Tommasina Buffenbarger, 86, formerly of Scottville died peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Toni, as she preferred to be called, was born May 10, 1938, in Ludington, to parents, Augustus and Tommasina (Barzano) Becker. She grew up in the Irons, Wellston, Brethren area and lived 22 of her last 24 years in Scottville. Family and friends will…
Floyd “Sam” Thomas Chard, 67, of Ludington, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at home. He was born April 9, 1957, in Highland Park, the son of George and Jeannette (Hunt) Chard. Cremation has taken place at Mason-Oceana Area Crematory and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______…
Employment: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. is looking for a dependable worker. We are in need of an individual who will pay attention to detail cleaning incoming and outgoing vehicles. Experience is a plus but not necessary. We will provide any training as necessary. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and…
Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Dept. held a live burn training session Saturday at a house located at 910 W. Lowell Street. The house, on the lakeshore, was once the home of Dr. John and Ruth Carney. The house had been gifted to the Community Foundation for Mason County and was recently sold to…
LUDINGTON — The West Shore Civic Band will host the Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Waterfront Park in Ludington. There is no cost, but free-will donations will be accepted. Family, friends, and past students of Howard Hornung, who served as Ludington Area Schools band director and Tom Thomas, who served…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Are you one of the people who doesn’t always find just going outside to be satisfaction enough? There’s no shame in that. Not everyone is wired the same. But there are a lot of ways to increase the gaming-type rewards or the silliness/fun factor. Of course there are the classic pursuits: birdwatching, plant/flower identification, climbing,…
Jeffrey Alan Taylor, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, July 26, 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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The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to the following vehicle crashes Thursday, July 25, 2024: 10:51 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and US 10, Amber Township. 2:18 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of US 10, Pere Marquette Township.…
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Michael “Big Mike” Dennis Griffith, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born July 28, 1949, in Detroit, the son of Jospeh James Griffith and Cecilia Marie Faford. Michael was a graduate of St. Brigid’s Catholic High School in 1968. Following high school, Michael managed a local Kroger’s before being drafted in the U.S. Army,…
This is a paid posting. Paid for by Committee to Elect Beth Hand Prosecutor, PO Box 86, Custer, MI 49405. My name is Beth Hand, Republican candidate for Mason County Prosecuting Attorney and I am asking for your vote on August 6. I have been attempting to personally introduce myself to as many of you as possible by going door…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — MiSTEM Network Region 9 has recently formed a partnership with UACJ Whitehall Industries of Ludington to provide space for a new practice facility dedicated to local FIRST Robotics teams. “This unique business and school partnerships will…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District’s O.J. DeJonge Middle School was recently recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community at Work for its initial success in raising student achievement. “OJ’s commitment to implementing the PLC at Work process has been a major contributing factor in making a visible, positive impact on student learning,” said Mike Hart,…
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 Wednesday, July 24, 2024: 6:38 a.m., alarm activation, Hamlin Township. 10:53 a.m., a 41 year-old Ludington woman was arrested for assault following a 911 call reporting a fight, 5700 block of Barton Road,…
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Employment: LMTA Bus Dispatcher Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) is a public transportation authority servicing Mason County and is currently seeking candidates for a part-time dispatcher. Hours will vary from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will include some weekends. Must have a clean criminal background check, pass a pre-employment physical and DOT drug screen. The Dispatcher will be a…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the last few years I have enjoyed exploring Mason County on my side-by-side. I don’t have the more powerful sport vehicle but rather one that combines utility and recreation allowing me to use it on the farm, in the yard, the roads and trails. I prefer the back country roads and the trails of the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington man received serious injuries after a northbound vehicle attempted a left turn into the path of his southbound motorcycle on Pere Marquette Highway south of Sixth Street Tuesday, July 23, shortly after 7 a.m., said Mason…
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