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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.
Obituary: William Greiner, 87, of Ludington William “Bill” Donald Greiner, 87, of Ludington, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at home. He was born October 16, 1935, in Ludington, the son of William Evo and Elizabeth “Didge” (Osborn) Greiner. Bill attended Ludington High School. In 1954, Bill married Marlene Mellberg. The following year he enlisted in the US Army, serving…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 10, 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…
Recent births, posted July 10, 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: Rhett…
Exploring Mason County’s past at Historic White Pine Village MI Travelogue is presented to you by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington, celebrating 75 years. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village is a a popular attraction for visitors to our area but is also a must-see attraction for locals who want to learn more…
Holland man arrested for OWI with 3-year-old in vehicle HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Holland, Michigan man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Thursday, July 6, around 9 p.m. on a charge of operating while intoxicated causing child endangerment on M 116 at the Ludington State Park “During the traffic stop, it was learned the driver had his 3-…
Recent births, posted July 7, 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: Archer…
Jebavy Drive to close Monday, July 10 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Jebavy Drive, between Johnson and Bryant roads, will be close to through traffic beginning Monday, July 10 due to road construction. The anticipated re-opening date is Saturday, July 29. Through traffic will need to use the detour route: Bryant Road, Washington Avenue, Tinkham Avenue/Johnson Road. Commercial trucks should use…
Police busy with crashes The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, June 29, 2023: 7:10 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 27-year-old Ludington man was arrested for non-aggravated domestic violence, 100 block of Dowland Street, City of Ludington. Monday, July 3, 2023: 5:11 a.m., (LPD), 33-year-old Custer man was arrested on two counts of resisting and obstructing a…
Notice of Public Hearing: County of Mason A public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Mason County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. at the Mason County Airport Terminal Building for the purpose of considering a proposal to grant funds not derived from ad valorem taxation to the Ludington and Scottville…
Obituary: Katie Denton, 37, of Ludington Katie Rose (Wheaton) Denton, 37, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. Katie was born on December 28, 1985, the daughter of William Wheaton and Georgia Makowicki. In 2004 she graduated from Ludington High School. She went on to further her education at West Shore Community College and Grand Rapids Community College,…
Obituary: Michael Ivinson, 35, of Ludington Michael Edward Ivinson, 35, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly June 30, 2023. He was born April 8, 1988, in Tawas City, the son of Edward and Lee (Moore) Ivinson. Michael graduated from Manistee High School in 2006. He was very proud of his veteran family members and followed in their footsteps by enlisting into…
Recent births, posted July 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 births have been reported: Fisher…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 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…
Big crowd for first Stearns Park bonfire Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A large crowd gathered Monday evening for the first Stearns Park beach bonfire of the summer. The event, sponsored by the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau,…
Online fundraiser to help family of man who died in scooter crash LUDINGTON — An online fundraiser is being held for the family of Michael Ivinson, 35, who died Friday following a vehicle crash. Invinson was traveling east on Bryant Road on a motorized scooter when he was struck by another vehicle that had initiated a left turn from westbound…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 4-year-old girl received serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Sheridan Township Park campground Sunday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 3:07 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the child was struck by a vehicle driven by a 61-year-old Fountain woman. The child was transported by ambulance to…
Sheriff’s weekend report, June 3, 2023 Emergency personnel responded to multiple vehicle crashes over the weekend. The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from June 30 to July 2, 2023: Friday, June 30, 2023 2:50 p.m.: Two vehicle crash resulting in minor injuries, Jebavy Drive and Decker Road, Hamlin Township. A 44-year-old Scottville woman received minor…
Badger to offer additional crossings for limited time LUDINGTON — The SS Badger will add a second sailing to its schedule beginning the evening of Thursday, July 6 until Aug. 6. The overnight crossings will only take place Thursday evenings through Sunday mornings. The ship currently departs Ludington at 9 a.m. and arrives in Manitowoc, Wis. at noon (Central Daylight…
Freighter’s departure may impact July 4 marine traffic LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reported that the M/V Manitowoc freighter is scheduled to be in Ludington harbor on Tuesday, July 4, delivering to Rieth-Riley. The freighter is expected to be depart prior to the closing of the harbor, due to the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks display.…
