Clifford Leo Elliott, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Cliff was born on August 28, 1945 in Grant, one of 12 children born to Gerald and Mae (Haddar) Elliott and graduated from Kent City High School with the class of 1963. He furthered his education at Ferris State College (now Ferris State University) where he earned his bachelor’s…
LUDINGTON — Applications for the 2025 scholarships offered by Community Foundation for Mason County is now open until Feb. 4, 2025. In 2024, the Foundation has awarded over $182,000 in scholarships. The Community Foundation manages scholarship funds started by donors who wish to support students in continuing their education. There are awards based on a variety of factors including academic…
Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” Holmes, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. She was born July 4, 1935, in Ludington, the daughter of John “Jack” and Ardath (Hipley) MacArthur. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Saturday, October…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Three law enforcement agencies were involved in two-county high speed chase that resulted in a crash Monday afternoon. The official details have not yet been released. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene, the chase involved a Manistee County man and started in northeastern Oceana County. Deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The fifth season of Camp Sauble Cages of Carnage will begin Saturday, Oct. 12. As with past years, scare seekers will experience new thrills at this year’s event which promises to be the biggest and best yet. The event is a fundraiser for Free Soil/Meade Fire Department, Grant Township Fire Department, and,…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tyler Austin Hendrickson, 30; armed robbery; arrested Sept. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Oct. 1; preliminary hearing: Oct. 16; bail: $50,000 cash. -Travis William Malone, 29; armed robbery; arrested Sept. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Oct. 1; preliminary hearing:…
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: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024: 1:07 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 43-year-old Scottville man was arrested following a traffic stop on a warrant issued in Mason County for a charge of methamphetamine possession, Pere…
By Joan Young, MCP contributor Finding a new hiking trail close to home is a surprising occasion for me. And yet, I did just that this month. This is a very short trail, only three-tenths of a mile long. However, discovering it led me to learn more about options at the Mason County Fairgrounds just east of Ludington, beyond attending…
Carol M. Briggs, 93, of Scottville, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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…
Clifford L. Elliott, 79, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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…
Megan Kay Blount, 66, of New Era passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Megan was born on November 3, 1957 at the Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the daughter of Dr. Austin and Joan (Lederer) Craymer and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1976. Megan furthered her education at Bel-Rea…
Mary G. Callahan, 67, of Branch, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at home. She was born June 7, 1957, in Albany, New York. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…
Ella Jo Powell, the daughter of Jessica and Nicholas Powell of Ludington, was born on Saturday, October 5, 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…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger completed its 71st year Sunday evening, Oct. 6, as it arrived in its home port of Ludington among strong winds and rocky waters. The ships’ crew will spend the winter making necessary repairs and updates. According to Lake Michigan Carferry General Manager Sara Spore, much of the on-board updates will…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — When audiences watch the nationally-released movie “Average Joe” they will see hints of Mason County, thanks to Emmy Award winning director Harold Cronk of Scottville. While the majority of the movie was filmed in Louisiana, a few segments were shot in Scottville. The film also features Mason County and Michigan “Easter eggs.” “Average Joe”…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Perhaps I am a little bias, but the Ludington State Park is 5,300 acres of some of the most scenic land in Michigan. Though the park north of Big Sable River is currently…
Douglas Alan Turner, 68, of Free Soil, died on Friday, October 4, 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…
LUDINGTON — The SS Badger’s Saturday, Oct. 5 sailing has been cancelled due to forecasted conditions on Lake Michigan. The weather forecast is calling for waves building from 6 to 9 feet and occasionally up to 12 feet. Sunday, Oct. 6, is the scheduled last sailing of the season. At this time the Badger is still scheduled to sail. Lake…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A large portion of Ludington State Park has been closed since Sept. 3 as a $3.2 million construction project began. Ludington State Park Manager Jim Gallie. said much of the current construction includes replacing several parking lots, sidewalk and curb work, along with building repairs. Additionally, work is taking place inspecting and trimming…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jonathan Wayne Haynes, 48, pleaded guilty on September 25 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), 12 months of probation, and $125 in fines/costs. -Dakota Allen Hernandez, 20, pleaded guilty on October 2 to third-degree retail…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old homeless man was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 3 by Ludington Police Department. The arrest occurred because the man had nine outstanding arrest warrants out of the 63rd and 61st district courts of Kent County. The warrants included: Failure to appear…
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