Gabriel Michael Sessions, 21, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Gabe was born on August 5, 2003, the son of Kandi Nichols and Travis Walle, and Michael and Natasha Sessions. He was a 2021 graduate of Mason County Central High School. Gabe was a devote Christian. He loved watching sports, and professional wrestling. He…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, and charged with a probation violation and possession of fentanyl. The arrest occurred after law enforcement and emergency services were dispatched at 4:40 p.m.…
Dean “Deno” Michael Moore, 72, of Irons, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He was born December 8, 1951, in Detroit, the son of Harry and Valeria (Retchko) Moore. Deno was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army. Deno worked at the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island for over five years. …
Shirley Dennice Koviak, 89, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Her life will be celebrated on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. 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…
Muriel Irma Mitchell, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee, died on Thursday, November 28, 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…
Shirley Jean Butcher, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Montague, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Cancer Research. Arrangements by Oak Grove…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In 2023, the City of Ludington celebrated its sesquicentennial. The 150th anniversary of Ludington’s 1873 incorporation as a city was worthy of celebration. An event that took place the next year, Dec. 1, 1874, has received far less fanfare, but was arguably more impactful on the entire region. That event was the completion of the Flint…
Cheryle (Nargis) Seymour, 73, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1 p.m., with visitation at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. 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…
LUDINGTON — The Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Volunteer Board will be hosting a Merry Market pop-up shop on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Medical Office Building lobby. The event will feature holiday gifts, candy, nuts, chocolates, and more. Purchases will help provide funding for the hospital’s Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, a fund that assists…
SCOTTVILLE — First Methodist Church of Scottville, 114 W. State St., will hold a Craft/Vendor Christmas Cookie Sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will include 22 craft and product vendors and cookies! ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School senior Vanessa Madl is carrying on a spirit of giving that began with her parents, Kristen and Brian Madl. She recently started a youth group called MADL (Make a Difference Locally) and assembled 51 personal hygiene kits for girls as her first project. The name is a play on her surname…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 17-year-old suspect involved in a stabbing that took place in downtown Ludington last Friday, Nov. 22, has been charged with assault to do great bodily harm less than murder — punishable by up to 10 years in prison and carrying a weapon with unlawful intent — punishable by up to five years in…
Click here to see pies and to bid until 2 p.m. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero pie auction fundraiser is underway today; 147 pies have been donated. The auction raises money for the annual shopping event that will take place next month at Walmart and Meijer. The 2023 pie auction…
HART — A jury found a 25-year-old Ludington woman guilty of a misdemeanor of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC), also called “super drunk driving,” in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Nov. 25. Kaytlyn Danielle Bailey is set for sentencing Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. The jury deliberated approximately 30 minutes before returning with its verdict, said…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported to Mason County Press: Sunday, Nov. 25, 2024 – 9:46 p.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving without security (no vehicle insurance) following a traffic stop near Nelson and Barton…
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Beatrice Pauline Riffle, 97, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Beatrice was born April 3, 1927 in Fountain, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Mendenhall) Riffle. She attended Fountain School through grade 10 and finished her high school education at Ludington High School, graduating with the class of 1948. She later attended night classes at West Shore Community…
Elizabeth Tyron, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, November 26, 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 news…
Diane Lynn Wickering, 75, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at home. She was born January 5, 1949, in Sparta, the daughter of Roger and Rose (McIntyre) Pennington. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Brian Duggan of the Ludington Department of Public Works places ornaments on the downtown Ludington Christmas tree Tuesday morning. The tree, located in Legacy Plaze, will be officially lit following the Aglow on the Avenue Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30. The festivities coincide with Small Business Saturday, which is meant to encourage the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 26-year-old inmate who attempted to escape a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Nov. 20 has been arraigned on charges of escape awaiting trial for felony. The charge is one of several Jesse Allen Totten, 26, of Ludington faces. Last Wednesday, Totten was being transported from the Mason County Jail to the Mason County Courthouse…
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