay $198 in fines and costs.…
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Twelve gymnasts from Flipstar Gymnastics of Ludington recently competed in the Flip into Fright Monster Meet at the Cedar Point Sports Center. They earned 26 Top-3 podium awards, 10 of them being champion titles, with each gymnast earning at least one of these Top-3 medals. Flipstar also earned team trophies at every level entered as a team.…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Xaviera Clarice Stockwell, 46, pleaded guilty Aug. 26 to two counts of failure to pay child support and third-offense habitual offender was sentenced Oct. 28 to 54 days in jail with credit for 54 days served; three years probation; and $466 in fines and costs.…
Employment: Emergency Management Coordinator For the County of Mason The County of Mason is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time position of Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator. Individuals applying for this position must possess excellent communication and administrative skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of emergency management activities for the County of Mason. Interested candidates…
Rodney William Dunham, 81, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1944, in Nashville, Tenn. Rodney was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Dunham. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Mason County Board of Commissioners APPROVAL OF BROWNFIELD PLAN for the S Jebavy Pere Marquette Charter Township Redevelopment Project In accordance with Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended, the Mason County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider approval of a Brownfield Plan for the S Jebavy Redevelopment Project located at 5539…
The office of Congressman John Moolenaar is currently accepting applications for internship positions available in Caledonia, Clare, and Washington, D.C. The internship program is open to college students and recent graduates who are interested in learning more about our nation’s legislative process and the day-to-day operations of a Congressional office. Opportunities are available beginning in January 2026 in all three…
The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from today. Hart volleyball loses in Fremont Tri tourney Submitted by Coach Shawn Bectel The Lady Pirates went 0-2 in the Fremont Tri tonight. Season Record 20-22-1 Conference Record 7-2 , 2nd place rivers Hart Pirates Tournament Fremont Tri PLAYERS Overall Introducing The Scoreboard, a daily posting of local sports…
SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP currently has openings for its Early Head Start Program. The program provides a support structure to the families during a child’s formative years before preschool by partnering parents with specialists (home teachers) who perform 90-minute home visits weekly and facilitate socialization events twice a month. During the home visits, the specialists work with parents, encouraging them to…
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 Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025: 1:59 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Johnson Road west of Stephens Road, Custer Township. 3:43 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 75-year-old Ludington man was cited for operating…
Jack Wilson Harper, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 10am at the church. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…
Kirk Delbert Williamson, 83, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.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…
Warren Alfred Billings, 79, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.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…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer SCOTTVILLE — Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 found me at Mason County Central Schools meeting up with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Luke Postma, the MCC school resource officer. He drove up in his patrol car from one…
Letter to the Editor Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor,…
SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country helping people ages 65 and over navigate Medicare. The current Medicare enrollment period began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. “There’s a lot of noise out there,” said Ed Forfinski, agent at Smith & Eddy. “There are a lot of TV commercials and other advertisements…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Oct. 27, 2025: 6:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury US 31 freeway south of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. 7:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Mavis Road, Sherman Township. 11:59 a.m.,…
