Larsen Farms expands waste storage facility Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Concrete work is taking place today on a waste storage facility at Larsen Farms on Sugar Grove Road. The holding pond, which will hold 4 million gallons, is the third one built on the dairy farm. “This waste storage facility is designed to hold…
Obituary: Frank Milvert, 97, of Scottville Frank Joseph Milvert of Scottville passed away at his home on August 22, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1926, the son of Lithuanian immigrants, Frank John and Paulina (Zilius) Milvert and lived on the family homestead for 97 years. As a first generation American he loved his country, and…
Deputies busy with crashes PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Free Soil man and a 30 year-old Scottville woman both received minor injuries after the vehicles they were driving collided head-on on Chauvez Road west of Brye Road Monday, Aug. 21, shortly after 1:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Aug.…
Conservation district to host annual farm tour Aug. 31 FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host its annual farm tour on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will meet at Orchard Market, 8418 N. US 31. The free event is open to anyone, though topics are geared towards technical information for farmers. The tour…
Obituary: Arlene Springer, 86, of Ludington Arlene Ann McFeaters Springer, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Sterling Heights, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 6, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of August and Eva (Stelzel) McFeaters. Arlene worked as an art teacher for the Grosse Pointe Schools for many years, and also headed up…
Obituary: Ervin Hackert, 82, of Ludington Ervin Jacob Hackert of Ludington, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born August 1, 1941, in Ludington, to Fred and Lillian (Paulsen) Hackert. Erv graduated from Ludington High School and attended Ferris State College (now Ferris State University). As a 19-year-old, Erv was given the opportunity…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 22, 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…
Pier to Pier Picnics offers sandwiches, wraps and smoothies on the go. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Pier to Pier Picnics opened earlier this month, offering speciality sandwiches and wraps, healthy sides, smoothies, and crepes, along with fat tire bike and paddle board rentals. It is located on the north side of Loomis Street just east of James Street,…
Trio involved in sex trafficking sting to appear in court next week By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three men who were arrested earlier this month in a sex trafficking sting will appear in 79th District Court next week. Steven Wayne Volpp, 58, of Hart, Kenneth Smith, 53, of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Gabriel Talevich, 20, of Wyoming, Mich., were…
Woman allegedly kicks police officer in leg while being escorted out of hospital LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for trespassing and assaulting a police officer Saturday, Aug. 19, shortly after 9 p.m. after she refused to leave the Corewell Health Ludington Hospital when requested by staff and police, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police…
Woman wanted on warrant visits inmate at jail, gets arrested LUDINGTON — A 48 year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Aug. 19, shortly before 10 a.m. after she had come in to visit an inmate at the Mason County Jail, “and it was learned she was wanted out of Norton Shores Police Department on a…
Woman nearly drowns after jumping off pontoon boat HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ypsilanti woman who jumped off a pontoon into Hamlin Lake nearly drowned Saturday, Aug. 19, around 3:45 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman jumped into water 20 feet deep and was in distress. Emergency crews from Hamlin Township Fire Department, Life EMS and…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 21, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher Joseph Schneider, 32; fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (force or coercion); arrested May 30, 2022 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Aug. 16; probable cause hearing: Aug. 30: bail: denied. -James Clark Williams, 67;…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 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 recent death information…
Employment Opportunity: CTE IT Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a part-time Career Technical Education (CTE) Paraprofessional – Information Technology. High School diploma required, associate degree preferred; two years experience working in information technology. To view a complete job posting, please visit website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West…
Photo Feature: Saturday sunset 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 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Here are some photos of Saturday’s sunset, from Buttersville Park beach and the Pere Marquette River flats near Pere Marquette Highway. These photographs are copyrighted © 2023,…
Obituary: Doris Astrowski, 87, of Ludington Doris “Dori” Marie Astrowski, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. Dori was born on April 16, 1936 in Ludington, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Tezloff) Shafer. She attended Lakeview Grade School and was a 1954 graduate of Ludington High School. Dori married Vito Astrowski on June 25,…
Scottville woman rejects plea in conservator embezzlement case The case is scheduled for a 10-day trial beginning Sept. 6 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Scottville woman charged with 11 criminal counts in connection to embezzling funds from wards of the court under a conservatorship rejected a plea deal in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 18.…
Man pleads to charges in drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child David Wellington faces up to life in prison By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man faces five to 19 years minimum to a maximum of life in prison after pleading “no contest” in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 18, for…
Obituary: Kristina Myers, 45, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Ludington Kristina Elizabeth Myers, 45, of Cedar Springs, formally of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Kristina, lovingly known as “KK”, was born on October 6, 1977, the daughter of Kirk and Marie (Genson) Myers. In 1999 she graduated from Ludington High School. She loved life, family, and her…
Fire damages Custer Twp. house CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were called to a house fire Friday morning at 428 E. Wilson Road. Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from the roof of the house, owned by Dennis and Deborah Krajkiewicz. Scottville Fire Department, Custer Fire Department and Riverton Fire Department were dispatched at 7:06 a.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe…
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