Jack Lee Wygant, 75, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 18, 1949, in Haslett, the son of Donald and Virginia “June” (Hook) Wygant. Jack moved to Ludington in 1989 where he operated his own charter boat “Jimmy Jack” and was known to many as Captain Jack. In his…
Frances Ann (Masten) Shinsky, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday October 31, 2024. Fran was born on May 8, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Ann Marie (Gendrolius) Masten. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Simon High School. On June 28, 1958, she married her forever love, Russell Shinsky, Jr. They shared over 60 years together…
Robert “Bob” Allen Blackmer, 85, of Hart passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Robert and Donna Blackmer, born July 28, 1939. He was the older brother of Sharon and Marcia. Bob attended school in Shelby until his parents purchased Blackmer Supermarket in Elbridge Township. He graduated from Hart High School in…
Hadley Irene Schwandt, the daughter of Angela and Trevor Schwandt of Manistee, was born on Monday, November 4, 2024. Everly Lasher Rahn, the daughter of Brittany and Kreighton Rahn of Manistee, was born on Monday, November 4, 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 Tuesday, Nov. 5 will be your final opportunity to vote in the 2024 General Election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mason County Press will be reporting on the unofficial results of the local races as we obtain the information. Keep in mind that just because the polls close at 8…
LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) for the 10th time following a traffic stop near Tinkham Avenue and Sherman Street Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “He has nine prior convictions,” said Cpt. Haveman. “The male was issued an appearance citation…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 23-year-old Ludington woman following an investigation into a reported retail fraud at the Ludington area Walmart on US 10 Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly before 10 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
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Larry Delos Martz, 75, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 1, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation beginning at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…
Ramon Castillo Sr., 90, of Ludington, former longtime resident of Scottville, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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…
Lincoln Jace Johnson, the son of Alexus Rasmussen and Shawn Johnson of Free Soil, was born on Friday, November 1, 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.…
By Joan Young, MCP Contributor It is supposedly possible to paddle 51 miles of the Little Manistee River. However, it is difficult to get reliable information about most of that distance. This article is an attempt to help fill that gap. The river originates in Lake County, southeast of the village of Luther. The farthest-upstream access is at Old Grade…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Dwayne Gene Gardner, Jr., 20, pleaded guilty Sept. 17 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and domestic violence and was sentenced Oct, 29 to eight months in jail with credit for 126 days served; three years probation; and $908 in fines and costs. – Jonathan Wayne Haynes, 48,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – Lakeshore Food Club will hold its inaugural Turkey Drop on Thursday, November 14 at Safe Harbor Credit Union. During the event, participants may donate a frozen turkey at Safe Harbor Credit Union, 5511 W. US 10 between 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or they may make a monetary donation. A $20 contribution will help purchase one…
LUDINGTON — The annual Aglow on the Avenue Parade and Tree Lighting will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30 in downtown Ludington. The festivities coincide with Small Business Saturday, which is meant to encourage the community to “shop small” and support local businesses. Downtown merchants will welcome holiday shoppers from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with open houses featuring special…
The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024: 7:58 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 39-year-old Ludington woman was cited for driving without insurance following a traffic stop near Madison and Dowland streets, City of Ludington. 1:53 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway and Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 5:02 p.m., (MCSO),…
Russell C. “Russ” Nielsen, 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday. October 30, 2024 after a nine-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease Russ was born on November 29, 1951 in Ludington, the oldest of four children born to Russell A. and Betty Nielsen and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1969. Russ married…
LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 will hold its annual Fall Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 25 booths. The event is open to the public and will be held at the American Legion Post #76, 318 N. James Street. Food will be available to purchase at the…
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LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington is selling poinsettia plants for the holidays. Prices are 8 1/2-inch pots, $24 each; 6 1/2-inch pots, $12 each — available in red, white, pink and “jingle bell.” To order contact Sandra Holcombe at 231-233-7070 or sebear@charter.net. Orders and payment must be received by Thursday, Nov. 14. Plants will be available for pick…
Bentley Christopher Hogan, the son of Mikhayla and Nathan Hogan of Manistee, was born on Thursday, October 31, 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 easiest…
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