Janice Ruth VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. 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…
Obituary: Susan Gividen, 66, of Ludington Susan “Sue” Ross Gividen, 66, of Ludington, formerly of Rochester Hills, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Sue was born on November 13, 1956, the daughter of Gerald Peter Ross and Margaret Elizabeth Ross. She attended Shrine High School and graduated in 1974. She furthered her education by attending Northern Michigan University earning…
County board to consider additional courtroom, renovations PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — When it meets Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve an estimated $80,000 to $110,000 construction project at the Mason County Courthouse which will result in a new courtroom and improvements to an existing courtroom. Charlie Gunsell of Mason County Probation Office and…
Crown and Cork restaurant offers spook-tacular dining experience LUDINGTON — This Halloween season Crown and Cork restaurant is offering a spook-tacular family-friendly dining experience. From October 9 to 31, guests have the option of dining in Crown and Coffin, a dark and haunting room with flickering lights, misty smoke, roaming objects and plenty of fright and scares. If they dare,…
MCC to hold community forum Wednesday to discuss bond vote SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host a community forum on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The forum will discuss the two ballot proposals that will be decided during the Nov. 7 election. Proposal 1 is a $17.9 million bond request that will…
‘Highly intoxicated’ woman allegedly kicks deputy and spits on him The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville (231-757-4743), Manistee (231-723-3500) and Grand Haven (616-846-7230); text: 231-613-3090; www.smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Oct. 6, shortly after 9 p.m. at Neil Street and…
Medication disposal take back event is Saturday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A medication disposal take back event will be held on Saturday, 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 W. US 10. The event is being coordinated by The Leeward Initiative along with District Health Dept. #10, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, West Michigan Community Mental Health,…
Susan “Sue” Ross Gividen, 66, of Ludington, formerly of Rochester Hills, died on Saturday, October 7, 2023. A Mass from the order of Christian Funerals will be held on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, at 5 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr presiding. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. at the church. Arrangements…
Edward P. Kaupovick, US Navy retired, 74 of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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…
William A. Schultz, 78, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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:…
Delbert John Thorne, 85, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 7, 2023. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Bow hunters are the solution to Ludington’s deer issue 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…
Sheriff’s office expands drone fleet By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reached new heights, literally. While the sheriff’s office has utilized a drone for the past several years, it recently has increased its fleet to include thermal imaging and tactical response drones. “We started using a drone around 2018,” Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole…
Recent death: Susan Ross Gividen, 66, of Ludington Susan Ross Gividen, 66, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 7, 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.…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 7, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Daniel Gavin McNulty, 46; assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested May 31, 2021 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 28, 2023; probable cause hearing: Oct. 25; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. Misdemeanors -Isabel Inez…
Ludington woman arrested on three dangerous drugs warrants found in possession of fentanyl CUSTER TOWNSHIP —A 29-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies in the 2300 block of East Wilson Road Thursday, Oct. 5, shortly after 9 p.m. on three warrants for dangerous drugs; a criminal bench warrant for contempt of court; and a charge of fentanyl…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School 2023 Homecoming royalty will be announced during halftime of Friday’s homecoming game against Whitehall High School at Oriole Field. This year, instead of crowning a king and queen from the senior class, the student body from all grade levels selected 15 nominees from the senior class to serve on the homecoming court. From those…
Millennium Brass performance to feature Scottville native Marty Erickson WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will present the Millennium Brass featuring Scottville native and Mason County Central alumnus (class of 1965) Marty Erickson on Friday, Oct. 20, at Center Stage…
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