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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EDEN TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club gathered late Monday morning to cut grain in — the old fashioned way, of course — in preparation for the 51st Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show. The pre-show tradition always takes place a week or two prior to the show. The grain is…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Newaygo County man died from an apparent “single self-inflected gunshot” inside a bathroom at the Wesco Eastgate store at 5685 W. US 10 Sunday evening, July 20, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mason County deputies were dispatched to the convenience store 5685 W. US 10 at 7:40 p.m. “regarding an individual who…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — “An unknown person” broke and then threw a Hamlin Township picnic table into Hamlin Lake, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported Friday, July 18, at 9:10 a.m. in the 3600 block of North Lakeshore Drive. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Walkerville man was arrested on charges of home invasion and stalking after allegedly breaking into a woman’s apartment Saturday, July 19, shortly before 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of South Wildwood Crossing, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The victim, who knew the man, called 911 to report that he broke into her apartment,…
SCOTTVILLE — A 37-year-old Scottville man was arrested for larceny by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he allegedly stole a crossbow and a home security system from his neighbor Saturday, July 19, at 9:05 p.m. in the 200 block of East Second Street, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. ________________________ Please Support…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Ludington man, who was riding a motorcycle, was arrested for fleeing and eluding after he reportedly attempted to outrun a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during an attempted traffic stop Friday, July 18, around 5:30 p.m. at Amber and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 1:12 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 26-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court, 900 block of South Washington Avenue.…
Jeri Sue Fleetwood, 70, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born on September 28, 1954, in Ludington, Jeri was the daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy (Christensen) Cory. She graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1972. She married Jeffrey Fleetwood on April 23, 2010, and they shared almost 14 years together before Jeff passed…
Maggie McKee, 64, of Fountain, died on Monday, July 21, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. 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…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Just as the Spartan tug and Spartan II barge arrived at Ludington harbor Sunday afternoon, the boats participating in the week-long Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament’s final day also arrived back to port. The arrival made for a very busy channel for several minutes. Additionally, in the distance offshore were several sailboats participating in…
Michigan State University Extension will offer a Mindfulness for Better Sleep online workshop in August and September. The free program combines the benefits of mindfulness and sleep education for anyone. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Participants will also learn techniques to improve the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Pastor Henrik Lidman is Mason County’s newest American citizen. After 28 years of legally living in the United States, Lidman was sworn in as a citizen on Thursday, July 17. The delay in earning his citizenship was a result of several factors, but his love for the U.S. has been deep. Henrik, 57, is…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Odell Eugene Martin, 45; two counts of failure to pay child support; date of offense: Jan. 1, 2023; arraigned July 11; preliminary hearing: July 30; bail: $10,000 cash. -Richard Lee Frisbie, 24; third-offense domestic violence and assault with intent to do…
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 Thursday, July 17, 2025: 9:35 a.m., a 50-year-old Walhalla man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, Johnson Road and US 31, Amber Township. 9:36 a.m., alarm activation, Grant Township. 3:15…
Bonnie Kate Griffin, 86, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at home. She was born August 9, 1938, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Albert and Ada (Webb) Hard. On September 19, 1952, Bonnie married Ray “Bud” Griffin II, and in 1954, they moved to Ludington to raise their family. Bonnie worked as a line/prep cook for many…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a garage this morning at 136 N. Fair Oaks Avenue near Long Lake. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 6:39 a.m. Upon arrival the building was engulfed in flames. Responding to the scene were Branch Fire Department, Carr Area Fire Department, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Mason County Sheriff’s Office.…
The Mason County District Library will host Worm Day next week at its locations in Ludington and Scottville. The Ludington library event will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 21 and the Scottville library event will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23. Ms. Katie will talk about worms – how they behave, what they do…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Band Boosters will host a Christmas in July Expo on Saturday, July 19 and a can/bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MCC High School. The fundraising expo will include over 100 local artists, makers and…
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 Wednesday, July 16, 2025: 8:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 53-year-old Luther woman was cited for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop, US 10 and Meyers Road, Amber Township. 8:13 a.m., (MCSO),…
Gary Salerno, 71, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Gary was briefly in the care of Harbor Hospice and surrounded by his son, Mike, and brother, Mark at the time of his death. Gary was born April 26, 1954, in Yonkers, New York. His family relocated to Sarasota, Florida in his early childhood years. …
June Ina Short, 98, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 26, 1927, in Port Huron, the daughter of John and Ida (Young) McEachern. June was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed sewing, knitting and canning her own jams and jellies. She worked for several…
