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Employment Opportunity: Maintenance/Custodian West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Maintenance/Custodian. High School diploma and at least three years experience with maintenance of systems (HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical) and grounds work 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,…
Man sentenced for embezzlement By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old man received a delayed sentence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 28, for an embezzlement conviction. Thomas James Bentz pleaded guilty, Oct. 17, to embezzlement by an agent or trustee between $1,000 to $20,000. Bentz received a delayed sentence of 11 months and was ordered to…
Police news, posted Nov. 29, 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 Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023: 9:03 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of Victory Corners Road, Amber Township. 9:43 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no…
Making ornaments for Festival of Trees Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School art students were busy making Christmas tree ornaments Tuesday afternoon. The ornaments will be displayed on MCC’s entry to the United Way of Mason County’s Festival…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 29, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert James Lessard, 47; first-degree home invasion, assault and battery, and third offense habitual offender; arrested Nov. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Nov. 17; probable cause hearing: Nov. 29; bail: $25,000 cash.…
Ludington choirs to perform Thursday LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School and OJ DeJonge choirs will perform Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The performances will feature songs the students have been working on during the first trimester of the school year along with some holiday favorites. Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family.…
Local churches to present Christmas folk concert LUDINGTON — A group of local churches are joining together this Christmas season to present a special performance at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Behold the Lamb of God concert will be held Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the center located at 107 S. Harrison St.…
Scottville Senior Center to host Christmas Craft Fair Saturday SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St., will hold its annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The craft fair is a great opportunity for Christmas shopping for unique hand-made items for stockings, under the tree or for your home,”…
Couple who died in plane crash were experienced pilots By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The victims of Sunday’s fatal airplane crash were both experienced pilots who attended multiple fly-in events. Randy Strebig, 60, and Allison Wheaton, 43, died after their plane crashed north of the Mason County Airport Sunday morning. The Indiana couple had been together for 17 years and were…
MCE to hold community forums to discuss facilities By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern School District will hold two community forums to discuss the district’s facilities: Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6:45 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m. Both forums will take place in the high school gymnasium. Superintendent Paul Shoup said the forums will be…
Man faces 25-year mandatory minimum prison term for CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Bradley Curtis Drake, 27, faces a 25-year mandatory minimum prison term for a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under age 13. Drake, who is lodged in the Mason County Jail without bond, appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov.…
Man arrested for assaulting two women The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested for domestic assault and battery Wednesday, Nov. 22, shortly after 11:3o a.m. in the 600 block of South Washington Avenue, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police…
Convicted sex offender offered 37-80 year prison term in plea deal By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 63-year-old man who faces charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, first-degree home invasion, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 28, for a…
Scottville Police Department news, posted Nov. 28, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023: Structure fire, 100 block of West Broadway Avenue, City of Scottville. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023: Unwanted subject, 400 block…
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Investigators on scene of fatal plane crash By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Investigators are currently on the scene of a fatal plane crash that occurred Sunday morning. The crash resulted in the death of a 43-year-old female, a 60-year-old male from Indiana along with two dogs. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole stated the fixed wing, single engine…
Pigs for a Cause Auction to help Shop with a Cop By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department, West Shore Bank and the Lakeshore Food Club are teaming up with a Pigs for a Cause Auction. Scheduled to be auctioned will be a butchered pig and a quarter of a cow that were purchased by West Shore…
Crash causes serious injuries AMBER TOWNSHIP —A 39-year-old Ludington man received “serious, but non-life-threatening injuries” after he reportedly failed to yield and collided with a vehicle driven by a 67-year-old Ludington man, who also, received serious but non-life-threatening injuries Saturday, Nov. 25, shortly before 6 p.m. on Dennis Road north of US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Fentanyl possession warrant sought for man found sleeping behind the wheel The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant for fentanyl possession is being requested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for a 40-year-old Pentwater man after he was reportedly found sleeping behind the wheel…
WMCMH teams unite to deliver Thanksgiving feasts to local veterans Mental Health Matters by Lori Schummer Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH A heartfelt gesture of gratitude and generosity was recently shared by West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) with local veterans in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. The event was part of the agency’s “Spotlight of…
Obituary: Evelyn Claire Jacobson, 94, of Ludington On Sunday, November 26, 2023, Evelyn Claire Jacobson took her last breath on earth and her first leap into heaven. Evelyn was the fifth child of six and grew up in Custer, graduating from Scottville High School in 1948. She met the love of her life, Elmer C. Jacobson, and married him on…
