Community Foundation accepting grant applications LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County’s 2023 fall grant round is now open and accepting applications. The foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving Mason County. All grants will reflect the foundation’s vision to build a vibrant community with great opportunities for all and will be focused on the organization’s…
Obituary: Charles Nelson, 85, of Ludington Charles Richard “Dick” Nelson passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. He was 85 years old. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dick was the only son of Meryl and Marjorie (Child) Nelson, and brother to sister, Carol. He graduated from Shaw High School and served in the…
Recent births, posted Sept. 5, 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: Connor…
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Instructional Assistant This is a paid posting. Posted Sept. 5 to 8, 2023.
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 5, 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…
Man dies following water incident Sunday SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 78-year-old man died Sunday following an incident in Lake Michigan. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to Summit Park at 3:07 p.m. According to Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper, the man was pulled from Lake Michigan and CPR was started. Cooper said he believed the man had been on a…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 3, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Blakely Hicks, 26; larceny from a building, two counts of breaking and entering, malicious destruction of utility property, and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle; arrested Nov. 18, 2022 by Michigan State…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 3, 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…
Second night of mailbox fires 10:16 p.m. — Law enforcement and fire departments are being dispatched, for the second night in a row, to mailboxes being lit on fire. The vandals are using small propane tanks to start the fires. Residents should be observant, as this is currently happening in Amber and Custer townships. Several fires occurred in Pere Marquette…
Police news, posted Sept. 1, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023: 6:49 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 7:14 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 11:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Lincoln Road north of Mavis Road, Hamlin Township. 7:20…
Employment Opportunity: DPW Superintendent The City of Ludington is accepting resumes for the Department of Public Works Superintendent position. Residency within 20 miles of the nearest Ludington city boundary is required. This is an exempt position that serves as a key member of the city management team. Responsible for management of the DPW including streets, sidewalks, traffic control, water distribution,…
Employment Opportunity: Analytical Lab Technician Indian Summer is looking for an Analytical Lab Technician. The purpose of this position is to analyze apple juice samples by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The role consists of sample preparation and analysis. Preparing an apple juice sample requires meticulous hands-on laboratory techniques and attention to detail. Analyzing an apple juice sample with HPLC…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Aug. 31, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Alys Jean Benyo, 35, pleaded guilty April 11, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Aug. 29, 2023 to one year in jail with credit for 82 days served and $398 in fines…
Elderly couple injured in US 10 crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — An 83-year-old Hart man and his passenger, an 81-year-old Hart woman, were both injured after the vehicle the man was driving pulled into the path of an eastbound vehicle on US 10 east of Brye Road Wednesday, Aug. 30, around 12:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. They…
Obituary: Theodore Schoenherr, 75, of Custer Theodore C. “Ted” Schoenherr, 75, of Custer passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Ted was born on October 19, 1947 in Ludington, the son of Frederick W. and Gladys M. (Wright) Schoenherr and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1966. He furthered his education at Michigan State University…
Obituary: Ada Joy Fink of Scottville Monday, August 28, 2023, at 3:43 p.m. we said goodbye to our sweet little Ada. Ada Joy was the strongest little girl. She was a fighter. But in the end her brain and other organs could not support the strain from the ECMO. We were able to hold her and are blessed to have…
Samuels announces retirement from Road Commission. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Road Commission Manager/Director Mary Samuels has announced she will be retiring effective the end of the year. Samuels, was appointed to the position in 2018. Prior to that, she had worked at the road commission as its clerk/finance director for 19 years. “It’s been a great…
Recent births, posted Aug. 30, 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: Jael…
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