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Police respond to multiple crashes on snowy roads The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — Multiple single-vehicle crashes in Mason County were reported Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported no serious injuries occurred. The following is MCSO activity Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024: 9:13 a.m.,…
United Way of Mason County accepting proposals LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting requests for proposals (RFPs) for the 2024-2025 funding cycle (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025) from local non-profit charitable organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and/or working with individuals and families to be financially stable and improving health. …
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported. More may be added to this post later. School Activities Mason County Central: Middle school practices cancelled. High school cheer at Fremont, high school wrestling at Hesperia and bowling at Northway Lanes are still on. Mason County Eastern: Middle school girls basketball game is cancelled.…
Kimberly Ann (Hasty) Leslie, 76, of Hart, formerly of Ludington, died on Sunday January 7, 2024, at Oceana County Medical Care Facility. A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring per her wishes. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
FiveCAP offering Diaper Assistance Program SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. announces the Diaper Assistance Program. The agency will provide free of charge diapers and diapering supplies: wipes, ointments, and other similar products for income eligible individuals and families. Diapers are available for infant up to adult sizes. To be eligible, the household income must be at or below 200% of the…
Stanley Joseph Rokita, 70, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 E. Bryant Road, Pere Marquette Township, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held before the service from 10 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider making a…
Service notice: Ila Smith, 94, of Ludington Ila Mae Smith, 94, of Ludington, formally of Custer, died on Tuesday January 2, 2024. According to Ila’s wishes there will be a graveside service in the spring. A full obituary will be published at that time. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.
Early voting for primary election begins Feb. 17 Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment during the November 2022 election that gives voters the right to vote early and in person at early voting sites before statewide and federal elections. This new state voting option begins with the presidential primary election Tuesday, Feb. 27. Early voting begins Saturday, Feb. 17, and…
Man sentenced to probation in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — One of three men arrested in a child trafficking sting operation last August was sentenced to three years probation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 9. Kenneth John Smith, 53, pleaded “no contest” Nov. 14 to using a computer to commit a crime and a…
Riemer purchases Chuck Wagon Pizza LUDINGTON — Dr. Andy Riemer has purchased Chuck Wagon Pizza, 971 N. Lakeshore Dr. Riemer is the owner of Riemer Eye Centers, Stix Ludington restaurant and bowling center in Hamlin Township, and the under-construction AndyS restaurant, 129 W. Ludington Ave. Chuck Wagon has operated for over 40 years. It was purchased from the Donovan family…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024: Mason County Eastern Varsity Girls Basketball against Baldwin, cancelled. Mason County Eastern Middle School Girls Basketball practice. Shelby High School boys basketball vs. Newaygo is cancelled. Hesperia Community Schools Walkerville High School girls varsity basketball game vs. Mesick Walkerville Middle…
Shoplifting suspect flees from Walmart after being detained by loss prevention employees The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a retail fraud case at Walmart on US 10 in which the alleged female suspect ran from the store…
Library program will take a look at the Supreme Court LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will host Wayne State University constitutional law professor Steven Winter on Thursday, Jan. 11 to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court. The free program, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., is part of the library’s ongoing Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic…
Scottville Police Department report, posted Jan. 9, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Monday, Dec. 18, 2023: Retail fraud, 100 block of North Street, City of Scottville. Disturbance, 300 block of West Beryl Street, City of Scottville. Tuesday,…
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: Jackson…
Building mini Badgers Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Every winter, the home of John and Penny Fort is overtaken by hundreds of mini ships. John is the craftsman behind a popular souvenir sold onboard the SS…
MCP is 12 years old On this day, Jan. 8, 2012, I launched the Mason County Press online news service. Owning my own newspaper was a dream I had since high school and I have enjoyed growing this free news service over the years, which has included the created of Oceana County Press in 2014. The success of MCP and…
Western Michigan University vocal jazz ensemble to perform at WSCC WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Gold Company, Western Michigan University’s internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, will perform as a part of West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series on Friday, Jan.…
MCE homecoming court Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools will celebrate homecoming on Friday, Jan. 12, when the boys varsity basketball team plays Walkerville beginning at 7 p.m. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime of the game. The spirit assembly will take place Friday in the gymnasium from 1:30 to 3…
Scottville man arrested for arson The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for arson — burning of personal property Friday, Jan. 5, shortly after 9 p.m. in the 500 block of East Chauvez Road “following a…
Mason County under winter storm watch 5-9 inches of snow possible The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for Mason County beginning late Monday night, Jan. 8, through Wednesday morning, Jan. 10. Other counties included in the watch are: Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta and Isabella- NWS issued the watch at 3:25 a.m.…
