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Dawn Marie (Gulembo) Flores, 64, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…
Ronald Earl Roothame Jr, 68, of Ludington, died on Monday, May 26, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. 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 daily MCP and OCP…
Robert Richard Conley Jr., 55, of Custer, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. 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 daily MCP and OCP…
The Custer Township Board of Trustees is seeking an individual to be appointed to the position of Township Clerk. The Clerk is responsible for keeping records of township business, including minutes of meetings, and must oversee public elections. Must be at least 18 years old and a registered voter and resident of Custer Township. Should be proficient in Quickbooks, typing…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Eris Mary Riley, the daughter of Krystle and Roth Riley of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Adam Wesley Staten, the son of Alexis Gager and Noah Staten of Scottville, was born on Thursday, May 29,…
Mason County will conduct a public hearing on July 8, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the conference room at the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 W. US 10, to allow citizens to examine and submit comments on Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) funds. Mason County proposes to use $1,500,000.00 in CDBG funds to perform Home Improvement Projects for low- to…
Mason County is seeking letters of interest for the future use of the County’s Scottville Office Building (formerly the Zoning, Buildings, and Drains office) located at 102 E. Fifth St., Scottville, MI 49454. Interested parties are invited to submit a letter of interest to declare their intent and ideas for use of the building to Administrator Szczypka, 304 E. Ludington…
MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, www.filercu.com and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Wednesday, May 28, 2025 LUDINGTON — I put the drone to the test tonight as I photographed the MV Saginaw…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Grammy Award winning rocker Maynard James Keenan said in a recent interview that he plans to move forward soon with placing businesses in some of the buildings he owns in downtown Scottville. Keenan performs tonight at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. The Sessanta V2.0 tour features two of his bands, A Perfect Circle…
LUDINGTON – The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association announced “a new name and logo that reflect its growing impact and enduring mission,” states a press release from the organization. As of May 28, 2025, the organization will be known as Lakeshore Keepers. “Since 1987, the organization has evolved alongside its commitment to preserve, restore, and promote west Michigan’s historic lighthouses.…
LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County made its most recent donation to Hands Extending Loving People (HELP) Ministries, a total of $3,275. The group chose HELP as its beneficiary during its quarterly meeting, held May 6. This was the second meeting of the newly-formed group. During its meetings, local non-profit charitable organizations are nominated for pitches from one…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, May 27, 2025: 6:02 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Hoague Road, Free Soil Township. 6:59 a.m., car/deer crash, minor injury, Fountain Road west of Darr Road, Sherman Township. 7:23 a.m.,…
Employment: Homebound Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a part-time Homebound Special Education Teacher – SXI (2 hours a week). Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief One day, while sitting at a boat launch at Six Mile Lake in Dickinson County, Scottville native Dana Nelson Saugstad was inspired to write a children’s book. In the timespan of an afternoon, she jotted down what has now become “The Twelve Days of Yooper Christmas,” a 32-page book that can be read — or sung…
LUDINGTON — Love Ludington Weekend kicks off June 6 with fun-filled events for the whole family to signal the start of the summer season in downtown Ludington. A giant street party, a classic car show, and Blessing of the Boats are scheduled throughout this annual celebration, which pays homage to the City of Ludington. On Friday, June 6, the streets…
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 weekend: Thursday, May 22, 2025: 9:23 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Benson Road north of US 10, Branch Township. 1:39 p.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Summit Township. 2:25 p.m., (MCSO),…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Three people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Quarterline Road and Forest Trail Monday, May 26, at 3:30 p.m. “A 34-year-old Decatur, Georgia woman received serious injuries after she failed to stop at the stop sign and was struck by a southbound vehicle driven by a Lansing, Michigan man,” said Mason County…
Ruth Ann Donald, 79, of Free Soil, passed peacefully Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on June 17, 1945 in Howell, the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Kashich) Zarkovich. Ruth walked down the aisle at graduation with her high school sweetheart in 1963 and then, again they walked together to…
Helen Gladys Larson, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Helen was born on January 14, 1932, in Custer Township. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Hilda (Knudsen) Mortensen. She was a 1950 graduate of Ludington High School. On July 19, 1952, she married Earl Larson who preceded her in death in 1995. Helen…
Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 West US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org…
Judee Ellen Larsen (Vanden Heuvel), 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home in Scottville. Born on July 5, 1942, in Hart, she was a cherished figure in her community and a beacon of joy and kindness to all who knew her. Judee attended Hart High School, graduating in the class of…
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