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VIDEO: Giving thanks and sharing at Scottville Elementary Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos and video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary held its annual kindergarten Sharing Stew event on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The children, along with parents, grandparents or other adults, mixed ingredients…
Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing considering plea deal Plea offer expires in 30 days By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Chippewa County woman accused of murder, arson and dog killing appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 21, for a final pretrial hearing. Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing Jeffrey Grant, 57, along…
O.J. DeJonge Middle School ranks in magazine’s top 7 percentile LUDINGTON — U.S. News and World Report Magazine recently ranked Ludington Area School District’s O.J. DeJonge Middle School in the top 7 percentile of Michigan middle schools. This is the second time the school has received such ranking, the first in 2021. For the 2023 rankings, O.J. DeJonge Middle School…
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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 21, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Patrick Lee Lessard, 50; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine); arrested Nov. 12 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Nov. 13; probable cause hearing: Nov. 22; bail: $10,000…
Police news, posted Nov. 21, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Nov. 20, 2023: 12:59 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 7:04 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north…
Obituary: Pearl Hilden, 88, of Ludington Pearl Emily Hilden, 88, of Ludington, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born on August 18, 1935, in Ludington, to the late Robert and Sylvia (Liska) Dietz. Pearl was a loving and sweet woman, known for her kind heart and vibrant personality. She was often described as a “crazy lady” by those…
A WSCC Holiday Musical Spectacular III to be held next month WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will present “A WSCC Holiday Music Spectacular III,” on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3…
Sandcastles Children’s Museum receives grant for nature exhibit LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum has been awarded a grant of $5,000 from Great Lakes Energy People Fund to build a new exhibit called Budding Naturalist. The exhibit will emphasize the science of nature. It will feature a discovery lab with a microscope that kids can use to study scientific slides to…
Radiant Church to host Thanksgiving community dinner LUDINGTON — Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., will host a Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23. from noon to 2 p.m. Meals are available for dine-in or delivery. This is the third year Radiant Church has hosting the community Thanksgiving Dinner, which used to be held at Emanuel Lutheran Church,…
Jaycees holding outdoor holiday decorating competition Mason County residents are encouraged to enter the Light Up The Night outdoor lighting competition being held by the Ludington Area Jaycees. Registration is currently underway until Monday, Nov. 27. Participants could win in two categories: the Jaycees Choice, which includes a $500 first place prize and $300 second place prize and the People’s…
Weekend police news, posted Nov. 20, 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 over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 17, 2023: 6:57 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road east of Stiles Road, Victory Township. 8 a.m.,…
Mary E. Schroeck, 77, of Ruby Creek, Branch, died on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Walter D. Chester, 84, of Muskegon died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Recent births, posted Nov. 20, 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: Nolan…
Obituary: Mary Bueker, 89, of Ludington Our beloved and treasured Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt, Mary Lou (Hubbard) Bueker, 89, of Ludington, went to heaven on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born the third child (after one sister and one brother) of the late Miles and Adah (Baughn) Hubbard on February 13, 1934, in Marion, at home during…
Obituary: Joan Towns, 86, of Ludington Joan E. Towns passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born in Mason County on April 3, 1937, to Cyril J. and Corinne L. Hemmer. She was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer and confirmed at St Jerome’s Catholic Church in Scottville where she attended and was married. She attended…
Sharon Lea Altschwager, 82, of Ludington, died on Tuesday November 14, 2023. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Kenny Nickerson, 58, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 17, 2023. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Girls Basketball Coach This is a paid posting. Posted Nov. 20 to Dec. 5, 2023.
Employment Opportunity: Substitute Bus Driver – Head Start This is a paid posting. Posted Nov. 20 to Dec. 5, 2023.
