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…
Danny Leon Griffith, 71, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home in Ludington. Born in Union City, Ohio, Dan moved to Ludington with his three older sisters and parents at the age of 3. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1971. Shortly after, he met the love of his life, Kathryn Ruba and they were wed…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The clouds were just right Saturday night just a few minutes before sunset over Hackert Lake. ___________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for an automatic monthly payment on Paypal. Click…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Harold Ray Collins, 43; failing to pay child support/leaving the state; arraigned: May 14; preliminary hearing: May 22; bail: $4,500 cash. -Michael Edward Roberts, 36; assault by strangulation; arrested May 10 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned May 12; preliminary hearing: May…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Michael Calgaro, 46, pleaded guilty May 15 to disorderly drunk person and was sentenced to 24 days in jail, must seek inpatient treatment program, must not violate any laws, no drugs/alcohol without a valid prescription, submit to random PBTs, and $125 in…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will hold a craft fair Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. The event will include about 100 vendors selling a variety of items such as pottery and ceramics, jewelry and personal items, candles and soaps, wood crafts and carvings, home and garden decor, crocheted…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster has tendered his resignation and is expected to be hired by West Shore Community College as its vice president of administrative services. Foster’s resignation appears on the agenda for the Monday, May 20 Ludington City Council meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. A recommendation by WSCC President Scott Ward…
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