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Scottville PD news, posted Feb. 12, 2024 SCOTTVILLE — The following is a list of recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Monday, Jan. 22, 2024: Larceny, 400 block of West Third Avenue. Juvenile assist, 200 block of West Broadway Avenue. Wellbeing check, 300 block of Scott Street. Larceny, 400 block of West Third Street. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024: Motorist…
Dodge Charger reported stolen PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 2006 red Dodge Charger was reported stolen Saturday, Feb. 10, around 2 a.m. in the 100 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The car has a Michigan license plate number of 5PTU97. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024: 11:20…
Deputies investigate string of break-ins to Jebavy Drive businesses The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Nine businesses located in the 300 block of North Jebavy Drive were broken into or an attempted break-in was made over the weekend, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On…
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Employment Opportunity: School Psychologist Intern West Shore Educational Service District has position vacancies for School Psychologist Interns with a current and valid School Psychologist limited license certificate from the Michigan Department of Education required or the ability to obtain certification in Michigan upon the completion of their graduate school psychologist program. For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities visit…
Obituary: Marlene Monton, 87, of Ludington Marlene J. Monton, 87, of Ludington, formerly of The Villages of Florida, and Pentwater, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Marlene was the eldest of five children born to John and Nellie Jorissen. She married the love of her life Charles Monton, enjoying 59 years of…
Employment Opportunity: WSCC Vice President of Administrative Services West Shore Community College seeks an individual to provide project leadership to, and on behalf of the President. In addition to this, The Vice President of Administrative Services is responsible for cross-functional collaboration in providing strategic leadership for administrative services, and collaborates with college leadership on short- and long-term institutional planning. The ideal candidate will bring senior…
Rommie MacDonald, 65, of Scottville, died on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Donald Joseph Vandling, 58, of Ludington, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer with Father Dan DePew presiding. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 15, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Beacon Cremation…
Grassroots group hopes to save and sustain WSCC pool VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A group of citizens that was formed last year to save West Shore Community College’s swimming pool is committed to also sustaining the pool. Friends of the Pool was formed in September 2023 after the college’s leadership began discussing the possibility of closing the pool. The college Board…
Cole announces he will seek 4th term as sheriff By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Kim Cole announced Thursday that he will seek a fourth term as Mason County sheriff. Cole is already among only one of four men who have served more than three terms as sheriff of Mason County since it was formed in 1855 and, if re-elected…
CTE program asking for public feedback West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — When you think about Career and Technical Education what comes to your mind? The leaders of West Shore Educational Service District’s CTE program want to…
Badger to start season on June 14 Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry Service has announced the 2024 sailing season of the SS Badger will begin on Friday, June 14, almost a month later than its normal sailing season. The Badger’s 2023 season was cut short due to the failure of a counterweight at…
Family AfFAIR scheduled for March 16 SCOTTVILLE — The 32nd Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free community event has become a St. Patrick’s weekend tradition. Every year hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies provide a whole day of fun for…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 9, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kash Verlyn Valley, 33; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine), assault with a dangerous weapon, assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, fourth-degree fleeing police in a vehicle, and driving while license suspended; arrested Jan. 9 by…
Police news, posted Feb. 9, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024: 4:10 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 50-year-old Ludington man was arrested at the police department on two warrants issued by the 79th District Court. The…
Obituary: Lila Talsma, 89, of Scottville Lila Dawn (Schultz) Talsma, 89, of Scottville, formerly of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Lila was born on October 9, 1934, in Tallman, the daughter of the late Albert William and Pauline Hilma (Boeder) Schultz. Her family moved to Muskegon where her father was employed at a factory, producing aircraft engine…
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West Shore Bank to offer scholarships LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank will award six Making a Difference Scholarships this year to students who are pursuing higher education. Each scholarship will be $1,000. The program is designed to recognize outstanding achievements and provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate exemplary dedication to their academic goals. “Whether students plan to attend college,…
Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Selena Flor Valenzuela-Gonzalez, the daughter of Alina Gonzalez-Mendoza and Edgar Flores of Walkerville, was born on Friday, February 9, 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…
Barbara Bush, 77, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born October 10, 1946, in Fresno, California, the daughter of Ellsworth and Peggy (Woods) Bush. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge…
