Fisher Road closure

October 16, 2023

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…

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WSCC Humankind Series to discuss tribal buffalo restoration

October 16, 2023

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”…

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Man wanted by police for stealing nearly $600 in merchandise from Meijer

October 16, 2023

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…

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Notice to Pere Marquette Township Residents: Township Supervisor Position

October 16, 2023

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…

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Employment Opportunity: DPW Operator

October 16, 2023

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…

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Recent death: Helen Ann Bosley, 78, of Ludington

October 16, 2023

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:…

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Recent death: Rela Koviak, 86, of Fountain

October 16, 2023

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;…

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Recent death: LaVerne Jay Beeman, 77, of Ludington

October 16, 2023

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;…

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AFFEW to host invasive plant presentation Tuesday

October 16, 2023

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…

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Cages of Carnage goers will stay drier with new entrance tents

October 13, 2023

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…

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The Great Apple Crunch

October 13, 2023

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…

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Heroin possession arrest tops police activity

October 13, 2023

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…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 13, 2023

October 13, 2023

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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Coach Krieger endorses MCC bond proposals

October 13, 2023

Coach Krieger endorses MCC bond proposals 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,…

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Former PM treasurer supports Iteen

October 13, 2023

Former PM treasurer supports Iteen 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, On…

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Gospel Light Baptist Church celebrates 20 years

October 13, 2023

Gospel Light Baptist Church celebrates 20 years By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Gospel Light Baptist Church will celebrate 20 years this weekend with a special worship service. Located at 105 N. Dennis Rd., the church was founded in October 2003 by Brad Chandonnet, who had recently completed his master’s degree in seminary. “My wife Jeanna and I were…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 13, 2023

October 13, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 13, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Mara Lynn Castro-Delgado, 29; three counts of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine), arrested Aug. 1 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Oct. 6; preliminary hearing: Oct. 25; bail: $50,000 cash. -Brian Scott Nader,…

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Obituary: Delbert Thorne, 85, of Ludington

October 13, 2023

Obituary: Delbert Thorne, 85, of Ludington Delbert “Del” John Thorne, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Del was born September 26, 1938, the son of John Edward Thorne and Helen (Miel) Thorne. On June 10, 1961, Del married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Surplice) Thorne. He worked at several local factories during his lifetime…

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VIDEO: MCC tractor parade 2023

October 12, 2023

VIDEO: MCC tractor parade 2023 Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Farmers’ Day is a homecoming week tradition at Mason County Central, and the day ends with a tractor parade on the school campuses. Farm equipment, driven by participating high school students leaves…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise

October 12, 2023

Car/deer crashes on the rise The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023: 12:26 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Decker Road, Sherman Township. 7:11 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US…

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Reek Road closure on Oct. 16

October 12, 2023

Reek Road closure on Oct. 16 SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Reek Road, quarter mile north of Dewey Road, will be closed during the day on Monday, Oct. 16 for construction work.

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