County board to consider internet connectivity resolution. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution when it meets Tuesday, July 13, that will put the county on a path to provide high speed internet to all residents and businesses. The cost of such an endeavor are estimated to be about $46.5 million. If the…
Thunderstorms possible Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies early tonight followed by a 44% chance of rain showers overnight. Low temperature of 65 degrees. Winds east-southeast at 7 mph. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Scattered thunderstorms during the day. Cloudy in the evening. High 75; low 62.…
Obituary: Laverne Fargo, 86, of Ludington. Laverne (Jean) Virginia Fargo, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Waterford, passed away on July 2, 2021, surrounded by her family. Laverne (Jean) Richards was born on February 20, 1935, in Elizabeth New Jersey to Paul and Laverne Richards. Jean worked well into her 60s at many of Ludington’s historical industries, Strait Steel &…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 12, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Laverne (Jean) Virginia Fargo, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Waterford, died on July 2, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of…
Spartan River Races are Saturday, July 17. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The 2021 Spartan River Races are underway with the in-person event taking place this Saturday, July 17. The event is a fundraiser for the Mason County Central Educational Foundation. The canoe/kayak race includes four different…
Bandstra to lead CTE program. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kate Goodman, MCP/OCP correspondent VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Jamie Bandstra will begin the 2021-2022 school year as the new director of the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program. …
VIDEO: Around the County: Antique tractor pulling is a family activity. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Paul Storm of Walkeville, and his sons Kennedy and Garason competed in the Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s July antique tractor pull Saturday morning at the club’s show…
Outdoors: Pentwater Historic Homes Walking Tour By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. For years, the Village of Pentwater has had a brochure for a self-guided walking/bicycling (or driving) tour of 48 historic buildings. The booklet was updated in 2017, and now includes the relatively new Historical Society Museum, the former Baptist Church Building. Pentwater is not a large village geographically,…
Obituary: Gerald Dwyer, Jr., 62, of Ludington. Gerald Edward Dwyer Jr., 64, of Ludington, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born October 29, 1956, in Chicago, the son of Gerald and Shirley (Julian) Dwyer. Gerald is survived by his children, Katie and Jerry; his brothers, David (Yvonne) Dwyer, Tony (Fay) Dwyer and Terry (Doti)…
Obituary: Dr. Raymond Mayer, 87, formerly of Ludington. Raymond (Ray) Mayer, professor emeritus at West Shore Community College, Scottville, died at age 87 on July 7, 2021 in Niantic, Conn. Ray married Kathleen (Kathy) Russell in 1955 who predeceased him in 1993. He married longtime friend Betty (Hahn) Johnson of Cadillac in 1994 who survives along with their children Lisa,…
Fin & Feather offering CPL class in August. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license class on Friday, Aug. 6 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 7, all day with live range shooting in the afternoon. Class size is limited. Cost is $50 for Fin & Feather…
Obituary: Lucie Kuras, 89, of Ludington. Lucie Plowe Kuras, 89, of Ludington, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living. She was born October 24, 1931, in Trimountain, Michigan, the daughter of Herman and Mary (Garnero) Recore. Lucie grew up in Trimountain under the care of her grandparents, Gildo and Lucia Garnero. After a short period in nursing,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 11, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Thomas Parks, 77, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 8, 2021. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 1 p.m.…
Obituary: Ira Knowles, 93, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Scottville, Walhalla. Ira Knowles, 93, of Ocala, Florida, and formerly of Scottville and Walhalla, was called home peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021 after loving care at the Brandley House in Ocala. Ira was preceded in death by his parents LT and Evelyn; his wives Barbara Saxton and Eileen Renwick; and by…
79th District Court news, posted July 8, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Clint Lee Osborne, 30, of 410 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was arrested July 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), assault with…
Western Michigan Fair a month away. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Activities for the 2021 Western Michigan Fair begin one month from today. Unlike most major events, the fair was not cancelled in 2020, but was scaled back to just livestock competitions and the auction. This year’s fair will include all the traditional events. Pre-fair activities begin on Sunday, Aug. 8…
WSCC hosting College for Kids, August 2 – 6. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host College for Kids Monday, Aug. 2 to Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The five-day program is a hands-on opportunity for children ages 9 to 15 to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus.…
Recent births, posted July 8, 2021. The following births have been reported: Owen William Wilson, the son of Eleanor Gulch and David Wilson, Jr., of Baldwin, was born on Thursday, July 8, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
News Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10 and Nelson Rd. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 12:17 p.m.: Report of a vehicle crash with injuries, US 10 and Nelson Road.
Police news, July 7, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, July 6, 2021: 12:56 p.m., traffic assist to fire department with vehicle fire, Hawley and Stiles roads, Riverton Township. 4:45 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury,…
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