Man arrested for ‘super drunk’ driving following rollover crash

April 24, 2023

Man arrested for ‘super drunk’ driving following rollover crash EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating with a high blood alcohol content/“super drunk” driving after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a rollover crash Friday, April 21, at 12:30 a.m. on Darr Road south of Hawley Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man’s…

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Obituary: Robert Rakowski, 50, of Grant Township

April 24, 2023

Obituary: Robert Rakowski, 50, of Grant Township Robert “Robbie” Rakowski, 50 of Grant Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home.  He was born on May 9, 1972 in Manistee, son of Robert “Bob” Rakowski and the late Theresa “Terry” (Mikula) Rakowski.  As a child, Robbie attended the Mason County Intermediate School District, then Mason County…

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Obituary: Julia Nickleson, 83, of Ludington

April 24, 2023

Obituary: Julia Nickleson, 83, of Ludington Julia Ann Nickleson, 83, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital.  She was born January 27, 1940, in Manistee, the daughter of Harry and Cecelia (Waterman) Nickerson. Julia worked as an apartment manager for many years where she formed long-lasting relationships with many of her tenants.  In her…

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Trekking the North Country Trail: Struggling to 4500

April 23, 2023

Trekking the North Country Trail: Struggling to 4500 By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike took her to…

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MCC board of education member urges yes vote

April 23, 2023

MCC board of education member urges yes vote Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…

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Obituary: Eunice Hulth, 92, of Ludington

April 23, 2023

Obituary: Eunice Hulth, 92, of Ludington Eunice May Hulth, 92, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Poppen Hospice House in Muskegon and now is in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Eunice was born on January 10, 1931 in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Maude (Johnson) Hulth, and graduated from…

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Obituary: Debra Lindenau, 62, of Ludington

April 23, 2023

Obituary: Debra Lindenau, 62, of Ludington Debra “Debbie” Sue Lindenau, 62, of Ludington, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  She was born April 4, 1961, in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley (Wiley) Wheaton. Debbie graduated from Mason County Central High School in the Class of 1979.  During her teenage years Debbie…

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Ludington resident doesn’t agree with WSCC Foundation’s need for more money

April 23, 2023

Ludington resident doesn’t agree with WSCC Foundation’s need for more money Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to…

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VIDEO: MCC Bond Chat: Principal Jeff Tuka talks about the AO Carlson Gym 

April 22, 2023

VIDEO: MCC Bond Chat: Principal Jeff Tuka talks about the AO Carlson Gym  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s A.O. Carlson Gymnasium opened in 1959. It is named after Arnold O. Carlson, the district’s first superintendent who was instrumental in creating Mason County Central and campaigning the community for a new high school in 1957. For 48 years the…

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VIDEO: LHS students teach second graders about sustainability 

April 22, 2023

VIDEO: LHS students teach second graders about sustainability  LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In observation of Earth Day, Ludington Elementary School second grade students visited the classroom of Ludington High School science teacher Steve Nimcheski Friday. Nimcheski’s high school students helped the second graders…

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Amber Township resident supports MCC school bond

April 22, 2023

Amber Township resident supports MCC school bond Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear…

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MCC to host second annual Community Agriculture Night May 11

April 21, 2023

MCC to host second annual Community Agriculture Night May 11 Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host its second annual Community Agriculture Night on Thursday, May 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the MCC…

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College foundation to launch Corporate Challenge

April 21, 2023

College foundation to launch Corporate Challenge WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Foundation of West Shore Community College will be hosting its first Corporate Challenge beginning June 10 and concluding Aug. 6, 2023.  A series of nine events spread out over the course of eight weeks,…

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Bicycle events scheduled

April 21, 2023

Bicycle events scheduled VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A bike rodeo will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at West Shore Community College’s Art & Sciences Building parking lot. The free family-friendly event is being organized by Shoreline FORCE and includes a helmet check, bike check, wheel check, safe riding tips, bicycle skills course, and giveaways. Participating…

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Shelby State Bank’s Jerad Hurd earns chartered retirement specialist designation 

April 21, 2023

Shelby State Bank’s Jerad Hurd earns chartered retirement specialist designation  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Jerad Hurd, Financial Advisor at SSB Financial Services, located at Shelby State Bank in Ludington, has obtained his chartered retirement plan specialist (CRPS) designation. To receive the designation, Hurd completed an educational program and exam covering best practices for establishing an efficient retirement plan and ensuring regular…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 21, 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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MCC Bond Chat: MCC Music Teachers Discuss Performance Space

April 20, 2023

MCC Bond Chat: MCC Music Teachers Discuss Performance Space SCOTTVILLE — Caleb Schultz, Mason County Central director of secondary music, and April Keith, MCC elementary music director, discuss the outdated performing facilities at Mason County Central. Those issues would be resolved with the passage of the 1.6 mill increase proposal, which will be decided by district voters on May 2.…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 20, 2023

April 20, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted April 20, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jacob Kyle Vega, 43; third-offense domestic violence and two counts of assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested April 13 by Michigan State Police; arraigned April 14; probable cause hearing: April 26; bail: $10,000 cash.…

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