By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to offer the job of city manager to Kaitlyn Aldrich when it meets in special session tonight at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St. Aldrich is currently the village manager of Kingsley and was one of four candidates for the position to replace Mitch Foster, who resigned…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The southbound lane of the 100 block of South Rath Avenue is expected to be open to traffic later today. During last week’s regular City Council meeting, councilors voted to rescind its allowance of the closure of the street for construction of AndyS Restaurant, located on the southeast corner of Ludington and Rath avenues.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29, for disorderly conduct and methamphetamine possession following a call in Legacy Plaza and Waterfront Park that there was someone with a sword, said Cpt. Michael Haveman of the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested Sunday, Sept. 29, shortly before 10:30 p.m. on charges of fleeing and eluding police and methamphetamine possession after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy responded to the area Morton and Meisenheimer roads regarding a “suspicious…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County College Access Network and Promise are offering “College Basics” sessions virtually on Tuesday evenings in October. The sessions are designed for current seniors and juniors, along with parents or guardians, to understand what steps are crucial to start onboarding for college. Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom: Oct. 8: Preparing for College, applications…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy, who was responding to a theft of a trailer call, spotted the reported stolen trailer being pulled down the road near the intersection of Custer and Fountain roads…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington woman reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office that she was assaulted by three people who she knew. The assault was reported Friday, Sept. 27, shortly after 5:30 p.m. in the 5700 block of West US…
Alice Jean Galinski, 84, of Ludington, died Friday, September 27, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. She was born February 21, 1940, in Ludington, the daughter of William and Alice (Abair) Anderson. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,…
Jennifer Lee Albrecht, 34, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Grand Rapids on Aug. 20, 1990. Jenn was the beloved daughter of Don and Mary Albrecht. She grew up in Ludington and was a proud graduate of Ludington High School with the Class of 2008. She was voted…
Eugene Duncil Sr., 78, of Scottville, died on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 alerts for $10 a…
This is a repeat of a Mason County Press History article that was originally published on April 15, 2021 on MCP. Since that original posting there have been some updates/corrections to the article. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. In the summer of 1917, 17-year-old Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), along with his parents, Dr. Clarence “Ed” Hemingway (1871-1928) and Grace Ernestine (Hall) Hemingway…
April 17, 1932 – September 25, 2024. Kenneth Ray Decker peacefully stepped into Eternity on September 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Surviving to hold onto the memories are Ken’s children, Kevin (Montana) Decker of Pickford, Beckie (Russ) Scott of Ludington, Richard (Amy) Decker of Scottville. His grandchildren, Angela, Bryan, Kyle, Jennie, Tracy Jo, Corey, Ryan and Kelsey will…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — School groups have begun an annual ritual of visiting the Mason County Historical Society’s Historic White Pine Village for its History in Action program. Over the next few weeks, hundreds of elementary children will explore what life was like in the 19th century and early 20th century in Mason County. ___________________…
LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County recently recognized some local businesses and organizations with its 2023 Workplace Campaign Awards. The awards celebrate the impact made by workplaces and employees that have gone above and beyond to support United Way’s mission to improve the health, education, and financial stability of individuals in our community. The 2023 awardees are: Community Builder…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024: 11 p.m., a 50-year-old Lake Orion man was arrested for domestic assault, 500 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason…
Dixie Lee Murawa, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Lyons, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024. Dixie was born on May 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Otto and Elonore (Lindsey) Horrocks. In 1956, she graduated from Lyons High School. Shortly after high school, on June 30, 1956, she married James Murawa. Dixie worked for the State of Michigan…
Colson Archer Tighe, the son of Breanna and Andrew Tighe of Manistee, was born on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Baker Steven Gannon, the son of Elizabeth and Conor Gannon of Ludington, was born on Friday, September 27, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The residents of Branch Township and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to visit the new township municipal building in two open houses scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. The newly constructed 80-foot by 100-foot framed building is being mostly…
The following Halloween events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” The following are trick-or-treating and Halloween events scheduled in Oceana and Mason counties: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024: 1:15 p.m., Spitler Elementary…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A two-vehicle crash caused a minor injury Wednesday, Sept. 25, shortly after 10:15 a.m. on US 10 west of Meyers Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, Sept. 25,…
LUDINGTON — Recipients of the Ludington Area Jaycees 2024 Mini Golf Charity Mondays gathered at the Stearns Park mini golf course Monday, Sept. 23 where they were each presented checks as a result of the funds raised on Mondays throughout the summer. The organizations were awarded 30 percent of the funds raised on that particular charity day. Checks presented totaled…
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