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Obituary: Curtis Feister, 71, of Custer Curtis John Feister, 71, of Custer, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Curt was born on May 3, 1952, in Hart, the son of the late Ivan and Jane (Segelstrom) Feister. In 1970 he graduated from Mason County Eastern High School. On August 19, 1978, Curt married Laurene (MacArthur), and together they shared…
Obituary: Nancy Grant, 87, of Fountain Nancy Lynne Grant, 87, of Fountain passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Nancy was born on October 4, 1936 in Grand Haven, the daughter of Peter and Caroline (Hiler) Molenkamp. On April 1, 1967 she married Brian Grant in Grand Haven and they celebrated 54 years together before…
Employment Opportunity: Crystal Township Clerk Crystal Township Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a clerk to serve the remainder of the current term which ends on Dec. 31, 2024. Knowledge in accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, recording and transcription of monthly township board meetings and record keeping is necessary, but on the job training is available. These duties are…
Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing offered plea deal 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, Oct. 17, via Zoom video conferencing from the Mason County Jail for a final trial conference hearing. Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing…
Convicted stalker accused of stalking his probation officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old man faces charges of aggravated stalking, using a computer to commit a crime and second-offense habitual offender for allegedly stalking a female probation agent. Lance Craig Eichler appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for a pretrial conference Tuesday, Oct. 17, and his attorney…
Police news, posted Oct. 18, 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 Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023: 3:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of First Street, Pere Marquette Township. 7:46 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west…
Employment Opportunity: Instructional Assistant Mason County Central Schools is searching for an Instructional Assistant who would work in the Upper Elementary (grades three through five). For details and to apply visit www.mccschools.org. Job ID # 578 Application deadline is Oct. 31, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted Oct. 18 to 31, 2023.
Curtis John Feister, 71, of Custer, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Walkerville Wesleyan Church, 144 176th Ave., Walkerville. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. at Walkerville Wesleyan Church. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the…
Recent births, posted Oct. 18, 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: Bailee…
VIDEO: Upper Hamlin Lake, Oct. 16, 2023 Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — As the sun set on Monday, Oct. 16, the trees and water put on a show of vibrant colors over Upper Hamlin Lake.
FYI: How roads and streets are numbered in Mason County FYI is a series that discusses how things work in our lives here in Mason County. Click here to see past articles. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Do you know how to find a street address in Mason County without GPS? Every county, city, and village has a different street numbering…
Youth Advisory Council approves education grants LUDINGTON — The Youth Advisory Council of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved 10 Teacher Mini-Grant Awards to educators and counselors across Mason County. A total of $3,500 was awarded from the Youth Advisory Council Fund through the competitive application process.Highlights of the grants awarded include: Covenant Christian School: $497 to purchase electronic scanners…
Scottville replaces 90-plus year old water main By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is currently replacing a 4-inch water main that was installed in 1930. The cast iron water main is located in the alley that runs behind the buildings on the east side of the 100 block of South Main Street. It provides water to…
Police news, posted Oct. 17, 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, Oct. 16, 2023: 7:33 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Bryant Road, Pere Marquette Township. 7:45 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville and Hawley roads,…
LPD warns of scam impersonating officer LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is warning residents of a scam in which a Ludington police officer is being impersonated. “Captain Steve Wietrzykowski is not calling people to let them know they have warrants for their arrest, etc.,” said Cpt. Wietrzykowski. “This is a scam. We have received several phone calls to the…
Obituary: Mary Barrington, 79, of Ludington Mary Gwen Barrington, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Mary Gwen was born on March 18, 1944, the daughter of John E. and Alta E. Barrington. She was a 1963 graduate of Ludington High School. Mary Gwen went on to attend Michigan State University. She was baptized and confirmed at…
Obituary: Helen Bosley, 78, of Ludington Helen Ann Bosley, 78, of Ludington, passed away Sunday October 15, 2023. Helen was born on July 7, 1945, the daughter of Russell LeRoy Collins Sr. and Marion Janette Harwood Collins. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1963. On June 15, 1963, Helen married the love of her life, Jack Duane Bosley. They’ve…
Edwin Stuart Thompson, 87, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. 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:…
MDOT smoothing bumps on US 10-31 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — While there has been a major construction project on US 10 between Pere Marquette Highway and Jackson Road since mid-September, motorists traveling between Scottville and Ludington may have also noticed another project occurring on US 10-31 between Brye Road and the US 31 bypass. Motorists may also…
Obituary: Edward Kaupovick, 74, of Chicago Edward Patrick Kaupovick of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. His remaining days he spent with his loyal companion and sidekick, Nella watchfully at his side. He returned to Ludington, Michigan with the help of his Kran cousins crew; Denny, Becky, Mary Anne, and Ross who helped to ensure he would…
Fisher Road closure VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fisher Road, between Peterson and Victory Corner roads, will be clsoed to all traffic from Tuesday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 27. The road is being closed due to the installation of a new DTE Energy main gas pipeline under Fisher Road. Traffic will be detoured to Peterson Road, Dewey Road and Victory Corner…
