Police news, posted March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023

Police news, posted March 17, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, March 16, 2023: 7:06 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Hoague Road, Free Soil Township. 7:07 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 7:37 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north…

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LHS Varsity Quiz Bowl team heading to state finals

March 16, 2023

LHS Varsity Quiz Bowl team heading to state finals LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Varsity Quiz Bowl team is preparing for the state final, which will be held on Saturday, April 15 at Michigan State University. The varsity team ranked…

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Driver who died in Wednesday crash identified 

March 16, 2023

Driver who died in Wednesday crash identified  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Martin Fredrick Schilling, 74, of Walhalla, has been identified as the driver who died in a three-vehicle crash on US 10-31 Wednesday afternoon. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Schilling was alone in the vehicle at the time of the crash.  Schilling was driving a…

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Police news, posted March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

Police news, posted March 16, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:30 a.m.,  (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road east of Reek Road, Sherman Township. 7:54 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Tuttle Road, Custer Township. 8 a.m., ​(Ludington Police Department), a 48-year-old Ludington…

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Recent births, posted March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

Recent births, posted March 16, 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: Emberlyn…

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One dead following three vehicle crash on US 10-31

March 15, 2023

One dead following three vehicle crash on US 10-31 AMBER TOWNSHIP — One person died as a result of a three vehicle crash that occurred about 3 p.m. today, March 15, on US 10-31 between Amber and Quarterline roads. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, who was on the scene, a Hyundai Accent passenger car was eastbound on US…

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History: Scottville’s Emma Bishop broke barriers for female teachers. 

March 15, 2023

History: Scottville’s Emma Bishop broke barriers for female teachers.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. Emma Bishop Loomis was a true pioneer woman. She moved from New York state to the wilderness of northwestern Michigan, to the town that is now Scottville when she was 34-years-old, a single (widowed) woman…

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179 middle school students participate in Math Counts competition 

March 15, 2023

179 middle school students participate in Math Counts competition  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday, which happened to be “Pi Day”, 179 area middle school students gathered at the West Shore Community College arena…

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Man arrested on multiple charges after woman suffers gash to head

March 15, 2023

Man arrested on multiple charges after woman suffers gash to head LUDINGTON — A 63-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for domestic felonious assault, assault by strangulation, resisting police and home invasion after allegedly assaulting a 33-year-old Ludington woman who suffered a gash to her head Wednesday, March 15, shortly before ​2 a.m. ​in the 200 block…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 15, 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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Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class. 

March 15, 2023

Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, May 5 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, all day with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather…

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Police news, March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023

Police news, March 14, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, March 13, 2023: 5:43 p.m., vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Angling and Fountain roads, Victory Township. 9:02 p.m., a 53-year-old Scottville man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County Friend of the Court warrant, 900 block of West First Street, Amber Township. 9:27…

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Obituary: Alice Kolberg, 93, of Ludington

March 14, 2023

Obituary: Alice Kolberg, 93, of Ludington Alice “Auntie” Ruth Kolberg, 93, of Ludington, passed away Thursday March 2, 2023. Alice was born June 15, 1929, the daughter of George and Elma (Leafstrand) Peterson. She was a 1948 graduate of North Muskegon High School. Alice married the love of her life, Clayton Kolberg.  She worked at the Clarke Machine Company, putting…

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Scottville ZBA approves zoning variance for new Dollar General Market

March 13, 2023

Scottville ZBA approves zoning variance for new Dollar General Market SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted a zoning variance Monday on property that is planned to be a new Dollar General Market (also called DG Market). Builder Jason Raleigh of AR Engineering addressed the ZBA. The property is located at 119 S. Main St., on the…

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Victory READ program provides free books to students

March 13, 2023

Victory READ program provides free books to students Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Once a month the students at Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center through the school’s READ (Read, Explore, and Discover) program. Traditionally, a community member would visit the classroom and read a…

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Driver arrested for 3rd-offense OWI after allegedly crossing center line into path of patrol car

March 13, 2023

Driver arrested for 3rd-offense OWI after allegedly crossing center line into path of patrol car Another drunk driving arrest over the weekend involved the driver fleeing after hitting a vehicle and then hitting a pole. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Bitely woman was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy for third-offense operating while intoxicated after reportedly crossing over the…

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County board to discuss school resource officers

March 13, 2023

County board to discuss school resource officers PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a request from Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole for the addition of a second school resource officer (SRO) when it meets for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 14.  The commission agenda includes a service agreement between Mason County and…

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Obituary: Terry Usoff, 74, of Branch

March 13, 2023

Obituary: Terry Usoff, 74, of Branch Terry Lee Mink” Usoff,” 74, of Branch, formerly of Groves, Texas, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. Terry was born October 30, 1948, the son of Albert Nicholas and Grace Louise (Keith) Usoff.  He was a 1966 graduate of Port Neches/Groves High School. After high school, Terry served honorably in the U.S. Army from…

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