Recent births, posted Sept. 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

Carter Raymond Schade, the son of Kaitlyn and Caleb Schade of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, September 4, 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…

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Fire severely damages historic Gaylord Avenue house

September 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday evening. Ludington Fire Department was initially called to the residence at 10:01 p.m. Initial dispatch information indicated that it was unknown if anyone was at the house. Firefighters later confirmed that the house was unoccupied at the time of the…

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Recent death: Fern Stewart, 92, of Scottville

September 5, 2024

Fern Stewart, 92, of Scottville died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 a month.…

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Helicopters to inspect power lines

September 5, 2024

ITC Holdings Corporation will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment by helicopter throughout the state from approximately Sept. 9 to Oct. 4, weather permitting, states a press release from ITC. The helicopters will fly lower than usual near the transmission lines during the inspections. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…

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Obituary: Ruth ‘Ruthie’ (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington

September 4, 2024

Ruth “Ruthie” Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Ruth was born on September 19, 1927, the daughter of the late George L. and Gladys E. (Lasley) Towns. She graduated from Ludington High School. On August 16, 1947, she married her forever love, Carl James Peterson, at First United Methodist Church in Ludington.  Together…

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Scottville PD news

September 4, 2024

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 Scottville Police Department: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024: 12:08 p.m., property damage, 100 block of North Main Street, City of Scottville. 4 p.m., threats, 200 block of West Fourth Street, City of Scottville. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024:…

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Graveside services: Patricia Martz, 72, of Ludington

September 4, 2024

  Patricia Dian Martz, 72, of Ludington, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home.  She was born May 8, 1952, in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Marek) Martz. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, at Center Riverton Cemetery, in Riverton Township, with Father Mick Shriver officiating. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,…

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Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved

September 4, 2024

Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved   Letters of interest must be at the office of Fabian L. Knizacky, Mason County Administrator, 5300 W. US 10, Ludington, MI  49431 before 4 p.m. September 30, 2024. Fabian L. Knizacky Mason County Administrator This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 11, 2024.

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Trooper Butterfield memorial service scheduled for Monday

September 3, 2024

FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP —The annual memorial service honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Butterfield was killed on duty by a gunman on Sept. 9, 2013 while conducting a routine traffic stop on Custer Road north of Townline Road. A memorial now commemorates the site. Butterfield was 42-years-old…

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Builder fraud case heads to trial

September 3, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The case against a 34-year-old Grant Township builder facing felony charges of fraudulent use of building contract funds is headed to trial.  Daniel James Siefka appeared with his attorney, Matthew Borgula, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 3, for a plea hearing. However, Siefka did not enter a plea.  “An effort…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Blake Thomas Alvesteffer, 27, pleaded guilty on Aug. 28 to fourth-degree child abuse and second-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 18 days in jail, must complete victim’s impact weekend, no drugs or alcohol, and $1,105 in fines/costs. -Michael…

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WSCC HumanKind series presents ‘Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection’

September 3, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will present the HumanKind event “Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection,” from Jennifer Martin, senior director of programs at the Foundation for Art and Healing, on Monday, Sept. 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the WSCC Center…

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Police news, posted Sept. 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the Labor Day weekend: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024: 8:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road west of Tuttle Road, Eden Township. 3:02 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 26-year-old Custer…

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Recent death: Dale Jorgensen, 65, of Kentwood

September 3, 2024

Dale Scott Jorgensen, 65, of Kentwood, formerly of Blacksburg, Va., died on Friday, August 30, 2024. Dale was the son of Duane Jorgensen of Ludington. 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…

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Saying goodbye to the State Park

September 2, 2024

… or at least, “see you later.”  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today, my 9-year-old daughter, Sloane, and I went on a ceremonial hike at the Ludington State Park, our way of saying goodbye to an old friend — at least until next summer. We went out to the park just after noon and hit one my favorite…

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Boater charged for not yielding to S.S. Badger, others charged for no-wake violations

September 2, 2024

Three others charged with violating ‘no wake zone.’ LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Howell man was charged by Mason County Sheriff’s Office marine deputies in the Ludington harbor Saturday morning, Aug. 31, for reckless operation, a misdemeanor, after the boat passed in front of the S.S. Badger carferry and did not move “despite numerous horn blows from the car ferry and…

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As students return to school, sheriff reminds motorists to watch for kids, buses

September 2, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Tuesday is the first day back to classes for the majority of secondary and elementary schools in the area. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is reminding motorists to be mindful of pedestrians and bicyclists and also to…

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Exploring the Nagonaba Trail near Northport

September 2, 2024

By Joan Young, Contributing Writer LEELANAU COUNTY — Northport, nearly at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula (northwest of Traverse City and sometimes called Michigan’s little finger), is a village most known as a scenic, event, and shopping destination for tourists.  Various festivals throughout the summer attract participants to drive out of their way to attend such things as a…

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Video: Last evening crossing of 2024

September 1, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger left Ludington at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 for its last 2024 evening crossing to Manitowoc. The ship will continue daily crossings to Manitowoc, leaving at 9 a.m., until Oct. 6.   ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

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Recent death: Vicky Lynn Savich, 64, of Ludington

September 1, 2024

Vicky Lynn Savich, 64, of Ludington, died on Saturday, August 31, 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…

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House of Flavors Inc. nourishes its team and community with mission

August 31, 2024

By Tara Autrey, Community Outreach Specialist, Community Foundation for Mason County. LUDINGTON — “It’s bigger than ice cream.” That’s what Sarah Holmes wants the community to know about House of Flavors, Inc., a company that has grown from a small family dairy into Michigan’s largest ice cream maker. This year alone, House of Flavors Inc. (also known as House of…

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