Obituary: Mary Barrington, 79, of Ludington Mary Gwen Barrington, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Mary Gwen was born on March 18, 1944, the daughter of John E. and Alta E. Barrington. She was a 1963 graduate of Ludington High School. Mary Gwen went on to attend Michigan State University. She was baptized and confirmed at…
Obituary: Helen Bosley, 78, of Ludington Helen Ann Bosley, 78, of Ludington, passed away Sunday October 15, 2023. Helen was born on July 7, 1945, the daughter of Russell LeRoy Collins Sr. and Marion Janette Harwood Collins. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1963. On June 15, 1963, Helen married the love of her life, Jack Duane Bosley. They’ve…
Edwin Stuart Thompson, 87, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. 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:…
MDOT smoothing bumps on US 10-31 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — While there has been a major construction project on US 10 between Pere Marquette Highway and Jackson Road since mid-September, motorists traveling between Scottville and Ludington may have also noticed another project occurring on US 10-31 between Brye Road and the US 31 bypass. Motorists may also…
Obituary: Edward Kaupovick, 74, of Chicago Edward Patrick Kaupovick of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. His remaining days he spent with his loyal companion and sidekick, Nella watchfully at his side. He returned to Ludington, Michigan with the help of his Kran cousins crew; Denny, Becky, Mary Anne, and Ross who helped to ensure he would…
Fisher Road closure VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fisher Road, between Peterson and Victory Corner roads, will be clsoed to all traffic from Tuesday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 27. The road is being closed due to the installation of a new DTE Energy main gas pipeline under Fisher Road. Traffic will be detoured to Peterson Road, Dewey Road and Victory Corner…
WSCC Humankind Series to discuss tribal buffalo restoration WSCC News is a presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College’s Humankind Series, in partnership with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA), will present “Homecoming: Tribal Buffalo Restoration and Its Impacts”…
Man wanted by police for stealing nearly $600 in merchandise from Meijer The suspect is accused of four other shoplifting crimes at the store this year The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington man is wanted by police for allegedly stealing nearly $600 in…
Notice to Pere Marquette Township Residents: Township Supervisor Position The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board is seeking letters of interest and resumes from persons interested in appointment to the Township Board for the Office of Township Supervisor. Candidates must be a qualified elector of the township and registered to vote. To be a qualified elector, a person must be 18…
Employment Opportunity: DPW Operator Pere Marquette Charter Township is seeking candidates for a full time DPW Operator. The position is non-supervisory and performs assigned maintenance tasks associated with the water and sewer systems as well as the Township’s buildings and grounds. Must obtain a D-4 and S-4 water license from the State of Michigan within three years of hire date…
Helen Ann Bosley, 78, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. 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:…
Rela Arle Koviak, 86, of Fountain, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. 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;…
LaVerne Jay Beeman, 77, of Ludington, died on Saturday October 14, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. 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;…
AFFEW to host invasive plant presentation Tuesday LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) and the City of Ludington are holding a free informational program on Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. Vicki Sawicki, program coordinator for North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) will share…
Cages of Carnage goers will stay drier with new entrance tents By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Fans of horror will stay a little drier this year when they wait in line to enter the Camp Sauble Cages of Carnage. The fifth season of the popular seasonal attraction begins Saturday, Oct. 14 and will continue on Friday and…
The Great Apple Crunch SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central students participated in the Michigan Great Apple Crunch on Thursday, Oct. 12. The event was coordinated by Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Farm to Institution Network as a way to promote healthy eating and to support farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region. Apples…
Heroin possession arrest tops police activity The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Fountain woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, Oct. 10, shortly after 1:30 p.m. at Meyers Road and John Harlan Drive for heroin possession and…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Margaret Ann Sweet, 66, pleaded guilty Aug 24, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Oct. 10, 2023 to 20 months to 15 years in prison with credit for 247 days served in…
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