Recent births, posted July 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: Fisher…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 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 recent death information…
Big crowd for first Stearns Park bonfire Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A large crowd gathered Monday evening for the first Stearns Park beach bonfire of the summer. The event, sponsored by the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau,…
Online fundraiser to help family of man who died in scooter crash LUDINGTON — An online fundraiser is being held for the family of Michael Ivinson, 35, who died Friday following a vehicle crash. Invinson was traveling east on Bryant Road on a motorized scooter when he was struck by another vehicle that had initiated a left turn from westbound…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 4-year-old girl received serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Sheridan Township Park campground Sunday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 3:07 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the child was struck by a vehicle driven by a 61-year-old Fountain woman. The child was transported by ambulance to…
Sheriff’s weekend report, June 3, 2023 Emergency personnel responded to multiple vehicle crashes over the weekend. The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from June 30 to July 2, 2023: Friday, June 30, 2023 2:50 p.m.: Two vehicle crash resulting in minor injuries, Jebavy Drive and Decker Road, Hamlin Township. A 44-year-old Scottville woman received minor…
Badger to offer additional crossings for limited time LUDINGTON — The SS Badger will add a second sailing to its schedule beginning the evening of Thursday, July 6 until Aug. 6. The overnight crossings will only take place Thursday evenings through Sunday mornings. The ship currently departs Ludington at 9 a.m. and arrives in Manitowoc, Wis. at noon (Central Daylight…
Freighter’s departure may impact July 4 marine traffic LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reported that the M/V Manitowoc freighter is scheduled to be in Ludington harbor on Tuesday, July 4, delivering to Rieth-Riley. The freighter is expected to be depart prior to the closing of the harbor, due to the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks display.…
Obituary: Frank Lusk, 86, of Scottville Frank Edward Lusk, 86, of Scottville passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home. Frank was born on February 20, 1937 in the Sparta area of Kent County, one of 17 children born to Stanley and Hazel (Hawkins) Lusk. He graduated from Sparta High School. Frank worked construction with his longtime partner…
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Two seriously injured following Sherman Township crash By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Two people were seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash Saturday, July 1, at the intersection of Custer and Sugar Grove roads. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 2:21 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a preliminary investigation from crash investigators indicates that…
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Public Notice: City of Scottville Board of Review The City of Scottville Board of Review will meet at City Hall, 105 N. Main St. beginning at 8:30 a.m. on July 18, 2023. This is a paid posting.
Scooter driver dies following crash with SUV LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Ludington man driving a motorized scooter died as a result of a crash today. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Bryant Road and Harrison Street at 4:33 p.m. According to Ludington Police Department Chief Chris Jones, emergency personnel began providing care to the victim who was then…
July 4 traffic restrictions announced. The following are the street closures and traffic restrictions for the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Freedom Festival activities on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4: Grand Parade (start time 2 p.m.): Ludington Avenue: restricted beginning at 12:30 p.m. Madison Street: Closed up through end of parade. Downtown parking: cleared by noon. Note that westbound Ludington Avenue from Park…
Editorial: Merchandising at Stearns Park is a welcome addition Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Allowing the concessionaires who have the contract at Stearns Park to sell merchandise at the concessions would seem like it should be a non issue. After all, it’s a concession stand and it’s meant to make money. The taxpayers of the City of Ludington are getting…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crash, PM Highway PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (4:25 p.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash, South Pere Marquette Highway and Lenz Road, north of the US 31 off-ramp.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Car/scooter crash LUDINGTON (4:33 p.m.) — Report of a car/scooter crash at Bryant Road and Harrison Street. Avoid the area.
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