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Housing needs assessment results to be presented The Chamber Alliance of Mason County will be hosting two public meetings to share results from the recently completed Housing Needs Assessment. Patrick Bowen of Bowen National Research will present the findings on Monday, September 25. The first session will be 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ludington Area Center for the Arts,…
Lawrence “Larry” William Wagner, 82, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths This story is copyrighted © 2023, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO…
Memorial gathering notice: Aletha Jensen, Sarah Jensen Aletha E Jensen, died on Feb. 6, 2020, age 101 (see obituary here). Sarah A. Jensen, died Dec. 23, 2022, age 68 (see obituary here). A gathering will be held on Saturday, September 30 to celebrate the lives of Aletha Jensen and Sarah Jensen, mother and daughter. Aletha’s inurnment will take place at…
Recent births, posted Sept. 22, 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: Layla…
Hailey Marie Mayse, 37, of Hart, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Services are pending. Arrangements Beacon Funeral & Cremation, Hart. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths This story is copyrighted © 2023, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21,…
Construction equipment, fuel stolen from job site VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Construction equipment and fuel were reported stolen from a job site at the Fisher Road bridge construction project Wednesday, Sept. 20, shortly after 7 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The site is located in the 3600 block of West Fisher Road, west of Victory Corners Road. The…
Obituary: Barbara Ann Gribble, 90, of Ludington and Gulf Shores, Ala. Barbara Gribble, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Ludington. She was born in New York City and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. Barbara was the daughter of Dr. Wayne and Gladys (Hackleman) Carson. She was an Alpha Chi Omega and earned a…
Employment Opportunity: Transition Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a full-time Transition Coordinator. A bachelor’s or graduate degree in Special Education is required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 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…
PHOTO: Outbound at sunset Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The M/V Sam Laud leaves Ludington harbor Wednesday evening during sunset. The 634-foot-long freighter was heading to St. Joseph. Built in 1975 at Bay Shipbuilding Co. in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., the ship is owned by GATX. This photo feature is presented by Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at…
PHOTO FEATURE: Old Engine Club Education Day 2023 Around the County is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville, Manistee, and Grand Haven. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for area fifth graders Wednesday, Sept. 20 at its show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The…
Chamber seeking leadership program applicants LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is seeking applicants for a new class of Leadership Mason County, a program designed with professional growth in mind. The six-month program is set to begin in January 2024 with the main goal of equipping local professionals with the tools they need to identify dynamics/systems of the…
Police news, posted Sept. 20, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Sept. 18, 2023: 6:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Townline Road west of Quarterline Road, Victory Township. 11:10 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of US 31, Victory Township. 9:21 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 40-year-old Ludington…
Girl, 15, brings brass knuckles, mace to Ludington High School The girl allegedly made statements about ‘beating a bunch of people up today.’ LUDINGTON — A 15-year-old Ludington girl was referred to the Mason County Juvenile Court for bringing brass knuckles and mace to Ludington High School Monday morning, Sept. 18, according to a press release from the Ludington Police…
No charges to be filed in June 30 Bryant Road crash LUDINGTON — There will be no charges filed against an 80-year-old Pere Marquette Township man who was involved in a fatal vehicle crash last summer. On June 30, 2023, Michael McConnell was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV west on Bryant Road when he initiated a left turn and…
Northern lights, Sept. 18, 2023 Around the County is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The northern lights (aurora borealis) put on a show in the night sky Monday evening.
Historical Society to host ‘Trial of the Century’ at White Pine Village By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the Mason County Historical Society will hold “The Trial of the Century” on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Historic White Pine Village. The mock trial was written by Dr. Rick Plummer, former executive director of the…
Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 19, 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…
PM Township supervisor stepping down PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Supervisor Jerry Bleau has announced he is resigning from the position effective Oct. 1, 2023. In a statement dated Sept. 18, Bleau stated, “Township Board of Trustees and Pere Marquette Charter Township residents, due to an unexpected turn in my life, I am announcing my retirement from the…
Police seek warrant for woman accused of ‘under ringing’ $750 in items at Walmart PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant for retail fraud is being requested for a 51-year-old Ludington woman, who allegedly “under rang” items at Walmart’s self-checkout 15 times since July 20, 2023 totaling over $750 in items, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County…
