VIDEO: Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse 2-24-23 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This edition of Around the County is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. House of Flavors is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! LUDINGTON — There’s just a little less than one month left of winter! Here’s a short video featuring…
Obituary: Garry Morton, 61, of Scottville Garry LeMoyne Morton, loving father and husband, passed away February 22nd, 2023, at the age of 61. Garry was born on January 23, 1962, in Ludington, to Shirley (Porter) Morton and LeMoyne Morton. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1980. On Dec. 18, 1992, he married the love of his life, Donna Maye…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 24, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bradley Curtis Drake, 26; first-degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, child abusive commercial activity, unlawful imprisonment, possession of child sexually abusive material, domestic violence, and…
MCC CommUNITY Auction begins Monday Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 28th annual Mason County Central Spring CommUNITY Auction kicks off with online bidding at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 and will continue through Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m. The event…
Sherman Twp. man accused of rape, child porn By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Sherman Township man was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Wednesday, Feb. 22, on eight criminal charges, including rape and child pornography. Bradley Curtis Drake of 6060 N. Stiles Rd. is lodged in the Mason County Jail on a $100,000 cash/surety bond. There are…
Police news, posted Feb. 24, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023: 12:42 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 at Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 3:49 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Wal Mart on US 10 for a retail fraud complaint, Pere Marquette Township. After a subsequent investigation, a 48-year-old…
Obituary: Rodney Baker, 76, of Victory Township Rodney Ward Baker, 76, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at home with his wife at his side. He was born on March 24, 1946, to Marshall and Margaret (Burke) Baker in Ludington. He attended school and graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1964. He became employed immediately after graduation…
LHS’s Grierson is National Merit Scholarship finalist LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School senior Sophia Grierson recently found out that she has been selected as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition…
Recent sentencings, dismissals, posted Feb. 23, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following criminal cases were disposed in hearings held at the Mason County Courthouse: 51st Circuit Court Felonies – Alvonya Martel Brown, 25. Offense date: Oct. 18, 2022. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Larceny, $1,000 or more but less than $20,000; plea, guilty, on Dec. 6, 2022. Sentenced…
Deputies busy with crashes, no injuries reported The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023: 5 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway near Birch Lane, Summit Township. 7:30 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 at Dennis Road, Amber Township. 1:01 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 at Nelson Road, Pere…
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Ludington library to host family bingo night LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch will host a family bingo night on Thursday, March 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All MCDL programs are free. Children under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
VIDEO: WSCC’s ‘Footloose’ premieres March 2 WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — It’s been three years since West Shore Community College has presented a musical and it is returning with a modern classic, “Footloose.” In this video, director Michelle Kiessel and members of the cast talk about…
Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. This post may be updated. Schools Baldwin Community Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Mason County Central Schools including Victory Early Childhood Center…
VIDEO: House of Flavors kicks off 75th anniversary By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This edition of Around the County is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — House of Flavors Restaurant is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. As part of its celebration, a new art installment on the floor of…
Warrant, bond violation arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023: 10:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), deputies arrested a 37-year-old Scottville man for contempt of court on a bond violation, Mason County Courthouse, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 10:45 a.m., (MCSO), deputies arrested a…
Branch Twp. drug dealer sent to prison LUDINGTON — Austin William Buchholz, 27, of Branch Township, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 21, to serve two to 14 years in prison on drug dealing charges. Buchholz was arrested on July 16, 2020 by Ludington Police Department. He was arraigned on felony charges that included count 1: controlled substance…
Covenant Christian School bringing back annual auction AMBER TOWNSHIP — Covenant Christian School is bringing back its fundraiser auction following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The auction has traditionally been a major fundraiser for the private Christian school located at 2980 W. US 10-31, raising between $20,000 to $25,000 for the school’s general budget. While tuition covers salaries,…
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