Freighter Manitowoc involved in fuel spill near Manistee MANISTEE — U.S. Coast Guard personnel, along with state and local agencies responded Wednesday to a report of the motor vessel Manitowoc spilling diesel in Lake Michigan, approximately 1.5 nautical miles offshore of Manistee. At approximately 2:50 p.m. the 612-foot bulk carrier motor vessel Manitowoc reported a hull breach on its starboard…
Photo Feature: WSCC College for Kids WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. Photography by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s annual College for Kids is underway this week with 357 kids enrolled in the College for Kids and Junior College for Kids programs. The five-day program…
Lakeshore Food Club temporarily closes due to low inventory LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., closed today, Wednesday, Aug. 2 and will remain closed until Friday, Aug. 4 when it receives more inventory. The decision came after two days of an unprecedented number of members shopping, according to O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director. “We simply do not…
Household Hazardous Waste Day to be held Aug. 19 SCOTTVILLE — The annual Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mason County Road Commission, 510 E. State St. The collection is open to county homeowners who wish to drop off household materials only. Hazardous waste will not be accepted…
OWI III, meth possession arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, July 31, 2023: 3:56 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 55-year-old Ludington man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023: 1:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury,…
C. Howard Hornung Memorial Concert is Thursday SCOTTVILLE — The West Shore Civic Band will present the C. Howard Hornung Memorial Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Charles Howard Hornung was director of music at Ludington Area School District for over 30 years. Following his death in 2004, his family established the…
Employment Opportunity: Shelby High School Principal Posted Aug. 2 to Aug. 16, 2023. This is a paid posting.
Employment Opportunity: Elementary Classroom Paraprofessional Pentwater Public Schools is seeking a positive, outgoing individual to support elementary student(s) and teacher(s). Patience, understanding, initiative, and collaboration are qualities being sought. Part time position, approximately six hours per day. Associate degree or ETS ParaPro Certified. Interested candidates should submit their letter of interest and resume to: Dr. Scott Karaptian (skaraptian@pentwater.k12.mi.us), Superintendent Pentwater…
Dock failure ends Badger’s 2023 season LUDINGTON – The SS Badger has ended its 2023 season, due to damage sustained to its dock, the ship’s parent company announced today. “We have made the difficult, and unfortunately unavoidable, decision to suspend our daily crossings for the remainder of the season,” said Mark W. Barker, president of Interlake Maritime Services, parent company…
Pehrson family celebrates farm’s sesquicentennial This Mason County history feature is presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The City of Ludington is not the only Mason County entity celebrating its sesquicentennial this year. On July 25, members of the Pehrson family gathered at the home of Connie…
Jebavy Dr. construction nears completion PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on Jebavy Drive, between US 10 and Bryant Road, is expected to be completed by the end of this week. The project, which began in June, included the addition of a right turn lane onto westbound Johnson Road, extension of the left turn lane at westbound Bryant Road, and repaving…
Thief/thieves steal cash box from fruit stand RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole a money box from a fruit stand located in the 3400 block of West Deren Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was reported Monday, July 31, at 7:15 a.m. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 31, 2023…
Motorcycle, kayaks stolen from pole barn CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 2004 Yamaha TTR 90 motorcycle and four kayaks were stolen from a pole barn located in the 900 block of East US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was reported Monday, July 31, at 5 p.m. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Obituary: Patricia Johnson, 87, of Ludington Patricia Ann Johnson, 87, of Ludington and snowbird of Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Pat was born on March 25, 1936, the daughter of the late Robert William and Margaret (Richardson) Lyttle. Through hard work, Pat earned her GED. She was employed by Grand Haven Public Schools, working as a bus…
VIDEO: Firefighters extinguish wheat field fire CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were called to a wheat field fire at 1:15 p.m. today, Monday, July 31, 2023, south of the intersection of Decker and Darr roads. Fire units responding included Scottville Fire Department and Custer Fire Departments. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly upon arriving on scene. Farmer Paul Monton…
Western Michigan Fair begins Monday, Aug. 7 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2023 Western Michigan Fair begins in just over a week. The event, which began in 1936, includes a variety of events for all ages. The fair midway opens on Tuesday, Aug. 8, but there are several pre-fair events scheduled for Monday, Aug. 7. Tuesday is the official opening…
Weekend police news, posted July 31, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, July 28, 2023: 11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), littering, 8400 block of East Groth Road, Sheridan Township. A 31-year-old Fountain woman was cited following an investigation into an alleged dumping of garbage and abandoned trailer that was left on the…
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