Obituary: Angela Bartlett, 85, of Branch

May 16, 2023

Obituary: Angela Bartlett, 85, of Branch Angela A. (Amador) Bartlett, 85, of Branch, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023. Angela was born on February 26, 1938, the daughter of Manual and Angela (Vasques) Amador.  Angela was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved Jesus, family, and Elvis. She spent most of her time gardening and admiring the flowers, hummingbirds, and…

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Obituary: Joan Haiss, 80, of Pentwater

May 16, 2023

Obituary: Joan Haiss, 80, of Pentwater Joan Ruth Haiss, 80, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Joan was born December 5, 1942, the daughter of Clyde and Priscilla (Phillips) Dickenson.  Growing up Joan was the only girl raised with a family of four brothers, who she loved deeply. On September 2, 1962, she married the love of…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 16, 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…

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Marrison Road to be closed next week

May 16, 2023

Marrison Road to be closed next week RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — West Marrison Road, between LaSalle and Hogenson roads, will be completely closed on Monday, May 22 until Tuesday, May 23 for a culvert replacement. Motorists will need to seek alternative routes.  

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LPD weekend report, posted May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

LPD weekend report, posted May 15, 2023 The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Friday, May 12, 2023: ​7:35 a.m., a 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued by the 79th District Court for driving without a license, ​Pineway Apartments, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason…

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Warrants sought against pair following alleged strangulation, camper trailer damage

May 15, 2023

Warrants sought against pair following alleged strangulation, camper trailer damage PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Warrants are being sought against a 55-year-old Flushing, Michigan man for assault by strangulation and against a 48-year-old Grand Blanc, Michigan woman for damage to property following an incident Friday, May 12, shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of South Lakeshore Drive, according to…

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Larson Road, Griffith Road paving today

May 15, 2023

Larson Road, Griffith Road paving today SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Larson Road and Griffith Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic today while the roads are being paved. The project is expected to be completed by end of the day.

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Indiana man driving 87 mph arrested for OWI

May 15, 2023

Indiana man driving 87 mph arrested for OWI CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Granger, Indiana man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop Saturday, May 13, shortly after 2:30 p.m. when ​he was reportedly clocked on the radar at 87 mph in 55 mph zone on Custer Road near Johnson Road, said…

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Man allegedly shoots at vehicle, hitting it seven times

May 15, 2023

Man allegedly shoots at vehicle, hitting it seven times BRANCH TOWNSHIP —Warrants are being sought for a 51-year-old Branch man who allegedly fired several rounds at a vehicle, hitting it seven times, Saturday, May 13, shortly after 7 p.m. in the 100 block of Taylor Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim left the residence and called…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 15, 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…

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Public Notice: Hamlin Township Seawall Improvement Project

May 15, 2023

Public Notice: Hamlin Township Seawall Improvement Project Hamlin Township will be accepting sealed bids for a seawall  improvement project at the Long Skinny  Park on N. Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township.  Contact Hamlin Township for a bid specification packet.  Hamlin Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids.  Bids must be in a sealed envelope and have “Long Skinny…

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VIDEO: MCC 3rd graders release salmon into PM River

May 14, 2023

VIDEO: MCC 3rd graders release salmon into PM River Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central third graders, taught by Cheri Stibitz, released 52 young salmon into the Pere Marquette River on Friday at Scottville Riverside Park. The class raised the salmon from 150 eggs…

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Fisher Road bridge construction to begin Monday

May 13, 2023

Fisher Road bridge construction to begin Monday VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Replacement of the Fisher Road bridge between Peterson and Victory Corner roads begins Monday, May 15. The existing 52-feet long by 20-feet wide bridge, that spans the North Branch of the Lincoln River, will be replaced with a 70-feet long by 28-feet wide bridge. The Mason County Road Commission is…

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Video: Shoreline FORCE Bike Rodeo

May 13, 2023

Video: Shoreline FORCE Bike Rodeo Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This video is presented by West Shore Community College and Filer Credit Union. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Shoreline FORCE held its annual Bike Rodeo today at West Shore Community College. Event organizer Alison Helminski explains more in the video.

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Video: Ludington Harbor flyover

May 13, 2023

Video: Ludington Harbor flyover Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Around the County is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The seasonal lighting of the SS Badger’s boilers always gets attention and Friday was no exception. Here is a flyover of Ludington Harbor to take a look from the air.…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted May 13, 2023

May 13, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted May 13, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Malcolm Andrew King, 34; third offense domestic violence and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 4, 2022 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned May 9; probable cause hearing: May 24; bail: $250/10 percent. -Travis…

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Fountain Horse Pull returns Sunday, May 28.

May 12, 2023

Fountain Horse Pull returns Sunday, May 28. FOUNTAIN — The 61st Fountain Horse Pull will take place on Sunday, May 28 beginning at 1 p.m. The event, which began in 1962, is sponsored by the Fountain Area Chamber of Commerce. The day will also feature a bake sale beginning at 9 a.m.; horseshoe tournament, beginning at 10 a.m. ($10 per…

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Two injured in US 10-31 crash

May 12, 2023

Two injured in US 10-31 crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10-31 and Stiles Road Thursday, May 11. Emergency responders were initially dispatched to the crash at 5:10 p.m.  According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a 31-year-old Pentwater woman was driving westbound on US 10-31 when her vehicle…

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