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Driver, passenger injured in US 31 crash AMBER TOWNSHIP —A 54-year-old Muskegon man and his 56-year-old passenger from Norton Shores were injured Thursday, May 18, shortly before 7 p.m. after the vehicle he was operating failed to make the westbound US 10 off-ramp from northbound US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The vehicle left the road; struck a…
Obituary: Donna Reeds, 86, of Scottville Donna Jean Reeds, 86, of Scottville passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Donna was born on December 13, 1936 in Carr Settlement, the daughter of Dwight C. and Dorothy E. (Smith) Spuller and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1954. She continued her education at the…
Obituary: George Sadler, 65, of Pentwater George Peter Sadler, 65, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born October 1, 1957, in Ludington, the son of George “Buffy” and Marcia Sadler. George grew up in the Ludington and Scottville area, and was a graduate of Mason County Central High School, class of 1975. He…
Obituary: Jeffrey Carlson, 63, of Ludington Jeffrey Alan Carlson, 63, of Ludington, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his home. He was born July 8, 1959, in Ludington, the son of Richard and Yvonne (Rubleski) Carlson. Jeff served in the First Infantry Division of the US Army from 1980-1988. In his spare time, Jeff enjoyed studying genealogy, cartography, coin collecting,…
Obituary: Kelly Castonia, 60, of Ludington Kelly Jay Castonia, 60, of Ludington passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Spectrum Health/Corewell Health in Grand Rapids. Kelly was born on October 10, 1962 in Ludington, the son of the late Earl and Leatrice (Carberry) Castonia. He graduated from Ludington Senior High School in 1980 and was employed at Gunberg’s Appliances…
VIDEO: Badger begins 2023 sailing season LUDINGTON — The SS Badger set sail this morning, May 18, for its 2023 season, on its way to Manitowoc, Wis. The historic ship is observing its 70th anniversary this year. For more information on reserving tickets visit ssbadger.com.
The Hamlin Report, May 2023 By Nancy VanderVest, Hamlin Township Supervisor Transfer Site: The Hamlin Township Transfer Site is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through September 30, 2023. (The Transfer Site will be open on Monday, May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day) from 10 am – 6 pm. It is requested that everyone be…
Ludington Run Club hosting virtual 150 mile Ludington’s Sesquicentennial challenge LUDINGTON — The Ludington Run Club is challenging runners and walkers to log 150 miles to celebrate Ludington’s Sesquicentennial. The challenge is virtual, meaning that anyone can participate, no matter where they are located. Registration is open now through November 1. “We wanted to do something fun for Ludington’s 150th…
Obituary: Steven Thomas Mustaikis II, formerly of Ludington Sept. 7, 1972 – May 9, 2023 Steven Thomas Mustaikis II, loving husband, father, son and brother, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the age of 50. Steve’s final act was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Steve grew up in Ludington and by fourth grade…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 18, 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: Fisher Road bridge is removed Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Fisher Road bridge between Peterson and Victory Corner roads was removed this morning by Hardman Construction of Ludington. According to Eric Nelson, Mason County Road Commission highway engineer, the original bridge, that spans the Lincoln River, was built in 1900. In 1974, the deck of…
MCC likely to go back to polls in November By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Schools Board of Education is likely going to ask its district voters to consider a revised bond proposal during the Nov. 7 election. Earlier this month, voters turned down the school’s second attempt at a bond proposal, 856-722, losing by 134…
Local prosecutors oppose juvenile lifer bills The prosecutors stress that the proposed legislation would leave victims without justice and decrease public safety. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren R. P. Kreinbrink and Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph J. Bizon announced they are joining most of the 83 Michigan county prosecuting attorneys in opposition to the juvenile lifer legislation poised to pass…
Police news, posted May 17, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, May 16, 2023: 7:39 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Tyndall Road south of Federal Forest Road #6442, Sweetwater Township in Lake County. 8:42 a.m., illegal dumping, 2600 block of North Campbell Road, Sheridan Township. 10:50 p.m., a 43-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 17, 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…
CTE alumni teach the next generation construction trades 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 AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Real life experience can often be one of the most beneficial ways to learn a skill. Construction Trades students enrolled…
Tools stolen during storage unit break-in AMBER TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering to a storage unit — involving the theft of tools — was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 15, shortly before 11 a.m. in the 3600 block of West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other MCSO activity Monday, May 15,…
House fire in Summit Township SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire at 5766 S. Pere Marquette Highway early this morning. Riverton Fire Department, Pere Marquette Fire Department, and Pentwater Fire Department were called to the scene at 5:36 a.m. Assistance was then requested by Ludington Fire Department, Hamlin Fire Department, and Scottville Fire Department.
Obituary: Mary Moody, 95, of Ludington Mary Lee Moody, 95, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2023. Mary was born on April 28, 1928, the daughter of Harley S. and June M. (Hillabrandt) Middlebrook. On December 27, 1952, she married the love of her life, Gilbert D. Moody. Mary was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.…
Obituary: Angela Bartlett, 85, of Branch Angela A. (Amador) Bartlett, 85, of Branch, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023. Angela was born on February 26, 1938, the daughter of Manual and Angela (Vasques) Amador. Angela was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved Jesus, family, and Elvis. She spent most of her time gardening and admiring the flowers, hummingbirds, and…
Obituary: Joan Haiss, 80, of Pentwater Joan Ruth Haiss, 80, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Joan was born December 5, 1942, the daughter of Clyde and Priscilla (Phillips) Dickenson. Growing up Joan was the only girl raised with a family of four brothers, who she loved deeply. On September 2, 1962, she married the love of…
