Sheriff’s office expands drone fleet By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reached new heights, literally. While the sheriff’s office has utilized a drone for the past several years, it recently has increased its fleet to include thermal imaging and tactical response drones. “We started using a drone around 2018,” Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole…
Recent death: Susan Ross Gividen, 66, of Ludington Susan Ross Gividen, 66, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 7, 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.…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 7, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Daniel Gavin McNulty, 46; assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested May 31, 2021 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 28, 2023; probable cause hearing: Oct. 25; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. Misdemeanors -Isabel Inez…
Ludington woman arrested on three dangerous drugs warrants found in possession of fentanyl CUSTER TOWNSHIP —A 29-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies in the 2300 block of East Wilson Road Thursday, Oct. 5, shortly after 9 p.m. on three warrants for dangerous drugs; a criminal bench warrant for contempt of court; and a charge of fentanyl…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School 2023 Homecoming royalty will be announced during halftime of Friday’s homecoming game against Whitehall High School at Oriole Field. This year, instead of crowning a king and queen from the senior class, the student body from all grade levels selected 15 nominees from the senior class to serve on the homecoming court. From those…
Millennium Brass performance to feature Scottville native Marty Erickson WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will present the Millennium Brass featuring Scottville native and Mason County Central alumnus (class of 1965) Marty Erickson on Friday, Oct. 20, at Center Stage…
Police news, posted Oct. 5, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023: 8:24 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road east of Tuttle Road, Sherman Township. 9:54 a.m., a 19-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department for felony assault, 3000 block of North…
Community Foundation scholarship program accepting applications The Community Foundation for Mason County’s scholarship application is open and accepting applications until February 1. Last year, over $289,000 in scholarships were invested into students’ futures. The Community Foundation manages scholarship funds started by donors who wish to support students in continuing their education. There are awards based on a variety of factors including academic achievement,…
Recent births, posted Oct. 5, 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: Wyatt…
Do you know what school district you live in? FYI By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Do you know what school district you live in? You may be surprised to know that just because your postal address is a particular town that you don’t necessarily live in the school district that correlates with that town. For example, if you have a Ludington…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 4, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Lori Louis Turowski, 49, pleaded guilty Aug. 8, 2023 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 3, 2023 to one year in jail with credit for two days served; three…
Ludington State Park fall celebration scheduled for Saturday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of the Ludington State Park will host a fall celebration on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the state park. The event, centered at the Lake Michigan beach house, will include wagon rides, Celtic music, refreshments, interpretive displays and a beach campfire. Selkie, a Celtic…
Program will help connect employers with CTE students West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is developing an online platform, EmergeSkilled, that will help local employers connect with Career and Technical Education (CTE) students in West Shore Educational Service District’s programs at…
Police news, posted Oct. 4, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023: 4:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Logan Township. 6:04 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Township. 6:31 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31, Amber Township. 12:27 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no…
Recent death: Loren Boes, 80, of Custer Loren Lee Boes, 80, of Custer, died on Wednesday, October 4, 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.…
Reader disagrees with deer culling Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor: Cattle…
Fire burns 4-5 acres in national forest Story and photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A fire burned about four to five acres in the Manistee National Forest late Tuesday afternoon. The fire occurred on North Schoenherr Road, a seasonal county road, that runs south of County Line Road. The area is the boundary between Free Soil…
Man accused of CSC faces 25-year minimum prison term By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old man charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 3, for a final trial conference. Joseph Fredrick Pereira is accused of sexually assaulting two girls under the age of 13. His criminal…
Photo Feature: Gone fishing Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A couple fishes on Upper Hamlin Lake near Victory Township Park Monday evening as dusk arrives. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. This photograph is copyrighted © 2023, all rights reserved by Media Group 31,…
Warrant arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Oct. 2, 2023: 7:34 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Jackson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 2:47 p.m., (MCSO), larceny of a chainsaw, 1000 block of South Reek Road at Indian Bridge, Custer Township. The complainant reported the theft…
Recent births, posted Oct. 3, 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: Kai…
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