79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Travis William Malone, 29; carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearms, and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Sept. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Sept. 4; preliminary hearing: Sept. 18; bail: $100,000 cash. -David Jame Monroe, 61; possession of a…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Trisha Lynn Schultz, 45, pleaded guilty on September 4 to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), must seek outpatient treatment, no drugs or alcohol, subject to random…

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Obituary: Fern Stewart, 92, of Scottville

September 6, 2024

Fern Phyllis Stewart, 92, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  Fern was born on October 15, 1931 in Groton, South Dakota, the daughter of Jack and Elfrieda (Barthle) Huffman.  On April 7, 1961 she was wed to Gordon Stewart at the Ludington United Methodist Church and they celebrated 59 years together before Gordon preceded her death on July 4,…

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Fin & Feather offering Steel Plate Fun Shoot, Sept. 14

September 6, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will hold a Steel Plate Fun Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 14 beginning at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $10 and there will be a mandatory safety meeting and instruction before shooting. Shooting will take place in the morning and then break for lunch (donation of $5 requested for…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

Bellamie Jay Harvey, the daughter of Angela and Devon Harvey of Custer, was born on Thursday, September 5, 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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Man arrested for arson following fire; also faces domestic violence, child abuse charges

September 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old Ludington man has been arrested in connection to an arson investigation at a fire that occurred at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday evening. The man is also a suspect in a domestic assault and child abuse case. Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday evening.…

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Tools stolen from construction site

September 5, 2024

EDEN TOWNSHIP — Numerous tools were reported stolen from a construction site on Kinney Road Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 8:40 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024: 6:38 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Gordon Road, Amber Township. 9:34…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

Carter Raymond Schade, the son of Kaitlyn and Caleb Schade of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, September 4, 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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Fire severely damages historic Gaylord Avenue house

September 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday evening. Ludington Fire Department was initially called to the residence at 10:01 p.m. Initial dispatch information indicated that it was unknown if anyone was at the house. Firefighters later confirmed that the house was unoccupied at the time of the…

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Recent death: Fern Stewart, 92, of Scottville

September 5, 2024

Fern Stewart, 92, of Scottville died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 email news alerts for $10 a month.…

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Helicopters to inspect power lines

September 5, 2024

ITC Holdings Corporation will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment by helicopter throughout the state from approximately Sept. 9 to Oct. 4, weather permitting, states a press release from ITC. The helicopters will fly lower than usual near the transmission lines during the inspections. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…

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Obituary: Ruth ‘Ruthie’ (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington

September 4, 2024

Ruth “Ruthie” Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Ruth was born on September 19, 1927, the daughter of the late George L. and Gladys E. (Lasley) Towns. She graduated from Ludington High School. On August 16, 1947, she married her forever love, Carl James Peterson, at First United Methodist Church in Ludington.  Together…

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Scottville PD news

September 4, 2024

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 Scottville Police Department: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024: 12:08 p.m., property damage, 100 block of North Main Street, City of Scottville. 4 p.m., threats, 200 block of West Fourth Street, City of Scottville. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024:…

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Graveside services: Patricia Martz, 72, of Ludington

September 4, 2024

  Patricia Dian Martz, 72, of Ludington, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home.  She was born May 8, 1952, in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Marek) Martz. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, at Center Riverton Cemetery, in Riverton Township, with Father Mick Shriver officiating. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,…

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Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved

September 4, 2024

Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved   Letters of interest must be at the office of Fabian L. Knizacky, Mason County Administrator, 5300 W. US 10, Ludington, MI  49431 before 4 p.m. September 30, 2024. Fabian L. Knizacky Mason County Administrator This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 11, 2024.

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Trooper Butterfield memorial service scheduled for Monday

September 3, 2024

FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP —The annual memorial service honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Butterfield was killed on duty by a gunman on Sept. 9, 2013 while conducting a routine traffic stop on Custer Road north of Townline Road. A memorial now commemorates the site. Butterfield was 42-years-old…

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Builder fraud case heads to trial

September 3, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The case against a 34-year-old Grant Township builder facing felony charges of fraudulent use of building contract funds is headed to trial.  Daniel James Siefka appeared with his attorney, Matthew Borgula, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 3, for a plea hearing. However, Siefka did not enter a plea.  “An effort…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Blake Thomas Alvesteffer, 27, pleaded guilty on Aug. 28 to fourth-degree child abuse and second-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 18 days in jail, must complete victim’s impact weekend, no drugs or alcohol, and $1,105 in fines/costs. -Michael…

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WSCC HumanKind series presents ‘Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection’

September 3, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will present the HumanKind event “Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection,” from Jennifer Martin, senior director of programs at the Foundation for Art and Healing, on Monday, Sept. 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the WSCC Center…

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Police news, posted Sept. 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the Labor Day weekend: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024: 8:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road west of Tuttle Road, Eden Township. 3:02 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 26-year-old Custer…

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Recent death: Dale Jorgensen, 65, of Kentwood

September 3, 2024

Dale Scott Jorgensen, 65, of Kentwood, formerly of Blacksburg, Va., died on Friday, August 30, 2024. Dale was the son of Duane Jorgensen of Ludington. 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…

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