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Employment Opportunity: PM Township Deputy Clerk Pere Marquette Charter Township is accepting resumes for the position of Deputy Clerk. Primary duties include accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, records management, correspondence, voter registration, and elections. A degree in accounting or equivalent experience is preferred, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. Prior experience in payroll, payroll reporting, and managing employee…
Community Foundation opens spring grant round LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has two funding opportunities available for area nonprofit organizations. The Foundation’s 2024 spring competitive grant round is now open and accepting applications. The Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and also governmental units serving the greater Mason County area. All grants from…
Police news, posted Jan. 4, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024: 11:29 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Tuttle Road, Custer Township. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024: 9:56 a.m., car/deer crash,…
Public Notice: City of Ludington Christmas tree collection The City of Ludington will be collecting expired live Christmas trees at the curb, as weather permits and time allows. Please place parallel to the road on the right-of-way (not in the road). For more information please call: 231-843-2873 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF LUDINGTON This is a paid posting. Posted…
Employment Opportunity: Instructional Designer/LMS Specialist West Shore Community College seeks an individual to collaborate with a thriving faculty group centered on innovation and student success. The Instructional Designer and LMS Specialist will leverage Canvas, our Learning Management System, and technology tools to empower faculty in crafting exceptional learning experiences. The successful candidate will be partnering with WSCC’s team of inspiring…
Lawrence “Larry” Walter Tondu, 85, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Dr. Timothy Woltanski, 71, of Scottville, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Amber board appoints Copenhaver as trustee AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees, during a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 2, appointed Rita Copenhaver as a township trustee. Copenhaver fills a vacancy left by Tom Alway who was appointed supervisor following the retirement of Jim Gallie on Dec. 31, 2023. Five Amber Township residents submitted a letter of interest…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 3, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jimmie Erwin Vance, 35, pleaded guilty Oct. 31, 2023 to third-offense domestic violence and was sentenced Jan. 2, 2024 to one year in jail with credit for 157 days served; three years probation; and $598 in fines…
MCE/Free Soil alumni basketball games to be held Jan. 20 CUSTER — Former Cardinals and Pirates, here’s your chance to show everyone you still can hold your own on the basketball court. The Mason County Eastern/Free Soil Alumni Basketball Games will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the MCE Gymnasium. Any graduate or former staff member of either school…
MSP news, posted Jan. 3, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Mason County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023: 8 a.m., a 30-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, US…
OWI arrests top LPD activity 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 Ludington Police Department: Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 3:07 a.m., a 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI), 700 block of Fourth Street, City of Ludington. He was…
State Park lantern-lit hike is Saturday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of the Ludington State Park will host the first lantern-lit hike of 2024 on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludington State Park. The walk/hike route is a one-mile long lantern-lit loop. Hot chocolate and marshmallows are available at the amphitheater campfire, courtesy of FLSP.…
Ila Mae Smith, 94, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Recent births, posted Jan. 3, 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: Lena…
Duchon Insurance Agency joins Smith & Eddy Insurance SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance announced today that it has taken steps to continue its investment and growth in Manistee County through a merger with Duchon Insurance Agency of Manistee. “The addition of Duchon Insurance to our team is part of our continuing commitment to Manistee County,” said Scott Smith, president…
Recent births, posted Jan. 2, 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: Wyatt…
Police news, posted Jan. 2, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 2:47 p.m.: Two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 4:34 p.m.: Damaged vehicle/property, 6400 block of North Stiles…
West Shore Family Support to hold daddy-daughter dance fundraiser LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support is hosting its annual daddy-daughter dance, Denim & Diamonds, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave. The evening will include dinner, photos, dancing, a glow party, and lots of other fun surprises. The event is a…
Ludington Writers issues call for submissions, accepting scholarship applications LUDINGTON — Ludington Writers has opened submissions for its publications: “Making Waves: A West Michigan Review” and “Beach Combings.” Both publications offer a platform to showcase diverse voices and perspectives of writers and artists. The “Making Waves: A West Michigan Review” submission period is Jan. 1 to April 30 with the theme of “feral…
Obituary: Gail Gerbers, 80, of Ludington Gail Meredith Gerbers, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Edwardsville, Ill., San Francisco, Cali., and Worcester, Mass., passed away peacefully on Saturday December 16, 2023. She was born in Worcester, MA on February 14, 1943, the daughter of John and Marguerite (Ludden) Hosmer. Gail was a graduate of Worcester Classical High School, class of 1961.…
