Chamber seeking leadership program applicants LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is seeking applicants for a new class of Leadership Mason County, a program designed with professional growth in mind. The six-month program is set to begin in January 2024 with the main goal of equipping local professionals with the tools they need to identify dynamics/systems of the…
Police news, posted Sept. 20, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Sept. 18, 2023: 6:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Townline Road west of Quarterline Road, Victory Township. 11:10 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of US 31, Victory Township. 9:21 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 40-year-old Ludington…
Girl, 15, brings brass knuckles, mace to Ludington High School The girl allegedly made statements about ‘beating a bunch of people up today.’ LUDINGTON — A 15-year-old Ludington girl was referred to the Mason County Juvenile Court for bringing brass knuckles and mace to Ludington High School Monday morning, Sept. 18, according to a press release from the Ludington Police…
No charges to be filed in June 30 Bryant Road crash LUDINGTON — There will be no charges filed against an 80-year-old Pere Marquette Township man who was involved in a fatal vehicle crash last summer. On June 30, 2023, Michael McConnell was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV west on Bryant Road when he initiated a left turn and…
Northern lights, Sept. 18, 2023 Around the County is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The northern lights (aurora borealis) put on a show in the night sky Monday evening.
Historical Society to host ‘Trial of the Century’ at White Pine Village By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the Mason County Historical Society will hold “The Trial of the Century” on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Historic White Pine Village. The mock trial was written by Dr. Rick Plummer, former executive director of the…
Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. 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…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 19, 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 recent death information…
PM Township supervisor stepping down PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Supervisor Jerry Bleau has announced he is resigning from the position effective Oct. 1, 2023. In a statement dated Sept. 18, Bleau stated, “Township Board of Trustees and Pere Marquette Charter Township residents, due to an unexpected turn in my life, I am announcing my retirement from the…
Police seek warrant for woman accused of ‘under ringing’ $750 in items at Walmart PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant for retail fraud is being requested for a 51-year-old Ludington woman, who allegedly “under rang” items at Walmart’s self-checkout 15 times since July 20, 2023 totaling over $750 in items, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County…
2 separate crashes cause injuries MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated two separate vehicle crashes Friday, Sept. 15, that resulted in injuries. A 42-year-old Custer man received minor injuries after his vehicle broadsided a vehicle that had attempted a left turn into the path of his vehicle at the intersection of Chauvez and Stiles roads in Riverton…
Obituary: Lori Forbes, 60, of Ludington Lori Ann Forbes, 60, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at home. She was born May 17, 1963, in Ludington the daughter of Richard and Mary Ann (Wojtaszak) Forbes. Lori loved dogs and enjoyed volunteering at Lakeshore Animal Friends. She also enjoyed volunteering at the St. Simon Bargain Center. Lori is survived…
Obituary: Ruth Jones, 84, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla. Ruth Blom Jones, 84, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023. Ruth was married for 60 years to Jack Jones, and is survived by her three children, Jack Jones of Ludington, Shirley Turner of Kalamazoo, and Erik Jones of Stafford Va. Ruth was blessed with nine…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 18, 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 recent death information…
Employment Opportunity: Secretary, Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Secretary – Special Education. Associate degree or equivalent required. For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities, 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…
Recent births, posted Sept. 18, 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: Beckett…
Employment Opportunity: Program Assistant The Mason-Lake Conservation District is hiring a Program Assistant. This is an administrative position, providing day-to-day support to Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) projects within Mason County and western Lake County and the surrounding areas. The Program Assistant will support natural resource management activities on private lands by efficiently processing and maintaining records. The purpose of the…
GR man charged with homicide in vehicular death of wife By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old Grand Rapids man has been charged with four counts in the death of his wife resulting from an incident on North US 31 Friday morning. Mark Lazon Casterman has been charged with the following felonies: Homicide – open murder, punishable by up…
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