Abe Nelson’s lumber jack, blacksmithing legacy continues at White Pine Village This Mason County history feature is presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press in celebration of the Ludington Sesquicentennial (1873-2023). By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Two facilities at Historic White Pine Village pay tribute to Abe Nelson, a Mason County pioneer who spent…
Lakeshore Food 4 Kids hoping to expand; Purses with Purpose fundraiser scheduled LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food 4 Kids is planning to expand its service area to include all area schools. The program, now in its seventh year, is dedicated to combating food insecurity among children in the community. By providing backpacks filled with nutritious meals and snacks, the program ensures…
4 injured in Sugar Grove Road crash SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured in a two vehicle head-on crash Wednesday morning on Sugar Grove Road west of Custer Road. The crash involved a Ford F-150 pickup truck and a Kia Sedona minivan. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to the scene at 10:07 a.m. The F-150 appeared to be traveling…
Mason, Oceana counties under severe thunderstorm warning The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday, July 26, until 10:45 a.m. for southern Mason County and northern Oceana County. “At 9:55 a.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of Ludington State Park to 10 miles west of Charles Mears…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 26, 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…
Back to School Backpack Bonanza is Aug. 2 LUDINGTON — Staircase Youth Services and the Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual free Back to School Backpack Bonanza on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park from 3 to 6 p.m. At check-in youth will receive a backpack and can start their free round…
Obituary: Susan Sandberg, 65, of Eastlake Susan (Susie) R. Sandberg, 65, of Eastlake, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born, August 12, 1957 in Manistee, the daughter of the late Leo and Marjorie (Adamski) Sandberg. She was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1975. A loving mother, grandmother,…
Obituary: Daniel Kistler, 92, of Ludington Daniel Maurice Kistler, 92, and lifelong resident of the Ludington area, died June 30, 2023. He was born in Ludington on April 10, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Ludington High School. After attending Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) for one year, he returned home to assist his dad with the…
Vandals damage billboards AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the malicious destruction of two billboards, according to Sgt. Trevor Beck. The vandalism was reported Sunday, July 23, it is believed to have occurred the previous night. A billboard at the intersection of Johnson and Stiles roads was spray painted, and a DNR billboard…
Military flags stolen from veterans memorial AMBER TOWNSHIP — Five of the six US military and POW flags located at the Mason County Veterans Memorial located adjacent to Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington on West US 10 were stolen, and the sidewalk was damaged, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny and damaged property…
Man arrested on multiple charges after deputies find meth, heroin in vehicle AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of methamphetamine possession, heroin possession, carrying a concealed weapon and fourth-offense habitual offender after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a suspicious person call at the Meijer gas station on West US 10 Friday, July 21, shortly…
Obituary: Lillian Seiy, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Custer Lillian Beatrice Seiy, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Custer, passed away July 21, 2023. Lillian was born May 29, 1943, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Nash) Ray. Her father was a lumberman and she lived with her family in a one-room log cabin until she was 17. Later in life…
Obituary: Lois Sherman, 94, of Ludington Lois Jean Sherman, 94, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Ludington. She was born September 15, 1928, in Ludington, the daughter of C. Reinhardt and Magdalene (Mørck) Andersen. Lois grew up in the Scottville area and graduated from Scottville High School in 1947. Lois was employed for many years as a…
Sandcastles Children’s Museum adds teleidoscope in honor of Ludington’s sesquicentennial LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum has recently installed a new exhibit in honor of Ludington’s 150th birthday. A 3 foot teleidoscope is now available on the third floor stage for the kids to view visual patterns made from mirrors inside and a large lens at the end of the scope. A teleidoscope is…
The Hamlin Report, July 2023 By Nancy VanderVest, Hamlin Township SupervisorZoning and Planning Commission: Zoning and Planning Commission Hamlin Township offered Zakarji Iverson the position of Hamlin Township zoning administrator. He will be starting his duties on August 1, 2023. The Hamlin Township Board of Trustees approved updated bylaws for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Hamlin Township Planning Commission’s next…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 24, 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…
Obituary: Violet ‘Vi’ DeMeester, 95, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville Violet “Vi” Rose DeMeester, 95, of Ludington, former resident of Scottville passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. Vi was born on April 3, 1928 in Grand Haven, the daughter of Hellis W. and Amalia “Molly” (Reisbig) Bargwell, and married the love of her life, Raymond DeMeester on January 26,…
Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator/Assistant to the Director The Ludington Senior Center is accepting applications for a full time Program Coordinator/Assistant to the Director position. Performs administrative, supervisory and professional work; special events, enrichment and educational classes and activities to address social and recreational needs of senior citizens. Hands-on position, interacting daily with senior citizens and the public. $18.50 per hour plus…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 23, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Owen Joseph Horrigan, 18; two counts of fleeing and alluding a police officer, three counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police, and two counts of domestic violence; arrested July 13 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned…
Obituary: Sharon Marcellus, 79, of Scottville Sharon Lee Marcellus, 79, of Scottville passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Sharon was born on May 16, 1944 in Reed City, the daughter of Perry “Duke” and Tressa (Rogers) Herring. On April 12, 1968 she married Robert W. Marcellus in Reed City and they celebrated 22 years together before Robert preceded her…
Sheriff detectives re-examining 30 year cold case involving teen’s death By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A small tree stands alone just southeast of the Mason County Central High School entrance. A wooden plaque on that tree pays tribute to Melissa Marie Simmons, who died in late June 1993, she was presumably murdered. At the time of her death, she was 15…
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