Oriole Foundation to host another Dancing with the Local Stars

September 23, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area School District Oriole Foundation will hold its annual Dancing with the Local Stars at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. Tickets to attend the event are now on sale for $75 and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing and entertainment (cash bar available). Tickets are limited…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -George William Winters, 70; fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct; arrested June 1 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 12; preliminary hearing: Oct. 2; bail: $25,000 cash. -David Duane Bothwell, 47; tampering with an electronic monitoring device; arrested Dec. 20, 2023, by…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Lindsay Jean Castonia, 41, pleaded guilty on September 18 to assault and battery and was sentenced to ten days in jail and $300 in fines/costs. -Sidney Gray Race, 59, pleaded guilty on September 13 to operating a vehicle while impaired by a…

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Employment: Restoration/Maintenance Supervisor

September 23, 2024

Employment: Restoration/Maintenance Supervisor Applicants should send their resume to Office@splka.org. This is a paid posting. Posted until Oct. 9, 2024. 

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Photo feature: MCC fun run!

September 20, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  Photos by Vince Rockwell, MCP contributor  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Elementary PTC held its 17th annual Fun Run/Walk Friday evening. Several hundred children and their parents participated in the event that is a major fundraiser. Funds raise help pay for student activities throughout the…

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Celebrating culture

September 20, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Four downtown Ludington organizations welcomed the public to tour their facilities and celebrate local culture Friday night. The Cultural Corners event was hosted by Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Mason County Historical Society, Sandcastles Children’s Museum and Mason County District Library. Visitors who toured each facility, and got their postcard stamped, were…

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MCC PTC Fun Run/Walk tonight

September 20, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Elementary PTC will hold its 17th annual Color Fun Run/Walk tonight. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. The run/walk route is east on Broadway Avenue, north on Reinberg Avenue, east on Maple Street, north on Loomis…

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First responders searching for missing 4-year-old

September 20, 2024

BRANCH TOWNSHIP — First responders are currently searching for a missing 4-year-old in the area of the 6000 block of East US 10 near Budzynski Road. Personnel are staging at Branch Township Fire Department. UPDATE, 12:27 p.m.: The child has been located.   __________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Police news, posted Sept. 20, 2024

September 20, 2024

The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024: 12:04 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a Huffy mountain bike, 200 block of East State Street, City of Scottville.  5:25 p.m., (MCSO), a 40-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on two outstanding warrants issued in Manistee County on charges of probation violation and contempt of court,…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise

September 20, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s responded to nine separate car/deer crashes in the last two days, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No people were injured in the following car/deer crashes: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024: 12:32 a.m., Stiles Road north…

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Recent death: David Andrew Tuinstra, 72, of Ludington

September 20, 2024

David Andrew Tuinstra, 72, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 news alerts for $10…

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Libraries closed Sept. 26

September 20, 2024

The Ludington and Scottville branches of Mason County District Library will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 for staff training and development. The libraries will reopen as usual at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. During the closure, our online resources through MeL.org, and digital collections via Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy remain available; visit www.mcdlibrary.org to access. __________________ Please Support…

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Fall Firearms Festival is Saturday

September 20, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners will hold a Fall Firearms Festival Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County, 3276 N. Darr Rd. The festival is open to the public at no cost for admission. The event will include both pistol and rifle shooting competitions with…

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Traverse City-area attorney/developer appointed to West Shore Bank board

September 20, 2024

LUDINGTON — Joe Sarafa, a Traverse City-area attorney, was appointed to the West Shore Bank Board of Directors during its meeting on Sept. 17. Sarafa has been an attorney for over 40 years and is a partner in the law firm of Moothart & Sarafa, PLC, located in Williamsburg. He is the third addition to the bank’s board this year…

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Chamber recognizes businesses of the year, community service awards

September 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Chamber of Alliance of Mason County held its annual awards Wednesday evening held at the Lake House. At the event, House of Flavors, Inc., was awarded 2024 Business of the Year, Book Mark of Ludington was awarded 2024 Small Business of the Year and the JCI Ludington (also known as Ludington Area Jaycees) was awarded the Community…

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7th Grade Tech Day

September 19, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press.  Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Seventh graders from some area schools learned about various topics in technology Wednesday during Seventh Grade Tech Day held at West Shore Community College. The event, organized by MiSTEM Region 9 included demonstrations in…

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5 generations of Dombrouski family

September 19, 2024

FOUNTAIN — Five generations of Dolores Dombrouski’s family recently gathered. Pictured, in center, front, is Delores Dombrouski; seated to her right is daughter Jackie Johnson; to her left is her granddaughter Jody Grimes; standing is great-grandson Justin Smith holding great-great-grandson Lincoln Smith.   ________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Teen arrested on three-count warrant 

September 19, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — An 18-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a three-count warrant in the 600 block of East Danaher Street Wednesday, Sept. 18, shortly before 8:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. The warrant was for two counts…

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Obituary: Andrew Wilson, 47, of Traverse City, formerly of Scottville

September 19, 2024

Andrew Gradon Wilson, 47, of Traverse City, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Born on December 8, 1976 in Gary, Indiana, with a brief stay in Kenosha, Wisconsin where he attended Frank and Forest Park Elementary School. Andrew’s journey began in a close-knit family that later moved to Scottville, where he spent his formative years. Affectionately known as Andrew,…

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Recent death: Delores Jeanne Nicholson, 82, of Ludington

September 19, 2024

Delores Jeanne Nicholson, 82, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born January 10, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Louis and Leone (Bristol) Vincent. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.   www.beaconfh.com   ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 19, 2024

September 19, 2024

Omar Romeo Ruiz, the son of Maria Rodriguez and Oscar Ruiz Conteras of Hart, was born on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Raeanna Jean Cormany, the daughter of Brandi Caloia and Tristan Bromley of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help…

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