VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Brendan Kelley was recently hired as an agriculture water use efficiency educator for Michigan State University Extension. Kelley recently graduated from Michigan State with a master’s degree in bio systems and agricultural engineering, focusing on optimizing irrigation practices to enhance water use efficiency in corn and soybeans. His research experience spans soil moisture monitoring, nutrient leaching, and…
AMBER TOWNSHIP, 12:31 p.m. — Report of a vehicle crash with injuries, US 10-31 and Stiles Road. Two people were transported by Life EMS to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post.
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold it its 87th annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at the Mason County Historical Society’s downtown Ludington center, 130 E. Ludington Ave. beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will include a special announcement of recent decisions made by the Board of Directors. It will also include guest speaker Thom Hawley,…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County District Library will host the first of a series of Remote Tech Help sessions on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Dr. Library staff will be on hand to answer technology questions and help people with their devices. Mason County residents will also be able…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Help Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post help those in need by “Stuffing a Blue Goose” Friday, Dec. 13, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Ludington area Walmart at 4854 W. US 10. Troopers from the MSP Hart post will partner with the Salvation Army to collect new toys and non-perishable food items…
Greg Russell Erickson, 71, of Ludington, passed away after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Greg was born on February 17, 1953, the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Duplessis) Erickson. He was a student at Ludington Area Catholic School, and a graduate of Ludington High School in 1972. He attended college at West Shore…
SCOTTVILLE — First Methodist Church of Scottville, 114 W. State St., will host a free community spaghetti dinner today, Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Community dinners are held the third Tuesday of each month from September through May. _____________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil, formerly of Lansing, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will also be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E.…
Gerald Eugene Miller, 91, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 18, 2024. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 11am at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023…
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Employment: Administration and Database Assistant The Community Foundation for Mason County is seeking an Administration and Database Assistant. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills and proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Zoom, Mailchimp, and CSuite software, along with a service-oriented, collaborative approach to supporting all departments with a strong attention to detail. This part-time position is 16 hours a…
The Amber Township Board of Trustees is seeking two Amber Township residents, who are taxpayers, to serve on the Board of Review. The primary purpose of the Board of Review is to assure the details posted to the tax assessment roll are correct. The Board of Review also ensures facts that can be heard from the public regarding any detail…
James Sonny Phelps, the son of Emily and Quinn Phelps of Ludington, was born on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…
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 over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024: 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley and Benedict roads, Riverton Township. 7:46 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Anthony Road, Riverton Township. 6:02 p.m.,…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Elementary PTC is hosting a fundraiser at Krave Frozen Yogurt and Candy Shoppe, 103 E. Ludington Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 23 from noon to 3 p.m. A portion of the day’s sales will be donated to the PTC. During the event, attendees can participate in free face painting, coloring activities, get their picture taken with the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024: 6:45 p.m., a 41-year-old-Ludington man was arrested on three warrants issued by the 79th District Court for failure to appear, Nelson Road and Barton Street,…
Employment: High School Secretary – Full Time This is a paid posting. Posted until Dec. 2, 2024
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief/Member of Mason County Historical Society Board of Directors Editor’s Note: This is the beginning of a series of postings that will serve to ask the public for information about photographs from the Mason County Central School District historical archives. This…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Have you ever wondered where a river begins? In Mason County, three rivers deposit into Lake Michigan, the Pere Marquette River, the Big Sable River, and the Lincoln River. In this article, we will explore the…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Antonio Lee Aubrey, 40; unlawful driving away a motor vehicle, third-degree fleeing a police officer, assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer, interfering with an electronic communications device, domestic violence, and driving while license suspended; arrested Nov. 8 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned…
Public Notice: Meeting for general contractors for home repair services PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County is seeking General Construction and Mechanical Contractors to provide home repairs services in Mason County. The County will be hosting an informational meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in the conference room at the Mason County Airport Terminal at 5300 W.…
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