Sandcastles to hold The Masked (Local) Singer fundraiser LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum will hold a fundraiser on Friday, April 21 titled The Masked (Local) Singer. The evening will celebrate the museum’s 17th year along with the opening of two new exhibits. The event is based on the popular FOX television show, where celebrities perform in elaborate full-body costumes and…
Recent births, posted March 13, 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: Nora…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 13, 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…
Beekeepers to meet Thursday SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County will hold its first meeting of 2023 on Thursday, March 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Scottville, 114 W. State St. Meetings are free. Anyone with questions may contact Lenny at 773-320-8828 or ifneedbee10@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.scottvillebeekeepers.org
The origins of Ludington carferries nearly killed the town’s namesake. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past. The City of Ludington and the cross-lake carferries…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 12, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Alys Jean Benyo, 35, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Dec. 17, 2022 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned March 8; probable cause hearing: March 22; bail: $10,000 cash. -Cara Ann Ramsey,…
Law enforcement searching for Lake County shooting suspect WEBBER TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release today stating it is searching for a suspect who was involved in a shooting that took place about 8:27 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at a residence in Lake County’s Webber Township. The shooting involved a 33-year-old victim…
Obituary: Carletta (Stanton) Scarbrough, 81, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington Carletta (Stanton) “Cookie” Scarbrough, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Muskegon, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Cookie moved to Muskegon a few years ago to be closer to her son, Royce, who was her caretaker and shared many fond memories with her in their recent years together. She…
VIDEO: LHS presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama Club is presenting “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a Tony Award-winning musical Thursday, March 16, Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday,…
Visiting MCC’s Immersion Technology Classroom Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central students have been exploring the district’s new immersion room. Located in the high school, the room is one of the first in the country to offer 4-dimensional technology. It features seven projectors, along with…
Breaking and entering, home invasion charges against man convicted for killing infant son dismissed HART — Home invasion and breaking and entering charges against a 37-year-old Ludington man who was sentenced in Mason County last month to 25-70 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son have been dismissed. Craig David Overla was facing charges in Oceana County, but they…
County board to consider grant application for covered equine riding arena PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association is moving another step closer to obtaining funding for a proposed $2 million covered equine riding arena at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Last December the Mason County Board of Commissioners approved backing a grant application and architecture fees. The fair…
Police news, posted March 10, 2023 The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, March 9, 2023: 5 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Sauble Drive, Free Soil Township. 9 a.m., a 36-year-old Scottville man was arrested after he turned himself in at the sheriff’s office on a felony probation violation warrant issued in Mason County,…
Notice to Bidders: Jebavy Drive Reconstruction The Board of County Road Commissioners of Mason County will receive e-mailed and/or sealed bids at their office at 510 E. State St., Scottville MI 49454, until 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, for the following: 2023 JEBAVY DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION – US-10 TO BRYANT ROAD Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at…
Competition offers $5,000 for local food and beverage entrepreneurs MUSKEGON — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Greater Muskegon Economic Development, The Right Place and its partners in Lake, Mason, Oceana, and Newaygo counties on an initiative to provide launch and business growth opportunities to small businesses specializing in food and beverage product development. The in-person pitch competition…
E.B. Ward’s South Mill, Fourth Ward, in 1893 Ludington Sesquicentennial festivities to kick off on March 22 LUDINGTON — The city of Ludington will celebrate its sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) this year with a series of activities and events throughout the year to honor its past and future – from historic tours, to music concerts, to a birthday street party with…
Warrant arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, March 7, 2023: 8:09 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Meisenheimer and Stiles roads, Riverton Township. Wednesday, March 8, 2023: 1:33 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), officers responded to a disturbance, and while at the scene, a 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested on three failure to…
Recent births, posted March 9, 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: Aiden…
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