GRAND RAPIDS — When former President Donald Trump visited Michigan earlier this week, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole was among the 14 Michigan sheriffs who met with the expected Republican presidential candidate. Cole, a Republican, said he was initially going to turn down the invitation. “I knew that there would be some people from our area who would make a…
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FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters will hold its annual auction, in person, on Saturday, April 27 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event is the organization’s primary fundraiser and helps offset costs of athletic equipment and operations for MCE. The event’s primary goal this year is to raise money for new uniforms, batting cages and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on charges of heroin and methamphetamine possession Wednesday, April 3, shortly after 8:30 p.m. following a 911 call requesting a wellbeing check of a female in a vehicle who appeared to be “nodding off”…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library will hold an adult craft night on Wednesday, April 10 from 5 to 6 p.m. Crafter and artist Marie Bennett will lead the program, making drinkware. All materials will be provided. No signup is required but supplies are limited. One creation per person. Light snacks will be provided. There…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Volunteer Fair will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The event is intended for people looking for volunteer opportunities in Mason County. Participating organizations include Friends of the Ludington State Park, Mason County Historical Society, Sable…
Braxton Alexander Swan, the son of Bridgette and Chase Swan of Ludington, was born on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help us to keep posting birth announcements. Support local journalism. Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month The easiest way…
Scott Ronald VanderZanden, 59, of Pentwater, died on Thursday April 4, 2024. A memorial service will be held Tuesday April 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: On Saturday, June 1, the Mason County Historical Society will host Ghost Tour ’24: Trains, Towns, and Lumber Camps. This bus tour will explore the former Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad along with ghost towns and former lumber camps that existed along the route. Click here to learn more. A special thanks to Mike…
On Saturday, June 1, the Mason County Historical Society will present a special bus tour exploring an abandoned railroad along with ghost towns and abandoned lumber camps of northeastern Mason County. In 1899, a group of lumber barons from Manistee and Ludington formed the Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad. The standard gauge railroad ran from the City of Manistee, through…
Spartan News: Alumni Feature Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Chad Mortensen has recently been named plant manager at Cone Drive’s Ludington location. Cone Drive produces precision drives used in diverse markets including solar, automation, aerial platforms, and food and beverage. Mortensen began working at Cone…
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: Thursday, March 28, 2024: 3:19 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 34-year-old Scottville man was cited for operating without insurance, US 31 and Gordon Road, Custer Township. Sunday, March 31, 2024: 2:33 p.m., (MSP), a…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Sable Dunes Audubon Society will hold a birding hike on Saturday, April 6 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Ludington State Park. The hike will begin at the warming shelter. Participants will look at several locations in the park for returning migrant bird species. PENTWATER — The Society will hold its first educational workshop of the season at…
LUDINGTON — Tinkham Avenue, between Lakeshore Drive and William Street, is currently closed for construction. The street is expected to be closed until the first week of July. The suggested detour is Bryant Road between Lakeshore Drive and Washington Avenue. Residents in that area have been contacted and Republic Services has been alerted to the road closure for refuse services.…
Robert C. “Doc” Campbell, DDS, 91, longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Doc was born on November 20, 1932 in Jackson, the son of Harlan and Katherine (McDowell) Campbell and graduated from Leslie High School with the class of 1950. With his father being a dentist, Doc followed in his footsteps by first earning his bachelor’s…
BADLWIN — For over 25 years Dr. Dannie Gentry has been providing women’s health care in Baldwin and is currently serving patients at Family Health Care providing a wide range of personalized gynecological and obstetrical services for women close. “Dr. Gentry is a well-known OB/GYN in Mason and Lake counties,” said registered nurse Jennifer Howe, who is the clinical operations…
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Hope Lynn Avra, the daughter of Brianna Kaminski and Austin Avra of Pentwater, was born at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital, Fremont, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Lennox John Martz, the son of Amy and Tyler Martz of Scottville, was born on Friday, March 29, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023…
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