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The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Braxton Ryder MacDonald, the son of Isabella Clem and Elisha MacDonald of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and recreational maritime industry. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Thursday, May 22, 2025 FERRYSBURG — Today was a two-for-one special in Ferrysburg/Grand Haven for west Michigan ship watchers. Two tug/barges, the Olive…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College, in partnership with the West Shore Educational Service District’s Summit Career Tech (formerly Career and Technical Education) program, hosted WSCC, CTE and Me Day on WSCC’s main…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, May 21, and faces charges of domestic assault and assault on a health care worker. Deputies responded to the 4900 block of South Stiles Road at 11:20…
Raymond Carl Hanson Jr., 76, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 22, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington at noon, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…
Employment: Middle School Science Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply at www.mccschools.org. Job #621 Application deadline: June 2, 2025 at 4 p.m This is a paid posting. Published until June 2, 2025.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor STONY LAKE — George Wendt, who played the beloved beer-chugging bar regular on the TV sitcom “Cheers,” died Tuesday, May 20, at the age of 76. Wendt, a Chicago native, spent time over the years during the summer months at a cottage in the small Oceana County lakeshore community of Stony Lake. “He married Bernadette…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A job fair hiring party hosted by Michigan Works West Central is set for Monday, June 16, at Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 West U.S. 10 “Last year, Michigan Works West Central helped nearly 250 people find work through its annual hiring party summer job fairs,” states a press release from Michigan Works. “These large-scale job fairs…
MASON COUNTY — Helicopter inspections of power structures and lines will be conducted in the area June 18-21. “ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from May 27 through June 30, weather permitting,” states an ITC press release. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…
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 Tuesday, May 20, 2025: 1:24 p.m., a 70-year-old Scottville man was arrested for domestic assault following a 911 call reporting an assault, 100 block of West Dewey Road, Victory Township. 6:05 p.m., car/deer crash, no…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Maya Mae Andersen, the daughter of Katie and Scott Andersen of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Delilah Jane Gouin, the daughter of Kaylynn and Dylan Gouin of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School held its year-end awards ceremony today. Receiving the All-Around Senior Award was Lucy Shoup, daughter of Susan and Paul Shoup. Lucy will be attending Michigan State University in the fall with the goal of becoming a medical doctor in dermatology. Lucy’s father, Paul, who is also superintendent, received the same honor in 1984.…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District is hosting Coffee with the “Supe” on two upcoming occasions on Thursday, May 22 at 9 a.m. and Sunday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at State & Main Coffee Shop, 101 N. Main St. District residents…
LUDINGTON — Shoreline FORCE and Ludington Police Department are hosting Waves & Wheels Safety Day on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loomis Street Boat Launch. The family friendly event’s purpose is to encourage and educate the safe way to enjoy biking and water activities. Events will include: Ride ready bicycle check Helmet fitting Toddler balance…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank recently announced the awarding of 10 $1,000 Making a Difference scholarships to high school graduates throughout its market region, which includes Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Muskegon counties. Over 60 applicants applied for the scholarships. They demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership, and a commitment to positively impacting their communities. The 10 selected recipients…
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 Monday, May 19, 2025: 7:34 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway and Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Kinney Road east of Strickler Road, Logan Township.…
Gloria Alice (Lenon) Taylor, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, October 15, 1936. Her Parents were the late John Ezra Lenon and the late Viola (Snyder) Lenon. September 8, 1956, Gloria married Gerald R. Taylor, who she met in the ninth grade, and to whom she was still married at…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Veterans Memorial Club of Ludington, more commonly known as the Cemetery Club, placed US flags on the graves of veterans today at Lakeside Cemetery and Pere Marquette Catholic Cemetery. The handful of volunteers, all military veterans, are part of a tradition that began just after World War I. The Cemetery Club was started…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar Gymnastics had over 100 gymnasts participate recently in its end-of-the-year Spring Fling Class Show-Off and In-House Fun Meet. Recreational class kids who participated in the Class Show-Off sessions had the opportunity to show their families the skills they have learned and the improvements they have made this school year. Team gymnasts who participated in the Fun Meet…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is making plans to expand its Ludington car ferries exhibit at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and it needs help from the public. The expanded exhibit will include an interactive kiosk that will tell the stories of those who have worked on the Ludington car ferries through a combination of text, audio,…
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 weekend: Friday, May 16, 2025: 10:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 11:56 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. 1:15 p.m.,…
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