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Scottville considering outsourcing some enforcement services SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will consider a proposal today from SafeBuilt Michigan, LLC. which would include zoning and ordinance (code) enforcement, rental inspection, and permitting services, which will be provided on a fee, hourly and monthly basis. The commission will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main…
Lake Jump raises over $60k for area youth LUDINGTON — The 24th annual Ludington Lake Jump, held on April 22, raised $60,603.01 for the Mason County Youth Advisory Council. The council, which is part of the Community Foundation for Mason County, initially had a goal of $20,000. The total amount raised was achieved with a matching grant from Pennies from…
Local author inspires MCC fourth graders Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Local author Carol Farley recently visited fourth grade students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary. Teacher Sarah Matthews said she’s been inspired by Farley’s books since she was in elementary school. …
Broken down vehicle leads to theft, meth, warrant arrest BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested for possession of stolen property and meth possession in the 6600 block of East US 10 Sunday, May 7, around 6:30 p.m. and after Mason County deputies were called to a broken down vehicle that had been observed at the scene of…
Wellston man arrested for 6th OWI with a blood alcohol level of .33 VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Wellston man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for his sixth operating while intoxicated charge with a high blood alcohol content or “super drunk driving” Friday, May 5, around 9:45 a.m. on Sugar Grove Rd near Gordon Road, according to Mason…
Obituary: Karen Mohler, 79, of Scottville Karen Lee (Colf) Mohler, 79, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2023, in Grand Rapids with family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1943, in Monroe, the only child of Carl and Ivah (Happy) Colf. Karen graduated from Dundee High School in 1962 and went to West Shore…
Obituary: Dolores Smith, 92, of Ludington Dolores M. (Lundberg) Smith, 92, of Ludington passed away May 3, 2023 at Oceana Medical Care Facility after a brief illness. Dolores Martina was born March 26, 1931 in Muskegon, the daughter of Martin and Dorothy (Wichtowski) Dufon. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1949 and then graduated from E.W. Sparrow School of…
Obituary: Ronald Chapel, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Hart Ronald “Ron” John Chapel, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. He was born June 15, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of the late Harvey H. and Helen A. (Beluzar) Chapel. He was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School,…
Memorial Service Notice: Martin Schilling A memorial service will be held for Martin Schilling on Saturday, May 13 beginning at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at noon. Martin Schilling, 74, of Walhalla, died on March 15, 2023. Read Martin’s obituary here. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.…
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LHS Prom royalty LUDINGTON — Ludington High School held its junior/senior prom Saturday night and announced the prom royalty as elected by the senior class. The school no longer uses the terms “king” and “queen.” Elected were Adam Keffer, son of Joann Keffer and the late David Keffer, and Kat Wang, daughter of Maria and Jody Fox.
1967 Ford Truck serves as WSCC outreach vehicle WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has recently updated its 1967 Ford pick-up truck with graphics tied to the new branding. The truck, acquired in 2018, is used for community outreach including participation in area…
LHS’s Julia Reed wins 2nd Congressional District art competition WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ludington High School junior Julia Reed has won the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second Congressional District with her watercolor painting, Monarchs on a Lilac Branch. Her art will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year where it will be seen by people from across…
79th District Court arraignments, posted May 6, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Travis Michael Gale, 30; two counts of breaking and entering, larceny in a building, and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested April 29 by Michigan State Police, arraigned May 3; probable cause hearing: May…
MSU students present Scottville walkability study SCOTTVILLE — Planning students from Michigan State University presented the results of their City of Scottville walkability study Thursday afternoon during a public presentation at Scottville Area Senior Center. The five presenters consisted of graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in MSU’s Urban and Regional Planning Practicum course. The course is MSU’s capstone course required…
MCC H.G. Bacon Award recipients honored Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central High School held its annual H.G. Bacon Award Four-Year Recipient Dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club Wednesday, May 3. The award was established in 1978-1979 in memory of Dr. Herbert G. Bacon,…
Pair injured in rollover golf cart crash HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Ludington man and a 76-year-old Ludington woman were both transported to the hospital by Life EMS following a rollover golf cart crash on Shagway Road east of Alliene Road Thursday, May 4, shortly before 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The pair received “non-life-threatening injuries,”…
Man suffers minor injuries when vehicle hits semi truck PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Free Soil man received minor injuries after his vehicle struck a semi truck that had pulled off the northbound US 31 off-ramp at Pere Marquette Highway Thursday, May 4, around 2:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity…
Woman arrested for slashing tires, smashing door and trashing home HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Baldwin woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies “following a 911 call reporting a female on the property who had cut the tires of a vehicle parked at the residence; smashed a door; and had broken numerous items in the home,” said Mason County…
LASD to host community job fair Monday LHS News is presented by Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host a community job fair from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 8 at Ludington High School’s Hawley Gymnasium. Entry into the job fair is free. Candidates of all ages, levels…
Amber, Brye roads repaving scheduled Monday AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Road, between US 10-31 and Conrad Road, and Brye Road, between First Street and Conrad Road, will each be under construction beginning Monday, May 8. Both roads are scheduled for repaving. The roads will be reduced to one lane. Work is expected to be completed in one day.
