LHS prom royalty

May 7, 2023

LHS Prom royalty LUDINGTON — Ludington High School held its junior/senior prom Saturday night and announced the prom royalty as elected by the senior class. The school no longer uses the terms “king” and “queen.” Elected were Adam Keffer, son of Joann Keffer and the late David Keffer, and Kat Wang, daughter of Maria and Jody Fox.

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1967 Ford Truck serves as WSCC outreach vehicle

May 6, 2023

1967 Ford Truck serves as WSCC outreach vehicle WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has recently updated its 1967 Ford pick-up truck with graphics tied to the new branding.  The truck, acquired in 2018, is used for community outreach including participation in area…

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LHS’s Julia Reed wins 2nd Congressional District art competition

May 6, 2023

LHS’s Julia Reed wins 2nd Congressional District art competition WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ludington High School junior Julia Reed has won the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second Congressional District with her watercolor painting, Monarchs on a Lilac Branch. Her art will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year where it will be seen by people from across…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted May 6, 2023

May 6, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted May 6, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Travis Michael Gale, 30; two counts of breaking and entering, larceny in a building, and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested April 29 by Michigan State Police, arraigned May 3; probable cause hearing: May…

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MSU students present Scottville walkability study

May 5, 2023

MSU students present Scottville walkability study SCOTTVILLE — Planning students from Michigan State University presented the results of their City of Scottville walkability study Thursday afternoon during a public presentation at Scottville Area Senior Center.  The five presenters consisted of graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in MSU’s Urban and Regional Planning Practicum course. The course is MSU’s capstone course required…

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MCC H.G. Bacon Award recipients honored

May 5, 2023

MCC H.G. Bacon Award recipients honored Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central High School held its annual H.G. Bacon Award Four-Year Recipient Dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club Wednesday, May 3. The award was established in 1978-1979 in memory of Dr. Herbert G. Bacon,…

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Pair injured in rollover golf cart crash

May 5, 2023

Pair injured in rollover golf cart crash HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Ludington man and a 76-year-old Ludington woman were both transported to the hospital by Life EMS following a rollover golf cart crash on Shagway Road east of Alliene Road Thursday, May 4, shortly before 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The pair received “non-life-threatening injuries,”…

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Man suffers minor injuries when vehicle hits semi truck

May 5, 2023

Man suffers minor injuries when vehicle hits semi truck PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Free Soil man received minor injuries after his vehicle struck a semi truck that had pulled off the northbound US 31 off-ramp at Pere Marquette Highway Thursday, May 4, around 2:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity…

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Woman arrested for slashing tires, smashing door and trashing home

May 5, 2023

Woman arrested for slashing tires, smashing door and trashing home HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Baldwin woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies “following a 911 call reporting a female on the property who had cut the tires of a vehicle parked at the residence; smashed a door; and had broken numerous items in the home,” said Mason County…

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LASD to host community job fair Monday

May 5, 2023

LASD to host community job fair Monday LHS News is presented by Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host a community job fair from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 8 at Ludington High School’s Hawley Gymnasium. Entry into the job fair is free. Candidates of all ages, levels…

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Amber, Brye roads repaving scheduled Monday

May 5, 2023

Amber, Brye roads repaving scheduled Monday AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Road, between US 10-31 and Conrad Road, and Brye Road, between First Street and Conrad Road, will each be under construction beginning Monday, May 8. Both roads are scheduled for repaving. The roads will be reduced to one lane. Work is expected to be completed in one day.  

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 5, 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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2023 Hamlin Lake July 4th fireworks canceled

May 4, 2023

2023 Hamlin Lake July 4th fireworks canceled  Funds being raised for 2024 display HAMLIN, VICTORY, GRANT TOWNSHIPS — Hamlin Lake Preservation Society Board of Directors has cancelled its 2023 Fourth of July fireworks over Upper Hamlin Lake due to lack of sufficient donations to cover the cost. HLPS will continue to raise funds and reassess the type of fireworks program…

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West Shore Bank donates to Community Foundation, assists with MCC Behavioral Health Telemedicine Program

May 4, 2023

West Shore Bank donates to Community Foundation, assists with MCC Behavioral Health Telemedicine Program LUDINGTON — As a long-standing supporter and partner of the Community Foundation for Mason County, West Shore Bank recently donated $5,000 to the Foundation, helping raise funds for its recent grant awards benefiting a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. This…

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Woman injured in US 31 rear-end crash

May 4, 2023

Woman injured in US 31 rear-end crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Onekama woman received “non-life-threatening” injuries after the vehicle she was driving was rear-ended by another vehicle Wednesday, May 3, shortly after 8 a.m. at US 31 and US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office also responded to a car/deer crash Wednesday shortly…

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WSCC to hold 52nd commencement Saturday

May 3, 2023

WSCC to hold 52nd commencement Saturday WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 145 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 52nd commencement ceremonies to be held on Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the…

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Man arrested at courthouse for bond violation

May 3, 2023

Man arrested at courthouse for bond violation LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, May 2 at the Mason County Courthouse. The arrested was ordered by Mason County Circuit Court Judge Susan Sniegowski based on a bond violation. The man remains lodged in the Mason County Jail, according to Mason County…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 3, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 3, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Devin William Hawkins, 29, was found guilty Feb. 21 of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in two separate files and was sentenced May 2 to two concurrent terms of seven to 30 years in prison with…

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