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LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has launched The Campaign for Mason County: Building a Stronger Community Together, a $5 million fundraising effort that aspires to meet Mason County’s urgent needs and opportunities by tripling the Community Foundation’s grant making capacity. Hamlin Township residents Lee and Joan Schoenherr have pledged $1 million towards the campaign. The Community Foundation…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Oceana County man facing multiple charges in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, including delivery of a controlled substance causing death, rejected a plea offer Tuesday, Jan. 28, of serving a minimum of just over 19 years in prison. Travis Michael Gale, who is lodged in the Mason County Jail on a…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Manistee man pleaded no contest in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 28, to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Derrick Allen Henton stabbed Nathan Horacek of Mason County at a house party in the 500 block of Emily Street in Ludington last June. Horacek,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025: 11:02 p.m., a 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a felony warrant issued by Muskegon County’s 60th District Court for failure to pay child support, 300 block of South…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Humankind Series will present award-winning author Timothy Egan on Wednesday, Feb. 5 beginning at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Egan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and National Book Award recipient, is renowned for his works on pivotal moments in…
David Lee Luskin, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Dave was born on April 30, 1950, in Ludington, the son of the late Edward Joseph and Arlene Marie (Polcin) Luskin. He was a 1968 graduate of Ludington High School. Shortly after graduation, he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Central Michigan University. For over 30…
Ronald W. Ortquist passed away on January 27, 2025. Ron was born in Muskegon on June 5, 1940. He married his high school sweetheart, Janet Legard, in 1960. Ron and Jan moved to Ludington in 1965 when Ron took a position as assistant cashier at the National Bank of Ludington (NBL). He was quickly promoted to vice president and cashier…
LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) has been elected to serve as an associate speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 2025-26 legislative session. “I am honored to be selected by my peers to assume this leadership role,” VanderWall said. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside them to advance policies that matter to…
LUDINGTON — A Mason County Jail inmate attacked a corrections deputy Monday morning, Jan. 27, requiring the deputy to be transported to the hospital for medical treatment, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at 11:15 a.m., a Mason County corrections deputy was injured after being attacked by an inmate in the Mason County Jail,” states…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Irons man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on four outstanding warrants and a charge of second-offense driving while license revoked following a one-vehicle rollover crash at Custer and Decker roads Monday, Jan. 27, shortly after 4…
Bruce Michael Claveau, 76, of Ludington lost his brave battle to cancer on Friday, January 24, 2025. Bruce was born on September 9, 1948 in Ludington, the son of Butch and Ellie (Buckingham) Claveau, grew up in Scottville and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1966. Following his graduation he enlisted with the United States Navy during…
John Emery Organ, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Ludington, the city where he was born on November 10, 1934. His life was marked by a deep devotion to his community, his country, and his family. John served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War, stationed in Japan, where he gained valuable experiences that…
It is with deep sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Cory Dean Kuipers, age 41, who left this earth way too soon on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was a loving son, brother and friend. Cory was a 2001 graduate of West Ottawa High School in Holland and attended Lake Superior State University in Sault St. Marie, Mich. He…
Lily Ann Ledesma, 64, of Ludington, died on Monday, January 27, 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 news…
The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Gateway to Success Academy Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center West Shore Educational Service District with the exception of CTE. Other Free Soil Area Senior Center Mason County Senior Meals on Wheels Scottville Area Senior Center ____________________________ Please Support…
Employment: Custodial/Maintenance – Part-Time Part-time custodial and light maintenance position at St. Joseph and St. Vincent churches, located in Weare Township (Hart) and Pentwater. Must have valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds. Must have general knowledge of and ability to perform light maintenance tasks and custodial duties and attention to detail. Must be on call periodically. Starting…
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, for several area counties, including Mason, Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, Mecosta, Osceola and Clare. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches are predicted with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. _____________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. Mason County secondary and elementary schools are closed again today due to the weather. Higher winds that began Sunday afternoon caused snow to drift on many north-south county roads. Last week, weather shut down the schools Monday…
John Emery Organ, 90, of Ludington, died on Saturday, January 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Beacon Ministries, 4433 US 31, Scottville (Victory Township), with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024…
The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Public Schools West Shore Educational Service District, including CTE. Other Caritas Food Pantry, Custer Scottville…
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 over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 24, 2025: 3:02 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 33-year-old Ludington man was cited for operating without insurance, Washington Street and Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. 7:09 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s…
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