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…
Carferry crossings suspended temporarily LUDINGTON — Cross-lake service of the SS Badger carferry has been temporarily suspended due to a mechanical failure of the dock’s ramping system. This morning, Lake Michigan Carferry posted on the Badger Facebook page that it had cancelled today’s sailing due to an issue with the dock. A press release was later posted on the Facebook…
Obituary: Roy Hackert, 80, of Ludington Roy Dale Hackert of Ludington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2023. Roy was born on July 8, 1943 in Ludington to Fred E. and Lillian (Paulsen) Hackert. Roy graduated from Ludington High School in 1961. He was loved by many, admired by all, and will be missed by anyone…
Twisted Sticks RC Club Fun Fly to take place Saturday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks RC Club will hold a Fun Fly event Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5960 W. Chauvez Road, west of the Mason County Campground. The free event is open to the public and will include flying demonstrations of all…
PM township voters will make supervisor decision in November By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Supervisor Jerry Bleau is being challenged for his job by township resident Kelly Smith. As a result of a recall petition, township voters will go to the polls on Nov. 7 to re-elect Bleau or chose a new supervisor. Township…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 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…
Passengers safe after boat takes on water LAKE MICHIGAN — Three people were unharmed after the 31-foot boat they were riding began taking on water Wednesday evening near Big Point Sable. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency personnel were alerted of the situation at 10:19 p.m. First responders were dispatched to the Ludington State Park, including Mason County…
Motorcyclist injured in crash PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Ludington man received non-life-threatening injuries following a motorcycle crash on Iris Road west of Lakeshore Drive Wednesday, July 19, shortly after 11 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 19, 2023: 6:42 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury,…
Registration open for WillStrong Soccer Tournament LUDINGTON — Registration is underway for the third annual WillStrong Soccer Tournament scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Bryant Road soccer fields. The soccer tournament is held in memorial of Will Flewelling, who died of cancer in 2021 at the age of 20. Flewelling actually planned the first tournament to raise funds for…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 20, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Kevin Thomas Sturgeon, 56, pleaded guilty June 13, 2023 to two counts of larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000 and was sentenced July 18, 2023 to 20 months to 40 years in prison, a concurrent one-year…
Recent births, posted July 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: Brayden…
Obituary: Myra Bromley, 93, of Ludington On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Myra Grace Bromley, nee Quade, passed away at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital after contending with a swift illness. Born on October 20, 1929, in Manistee, Myra entered the world as the eighth of nine children born to William Henry “Bill” Quade and Louise A. (Oehlke). She grew up in…
Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class in August SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, Aug. 4 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug 5, all day with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin…
VIDEO: Cutting grain for the Old Engine & Tractor Show Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Around the County is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club cut grain — the old fashioned way — today, July 19, in preparation for the…
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