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Property owners encouraged to inspect hemlock trees for infestation If you see tiny balls of a white, woolly material lining your hemlock branches this winter, contact the Mason-Lake Conservation District (MLCD). These could indicate the presence of a tiny invasive insect, hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). HWA has been moving north along Lake Michigan since 2016 and is now present in…
Historical Society Scanner Nights will digitally preserve photos, documents LUDINGTON — Over the winter, the Mason County Historical Society will host two Scanner Night events. During a Scanner Night, participants will have the opportunity to bring some of their family’s historical photographs and documents to be digitally preserved. The items should have a connection to Mason County. In the case…
Police news, posted Dec. 21, 2023 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, Dec. 20, 2023: 7:57 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south of Nurnberg Road, Grant Township. 11:45 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 50-year-old…
Recent births, posted Dec. 21, 2023 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 births have been reported: Estrella…
Obituary: Robert Eugene Hill, 78, of West Palm Beach, Fla. Robert was born in Champaign, Illinois on August 23, 1945. He passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida, due to heart issues. He was a current resident of West Palm Beach Florida. He also spent his life at his second home on Hamlin Lake in…
Employment Opportunity: Staff Accountant – General West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Staff Accountant-General. Bachelor’s degree and three years experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
OxyChem receives state’s top safety award LUDINGTON — The OxyChem Ludington calcium chloride manufacturing plant earned a renewal of its status as a Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) participant in the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety (MIOSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). The MIOSHA VPP STAR status award is the state’s highest honor for workplace safety and health…
MCC to donate historical archives to Historical Society SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education took a step toward preserving the district’s history Monday, Dec. 18, during its regular board meeting. Rob Alway, a member of the Mason County Historical Society Board of Directors, and collections chair of the Society, presented a proposal requesting the school district donate…
Caritas Pantry distributes 150 meals CUSTER — On Tuesday, December 19, Caritas Food Pantry distributed 150 Christmas Meals to community members in need this holiday season. Meals were packed on Sunday, Dec. 17, by several volunteers including the youth of St. Mary’s Church. Clients visiting Caritas Food Pantry during the month of November were able to register for a Christmas…
Community Foundation granting wishes LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County is in its sixth year of inviting area nonprofits to share which near-term projects and purchases need financial support from the community. In 2022, over $24,000 and 29 wishes were granted. “We are truly thankful for the enthusiastic and generous response from our community,” said Andrea Large, Community Foundation executive…
Warrant arrests top police activity The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers responded to a call of an unwanted and intoxicated subject in the 300 block of Foster Street Tuesday, Dec. 19, shortly before 3 p.m., according to Sgt Michael Haveman. The subject was located…
Scottville PD report, posted Dec. 20, 2023 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. 4, 2023: Assist Mason County Sheriff’s Office, West State Street and Reinberg Avenue, City of Scottville. Fraud, 100 block of North Main Street, City…
Employment Opportunity: Substitute Bus Drivers This is a paid posting. Posted Dec. 20, 2023 to Jan. 4, 2024.
Scottville names Riverside Park trails in honor of Bruce Krieger By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission passed a resolution Monday evening, during its regular meeting, to name the Riverside Park trail system in honor of former mayor Bruce Krieger. The commission passed the resolution unanimously. “Whereas, Mr. Bruce Krieger had been a tireless and long-time supporter, park…
Police news, posted Dec. 19, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office has been reported for Monday, Dec. 19, 2023: 7:51 a.m., two vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and Johnson Road, Amber Township. 8 a.m., two vehicle crash, no injuries,…
MCC superintendent: Voting no didn’t solve the issues School board begins new bond discussions By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Voting no in the recent school election didn’t solve the issues of aging buildings and crumbling streets. In fact, it’s only prolonging the problem and will now cost more in the future to make repairs. This is the message that…
FloraCraft receives safety awards LUDINGTON — FloraCraft has received the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration Silver Award and Ergonomic Success Award, recognizing the company as a leader in workplace health and safety. The awards are only given to organizations that meet the requirements outlined by MIOSHA. FloraCraft worked alongside MIOSHA for the past year to identify, track and measure a variety…
Obituary: Lee Christner, 86, of Ludington Lee David Christner, 86, of Ludington passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Lee was born on April 22, 1937 in Jackson, the son of Herbert and Isabel (Malusky) Christner and was united in marriage to Mary (Campeau) Fulker in 1975. Lee graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1955 and furthered his education…
Employment Opportunity: Amber Township Assessor Amber Township, Mason County is seeking a part time employee to fill the Assessor position beginning April 1, 2024. The 2023 SEV is $159,587,100. The parcel breakdown is as follows; Agricultural 77, Commercial 162, Industrial 17, Residential 1,193, and Personal 177 for a total of 1,626. Level 3 (MAAO) certification preferred. The assessor is expected…
Phyllis Elaine Goerbig, 94, of Cadillac, formally of Scottville, died on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
CTE Allied Health students place in regional competition West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SAGINAW — Students from West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education’s Allied Health program recently competed in a Regional Leadership Conference at Saginaw Valley State University. The…
