Bruce Edward Wright, 76, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 17. 2024, at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born April 2, 1938, in Ludington, the son of George and Veda (Greensides) Wright. Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1963. In 2003 Bruce retired from Strait Steel and Wire in Ludington where he had been employed for…
Wilbur “Willie” Ory VanNortwick, 101, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born May 2, 1923, on the family farm in Pere Marquette Township, the son of Ory and Ruth (Nelson) VanNortwick. Willie was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army 701st Military Police Battalion, stationed…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MCP will be publishing a list of all candidates who running for office in the November 5 General Election. Profiled articles feature candidates who are in contested races. Responses are listed initially in alphabetical order and then alternate in order. SCOTTVILLE — Four people are running for three open seats on the Mason County Central Board…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MCP will be publishing a list of all candidates who running for office in the November 5 General Election. Profiled articles feature candidates who are in contested races. Responses are listed initially in alphabetical order and then alternate in order. LUDINGTON — Five people are running for two open seats on the Ludington Area School District…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 23-year-old Sherman Township man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 16, to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of unlawful imprisonment after holding a 20-year-old woman captive in her own car for over 12 hours last October. Jehud Edreih-Deleon Ramirez, of 1968 E. Fountain Rd.,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harness racing will take place at the Mason County Fairgrounds at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. On Monday, the Great Lakes Stakes will have 13 races and on Tuesday the Michigan-bred colt races will have nine races. There is over $200,000 in purse money. The event is free.…
Stephen Robert Wever, Jr., the son of Stephanie and Stephen Wever of Free Soil, was born on Monday, September 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.…
Docking the Badger: 9-15-24 Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — “This never gets old” is a common phrase stated around the Ludington harbor when the SS Badger departs and arrives. Here’s another view of Ludington’s favorite ship from Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
Hagen Dickson, 49, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024. It was especially unexpected for Hagen, whose life every day was eager to connect with nature, family, and friends he held as family. A devoted father to Sophie Dickson, beloved son of Carole and Robert Dickson, family brother to Daniela (Scott) Shillington, of Gainesville, Florida, and Mirjania…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 13, 2024: 5:13 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Beyer Road, Sherman Township. 9 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County District Library’s summer gardening series for adults will hold its final event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Scottville library, 204 E. State St. The last session in the four-part series focused on planning, planting, preserving, and pruning fruits and vegetables. Emily Lavley of Michigan State University Extension will discuss how to prune fruit trees…
SCOTTVILLE — Lake County residents who are homeowners may be eligible for a new $472,000 home repair program offered by FIveCAP, Inc. FiveCAP, Inc. announced a new $472,000 home repair program for eligible Lake County residents who are homeowners. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority MI Neighborhood grant will assist homeowners who have income that is up to 80% of…
Employment: Dental Hygienist Griswold Family Dentistry is seeking a part-time hygienist to join our team! Three days a week. Mondays and Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 401K with max match, paid time off, holiday pay. Days could be changed to match your schedule, or work one to three of the days. Call 231.757.4722 or…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking information on the location of Bejamin Meyer. Meyer is wanted for warrants out of Oceana County, which includes home invasion. He is also wanted for questioning on burglary cases in Mason County. Meyer was last seen on foot in the area of Hawley Road and Appleton Roads, wearing tan cargo…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. There was a time when Mason County was home to several movie theaters. This story is about the legacy of the Wallace family, which owned the 4-Star Theater in downtown Scottville and also the Star-Lite Drive-in in Pere Marquette Township. The first and only movie theater in Scottville was located at 111 S. Main St. The…
LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington organization will again present Octoberfest Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. Octoberfest is an annual event that invites the community to celebrate the season and gather with friends and family for a time of fun and relaxation in downtown Ludington. The weekend will include live music, craft beer, festival food, and plenty of family-friendly…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arrested for delivery of a counterfeit controlled substance, and a 20-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arrested for methamphetamine possession Friday, Sept. 13, shortly after 1 a.m. following a traffic stop near Emily and Dowland streets,…
James Burton Anderson, 72, of Ludington, passed away on September 10, 2024, after a valiant five-year fight with esophagus cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and three loving daughters. Jim was born on April 11, 1952, the second son of Burton and Barbara (Hamilton) Anderson. After graduating from Ludington High School in 1970, he attended West Shore Community College…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Patrick Joseph Cybert, 52; second-degree arson, carrying a concealed weapon, third-offense domestic violence, and third-degree child abuse; arrested Sept. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Sept. 9; preliminary hearing: Sept. 25; bail: $750,000 cash. -Casey John Newman, 32; assault with intent…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP —A boat trailer was reported stolen from a vehicle, and a tire was reportedly slashed at the South Walhalla River Access Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent activity of the Mason County…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Tina Marie Miller, 65, pleaded guilty on September 11 to second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 365 days in jail (suspended sentence) and $580 in fines/costs. -Mark Edmund Scheuer, 53, pleaded guilty on September 6 to second-offense driving while license suspended…
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