Rath Avenue closures to take place for new building construction LUDINGTON — Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13, the northbound lane of South Rath Avenue, between Ludington Avenue and Loomis Street, will be closed due to building construction that will take place on the southeast corner of Ludington and Rath avenues. Additionally, for a six-week period beginning in early January, the entire…
WSCC leads state in serving low income students WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College was recently ranked the leading community college in Michigan in serving low-income students. A recent report titled “The Colleges Where Low-Income Students Get the Highest ROI (return on investment),” conducted…
Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7, all day with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 11, 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…
Request for Proposals: Assessor Services, City of Scottville Introduction The City of Scottville seeks a qualified individual or firm to serve as Assessor for the City of Scottville, to work on a part-time contractual basis. The City invites interested Assessors and or/or firms with Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAOO) Level 3 or higher and a minimum of three years of…
Employment Opportunity: JV Boys Basketball Coach Mason County Central Schools is currently accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Requirements include: A working knowledge of the sport of basketball and coaching experience. Previous basketball playing experience preferred. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 574. Application deadline: Sept. 29, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is…
Petunia Parade to host community thank you Saturday LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade will hold a community thank you on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Rotary Park. The organization is responsible for the purchase, planting, upkeep, and removal of 42 blocks of petunias along Ludington Avenue, Ferry Street, and Loomis Street. The petunias were planted in May and will be…
Recent births, posted Sept. 11, 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: Adrian…
Northridge Metal Fabrication invests in modernizing former Kaines West Michigan By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In April 2022, Les Kaines sold his business, Kaines West Michigan, after operating it since 1965. The company was purchased by Brad Graham and Brian Cole, who each operate manufacturing businesses in Walker near Grand Rapids. They renamed the Ludington company Northridge Metal Fabrication. …
VIDEO: Ludington sunset, Sept. 9, 2023 Around the County is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville, Manistee, and Grand Haven. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Here is 30 seconds of the sunset on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Memorial service marks 10th anniversary of Trooper Butterfield murder Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A memorial service Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield’s death. On Sept. 9, 2013, Butterfield was patrolling North Custer Road when he pulled over a pickup truck. The driver of that truck, a 19-year-old Irons man,…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Sept. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in Mason County’s Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023: – Melinda Rae Kalis, 52, pleaded guilty July 18, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for 116 days served; two years probation; and $598 in…
Helicopters to inspect power lines next week MASON COUNTY — ITC will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment throughout the state via helicopter from approximately Sept. 11 through Oct. 11 — weather permitting, according to a press release. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for concern…
Petunia Parade Dollar Drop this afternoon LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade will hold a Dollar Drop event today, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. Those wishing to contribute to the non-profit organization that plants and maintains the petunias on Ludington Avenue, Loomis Street and Ferry Street, may drive north on Lewis Street from Ludington Avenue and drop…
Domestic violence arrests, damaged property complaints top police activity The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023: 12:18 p.m., damaged property, Wildwood Crossing, Amber Township. A parked vehicle windshield was broken. 8:30 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Groth Road, Victory Township. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023: 4:21 a.m., car/deer crash,…
Trooper Butterfield memorial service scheduled for Saturday FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Ten years ago, on Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was murdered on Custer Road north of Townline Road by a 19-year-old Irons male during a routine traffic stop. Butterfield, 42, lived in Grant Township and was assigned to the MSP Hart post. The annual memorial…
Free Soil Gun & Knife Show scheduled for Sept. 17 FREE SOIL — The annual Free Soil Gun & Knife Show will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Free Soil Community Center, 8480 N. Democrat St. The event raises funds for the Free Soil Community Schools Alumni Association. Admission is $5 per person,…
Obituary: Denis Schulz, 90, of Ludington Denis William Schulz, 90, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Denis was born on July 7, 1933, the son of the late William and Mary (Cieslewicz) Schulz. In 1950, he graduated from Ludington High School. Shortly after, he was enlisted in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged, he went…
Recent births, posted Sept. 7, 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: Leland…
Gun buyback is Sept. 16 LUDINGTON — The Starfish Buyback Program is sponsoring another gun buyback event on Saturday, Sept. 16 , 2023 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ludington Police Department, 408 S. Harrison St. The buyback program was initiated in the spring of 2022. Three AR-style weapons were retrieved as a result of the buyback event in…
Woman accused of murder, arson, animal killing appears in court By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Chippewa County woman accused of murder, arson and animal killing appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 5, for a “final trial conference.” Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing Jeffrey Grant, 57, along with his two dogs, and burning…
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