
Employment Opportunity: Human Resources Coordinator This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 19 to March 4, 2024.
Suspect in Jebavy Dr. break-ins apprehended PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The suspect possibly connected to a series of break-ins that occurred along Jebavy Drive has been apprehended by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. A post on the department’s Facebook post stated that deputies, while on patrol early this morning, noticed a suspicious person in the area of Jebavy Drive and…
Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our services are provided to you through the generous support of our advertisers. Traditional newspaper models require subscriptions or purchase of an individual newspaper in order to see their product. We do not, and will not, require our readers to pay…
Public Notice: Park Maintenance Bids, Hamlin Township Hamlin Township is accepting bids for 2024 Park Maintenance. Sealed bids are due by 4:30 p.m., on or before April 11, 2024. Hamlin Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Visit www.hamlintownship.org for details or email the Township Supervisor at: hamlinsupervisor1861@gmail.com or (231) 845-7801 Ext.2. This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 17 to March 4, 2024
WSCC president recommending recreation task force By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider the formation of a Recreation Task Force when it meets in regular session on Monday, Feb. 19. “Recent information provided to the Board regarding the state of the college pool highlights the importance of addressing broader recreational…
New county deputy administrator settling in to job By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County’s government is in the process of a historic change. After 30 years, the county is in the process of transitioning to a new administrator. On Jan. 2, Kaitlyn Szczypka began her role as deputy administrator with the expectation that she will become…
LHS band students rank high in recent competitions LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble recently earned top awards in the Central Michigan University Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Jazz Weekend. The ensemble earned Most Outstanding Band, Most Outstanding Rhythm Section, and Most Outstanding Drummer for Quinn Merchant in the class B division. The Jazz Ensemble includes students from Ludington…
Woman pleads guilty to stealing mother’s jewelry LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old woman pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 13, to two counts of larceny in a building and one count of larceny $1,000-$20,000 for stealing jewelry from her mother’s Ludington home. Cristina Viola Sotomayor admitted to Judge Susan K. Sniegowski that she stole the jewelry during…
Ludington man arrested on drug charges, Branch woman arrested for resisting police The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON —Ludington police officers arrested two suspects while attempting to make a warrant arrest at a residence in the 600 block of Danaher Street Thursday, Feb. 15, shortly before 2:30 p.m.,…
Tennessee man arraigned after attempt to enroll as MCC student SCOTTVILLE —A 21-year-old Fort Campbell, Tennessee man was arraigned Thursday, Feb. 15, in 79th District Court on four counts related to his attempt to enroll himself as a student at Mason County Central High School after meeting an MCC student online. Kevin Gerald Flick has been charged with child sexually…
Tennessee man, 21, arrested on child sex charge after attempting to enroll as MCC student ‘He had allegedly met an MCC student online in an effort to engage in a relationship with that student.’ SCOTTVILLE —A 21-year-old Fort Campbell, Tennessee man was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday, Feb. 13, after attempting to enroll as a Mason County Central student, said…
Police report several crashes, slide-offs on snowy roads The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reported several vehicle crashes and slide-offs on snowy roads. A 67-year-old Ludington man was injured following a rear-end crash Wednesday, Feb. 14, shortly before 8 p.m.…
Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our services are provided to you through the generous support of our advertisers. Traditional newspaper models require subscriptions or purchase of an individual newspaper in order to see their product. We do not, and will not, require our readers to pay…
United Way fundraising campaign falling short of goal LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is currently short of its 2023/2024 fundraising campaign goal. “So far, we expect our 2023 fundraiser to be falling short of our campaign goal,” said Alex Richert, campaign co-chair. “I encourage everyone in our community to consider giving to the campaign. 98% of every donation will…
Obituary: Raymond Warner, 91, of Pentwater Raymond LeRoy Warner, 91, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Ray was born on December 12, 1932, the son of the late Samuel and Bertha (Schumaker) Warner. On May 27, 1978, he married Janet (Bier) Warner. They shared 45 years of marriage together. Ray was employed by Jackson Vibrators/Pandrol Jackson, working…
Recent births, posted Feb. 15, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Remi Rossi Sanders, the daughter of Melissa and Bryce Sanders of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy…
CTE students teach fellow students CPR West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students enrolled in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education Criminal Justice class recently certified their peers, enrolled in the CTE Construction Class, in CPR. Watch…
Winter weather advisory issued for Thursday morning The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for several counties, including Mason County, from 4-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Total snow accumulations of 3-6 inches are expected. “The snow will be heavy at times with rates possibly reaching an inch per hour,” states NWS. “It will be…