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…
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…
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