Clown Band awards over $12,000 in honor of 120th anniversary By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In honor of its 120th anniversary, the Scottville Clown Band is awarding $12,000 in scholarships in 2023. The band has recently announced the recipients of its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship. Since 1962, the Clown Band has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to junior high…
Friends of Ludington State Park music and adventure programs begin Tuesday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of Ludington State Park-sponsored 2023 Summer Program Series begins Tuesday, June 13, with music from Michigan folk legends, Ruth and Max Bloomquist. The series of music, nature and family programming is offered on Tuesday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. (except for July 4,…
Learning about Ludington’s historic homes Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society’s A Walk Back in Time historic home tours held Saturday and today sold out. The walking tour of some of Ludington Avenue’s historic homes included actors who told the stories of the original occupants of some of the houses. The tours were led…
Stage Left Theatre Co. awards scholarships LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company has awarded two $500 scholarships for students studying performing arts. The 2023 recipients are Cadence Brown of Manistee and Karri Grillo of Ludington. This is the first year two $500 scholarships are being awarded. The program is supported by Stage Left Theatre Company sponsors and by proceeds…
PHOTO GALLERY: Love Ludington Friday Night Street Party LUDINGTON — The Love Ludington Weekend kicked off Friday night with a street party in downtown Ludington. The weekend celebration is part the Ludington Sesquicentennial. See related post for weekend schedule. Here are some images of the evening: This post and photographs are copyrighted © 2023, all rights reserved by…
Blake Porter presented MCC Courage of Gabe Award Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For 11 years, Mason County Central Upper Elementary School Principal Kevin Kimes has awarded the Courage of Gabe Award to a fifth grade student who has over come obstacles.…
Police news, posted June 9, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, June 6, 2023: 12:45 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 39-year-old Branch man was arrested for probation violation, 4000 block of US 10, Amber Township. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Wednesday, June 7, 2023: 6:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash,…
Community Church awards scholarships LUDINGTON — The Community Church of Ludington recently awarded scholarships to several area high school graduates. The recipients include: Gabrielle Hockenberger, Olivia Klevorn, Hannah Knizacky, Lauren Knizacky, Breanne Mallison, Cydney Schmock, and Sawyer Smith. The eight scholarships represent a total of $17,200. The scholarship recipients will be honored at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11 worship…
Armed Women of America to host open house June 15 SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Armed Women of America will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County, 3276 N. Darr Road Scottville, MI 49454. The Armed Women of America event is open to all women.…
Obituary: Clinton McKinven-Copus, 62 Clint McKinven-Copus left this world and ran into the healing arms of God on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Clinton Edward Copus II was born September 29, 1960, to Vinnie Jeaninne Liotta Copus and Clinton Edward Copus in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin and graduated from Beloit College. After receiving a call to…
Obituary: Larry Chapman, 55, of Ludington Larry Lee Chapman, 55, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Larry was born on April 10, 1968, the son of Roy and Wilma Chapman. In 1986 he graduated from Ludington High School. For 37 years he worked in construction, retiring in 2021. Larry enjoyed spending time outside, where he would frequent…
Scottville Clown Band to perform Ludington Sesquicentennial Concert on June 14 LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will make the trip over to its western neighbors on Wednesday, June 14, and perform a special tribute concert honoring Ludington’s 150th anniversary. The Clown Band’s Ludington Sesquicentennial Concert is sponsored by the Mason County Historical Society and will begin at 7 p.m.…
Sheriff asking for reconfiguration of jail pod to prevent suicide attempts LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking the Mason County Board of Commissioners to approve a request to remove and replace rails that surround the Mason County Jail’s mezzanine pod. The sheriff is requesting the railings be replaced with meshing as a result of several suicide attempts…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 8, 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…
Recent births, posted June 8, 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: Lyrah…
Employment Opportunity: 5th Grade Teacher Mason County Central Schools is searching for a Fifth Grade Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID #559 Application deadline: June 21, 2023 at 4 p.m. EOE
Obituary: Norma Mae Ernestine Tisch Koeppe, 96, of Ludington Norma Koeppe was born May 11, 1927 near Claire City, South Dakota, and passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, at the age of 96. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at University of Minnesota–Duluth and taught for 28 years in the Duluth Public Schools. Norma married Willis Koeppe…
WSCC, WSESD host WSCC CTE and Me Day WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College, in partnership with the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, hosted WSCC, CTE and Me Day on WSCC’s main campus May 23 and 24.…
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