Griswold is Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Christiana Griswold earned the title of Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday evening. The Homemaker of the Year is determined by the amount of winning entries judged at the fair. Four people entered the competition this year and all…
Fire causes damage to apartment complex AMBER TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments responded to a fire at Liv Wildwood Apartments Wednesday evening. Emergency units were initially dispatched to Complex 155 at 9:27 p.m. for a report of a patio on fire. A few minutes later, dispatch information was updated and stated the fire had spread to the roof and then…
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Employment Opportunity: Regional Case Manager West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Regional Case Manager. Bachelor’s degree plus equivalency and 1-3 years experience 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…
Employment Opportunity: Regional Mentor West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Regional Mentor. Bachelor’s degree and six months experience 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 email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. …
News Alert: Fire at Liv Wildwood Apartments AMBER TOWNSHIP (9:27 p.m.) — Firefighters have been dispatched to Liv Wildwood Apartments for an apartment complex fire.
PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Tuesday Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2023 Western Michigan Fair midway opened Tuesday afternoon and will continue until Saturday. Wednesday is Kids’ Day with $25 wristbands for carnival rides from 1 to 5 p.m. The midway opens at noon. The Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year will be announced…
Drunk man resists arrest after yelling profanities, damaging store displays LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for disorderly conduct and resisting and opposing police officers Tuesday, Aug. 8, shortly after 3:04 p.m. in the 300 block of West Ludington Avenue, said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. “The highly intoxicated man was yelling…
Catalytic converter stolen from display vehicle parked in front of business AMBER TOWNSHIP — A catalytic converter was stolen from a display vehicle parked in front of Pro-Master Cleaning & Restoration on West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The theft was reported Monday, Aug. 7, shortly after 8 a.m. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s…
Singer Rin Tarsy at Ludington State Park this Saturday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Michigan singer/songwriter Rin Tarsy will perform this Saturday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater. She replaces Uneven Ground, which had to cancel its scheduled LSP performance due to illness. Tarsey has been described “as a blend of Brandi Carlile, Ingrid Michaelson, and Norah…
Obituary: Steven Darknell, 74, of Ludington Steven Robert Darknell, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Steve was born on April 17, 1949, in Reed City, the son of the late Samuel J. and Julia (Komar) Darknell. He resided in Baldwin and graduated from Baldwin High School. Steve served in the U.S. Army from June 1, 1968,…
Chamber asking for county residents to take survey LUDINGTON — In an effort to learn residents’ thoughts on the community and how to improve quality of life, the Chamber Alliance of Mason County has developed a survey for people living and working in Mason County. This economic development survey asks county residents—whether full time or seasonal—to weigh in on the…
Employment Opportunity: Vandervest Electric Motor & Fabricating Vandervest Electric Motor & Fabricating, LLC is accepting resumes for a part-time mechanically inclined person. Electric motor knowledge, machining, welding and hand tool experience a plus. Will train the right person. Email resume to: vandervest48@yahoo.com or drop off at 5635 W. Dewey Road, Ludington on August 21, 22\, 23 and 24 between 1…
Fisher Road bridge beams set Story and Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Construction continues on the Fisher Road bridge over the Lincoln River. On Monday, beams arrived for the new bridge and were set by Hardman Construction employees. According to Eric Nelson, Mason County Road Commission highway engineer, the original bridge was built in 1900. In 1974,…
A special Homecoming at Gull Landing By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — This year’s Pentwater Homecoming celebration has special meaning for one of the village’s newest business operators. Nick Lascari grew up in Pentwater, graduating from Pentwater High School in 1999. When he was 16 years old, Nick began washing dishes at Gull Landing Restaurant. For the next 14 years…
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Obituary: C. Robert Garrett, 91, of Ludington C. Robert Garrett, known to most as Bob, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 with his daughters at his side. Bob was born on January 16,1932 in Saginaw to Earl and Mary Ellen (Milne) Garrett. His brother and best friend, Richard, soon followed. The two boys grew up together in Saginaw…
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Math Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted Aug. 8 to 23, 2023.
Miss Ludington Area Scholarship applications being accepted The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program board of directors is accepting applications for Miss Ludington Area 2024, which will take place on Saturday, September 23 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. Women ages 18 – 28 from Manistee, Mason, Oceana, or Lake counties, who either work, live or…
Recent births, posted Aug. 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: Letty…
Employment Opportunity: Student Success Facilitator This is a paid posting. Posted Aug. 8 to 23, 2023.
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