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WSCC partnering with SilverSneakers for free older adult fitness WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The West Shore Community College Recreation Center is partnering to provide complementary memberships to members of the nationally recognized SilverSneakers program. Through the collaboration, the Rec Center will now offer older adults a way to increase…
Theodore “Ted” Parkinson, 82, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. A celebration of life will he held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11 am at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 am. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Public Notice: City of Scottville Board of Review Vacancy The City of Scottville is seeking Residents to serve on the following committees: Board of Review- one year term. Residents interested in serving should send a letter of intent to the attention of the City Clerk, 105 North Main Street, Scottville, MI, or clerk@cityofscottville.org. The deadline for applying is 5 p.m.…
Recent births, posted Jan. 19, 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: Oris…
Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing rejects plea deal By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Chippewa County woman accused of murder, arson and dog killing rejected a plea deal in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court this week, according to Press Secretary Danny Wimmer with the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing…
Several factors go into making school snow day decision West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the past week, parents, students, and school staff have experienced the seasonal northern Michigan tradition of school closings. The first school closing of the season took place…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 18, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Kyle Robert-Anthony Plasterer, 33, pleaded “no contest” Nov. 7, 2023 to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim 13-15 years old and was sentenced Jan. 16, 2024 to a concurrent term of 15 months to three years in prison…
Grant Township man charged with drug delivery causing death 56.8 grams of fentanyl recovered from scene LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Grant Township man has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance causing death for the death of a 41-year-old Manistee man last March, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Michael Thomas Chick II, faces five other charges in…
Inmate allegedly brought fentanyl into jail and delivered it to another inmate who nearly died Travis Michael Gale faces four felony charges in connection to the incident LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Mason County jail inmate who is a habitual offender faces multiple charges for allegedly bringing fentanyl into the jail and furnishing it to another inmate who nearly died after…
Stage Left Theatre announces cast for upcoming production LUDINGTON — Stage Left Theatre Co. has announced the cast of its upcoming production of a locally-written play “Love on Earth.” Written by local playwright Maripat Allen band directed by Nicki Danyluk, the play is a collection of 10-minute vignettes that will be performed in February at Blu Moon Bistro, 125 S.…
Barge scheduled to arrive on Pere Marquette Lake Thursday LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has reported that a barge is schedule to come into Pere Marquette Lake Thursday and travel to the Oxy Chemical dock. It is expected to arrive about 8 a.m. Ice still looks thin on the lake and, as of today, there were no shanties off…
Deputies respond to multiple vehicle slide-offs on snowy, icy roads The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple vehicle slide-offs on snowy and icy roads Tuesday, Jan. 16. No one was injured, and no vehicles were damaged. The following is MCSO activity Tuesday,…
Drivers receive minor injuries in US 10-31 crash The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Ludington man and a 47-year-old Scottville man both received minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, Jan. 16, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road, according…
Recent births, posted Jan. 9, 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: Scarlet…
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Please check this post for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood…
Crashes shut down US 10-31 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two separate crashes shut down US 10-31 between Stiles and Dennis roads Tuesday afternoon. The first crash occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved a Ford F-350 Super Duty pick-up truck and a Chrysler 300. The pick-up truck, with snowplow, ended up rolled on its side on the…
News Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10-31 AMBER TOWNSHIP (1:30 p.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 between Stiles and Dennis roads.
Police news, posted Jan. 16, 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 : Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024: 10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 28-year-old Scottville woman was cited for open intoxicants, US 10 and Stiles Road, Amber Township. Monday, Jan.…
Obituary: Walter Urban, 91, of Fountain Walter Urban passed away into eternal life on Sunday, January 14, 2024, just two months after losing his wife of 69 years, Evelyn Urban, in November. Walter Frank Urban was born the youngest child of Ignatius and Eva Urban of Fountain on February 18, 1932 in a snowstorm and left the same way, in…
Employment Opportunity: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Starting Salary: $67,041.02 and benefits package Location: Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 Job Description: Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Assistant, reviews and authorizes request for warrants, determines the appropriate charge, presents criminal cases in the District and Circuit Court as well as Family Court and Probate…
Obituary: Alice McGinnis, 54, formerly of Scottville Alice M. McGinnis, 54, of Wheeler, Texas, formerly of Scottville, sadly passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas. Due to her wishes, Alice was cremated and a private celebration of her life will be held at a later date for family and close friends. Alice was born on Jan.…
