District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), in cooperation with Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), has confirmed harmful algae blooms on both Bass Lake and Hamlin Lake. Harmful algae blooms (HABs) were confirmed on Bass Lake on Aug. 12 and Hamlin Lake on Aug. 13. Algae blooms can form when there are high nutrient levels within bodies of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual fundraiser Harvesting Hope on Thursday, Sept. 12 at The Lake House: Lake Michigan Venue, 704 Maritime Dr. The event was formerly known as Empty Bowls. “This fundraiser supports all of our programming,” said O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director of Lakeshore Food Club. “We are serving approximately 125 families a day through…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jeremy Michael Huber, 47, pleaded guilty April 30, 2024 to two counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and one count of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced July 23, 2024 to two to 20 years in prison with credit for four days served…
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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024: 4:06 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 6:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Bean Road, Custer Township. 12:16 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10…
The second of two free off road vehicle (ORV) weekends will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. The free weekends do not require off-road vehicles to display a Michigan Department of Natural Resources ORV license or trail permit. The free weekend is meant for Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library’s summer gardening series for adults will continue on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The third session in the four-part series which focuses on planning, planting, preserving and pruning fruits and vegetables and will feature Wade Syers of Michigan State University Extension. Syers will discuss canning equipment and explain the use of different types of canners.…
Elliana Alice Houston, the daughter of Erynn Hoeker and Derrick Houston of Hart, was born on Wednesday, August 14, 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…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of the Ludington Fire Department held an open water rescue training Wednesday off the north breakwater. The firefighters concentrated on rescuing victims using ropes. _________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue…
Photos by Vince Rockwell, Vince Rockwell Photography for the Western Michigan Fair Association PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 85th Western Michigan Fair was held Aug. 5 to 10. Here are the youth show winners. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its second annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Stearns Hotel. The event is a major fundraiser for the Society. “We held our first gala last year to coincide with the Ludington sesquicentennial and it was a big hit,” said Rebecca Berringer, executive director the historical society. “The event included…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently accepted an agreement with the State of Michigan granting the county $500,000 for homeowner repair projects for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) program. The county will provide $50,000 of matching funds for additional rehabilitation projects under this program. Homeowner rehabilitation funds up to $40,000 per…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Registration is now open for the 35th annual Mason County Central Educational Foundation Golf Outing, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 at Lakeside Links Golf Course in Pere Marquette Township. The event is a major fundraiser for the education foundation which…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Kavana Bees won the Momentum 5×5 Business Pitch Competition at Epworth Heights on Tuesday, Aug. 13, following presentations by five finalists. Epworth provided the $5,000 prize to the winner as a way to give back to the community and encourage business growth. Certified holistic nutritionist and beekeeper Candace Casados explained that her business will sell healthy,…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club is holding two separate events that will be open to the public. A 3-D archery shoot will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Children under the age of 12 are free. Non-members must sign a liability…
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…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual Farm Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. The free tour will begin at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. While the event is meant for farmers, it is open to the public as well. The tour will include a bus tour to two…
Lloyd “Gene” Jones, Jr. Dec. 19, 1953 to July 4, 2024 For such a quiet man, Lloyd Gene touched, and was loved by, so many. Following in his father’s footsteps, he was hard working, and very proud of his many years as a welder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Eugene Jones, Sr. and Hazel Mae (Weaver)…
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 Monday, Aug. 12, 2024: 12:47 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road east of Darr Road, Sherman Township. 11:21 a.m., a 51-year-old Fountain man was arrested for violating a court order and methamphetamine possession…
Employment: CTE Paraprofessional, Automotive Technology West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a CTE Paraprofessional – Automotive Technology. High School diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred; 2 years experience working in automotive technology. 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…
Employment: Maintenance Supervisor, Oceana County The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Maintenance Supervisor. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica LaPointe 100 State Street,…
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