Man arrested for trespassing after repeatedly refusing to leave residence HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he refused numerous requests to leave a residence in the 3000 block of North Lincoln Road Monday, April 10, shortly before 5 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other activity of the Mason…
Legal Notice: Self Supporting Communications Tower Atlas Tower 1, LLC proposes the construction of a 150 ft. Self Supporting communications tower (155 ft with appurtenances) located at 196 S QUARTERLINE Rd, AMBER, MI, 49454 in MASON County, at latitude 43°57’7.66”N (NAD83) and longitude -86°19’34.66″W (NAD83). The proposed tower will not require lighting for FAA aviation safety. The proposed tower can…
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VIDEO: Remembering the Irish Easter Uprising WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Easter Monday, 1916, members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and Irish Citizens Army staged a week-long rising against the British Empire. Today marks the 107th anniversary of the Easter Rising in Dublin, Ireland. The…
MCC Forensics Team finishes regular season Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s Forensics Team ended its invitational season last weekend during the Spartanational Tournament at Michigan State University in East Lansing. The MCC Spartans took third Place in the “Big 10” or large…
Warrant arrests top LPD activity The following is Ludington Police Department activity over the weekend: Friday, April 7, 2023: 1:52 p.m., an 84-year-old Scottville man was cited for driving without a license, Stearns Outer Drive, City of Ludington. 3:19 p.m., a 48-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued by the 79th District Court for…
Obituary: Theodor Winkel, 78, of Ludington Theodor E. (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington passed away on April 7, 2023. Ted was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on September 10, 1944, the only child of Theodore A. and Irene Winkel. He moved frequently during his childhood due to his father’s positions with the then-C&O car ferries. When the Spartan and Badger car…
Sheriff’s weekend report, posted April 10, 2023 The following is weekend activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, April 7, 2023: 1:04 p.m., credit card fraud, 10000 block of North Quarterline Road, Grant Township. The complainant reported being notified by their a identity security company of two suspicious transactions on a credit card to a car rental company in…
Obituary: Cherie Scott, 73, of Ludington Cherie Michelle Scott, 73, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 6, 1950, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Nicholas and Viola (Mead) Matzen. Cherie’s faith in Jesus Christ was the most important aspect of her life. She always tried to base…
Obituary: Linda Gonzalez, 73, of Scottville Linda Susan Gonzalez, 73, of Scottville passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Linda was born on August 20, 1949 in Ludington, the daughter of Camilo and Herlinda (Amador) Gonzalez and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1968. She furthered her education at Muskegon School of Business graduating in 1972…
Obituary: Evelyn Stewart, 97, of Branch Evelyn M. “Sis” Stewart, 97, of Branch passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Evelyn, or Sis as most knew her, was born on February 24, 1926 about 75 feet from where she lived all her life. She was the daughter of Herman and Jessie (Landon) Myers and the sister of Lee, Bud, Babe, and Richard. Sis…
Scottville school district was built by those who wanted a better future By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In 1877 the concerned citizens of Sweetland (now known as Scottville) met on a woodpile at what is now the southwest corner of Main and State streets. The group included Harry Melsom, C.W. Jones, J.C. Mustard, James Sweetland, John Winters, Andrew Neil,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted April 8, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Lee Hasty-Ruschkewicz, 33; third offense domestic violence and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Apr. 4 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Apr. 4; probable cause hearing: Apr. 12; bail: $25,000 cash. -Shawn…
MCC Bond Chat: Principal Kimes talks about the Legacy Vote SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes talks about the MCC family and the upcoming 1.6 mill increase proposal. The bond will raise $31.54 and if passed, the bond would focus on facility upgrades that will focus on safety, security, and bringing the school up to date…
Ludington Hospital named a ‘Gold Level Provider’ of Safe Sitter instruction LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, has been notified that its Community Services department has been named a Gold Level Safe Sitter Provider, the highest level that can be achieved. “The Safe Sitter class is important because if a child is choking, stops breathing, or…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 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 recent death information…
Recent births, posted April 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: Buckley…
MCC Bond Chat: Jeff Tuka talks about building the future SCOTTVILLE — On May 2, Mason County Central Schools is seeking a 1.6 mill increase to raise $31.54 million. If passed, the bond would focus on facility upgrades that will focus on safety, security, and bringing the school up to date in 21st century learning. In this video, High School…
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