LUDINGTON – The Stage Left Theatre Company will hold auditions for “Murder at the Moon: Unmasked” on Wednesday, October 9 at 6 p.m. at The Bookmark, 201 S. Rath Ave. The non-profit theatre company is in search of two women and two men ages 21 or over to fill roles for the show. The show will run on Fridays through…
Oscar Garza, Jr., the son of Davia Escobar and Oscar Garza of Shelby, was born on Thursday, October 3, 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…
Request for Proposals: General Contractors for Home Repair Services FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking General Construction and Mechanical Contractors to provide home repair services in Lake County. This program is funded by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Interested licensed contractors may submit license and proof of insurance to FiveCAP Inc. at 302 N. Main Street, Scottville, MI 49454. For…
The 2024 MCC Homecoming Court includes, seated, from left: Freshman representative Addisyn LaPointe; sophomore representative Maylan Sanders; junior representative Lucy O’Harra, junior; senior queen nominees Clara Baur, Ellie Bendele, Callee Bourgette, and Elliette Thomas. Standing, from left: Freshman representative Kolby Kessel; sophomore representative Abel Edmondson; junior representative Cole Vander Haag; senior king nominees Drake McKay, Alex Ross, Bryce Thurow and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — American Legion Post #76 Edwin H. Ewing, Sons of American Legion (SAL) Squadron 76 is sponsoring the 2024 veteran cemetery wreath program, Wreaths Across Mason County” “Our objective is to lay as many wreaths as possible on veteran graves in Mason County cemeteries,” said Mike Burch, second vice commander of the SAL and co-chairman…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Pentwater man was arrested on a charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a person smashing a windshield out of vehicle Wednesday, Oct. 2, shortly before 7 p.m. in the 6300…
Fred Allen Curtis, 63, of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Trinity Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born July 29, 1961, in Fremont, the son of Milburn and Beverly (Clark) Curtis. Fred graduated from Ludington High School with the Class of 1979 where he played football and wrestled. He then attended Western Michigan University…
Deborah “Deby” Ruegsegger, 67, of Ludington, fell asleep in death October 2, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. She was born August 30, 1957, in Alma. Deby enjoyed cruising in the Caribbean, walks along the Lake Michigan shore, digging in the dirt with her hands and planting flowers, working with numbers and trying her hand at different arts and…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes is passionate about assuring that each of his students learn in a safe and healthy environment. For several years, he has taught the student body about anti-bullying by holding an…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRAND HAVEN — Much of my historical research over the last year has been focused on the rail industry (including carferries). Typically, my focus is on the impact of that industry on Mason County. Mason County is blessed to have a historical locomotive, a 2-6-0, on display at Mason County Historical Society’s Historic White Pine Village.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 71-year-old Free Soil man and his passenger, a 73-year-old Free Soil woman, both received non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle pulled into their path as they traveled southbound on Custer Road where it intersects with Sugar Grove Road Tuesday, Oct.…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans ,with special guest trombonist Ryan Keberle, at the Ludington Area Center, 107 S. Harrison St., for the arts on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Improvisation, bebop, swing,…
Eugene T. Duncil, Sr., 78, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Eugene was born on August 1, 1946 in Manistee, the son of Warren and Dolores (Krause) Duncil Sr. and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1965. Eugene partnered with his brother-in-law Rusty Petersen in a…
The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024: 3:38 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 8:07 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 30-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving without a license, and a 43-year-old Ludington woman was cited for allowing an unlicensed…
Ezykiel Liam Ross, the son of Taylor Cander and Jerison Ross of Scottville, was born on Monday, September 30, 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…
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…
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