Recent deaths, service announcements, 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 recent death information…
Employment Opportunity: Road Commission Manager/Director The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Manager/Director. Under the direction of the Board of County Road Commissioners, the Manager/Director directs and/or supervises all functions including project planning and development, human resource/safety management, union labor relations/contract negotiations, financial management and budget control. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge…
Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to stabbing death He will be committed indefinitely to the Center for Forensic Psychiatry By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Amber Township man pleaded “not guilty by reason of insanity” for the March 16, 2022 stabbing death of Kenneth Lee Schweitzer, 71, of Ludington during a pretrial hearing in Mason…
Scottville woman injured in 2-car crash AMBER TOWNSHIP —A 62-year-old Scottville woman received “non-life-threatening injuries” following a two-vehicle crash Monday, Aug. 28, at 9:40 a.m. on US 10 west of the US 31 freeway, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole The driver of the second vehicle — a 19-year-old Shelby man — was cited for failure to yield. Please…
WSCC presents jazz guitarist Joscho Stephan WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series presents Joscho Stephan, with special guests, locally-based Third Coast Swing, on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the college’s Center Stage Theater.…
Filer Credit Union awarding teachers with $250 weekly grant Filer Credit Union is launching a program to help educators. Filer Teacher in Focus will award $250 a week throughout September to a local educator. The funds can be used for classroom supplies. Nominations begin on Aug. 30 and end on Sept. 28. Recipients will be selected through a drawing which…
Employment Opportunity: Head Start Teachers IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Ludington, Baldwin, Kaleva, Hesperia, Grant Head Start seeking qualified preschool teachers. Annualized salary $39,000-$48,000 depending on college degree level and experience. Benefits: BC/BS health, dental & vision insurance, paid vacation, holiday, retirement, etc. Responsible for education and managing classroom of preschool age children and following an age-appropriate research-based curriculum. AA or BA…
Realtors donate to Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason Oceana Manistee Board of Realtors recently donated two $1,000 grants to the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. The funds will be used to provide essential services to child abuse victims in each of its locations, in Ludington and Manistee. Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center serves Manistee and Mason counties…
Photo Feature: Sunset – Moonrise Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — As the sun was setting in the west Monday evening, the moon was rising in the east. Here are two points of view from a short distance apart…
Three people injured in rear-end crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 75-year-old Walhalla man was injured after his vehicle rear-ended a vehicle that slowed down in front of him on US 10 west of Stiles Road Friday, Aug. 25, shortly after 11 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The occupants of the other vehicle — a 21-year-old Belleville man…
Recent births, posted Aug. 28, 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: Ella…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 27, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Charles Joseph, 59; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), failure to maintain security (no vehicle insurance), improper license plates, and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested July 20 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned…
Grant Fire Department chicken barbecue continues until 3 Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — The annual Grant Township Fire Department Chicken Barbecue and Car Show continues today until 3 p.m. at Grant Township fire station, 835 W. Hogue Road. The event is a major fundraiser to help the fire department with costs not covered by property taxes.
Kibby Creek Campground: Three generations of family memories By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — How do you build a legacy? Build a venue that creates family memories that last for generations. This is the formula followed by the Anderson family, owners of Kibby Creek Campground. Since 1990, the Roger and Kelly Anderson family has owned the campground located on…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crash US 10-31, Stiles AMBER TOWNSHIP (11:09 a.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash at US 10-31 and Stiles Road. Use caution when driving in that area.
Dinner theatre tickets on sale LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for The Stage Left Theatre Company’s upcoming Murder at the Moon Dinner Theatre presentation of “Boo! Goes the Bride,” scheduled for Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Blu Moon Bistro, 125 S. James St. Tickets are $40 per person and include a buffet-style dinner,…
MCC gifted 100 backpacks Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools recently received 100 backpacks to assist elementary students in the upcoming school year. The backpacks were donated by AT&T through the offices of State Sen. Jon Bumstead and State Rep. Curt VanderWall. Both legislators came…
Two-car crash causes minor injuries AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Manistee man was treated for minor injuries at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on US 10 west of Brye Road Wednesday, Aug. 23, shortly before 6:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 21,…
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