LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old man convicted of two counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and one count of conspiracy to deliver/manufacture methamphetamine was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Oct. 17, to three to 30 years in prison, according to court records. David Roger Jensen, 60, pleaded guilty to the charges, July 16. The charges stem from a Jan.…
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 Ludington Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024: 10:16 a.m., a 64-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by the 79th District Court, 100 block of West Melendy Street, City of Ludington.…
Duane Michael Smith, 89, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born on December 11, 1934 in Ludington, the son of the late George and Beatrice Smith. Duane graduated from Ludington High School in 1952. On June 12, 1954, he married the love of his life, Suzanne M. Smith of Ludington, and together they shared 68 years…
Arlene Hackert, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 91 after a long battle with cancer. Arlene was born on March 10, 1933, in Chicago to Arthur and Julia Schmuldt. She moved to Ludington in 1949 and graduated from Ludington High School. She was preceded in death by her brother Eugene…
Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. The…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver who died in a single vehicle crash on Sugar Grove Road. Shari Nott, 59, died as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Emergency personnel responded to the vehicle crash just after…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Orchard Market’s Fun of the Farm continues this weekend and next with a variety of fall activities including a large corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, apple cannons, fresh doughnuts and cider and more. The activities happen from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There is a small admission…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Fountain woman passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Emergency personnel responded to the vehicle crash just after 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the 3000 block of East Sugar Grove Road. The woman was the…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Marching Band is nearing the end of its performance season, which has included several competitions. This is the second year that director Caleb Schultz has taken the band to competitions around the state. Its…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joshua Morris Fondren, 23; two counts of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine); date of offense: July 1; arrested by Michigan State Police; arraigned: Oct. 16; preliminary hearing: Nov. 6; bail: $75,000 cash. -Nicolas Jon Kasdorf, 58; possession of a controlled substance…
The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024: 6:49 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 45-year-old Fountain woman was arrested for domestic violence following a 911 call reporting an assault, 6400 block of East Marshall Road, Branch Township. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 7:28 pm, (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Ludington woman was…
US 31 between Fountain and Beyer roads will be reduced to one lane on Monday, Oct. 21 for paving, weather permitting. Lanes will be flag controlled, motorists should expect delays and seek alternative routes. The project is expected to only take one day. ______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering its last concealed pistol license (CPL) class of 2024 on Friday, Nov. 8 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9, all day, with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather Club’s grounds, 3276 N.…
Mack Emil Nickelson, 40, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Mack was born to Howard (Bud) and Donna Nickelson on October 3, 1984. He graduated from Ludington High School after completing homeschooling, in 2003. He loved the outdoors! He painted many pictures of his home on the Lincoln River. He was self-taught playing his guitar and became…
William “Bill” Hopkins, 71, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 16, 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 with email news alerts for…
Meliodas Lupin Fynn Kelley, the son of Aedily Kelley of Fountain, was born on Wednesday, October 16, 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 way…
Bruce Alan Schultz, 64, of Ludington, died on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 news briefings along with email…
Arlene Hackert, 91, of Scottville, died on Thursday, October 17, 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 with email news alerts for $10…
Photos and story by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater has been transformed into a small picturesque village in France, for a 13 show performance of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The musical, which opens Oct.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash just after 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the 3000 block of East Sugar Grove Road. The single occupant of the vehicle, a female, was ejected during the crash. The vehicle appeared to be heading westbound on Sugar Grove Road when it left the…
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