The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Beckham Ryan Claveau, the son of Becka and Ryan Claveau of Caledonia, formerly of Custer, was born on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Grandparents are Bret and Donelle McVicker of Custer, Toni Claveau of Scottville and Jeff Claveau…
Employment: Community Nutrition Instructor Michigan State University Extension This position is responsible for the delivery of nutrition and physical activity education programs. For more information, position descriptions and application, see www.careers.msu.edu, Job #1019354 Apply online by Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 MSU is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. MSUE District 5 844 S. Griswold St. Ste 400 Hart, MI 49420…
John 11:25-26: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Sally Ruth (Mackin) Palsrok went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was born to Lawrence Edward Mackin and Margaret Elaine (Gilliam)…
William Ronald “Ron” Crilley, 85, of Ludington, formerly of Garden City, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Ron was born April 8, 1939, the son of James and Mary Crilley. He worked for Detroit Diesel for many years and retired to Ludington. On November 25, 1970, Ron married the love of his life, Sherry. They raised five daughters. Ron…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – David Duane Bothwell, 48, pleaded guilty Nov. 19, 2024 to a felony of tampering with an electronic monitoring device (tether) and was sentenced Jan. 28, 2025 to 36 months to 15 years in prison with credit for 152 days served in…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025: 8:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025: 2:51 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 29-year-old…
Edgar Allen “Al” Williams, 84,, of Ludington, formerly of Branch, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born on June 11, 1940, in Muskegon, he was a cherished son to the late Edgar and Katherine (VanZanten) Williams. Edgar graduated from Muskegon Senior High School in 1958 and spent his career as a dedicated welder and boilermaker, a trade that showcased…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors, and full-time students with a grade point average between…
Billy Howard Curran, 70, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 3, 2025. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news…
Martha Ann (Lindsey) Mielke, 77, died on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born May 18, 1947, to Robert and Marian (Cox) Lindsey in Traverse City. In accordance with Martha’s wishes, cremation has taken place and memorial services are being handled privately. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024…
Virgie Dee Haner, 68, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 3, 2025. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a monetary donation to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington to assist in covering the cost of expenses. 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…
Dianna Marie Fye, 73, of Baldwin, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Anya Grace Seymour, the daughter of Rachel Lange and Richard Seymour III of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births…
This year marks the 150th anniversary of cross-lake service out of Ludington. The service began in 1875, a year after the completion of the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway, which terminated in Ludington. Initially, break-bulk freighters were used — a process that required freight to be unloaded at the dock, placed on the ship, then unloaded at the other dock.…
Timothy James Cunningham, 68, of Fountain, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 after long struggles with his health. Tim was born August 29, 1956 to Lawrence and Lorraine Cunningham in Warren. Healthy and hale Tim was overly fond of mashed potatoes and grew quickly into his nickname ‘Big Tim’. In his teenage years his family moved to Fountain where he…
LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is renaming its annual fundraiser, Local Masked Singer, as Ludington’s Got Talent. The event will be held on Saturday, May 3 at 4 p.m. at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Sandcastles is currently accepting video submissions of people who wish to participate. Those submissions can be sent to director@sandcastleschildrensmuseum.com. Deadline for submissions is March…
Patricia Ann (Buckley) Cunningham, 82, of Ludington, died on Saturday, February 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…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Historical Society is partnering with State & Main Coffee to present a pop-up exhibit featuring some historical artifacts from the Scottville Clown Band. The exhibit features a bass drum purchased by band founder Raymond Schulte in 1930, “Big George” Wilson’s bathing suit costume, an original “claribone” along with other items and photographs. The items are…
Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School students have exceeded state standards with their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) tests, scoring the highest in the state for schools of similar size. The 2024 average SAT score at LHS was 1007.1, exceeding the state…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Ludington woman was cited by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy for a charge of ninth-offense driving while license suspended following a traffic stop Sunday, Feb. 2, around 12:30 p.m. on Jebavy Drive near Rasmussen Road, according to…
Donald Joseph Killips, 34, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at home. He was born October 22, 1990, in Grand Rapids. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, with Father Mick Shriver officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 p.m. until time…
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