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James Finley, 75, of Ludington, died on Friday, February 2, 2024. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Obituary: Patricia Brown, 90, of Belding Patricia June Brown, 90, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home near Belding. The last of the River Road Originals, she was born June 18, 1933 in Fountain, the daughter of Theodore and Bessie (Smith) Englebrecht. She grew up in Scottville and, after marrying the love of her life, Vernon “Buck” Brown,…
Raymond Leroy Warner, 91, of Pentwater, died on Sunday February 4, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 3, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joshua Michael Boger, 46; assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, disarming a police officer, third-degree fleeing police in a vehicle, third offense operating…
Fisherman’s body recovered from PM River By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — First responders recovered the body of a 70-year-old Livonia man from the Pere Marquette River Friday afternoon following an extensive search. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the Lake County Sheriff’s Office contacted Mason/Oceana 911 at 5:38 a.m. Friday about a missing person complaint. Cole said the…
Schools using statewide initiative to train new, local teachers West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A new statewide initiative is giving 900 aspiring teachers an opportunity to earn certification with no debt. Talent Together was launched…
Police news, posted Feb. 1, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024: 6:38 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Reek Road south of Beyer Road, Sherman Township. 6:49 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 31, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Anthony Nelson Cole, 52, pleaded guilty Dec. 12, 2023 to two counts of possession of a controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced Jan. 30, 2024 to seven days in jail with credit…
Obituary: Sharon Lea Altschwager, 82, of Ludington It is with great sadness to announce the passing of my beloved mother, Sharon Lea Altschwager, on November 14, 2023, who is now in Heaven with so many of her loved ones that have gone on before her. Sharon was the only daughter of Marion and Carmen Stewart. She was born on July…
Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission Pickup Truck for Sale The Mason County Road Commission is offering for sale: (1) 2021 Chevrolet 2500HD Custom Crew Cab pickup. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Mason County Road Commission, 510 East State St. Scottville, Mi 49454 until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb 20, 2024, for the following item.…
Recent births, posted Feb. 1, 2024 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following birth has been reported: Lillian…
Virginia Anthony, 70, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her home. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Commission rejects recall petition language against Ludington mayor By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission unanimously rejected a Ludington resident’s attempt to apply for a recall petition against Mayor Mark Barnett today at the Mason County Courthouse. The commission, which consists of Chief Judge Jeff Nellis, County Clerk Cheryl Kelly, and County Treasurer Andrew Kmetz, held…
Police news, posted Jan. 31, 2024 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: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024: 9:15 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office, larceny of a 2000 Honda CVR motorcycle, 100 block of South Alpine Avenue, Branch Township. 3:30 p.m., MCSO,…
Trial set for man accused of stalking his probation officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The case against a 49-year-old man facing charges of aggravated stalking, using a computer to commit a crime and second-offense habitual offender for allegedly stalking a female probation agent is set for a bench trial, Feb. 14. Lance Craig Eichler appeared in Mason County’s…
CSC case for man facing 25-year mandatory minimum heads to trial By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old man facing multiple criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges in three separate criminal cases is scheduled for a jury trial April 17-19. Bradley Curtis Drake faces a 25-year mandatory minimum prison term for first-degree CSC — victim under age 13. The maximum…
Recent births, posted Jan. 31, 2024 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following birth has been reported: Cyrus…
Woman sentenced to prison in vulnerable adult embezzlement case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – A 36-year-old Scottville woman convicted of embezzling from vulnerable adults who are wards of the court was sentenced to serve a minimum of nearly three years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 30. Jessica Michelle Englebrecht was also ordered to pay…
Inmate admits to bringing fentanyl into jail By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Mason County Jail inmate faces a prison term after pleading guilty to bringing contraband into a prison/jail and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 30. The Michigan Department of Corrections is recommending a two to 10 year prison term for Jaydee…
PM Township resident requests WSCC board save the pool Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…
Employment Opportunity: Filer Credit Union Ludington Member Center Manager Filer Credit Union is growing with our Ludington Branch! We are looking for a person with great energy and leadership abilities to guide our newest branch as we enter Mason County. The Member Center Manager will direct and supervise the staff and day-to-day operations, ensuring delivery of quality member service, member…
