Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 630-foot long MV Manitowoc was in Ludington Monday. The River Class vessel and is owned by Rand Logistics and operated under its subsidiary Grand River Navigation Company. The self-unloading vessel was built in 1973 and was purchased by Rand in 2008. The Manitowoc is designed to carry a variety of cargo types…
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. 28, 2024: 5:24 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road north of Meisenheimer Road, Eden Township. 6:24 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Main Street and US 10, Village of Custer. 7:59 a.m., car/deer…
LUDINGTON—The Community Foundation for Mason County and the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) recently awarded more than $46,000 in new grants to community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. The Community Foundation for Mason County had $20,000 available during its fall competitive grant cycle to support projects that align with its strategic goal of education. A co-investment from House of Flavors, Inc. made it possible to award more than double the amount…
Employment: Clerical Position, Mason County Treasurer’s Office The Mason County Treasurer is seeking a qualified, self-motivated and personable individual for a full-time clerical position. This position will require a detail-oriented individual who will interpret property tax law to oversee the delinquent tax administration cycle and foreclosure prevention efforts. Persons applying for this position must possess computer skills, an ability to…
Carol Wilma Monroe, 84, of Ludington, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at home. She was born December 21, 1939, in Ludington. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Carol’s life will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…
Debra Jean Guillen, 61, of Scottville, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — After a year of planning, Ludington Police Department’s K-9 unit had its first shift Sunday evening into Monday morning. Officer Bryan Sanders and Bella officially started duty at 6 p.m. Sunday. The concept of a K-9 unit for Ludington Police Department began in October 2023. Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones said the creation of…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The sun rises over the Pere Marquette River near Pere Marquette Highway Monday morning, Oct. 28. The river flats flow into Pere Marquette Lake and then Lake Michigan, ending the river’s journey that begins near Chase in eastern Lake County. ________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
LUDINGTON — Over 8 grams of suspected methamphetamine were recovered during a traffic stop involving a 35-year-old Shelby man and a 45-year-old Shelby woman who drove through the Mason County Sheriff’s Office back parking lot with no functioning brake lights, no license plate and no insurance Friday, Oct. 25, shortly before 5 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Both…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident following a rollover crash Sunday, Oct. 27, around 4:30 a.m. on the US 31 freeway near US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim…
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Dale Lawrence Fitch on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Dale leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn, their three children: Melissa (Brian) West, Daryl Fitch, and Christine (Joe) Irelan and four grandchildren: Calvin Irelan, Jake Irelan, Peyton West, and Kirstin West. He…
Clarence “Peacock’ Vicent was born March 7, 1925, in Peacock to William and Edna Mae Vicent. Clarence was an inquisitive and strong-willed child. He had such a great love of trains that the lure of the train whistle would beckon him from his seat in the classroom of the small school he attended in rural Peacock. Clarence was an exceptionally…
William Lee Sherlock’s rollicking earthly journey of good times, great friendships and the occasional misadventure came to an end on October 9, 2024, when he passed away peacefully to join his deeply missed wife, Mary, in heaven. Born in Ludington on September 3, 1932 to William Sherlock and Mary Kowalczyk Sherlock, “Billy” was the baby of his family, and was…
LUDINGTON — The United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 E. Bryant Road, is having an old-fashioned Hymn Sing on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. Everyone who loves to sing and hear the older hymns is invited to come and enjoy an hour of uplifting music. Paul Garland will be the song leader, while Ruthann Kyle will be the…
Ruth Ann Craighead, 86, of Custer, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 briefings along with email…
Gladys June DeBoer, 81, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 28, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 briefings along with email…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 707 W. Ludington Ave. Sunday morning. Ludington Fire Department was initially dispatched to the fire at 11:53 a.m. Upon arrival, Ludington Assistant Fire Chief Andy Larr reported smoke coming from the house and requested assistance from Pere Marquette Fire Department. Additional assistance by Hamlin Fire…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School junior Brandi Wells will be one of nine Michigan high school students who will be attending the World Food Prize Foundation Global Youth Institute next week. This year’s…
On October 24, 2024, Edith Anna (Spear) Lytle left her physical body peacefully and danced into the arms of Jesus, an experience she had looked forward to with great anticipation. Edith, or Edie as she liked to be called, began her life on May 9, 1935, the daughter of R.T. Spear and Doris (Bordine) Spear. Her spirited personality, snappy quips,…
Cherrie Jean Courville, 62, of Ludington, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at MediLodge of Ludington. She was born November 17, 1961, in Lansing. Cherrie is survived by: her son, Joshua (Betty Carpenter) Flint; her daughter, Kellynn (Clayton) Kitchens; her grandsons, Gideon and Sawyer; her sister, Kathy (Tim) Devers; and her nieces, Ashley Hannah and Nikki Devers. Cremation has taken place…
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