Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 3, 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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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 10 and US 31, bypass, Scottville

May 3, 2023

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 10 and US 31, bypass, Scottville AMBER TOWNSHIP (8:04 a.m.) — Report of a two vehicle, head-on crash, US 10 and US 31, Scottville bypass.

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MCC unofficial results at 10:20 p.m. last reporting

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial results at 10:20 p.m. last reporting All precincts in except for Lake County’s Lake Township and Sweetwater Township. Bond proposal is defeated 753, yes – 882, no. The 2022 bond proposal was 593 yes, – 826, no. “These results are naturally disappointing, but at the same time, somewhat optimistic, seeing that the margin was much closer than the…

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MCC unofficial results, 10 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial results, 10 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township 181 195 Branch Township 45 58 Custer Township 35 64 Eden Township 22 11 Grant Township 35 71 Logan Township 16 31 Riverton Township 111 169 Sherman Township Victory Township 130 188 City of Scottville 145 57 Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township…

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MCC unofficial results, 9:52 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial results, 9:52 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township 181 195 Branch Township 45 58 Custer Township 35 64 Eden Township 22 11 Grant Township Logan Township 16 31 Riverton Township 111 169 Sherman Township Victory Township City of Scottville 145 57 Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township Sweetwater Township Totals: 557…

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MCC unofficial election results, 9:45 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial election results, 9:45 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township Branch Township 45 58 Custer Township Eden Township 22 11 Free Soil Township Grant Township Logan Township Riverton Township 111 169 Sherman Township Victory Township City of Scottville 145 57 Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township Sweetwater Township Totals: 325 307 632

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MCC unofficial election results, 9:34 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial election results, 9:34 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township Branch Township Custer Township Eden Township 22 11 Free Soil Township Grant Township Logan Township Riverton Township 111 169 Sherman Township Victory Township City of Scottville Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township Sweetwater Township Totals: 135 192 327

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MCC Unofficial Election Results, 9:10 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC Unofficial Election Results, 9:10 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township Branch Township Custer Township Eden Township 22 11 Free Soil Township Grant Township Logan Township Riverton Township Sherman Township Victory Township City of Scottville Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township Sweetwater Township Totals: 24 23 47

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MCC Election Results

May 2, 2023

MCC Election Results The polls have just closed at 8 p.m. and the first unofficial results will likely not be reported until after 9:30 p.m. MCP will report the results as they come in: Note: One precinct has sent in its unofficial results, Weare Township in Oceana County. Yes No Mason County Amber Township Branch Township Custer Township Eden Township…

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Road Commission warns about signs in right-of-way

May 2, 2023

Road Commission warns about signs in right-of-way Over the past several weeks, multiple signs have appeared in the right-of-way along roads and streets in Mason County. Many of them are promoting private businesses. The Mason County Road Commission has sent out a notice that installation of signs within the right-of-way on roadways which are under the jurisdiction and authority of…

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Passenger suffers minor injuries in car/deer crash

May 2, 2023

Passenger suffers minor injuries in car/deer crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Princeton, Illinois woman, who was a passenger in a vehicle, received minor injuries after the vehicle struck a deer Monday, May 1, shortly after 4:30 a.m. on US 31 south of US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity in Mason County Monday, May…

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CTE criminal justice students safer drive awareness campaign wins 1st place

May 2, 2023

CTE criminal justice students safer drive awareness campaign wins 1st place West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technical Education (CTE) criminal justice program recently won first place in the Strive 4 A Safer…

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Fire destroys Hamlin Township house

May 2, 2023

Fire destroys Hamlin Township house HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments responded to a house fire at 2410 N. Lakeshore Dr. early this morning. Emergency units were initially dispatched at 12:10 a.m. Responding units included Hamlin Fire Department, Pere Marquette Fire Department, Ludington Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Riverton Fire Department.  The fire destroyed the home and fire units…

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Recent births, posted May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023

Recent births, posted May 2, 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: Ollie…

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LAS bike to school event postponed

May 2, 2023

LAS bike to school event postponed LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Bike to School event scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, has been postponed due to the weather. A new date has not yet been announced.

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MCC: Vote yes on Tuesday for our community’s kids

May 1, 2023

MCC: Vote yes on Tuesday for our community’s kids Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Tuesday, May 2, voters in the Mason County Central School District will go to the polls to decide if the district voters are willing to invest in better school building security, better traffic safety, and facility upgrades that bring the school up to modern educational…

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MCC school election polling places

May 1, 2023

MCC school election polling places SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s bond election is Tuesday, May 2. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters are being asked to approve a 1.6 mills bond increase that will generate $31.54 million for school safety and security, along with building and infrastructure upgrades. The following is the list of polling…

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Police seek warrant for Scottville man who fled from deputy

May 1, 2023

Police seek warrant for Scottville man who fled from deputy VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being sought for a 38-year-old Scottville man after he failed to stop his vehicle and fled through a field and on foot from a deputy who attempted to pull him over Sunday, April 30, shortly after 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Dewey and…

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