Chamber announces annual awards nominees LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County has announced the nominees for its annual awards dinner. Award categories are Mason County Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Service, and Future Five. Winners will be announced on Thursday, September 13 during an awards ceremony at The Lake House Venue. Business…
New provider joins Family Health Care’s Baldwin clinic BALDWIN – Samantha Lopez of Ludington has joined Family Health Care as a family nurse practitioner. She will see patients of all ages at the Family Health Care clinic at 1615 Michigan Avenue in Baldwin. Lopez earned her nurse practitioner degree from Chamberlain University in Illinois. Her clinical interests include preventative health,…
Employment Opportunity: CNC-Lathe Machinist Experience a plus but not required Must pass a mechanical aptitude test Pay will be based on experience Apply in person at Indian Summer: 3958 W. Chauvez Rd., Ludington This is a paid posted. Posted Aug. 24 to Sept. 9, 2023.
Employment Opportunity: Bus Aide West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Bus Aide. High School diploma required; two years experience working with students 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…
Employment Opportunity: Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval 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…
Larsen Farms expands waste storage facility Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Concrete work is taking place today on a waste storage facility at Larsen Farms on Sugar Grove Road. The holding pond, which will hold 4 million gallons, is the third one built on the dairy farm. “This waste storage facility is designed to hold…
Obituary: Frank Milvert, 97, of Scottville Frank Joseph Milvert of Scottville passed away at his home on August 22, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1926, the son of Lithuanian immigrants, Frank John and Paulina (Zilius) Milvert and lived on the family homestead for 97 years. As a first generation American he loved his country, and…
Deputies busy with crashes PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Free Soil man and a 30 year-old Scottville woman both received minor injuries after the vehicles they were driving collided head-on on Chauvez Road west of Brye Road Monday, Aug. 21, shortly after 1:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Aug.…
Conservation district to host annual farm tour Aug. 31 FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host its annual farm tour on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will meet at Orchard Market, 8418 N. US 31. The free event is open to anyone, though topics are geared towards technical information for farmers. The tour…
Obituary: Arlene Springer, 86, of Ludington Arlene Ann McFeaters Springer, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Sterling Heights, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 6, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of August and Eva (Stelzel) McFeaters. Arlene worked as an art teacher for the Grosse Pointe Schools for many years, and also headed up…
Obituary: Ervin Hackert, 82, of Ludington Ervin Jacob Hackert of Ludington, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born August 1, 1941, in Ludington, to Fred and Lillian (Paulsen) Hackert. Erv graduated from Ludington High School and attended Ferris State College (now Ferris State University). As a 19-year-old, Erv was given the opportunity…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 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 recent death information…
Pier to Pier Picnics offers sandwiches, wraps and smoothies on the go. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Pier to Pier Picnics opened earlier this month, offering speciality sandwiches and wraps, healthy sides, smoothies, and crepes, along with fat tire bike and paddle board rentals. It is located on the north side of Loomis Street just east of James Street,…
Trio involved in sex trafficking sting to appear in court next week By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three men who were arrested earlier this month in a sex trafficking sting will appear in 79th District Court next week. Steven Wayne Volpp, 58, of Hart, Kenneth Smith, 53, of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Gabriel Talevich, 20, of Wyoming, Mich., were…
Woman allegedly kicks police officer in leg while being escorted out of hospital LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for trespassing and assaulting a police officer Saturday, Aug. 19, shortly after 9 p.m. after she refused to leave the Corewell Health Ludington Hospital when requested by staff and police, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police…
Woman wanted on warrant visits inmate at jail, gets arrested LUDINGTON — A 48 year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Aug. 19, shortly before 10 a.m. after she had come in to visit an inmate at the Mason County Jail, “and it was learned she was wanted out of Norton Shores Police Department on a…
Woman nearly drowns after jumping off pontoon boat HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ypsilanti woman who jumped off a pontoon into Hamlin Lake nearly drowned Saturday, Aug. 19, around 3:45 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman jumped into water 20 feet deep and was in distress. Emergency crews from Hamlin Township Fire Department, Life EMS and…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 21, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher Joseph Schneider, 32; fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (force or coercion); arrested May 30, 2022 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Aug. 16; probable cause hearing: Aug. 30: bail: denied. -James Clark Williams, 67;…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 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…
Employment Opportunity: CTE IT Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a part-time Career Technical Education (CTE) Paraprofessional – Information Technology. High School diploma required, associate degree preferred; two years experience working in information technology. To view a complete job posting, please visit website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West…
Photo Feature: Saturday sunset 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 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Here are some photos of Saturday’s sunset, from Buttersville Park beach and the Pere Marquette River flats near Pere Marquette Highway. These photographs are copyrighted © 2023,…
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