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Recent births, posted Jan. 30, 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: Kenlee…
Man arrested on several warrants during Walmart shoplifting investigation The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies investigated three separate shoplifting/retail fraud cases over the weekend at Walmart, located at 4854 West US 10. One retail fraud investigation yielded the arrest of a…
Obituary: Patricia Willick, 87, of Ludington Patricia Lynn “Pat” Willick, 87, of Ludington, passed away Friday January 26, 2024. She was born August 21, 1936, in Grand Haven to Carl and Margaret (Wachter) Berg. Pat graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1954. After high school she studied psychology at Western Michigan University. She then went on to Michigan…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10, PM Township PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (3:31 p.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash in the 5800 block of US 10, between Nelson and Jackson roads.
Republican chair to be featured speaker at library program LUDINGTON — Sheila Genter, chair of the Mason County Republican Party, will speak on the topic, “What’s Ahead for the Republican Party” during the next segment of the Mason County District Library’s series Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic World, on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 8:30…
WSCC event to discuss maternal and infant healthcare WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series will present “Disparities in Maternal and Infant Healthcare: A Panel Discussion” on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. The event is accessible at the following link: https://bit.ly/Humankindwinter24…
Obituary: James Morris Mazur, 69, of Victory Township James Morris Mazur, 69, of Victory Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 25, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Jim was born on July 20, 1954 in Ludington to Phyllis (Slapinski) and Anthony Mazur. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1972 and went on…
James Michael Krieg, 74, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington at 11 a.m. Visitation begins at 10am. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Gail Konyndyk, 70, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. From Gail’s family: Gail Konyndyk, age 70, beloved bride of Douglas, mother of Sarah and Gloria. Stolen from us by leukemia. Go with God my love. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Employment Opportunity: City of Ludington Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III The City of Ludington is accepting applications for an Operator III position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Residency requirement; must live within 20 miles of City boundaries within 6 months of hire date, unless residency is waived. Starting wage $22.84 depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Math, chemistry & biology knowledge…
August primary petitions available LUDINGTON — Petitions are now available for candidates seeking to have their names placed on the August 6, 2024 Primary Election ballot. Candidates of the Democratic and Republican political parties seek their respective party nomination at the August Primary in order to be considered for election on the November General Election ballot. County officer and county…
Friends of Ludington State Park receives national award HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park received a President’s Award from The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) during its 2023 annual meeting in Nevada. The volunteer, charitable organization formed in 1992, has about 100 members and works to improve and enhance Ludington State Park. “FLSP is a powerhouse…
Ludington resident defends mayor 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. Dear Editor, I recently…
Patricia Lynn Willick, 87, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 26, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Scottville man arraigned on nine charges for trying to push deputy into passing logging truck and take his gun SCOTTVILLE — The 46-year-old Scottville man who nearly pushed a Mason County sheriff’s deputy into a passing logging semi-truck and tried to disarm him Thursday, Jan. 25, has been arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on nine criminal charges, along…
Scottville man charged with attempted murder of police officer for nearly pushing deputy into passing logging truck SCOTTVILLE — A 46-year-old Scottville man was arrested on seven criminal charges after nearly pushing a Mason County sheriff’s deputy into the into the side of a passing logging semi-truck on Main Street and attempting to disarm the deputy Thursday, Jan. 25, shortly…
Police news, posted Jan. 26, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024: 5:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of Dennis Road, Victory Township. 7 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of…
Employment Opportunity: GSRP Associate Teacher, full time West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to:…
James Morris Mazur, 69, of Victory Township, died on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Photo feature: Foggy morning in Ludington Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Rising temperatures and cold ground made for foggy conditions Thursday morning. By 8:30 a.m. the fog had lifted just enough to fly the drone and capture some images…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 25, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Eric Joseph Emory, 38; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), failure to maintain security (no vehicle insurance), and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Jan. 21 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Jan. 22; probable…
