Wanted man attempts to flee from officer LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington man wanted on an active warrant attempted to flee from a Ludington police officer, but the suspect eventually surrendered to the officer and was taken into custody Tuesday, July 11, around 10:15 p.m. in the 200 block of East Second Street, according to a press release from the…
Learning about agriscience West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Area middle school students got an in-depth look at the vital role agriscience plays in our local community by participating in a summer camp this week through…
WSCC to hold Muddy Fox Trot 5K July 22 WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Muddy Fox Trot, a family-friendly 5K mud run with a boot camp style obstacle course, returns for the eighth year to the West Shore Community College campus on Saturday, July 22,…
Library book sale takes place this weekend LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will hold its annual Friends of the Library Book Sale beginning on Friday, July 14 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the sale go toward children’s programming…
Hollywood actor to instruct acting and auditioning workshop VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Stage Left Theatre Company is hosting an acting and auditioning for film workshop with instruction by Dominic Daniel, a Detroit native who now has an extensive acting career in Los Angeles. The workshop will be held on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13 from 10 a.m. to…
Police news, posted July 12, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, July 11, 2023: 2:58 a.m., a 35-year-old Hart woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 and Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. 6:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road north of Hawley Road, Eden Township.…
Obituary: Charles Shafer, 64, of Ludington Charles Thomas “Chuck” Shafer, 64, of Ludington passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Chuck was born on March 25, 1959 in Ludington, the son of Thomas George and Patricia Catherine (Koets) Shafer and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1978. Following graduation, Chuck proudly served his country with…
Obituary: Donnie Francis, 47, of Branch Donnie Dean Francis, 47, of Branch, died on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. Donnie was born on July 26, 1975 in Baxter, Tenn., the daughter of Alex and Linda (Rodgers) Francis, moved with her family to Mason County in 1987 and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the…
Election commission approves recall petition against Spencer; appeal will be sought By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The continuous efforts of a disgruntled former Scottville city commissioner against the current mayor saw some success today as the Mason County Election Commission voted 2-1 during a clarity hearing to approve the recall petition against Marcy Spencer. The next step in the…
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Florida man injured in 3-vehicle crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Vero Beach, Florida man received non-life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle crash at US 10 and Stiles Road Monday, July 10, at 5:40 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 10, 2023: 6:06 a.m., car/deer crash,…
2 Ludington firefighters sent to hospital during apartment building fire LUDINGTON — Two Ludington firefighters were sent to the hospital during an apartment building fire Tuesday morning, July 11, at 1218 S. Madison St., according to a press release issued by Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster. “During the incident, one LFD firefighter suffered a medical issue and was transported by…
Celebration of Life: Theodore (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington Theodor E. (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington passed away on April 7, 2023. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mason County Picnic Area, 6501 W. Chauvez Rd, Pere Marquette Township. Ted requested that any memorials be directed to Our Savior Lutheran…
Ludington Offshore Classic begins Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 2023 Ludington Offshore Classic/Big Boys Fishing Tournament officially kicked off this morning at 6 a.m. Throughout the week-long event, there will be contests for professionals, amateurs, ladies and youth. Read more about the fishing tournament here.
Obituary: Donna Rathburn, 93, of Ludington Donna May Rathburn, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Medilodge of Ludington. Donna was born on October 22, 1929 in Grawn, the daughter of Kenneth W. and Dimple May (Pahl) Rathburn. She grew up on the family farm south of Custer and graduated from Custer High School with the…
Public Notice: City of Scottville Commissioner-At-Large The City of Scottville is seeking to fill the following vacancy: The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling an At Large City Commission seat. The successful candidate will be appointed to the City Commission until the next regular City election held in November of 2024. The…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 10, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Chad Alan Wass, 51; malicious destruction of personal property between $1,000-$20,000, assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault), reckless use of a firearm, and possession of a firearm while under the influence; arrested…
Ludington Offshore Classic fishing begins Tuesday morning LUDINGTON — The 2023 Ludington Offshore Classic//Big Boys Fishing Tournament officially kicks off today with fishing beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Throughout the week-long event, there will be contests for professionals, amateurs, ladies and youth. The Offshore Classic Pro Division will pay $20,000 to the winner, and the Amateur Division will pay $7,500*. …
Chew spit bottle allegedly thrown during road rage incident AMBER TOWNSHIP — A chew spit bottle was allegedly thrown during a road rage incident on US 10-31 near Dennis Road Saturday, July 8, shortly after 10:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant alleges a bottle containing chew had been thrown at their vehicle by a person,”…
Wanted man faces several charges after giving police fake name during traffic stop GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Manistee man, who was wanted for absconding parole on a drug-related conviction, now faces charges of methamphetamine possession, furnishing false information to a police officer and second-offense driving while license revoked following a traffic stop by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, July 9,…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle Crash, US 10-31/Stiles AMBER TOWNSHIP (5:42 p.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash at US 10-31 and Stiles Road.
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