LUDINGTON — SS Badger Wheelsman Joe DeBusk recently received the Interlake Maritime Services Customer First Award, presented during the company’s annual winter meeting in Savannah, Ga. Interlake Maritime Services, which operates the largest shipping fleet on the Great Lakes, acquired Lake Michigan Carferry (LMC) in 2020. DeBusk, who lives in Reed City, has worked for LMC for 10 years. He…
LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested for several counts of indecent exposure at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Saturday, March 1, at 10 p.m. The Ludington Police Department listed the address location as 1 Atkinson Drive, which is the hospital’s address. “The incidents occurred at the identified location over a period of time with at least five victims,” said…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department’s K9 Bella has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Vested Interest was established in 2009 and is a charity with a mission to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to law enforcement dogs and related agencies throughout the…
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 24-year-old Ludington man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on North 120th Avenue south of Washington Road — near the Mason-Oceana county line — Saturday, March 1, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post. The man was driving a red Volvo that hit a bridge railing, according to dispatch…
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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025: 4:14 a.m., a 36-year-old Mattawan man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued in Allegan County following a traffic stop, US 10 and Benson Road,…
Fred Nylan Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford, died on Saturday, March 1, 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…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club will hold its annual Big Game Night on Saturday, April 5. The event will include raffles, food and beverages. Admission is $30 per person. Tables with parties of six, eight, or 10 can be reserved, or individual tickets may be purchased. Tickets must be purchased in advance by emailing Nita Finch at…
Mary Bowne of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She will be greatly missed by her children, Shawn Bowne, Traci Beckman, Chris (Holly) Bowne, Jeff (Candice) Bowne; her grandchildren, Ashleigh (Matthew) Pelto, Joshua (Dani) Bowne, Skylar (Alex) Detwiler; great-grandchildren, Logan Bowne, Kylie Bowne, Henry Pelto; her siblings, Bill Hinds, Tim (Jeannie) Hinds, Ann (Barry) Schihl, Mike (Dana)…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP — Mason County Right to Life in connection with Right to Life of Michigan is sponsoring an Oratory Contest for high school students at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 22 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1950 N. Jebavy Dr. All high school students in grades nine through 12 are invited to research, write, and present a 5–7-minute pro…
Bernard Bovee Sr., 73, of Fountain, died on Friday, February 28, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
Stuart Richard Shelly, 90, of Scottville, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 10, 1934 in Detroit. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of…
Employment: Nursing Faculty West Shore Community College is seeking an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful nursing program with a desire to build strong relationships with students and colleagues. This full-time Nursing Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) will begin August 2025. This is a 9-month position with summers off. The successful…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SHELBY — Three bands from Mason County schools received top ratings at at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 1 Band and Orchestra Festival held at Shelby High School last week. The Ludington High School Wind Symphony, O.J. DeJonge…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Seventh graders from Mason County Central Middle School visited the Mason County Historical Society in downtown Ludington Friday. The students were given a tour of the facility which houses the Rose Hawley Archives and learned about the…
The riders safely made it out of the icy water PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two people riding a four-wheeler on Pere Marquette Lake went through the ice Thursday, Feb. 27, shortly before 9:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Emergency crews were called to a reported four-wheeler that had gone through the ice,” said Sheriff Cole. “Two occupants on…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Adrianna Rae Avila, 27; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and second-degree retail fraud; date of offense: Oct. 17, 2024; charged by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Feb. 25; preliminary hearing: March 12; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Corinne Terre Cameron,…
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, Feb. 27, 2025: 6:47 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Ludington woman was cited for driving while license suspended, First and Jefferson streets, City of Ludington. 7:28 a.m., (LPD), a 37-year-old Ludington man…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. A son was born to Alexandria Matlock of Fountain on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Jesse David Jacobson, the son of Toni and David Jacobson of Hart, was born on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Austin Edward White-Cole, 30, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), may not buy/have/use alcohol or controlled substances, subject to random PBTs and drug tests, and $990…
Robert Dunaway, 91, of Scottville, died on Thursday, February 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 briefings…
Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Harry was born in Hope, Mich., on January 22, 1923, the son of the late Lloyd and Matilda (Clemmenshaw) Raymond. He was a graduate of Pentwater High School. He married the late Alta Cummins, and together they shared five daughters. Harry and Alta…
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