Michigan Irish Music Festival kicks off Thursday.

September 11, 2018

Michigan Irish Music Festival kicks off Thursday. Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press and Oceana County Press, is proud to be a sponsor of this event. MUSKEGON — Following record attendance three years in a row, the Michigan Irish Music Festival is expanding its grounds. The festival’s seventh covered stage will be positioned on The Point at…

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Obituary: Marian Jarvi, 74, Ludington.

September 11, 2018

Obituary: Marian Jarvi, 74, Ludington. On Friday, September 7, 2018, Marian Jarvi passed away at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart.  With her daughters by her side, Marian peacefully passed from this life to the next, joining her husband in God’s loving embrace. Marian was born on July 31, 1944, in Ludington to Howard Jury and Frances Love-Jury, who…

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County Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting Thursday.

September 11, 2018

County Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting Thursday. #MasonCountyAg GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Farmview Resort, 6700 N. US 31. The meeting is open to any member of the Mason County Farm Bureau, which is part of Michigan Farm Bureau, the largest agricultural advocacy…

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Tickets on sale for Dancing with the Local Stars.

September 11, 2018

Tickets on sale for Dancing with the Local Stars. LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for Dancing with the Local Stars, a major fundraiser for the Ludington Area School District’s Oriole Foundation. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Hamlin Township. “We are so thankful to these very generous and brave…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 11, 2018

September 11, 2018

Recent births, reported Sept. 11, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Dexton Curtis Jolly, the son of Angela and Nathaniel Jolly of Ludington, was born September 9, 2018. Brandy Michelle O’Neal, the daughter of Kourtney Webster and Marcus O’Neal of Pentwater, was born September 10, 2018. Quinn Richard Case, the son of Tiffany and Lance Case of…

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Obituary: Jacob Bostrom, 96, Branch.

September 10, 2018

Obituary: Jacob Bostrom, 96, Branch. Jacob D. Bostrom, Jr., 96, of Branch, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born at home in 1922 in Chicago to Jacob D. Bostrom, Sr. and Lillian B. Bostrom née Malo.  Jacob was the middle of seven children but was never lost in the crowd. …

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Wine & Bites event will raise funds for Ludington Splash Pad.

September 10, 2018

Wine & Bites event will raise funds for Ludington Splash Pad. LUDINGTON — A Wine & Bites fund raiser for the Ludington Splash Pad project will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12 at PM Steamers, 502 W. Loomis, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission to the event is $30. Tickets may be purchased in advance here, or at the door. The…

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Obituary: Mary Sheofor, 69, Scottvile

September 10, 2018

Obituary: Mary Sheofor, 69, Scottvile Mary Sheafor, 69,  of Scottville passed away at home, Sunday Sept 9, 2018. She was born June 5th, 1949 in Claybanks Township. Mary leaves behind a husband of 45 years, Don Sheafor Sr.; three children, Sara Lutz with husband Ken Lutz of Scottville, Amy Genao and her husband Giovanny Genao of Florida, Don Sheafor and…

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16-year-old driver may face drunk driving charges following crash.

September 10, 2018

16-year-old driver may face drunk driving charges following crash. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old male driver may face charges for drunk driving after he crashed his vehicle near the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Barnhardt road Saturday afternoon. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred about 3:15 p.m. The case has been turned over to the Mason…

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WSCC to observe Constitution Day.

September 10, 2018

WSCC to observe Constitution Day. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, West Shore Community College has organized a variety of activities on Monday, Sept. 17, to commemorate the vote taken on Sept. 17, 1787, by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention to approve the adoption of the United States Constitution. The WSCC Student Senate…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 10, 2018.

September 10, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 10, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Kathleen E. Lund, 84, of Ludington, died on Friday, September 7, 2018.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Listing of 2018 deaths.

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Remembering Trooper Butterfield.

September 9, 2018

Remembering Trooper Butterfield. FREE SOIL — A small ceremony is held every Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the roadside memorial dedicated to the memory of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, who died on that date, at that location while on duty in 2013. Today was no exception as a couple dozen people gathered on North Custer Road for…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 9, 2018

September 9, 2018

Recent births, reported Sept. 9, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Gabriel Levi Bailey, the son of Amanda Franklin and Craig Bailey of Scottville, was born August 29, 2018. Oryan Mathew-Colby Vega, the son of Melissa and Jacob Vega, Sr., was born September 4, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post.…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union offers all-in-one app.

September 9, 2018

Safe Harbor Credit Union offers all-in-one app. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union has recently released an all-in-one app. Life Steps Wallet allows members to check their account balances, transfer money, pay bills, and pay someone directly. The app also allows members to turn their debit card on and off, if for some reason they misplace it. Other features include: Apply for…

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Obituary: Dorothy “Dee” McCumber, 56, Fountain.

September 7, 2018

Obituary: Dorothy “Dee” McCumber, 56, Fountain. Dorothy Alyce “Dee” McCumber, 56, of Fountain, died peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018, surrounded by her family.  Dee was born on January 6, 1962 in Washington, DC, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Fowler) Bender and graduated from Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida with the class of 1980.  On August 6, 1983,…

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Obituary: Bernard Kusebuski, 89, Ludington.

September 7, 2018

Obituary: Bernard Kusebuski, 89, Ludington. Bernard Leo Kusebuski, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018.   Bernard was born on December 26, 1928 in Muskegon, the only child of Michael and Mildred (Young) Kusebuski.  Bernard was a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army, stationed in England during the Korean War. While there, he met his…

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Support group for those trying to quit tobacco to meet.

September 7, 2018

Support group for those trying to quit tobacco to meet. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Live Well Mason County are offering a free tobacco support group to anyone interested in quitting tobacco, to those who aren’t quite ready to quit but still want support, or to individuals looking to connect with fellow tobacco users. The free support group…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 7, 2018.

September 7, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 7, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Bernard L. Kusebuski, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 6, 2018.  A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 11:30 am at St. Simon Catholic Church, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding.  Visitation will begin…

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Program will discuss advanced care planning Sept. 28.

September 7, 2018

Program will discuss advanced care planning Sept. 28. LUDINGTON — A collaborative program titled Making Choices Michigan is being organized by a variety of area agencies. The purpose of the program is to provide information and guidance on developing an advanced care plan.   An informational presentation will be held on Friday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m…

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Trooper Butterfield memorial service scheduled for Sunday.

September 6, 2018

Trooper Butterfield memorial service scheduled for Sunday. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A public memorial service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. for Michigan State Police Paul Butterfield, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 9, 2013 on North Custer Road. The memorial service will be held at the roadside memorial that stands in…

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Muskegon man believed to be major drug dealer arrested.

September 6, 2018

Muskegon man believed to be major drug dealer arrested. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A Muskegon man, who is believed to be a major drug dealer, was arrested recently by the local police. David Ramone Wilson, 46, of 519 McLaughlin Ave., Muskegon has been arraigned twice in 79th District Court over the past two weeks. Wilson was apprehended by law enforcement on Foster…

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