Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for fifth graders Wednesday, Sept. 18, at its show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The event has taken place for over 30 years.…
LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel used a newly acquired rescue robot (EMILY device) to help save a 72-year-old man who was struggling in Lake Michigan, along with a 10-year-old boy who had drifted away on a raft Friday afternoon. An EMILY device is an Emergency, Integrated, Lifesaving Lanyard, which is a high-tech piece of equipment designed to swiftly reach individuals in…
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: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024: 5:36 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 6:11 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 and Stiles Road, Amber Township. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024: 4:42…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County Central voters face some serious choices at the ballot box on Nov. 5 when it comes to deciding who will be on the Board of Education. One of the candidates, Nicole Birkett, is an employee of the union that represents the school district’s teaching staff. I am sure her intentions are positive but…
Frederick Marvin Cooper, 74, of Custer, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born February 4, 1950, in Ludington, the son Jarvis and Lois (Finley) Cooper. Frederick was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Frederick worked for Metalworks, Inc. in Ludington for over 30 years until his retirement in 2008. He loved his…
Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority Representative The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is seeking a person who will serve on its Board representing the townships of Free Soil, Grant, Meade, and Victory and the Village of Free Soil. The two-year position will begin at the earliest time. Must reside in one of the municipalities listed above. Interested persons…
Bruce Edward Wright, 76, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 17. 2024, at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born April 2, 1938, in Ludington, the son of George and Veda (Greensides) Wright. Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1963. In 2003 Bruce retired from Strait Steel and Wire in Ludington where he had been employed for…
Wilbur “Willie” Ory VanNortwick, 101, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born May 2, 1923, on the family farm in Pere Marquette Township, the son of Ory and Ruth (Nelson) VanNortwick. Willie was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army 701st Military Police Battalion, stationed…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MCP will be publishing a list of all candidates who running for office in the November 5 General Election. Profiled articles feature candidates who are in contested races. Responses are listed initially in alphabetical order and then alternate in order. SCOTTVILLE — Four people are running for three open seats on the Mason County Central Board…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MCP will be publishing a list of all candidates who running for office in the November 5 General Election. Profiled articles feature candidates who are in contested races. Responses are listed initially in alphabetical order and then alternate in order. LUDINGTON — Five people are running for two open seats on the Ludington Area School District…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 23-year-old Sherman Township man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 16, to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of unlawful imprisonment after holding a 20-year-old woman captive in her own car for over 12 hours last October. Jehud Edreih-Deleon Ramirez, of 1968 E. Fountain Rd.,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harness racing will take place at the Mason County Fairgrounds at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. On Monday, the Great Lakes Stakes will have 13 races and on Tuesday the Michigan-bred colt races will have nine races. There is over $200,000 in purse money. The event is free.…
Stephen Robert Wever, Jr., the son of Stephanie and Stephen Wever of Free Soil, was born on Monday, September 16, 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.…
Docking the Badger: 9-15-24 Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — “This never gets old” is a common phrase stated around the Ludington harbor when the SS Badger departs and arrives. Here’s another view of Ludington’s favorite ship from Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
Hagen Dickson, 49, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024. It was especially unexpected for Hagen, whose life every day was eager to connect with nature, family, and friends he held as family. A devoted father to Sophie Dickson, beloved son of Carole and Robert Dickson, family brother to Daniela (Scott) Shillington, of Gainesville, Florida, and Mirjania…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 13, 2024: 5:13 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Beyer Road, Sherman Township. 9 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County District Library’s summer gardening series for adults will hold its final event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Scottville library, 204 E. State St. The last session in the four-part series focused on planning, planting, preserving, and pruning fruits and vegetables. Emily Lavley of Michigan State University Extension will discuss how to prune fruit trees…
SCOTTVILLE — Lake County residents who are homeowners may be eligible for a new $472,000 home repair program offered by FIveCAP, Inc. FiveCAP, Inc. announced a new $472,000 home repair program for eligible Lake County residents who are homeowners. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority MI Neighborhood grant will assist homeowners who have income that is up to 80% of…
Employment: Dental Hygienist Griswold Family Dentistry is seeking a part-time hygienist to join our team! Three days a week. Mondays and Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 401K with max match, paid time off, holiday pay. Days could be changed to match your schedule, or work one to three of the days. Call 231.757.4722 or…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking information on the location of Bejamin Meyer. Meyer is wanted for warrants out of Oceana County, which includes home invasion. He is also wanted for questioning on burglary cases in Mason County. Meyer was last seen on foot in the area of Hawley Road and Appleton Roads, wearing tan cargo…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. There was a time when Mason County was home to several movie theaters. This story is about the legacy of the Wallace family, which owned the 4-Star Theater in downtown Scottville and also the Star-Lite Drive-in in Pere Marquette Township. The first and only movie theater in Scottville was located at 111 S. Main St. The…
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