The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 24, 2024: 6:38 a.m., alarm activation, Hamlin Township. 10:53 a.m., a 41 year-old Ludington woman was arrested for assault following a 911 call reporting a fight, 5700 block of Barton Road,…
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Employment: LMTA Bus Dispatcher Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) is a public transportation authority servicing Mason County and is currently seeking candidates for a part-time dispatcher. Hours will vary from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will include some weekends. Must have a clean criminal background check, pass a pre-employment physical and DOT drug screen. The Dispatcher will be a…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the last few years I have enjoyed exploring Mason County on my side-by-side. I don’t have the more powerful sport vehicle but rather one that combines utility and recreation allowing me to use it on the farm, in the yard, the roads and trails. I prefer the back country roads and the trails of the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington man received serious injuries after a northbound vehicle attempted a left turn into the path of his southbound motorcycle on Pere Marquette Highway south of Sixth Street Tuesday, July 23, shortly after 7 a.m., said Mason…
WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The ninth Muddy Fox Trot at West Shore Community College was held on Saturday, July 20 and included 340 participants, making it the biggest Muddy Fox Trot yet. The family-friendly, three-mile run and obstacle course included 13 challenging obstacles, such as muddy…
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Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor I am the current…
By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association will be hosting the 85th Western Michigan Fair beginning Monday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 10. The midway opens Tuesday, Aug. 6. “It is a gathering place,” said Marcia Hansen, WMFA communications coordinator. “It is a piece of Americana. All generations can enjoy coming to the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Two candidates are running for the Republican nomination of Mason County drain commissioner. The decision on the nominee and the decision on the next drain commissioner will be determined during the Aug. 6 primary election, as there are only Republicans running for the position. The Mason County Drain Commission is responsible for the care and maintenance…
Roger Allen Anderson was born on March 5, 1959, and won his quick battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, July 21, 2024, when he embarked on his greatest adventure yet, heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus. Roger was born to Julienne (Seymour) and Raymond Anderson in Ludington where he lived his 65 years. He graduated from Ludington High School…
John Levi Ball, 83, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home. He was born February 22, 1941, in Ludington, to L.D. and Mary (Verschueren) Ball, the second of 14 children. John was a graduate of Ludington High School, Class of 1959. John was a quiet and gentle man who loved his family and was very proud…
Tucker Daniel Jensen, the son of Lacy and Derek Jensen of Ludington, was born on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Adaline Katherine Martinez-McClure, the daughter of Elise McClure and Isaiah Martinez-Coleman of Ludington, was born on Monday, July 22, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local…
Peggy Sue Gasparas, 61, of Custer, died on Friday, July 12, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 alerts for $10…
Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. 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,…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A memorial service will be held for Sharon Lea Altschwager of Ludington on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Bachelor Evangelical Church, 5940 E Sugar Grove Rd. Sharon died on November 14, 2023, who died at the age of 82. Read Sharon’s obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Fort Campbell, Tennessee man received a delayed sentence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court last week after attempting to enroll as a Mason County Central High School student last February after meeting an MCC student online. Kevin Gerald Flick pleaded guilty, May 7, to all four counts in connection to the…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to serve six months upfront of a one-year discretionary jail term in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court last week for shooting his son’s vehicle with a handgun multiple times. Chad Alan Wass pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of personal property between $1,000-$20,000, assault with a dangerous weapon and…
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 over the weekend: Friday, July 19, 2024: 6 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 1:20 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Main…
The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Friday, July 19, 2024: 10:10 p.m., a 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a warrant issued by Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, 500 block of South Washington Avenue, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County jail. Saturday, July 20, 2024: 1:09 p.m., a 32-year-old Ludington…
Sherry Dell (Hansen) Johnson lost her battle with dementia on Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born in Lansing on July 26, 1936 as the oldest of six siblings. Her parents were James and Alice (Semple) Hansen. Her family moved back to their hometown of Ludington when she was 6-years-old and she enjoyed her childhood growing up on Fifth Street…
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