Police news, posted June 9, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, June 6, 2023: 12:45 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 39-year-old Branch man was arrested for probation violation, 4000 block of US 10, Amber Township. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Wednesday, June 7, 2023: 6:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash,…
Community Church awards scholarships LUDINGTON — The Community Church of Ludington recently awarded scholarships to several area high school graduates. The recipients include: Gabrielle Hockenberger, Olivia Klevorn, Hannah Knizacky, Lauren Knizacky, Breanne Mallison, Cydney Schmock, and Sawyer Smith. The eight scholarships represent a total of $17,200. The scholarship recipients will be honored at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11 worship…
Armed Women of America to host open house June 15 SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Armed Women of America will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County, 3276 N. Darr Road Scottville, MI 49454. The Armed Women of America event is open to all women.…
Obituary: Clinton McKinven-Copus, 62 Clint McKinven-Copus left this world and ran into the healing arms of God on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Clinton Edward Copus II was born September 29, 1960, to Vinnie Jeaninne Liotta Copus and Clinton Edward Copus in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin and graduated from Beloit College. After receiving a call to…
Obituary: Larry Chapman, 55, of Ludington Larry Lee Chapman, 55, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Larry was born on April 10, 1968, the son of Roy and Wilma Chapman. In 1986 he graduated from Ludington High School. For 37 years he worked in construction, retiring in 2021. Larry enjoyed spending time outside, where he would frequent…
Scottville Clown Band to perform Ludington Sesquicentennial Concert on June 14 LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will make the trip over to its western neighbors on Wednesday, June 14, and perform a special tribute concert honoring Ludington’s 150th anniversary. The Clown Band’s Ludington Sesquicentennial Concert is sponsored by the Mason County Historical Society and will begin at 7 p.m.…
Sheriff asking for reconfiguration of jail pod to prevent suicide attempts LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking the Mason County Board of Commissioners to approve a request to remove and replace rails that surround the Mason County Jail’s mezzanine pod. The sheriff is requesting the railings be replaced with meshing as a result of several suicide attempts…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 8, 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 June 8, 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: Lyrah…
Employment Opportunity: 5th Grade Teacher Mason County Central Schools is searching for a Fifth Grade Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID #559 Application deadline: June 21, 2023 at 4 p.m. EOE
Obituary: Norma Mae Ernestine Tisch Koeppe, 96, of Ludington Norma Koeppe was born May 11, 1927 near Claire City, South Dakota, and passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, at the age of 96. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at University of Minnesota–Duluth and taught for 28 years in the Duluth Public Schools. Norma married Willis Koeppe…
WSCC, WSESD host WSCC CTE and Me Day WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College, in partnership with the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, hosted WSCC, CTE and Me Day on WSCC’s main campus May 23 and 24.…
Power outage in Scottville SCOTTVILLE — A power outage in a portion of the city Wednesday, June 7, caused the traffic light at State and Union streets not to function. Motorists must use the intersection as a four-stop until power is restored.
Police news, posted June 7, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, June 6, 2023: 4:14 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Conrad Road, Amber Township. 10:36 a.m., damaged property, 6400 block of West Jagger Road, Hamlin Township. The complainant reported the removal of surveyor stakes. 5:03 p.m., larceny, 6500 block…
Recent births, posted June 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: Lainey…
Obituary: Dianna Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids Dianna Paulette (Snyder) Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away April 24, 2023. She was born March 28, 1950 in Hart to Ralph L.I. Snyder and Marjorie Roberta (Bromley) Snyder. She was one of five siblings that included three sisters, and one brother, Gary Snyder, who died as a baby before Dianna was…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 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…
VIDEO: Budweiser Clydesdales arrive Around the County is a presentation of Ludington Beverage, a family owned business celebrating 90 years. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Budweiser Clydesdales arrived at the Mason County Fairgrounds today. The team is in the area to celebrate the Ludington Sesquicentennial and the 90th anniversary of Ludington Beverage. The team was escorted from the south Mason…
End of an era: LHS principal office to move after 65 years A look back at the principals of LHS LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Not much has changed about the physical principal’s office at Ludington High School in the past 70 years. When classes begin…
Former Scottville commissioner attempts recall against mayor SCOTTVILLE — A former city commissioner is attempting to file a recall petition against Scottville Mayor Marcy Spencer. Eric Thue, who lost in the November 2022 election, filed the application for recall petition today at the Mason County Clerk’s Office. A clarity hearing has been scheduled with the Mason County Election Commission to…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle Crash, US 10 in PM Township PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (9:54 a.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash in 4900 block of US 10 (in front of El Rancho). Use caution while driving in that area.
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