By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Dominic Joseph Garza, 39, pleaded guilty May 22 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 91 days in jail, $980 in fines/costs, must complete alcohol highway safety education program, no drugs/alcohol without a valid prescription, must attend victim’s impact…
William “Bill” Jack Willoughby, 52, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Ludington. He was born at Ludington Memorial Hospital on November 3, 1971. Bill attended Free Soil Community Schools and lived in Ludington. He enjoyed fishing and playing the guitar. Bill served on the Free Soil/Meade Fire Department from 1991 to 1996. He was preceded in death…
Employment: JV Basketball Coach Mason County Eastern School District has an opening for a Junior Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 Deadline to apply is June 4, 2024. This is…
This story is presented by West Shore Community College and 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 and the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program hosted WSCC, CTE and Me Day on WSCC’s main campus today,…
‘This is normal procedure, so there is no cause for alarm if a low-flying helicopter is sighted near transmission lines.’ MASON COUNTY — ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout Michigan from approximately May 28 to June 26 — weather permitting. Locally, the inspections are planned to take place in Mason and surrounding counties…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County, along with key community stakeholders, announces the launch of a county-wide survey to gather input for the potential development of a multigenerational community center. The survey is aimed to measure community interest in this type of center and gather insights on the types of social, cultural, recreational, fitness, and educational activities that residents…
In Loving Memory of Ryan Nicholas Knudsen (aka “Smiley”) Ryan, a virtuoso behind the drum kit, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 in Ludington at age 44. Born with an innate talent for percussion, Ryan dedicated much time to perfecting the craft of drumming, touching the musical souls of all that heard him play. Beyond the stage, Ryan was…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington man riding a bicycle was seriously injured Tuesday evening after he allegedly pulled out in the path of a pickup truck. The crash occurred in the 1600 block of North Victory Corner Road, between Hansen and Decker roads. According to personnel on scene, the Ford F-150 pickup and the bicyclist…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man with a lengthy criminal record was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 21, to 65 months (almost 5 ½ years) to 20 years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for stabbing a man. Kevin James…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Last week Mason County Central third graders, taught by Cheri Stibitz, released several dozen young salmon into the Pere Marquette River on Friday at Scottville Riverside Park. The class raised the salmon from 150 eggs since November that were supplied through…
Ryan Nicholas Knudsen, 44, of Ludington, died on Monday, May 20, 2024. A memorial service will be held Friday May 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at noon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing…
LUDINGTON — Several local organizations will once again benefit from the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf Charity Mondays. Each Monday, from May 27 to Sept. 2 the Jaycees will donate 30% of game play at the course, located at Stearns Park, to the designated nonprofit groups. Recipients include: May 27 – Ludington Petunia Parade June 10 – AFFEW (A…
By Joan Young The Michigan Dragon Trail that will ultimately circle Hardy Dam Pond near White Cloud in Newaygo County continues to move toward that goal. There are now 34 miles of the proposed 40+ that are open for quiet recreational use. “The Dragon” moniker comes from the shape of Hardy Dam Pond as seen from the air. It looks…
Editor’s note: Our initial story reported that this meeting was Wednesday, May 22. It is Thursday, May 23. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 23 to consider candidates for interim city manager. On April 23, Jimmy Newkirk resigned as city manager. Since that time, Mayor Marcy Spencer has been serving…
LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old Sparta boy suffered serious injuries after the motorcycle he was operating on private property flipped over backwards, ejecting him Saturday, May 18, shortly before 4:30 p.m., in the 5000 block of East Sippy Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, May 15, 2024:…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Saturday, May 18, 2024: 3:59 a.m., a 41-year-old Flint woman was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated and obstructing police following a complaint of a domestic violence incident, 200 block of…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Planning Commission has postponed a public hearing for an ordinance text amendment requested that was scheduled for Tuesday May 21 due to the anticipated public participation, which would exceed the capacity of the normal meeting place, the conference room at the Mason County Airport, 5300 W. US 10. A new hearing date will…
The Mason County District Library’s Preschool Story Time will change its schedule for summer beginning Tuesday, May 28 until Wednesday, Aug. 28. It will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Ludington branch library and 10 a.m. on Fridays at the Scottville branch library. The Ludington branch is located at 217 E. Ludington Avenue in Ludington…
Clark Walter Wheaton, 92, of Ludington, died on Sunday May 19, 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 __________ Support Local News Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading…
Notice to all creditors: Gregory Gerbers Gregory Gerbers, born Aug. 28, 1974, who lived in Ludington, Michigan, died January 10, 2024. There is no personal representative of his estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against The Special Needs Trust for the Benefit of Gregory Gerbers, dated November 20,…
Riley Robert Fletcher, the son of Andrea and Aaron Fletcher of Pentwater, was born on Friday, May 10, 2024. Karmello Elias Mendieta Vasquez, the son of Vianca Vasquez and Hector Mendieta Salinas, Jr. of Hart, was born on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Everly Jean Cohoon, the daughter of Rachel Grimes-Cohoon and Robert Cohoon of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Annie…
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