Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 5, 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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2023 Hamlin Lake July 4th fireworks canceled

May 4, 2023

2023 Hamlin Lake July 4th fireworks canceled  Funds being raised for 2024 display HAMLIN, VICTORY, GRANT TOWNSHIPS — Hamlin Lake Preservation Society Board of Directors has cancelled its 2023 Fourth of July fireworks over Upper Hamlin Lake due to lack of sufficient donations to cover the cost. HLPS will continue to raise funds and reassess the type of fireworks program…

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West Shore Bank donates to Community Foundation, assists with MCC Behavioral Health Telemedicine Program

May 4, 2023

West Shore Bank donates to Community Foundation, assists with MCC Behavioral Health Telemedicine Program LUDINGTON — As a long-standing supporter and partner of the Community Foundation for Mason County, West Shore Bank recently donated $5,000 to the Foundation, helping raise funds for its recent grant awards benefiting a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. This…

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Woman injured in US 31 rear-end crash

May 4, 2023

Woman injured in US 31 rear-end crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Onekama woman received “non-life-threatening” injuries after the vehicle she was driving was rear-ended by another vehicle Wednesday, May 3, shortly after 8 a.m. at US 31 and US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office also responded to a car/deer crash Wednesday shortly…

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WSCC to hold 52nd commencement Saturday

May 3, 2023

WSCC to hold 52nd commencement Saturday WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 145 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 52nd commencement ceremonies to be held on Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the…

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Man arrested at courthouse for bond violation

May 3, 2023

Man arrested at courthouse for bond violation LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, May 2 at the Mason County Courthouse. The arrested was ordered by Mason County Circuit Court Judge Susan Sniegowski based on a bond violation. The man remains lodged in the Mason County Jail, according to Mason County…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 3, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 3, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Devin William Hawkins, 29, was found guilty Feb. 21 of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in two separate files and was sentenced May 2 to two concurrent terms of seven to 30 years in prison with…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 3, 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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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 10 and US 31, bypass, Scottville

May 3, 2023

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 10 and US 31, bypass, Scottville AMBER TOWNSHIP (8:04 a.m.) — Report of a two vehicle, head-on crash, US 10 and US 31, Scottville bypass.

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MCC unofficial results at 10:20 p.m. last reporting

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial results at 10:20 p.m. last reporting All precincts in except for Lake County’s Lake Township and Sweetwater Township. Bond proposal is defeated 753, yes – 882, no. The 2022 bond proposal was 593 yes, – 826, no. “These results are naturally disappointing, but at the same time, somewhat optimistic, seeing that the margin was much closer than the…

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MCC unofficial results, 10 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial results, 10 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township 181 195 Branch Township 45 58 Custer Township 35 64 Eden Township 22 11 Grant Township 35 71 Logan Township 16 31 Riverton Township 111 169 Sherman Township Victory Township 130 188 City of Scottville 145 57 Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township…

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MCC unofficial results, 9:52 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial results, 9:52 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township 181 195 Branch Township 45 58 Custer Township 35 64 Eden Township 22 11 Grant Township Logan Township 16 31 Riverton Township 111 169 Sherman Township Victory Township City of Scottville 145 57 Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township Sweetwater Township Totals: 557…

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MCC unofficial election results, 9:45 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial election results, 9:45 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township Branch Township 45 58 Custer Township Eden Township 22 11 Free Soil Township Grant Township Logan Township Riverton Township 111 169 Sherman Township Victory Township City of Scottville 145 57 Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township Sweetwater Township Totals: 325 307 632

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MCC unofficial election results, 9:34 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC unofficial election results, 9:34 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township Branch Township Custer Township Eden Township 22 11 Free Soil Township Grant Township Logan Township Riverton Township 111 169 Sherman Township Victory Township City of Scottville Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township Sweetwater Township Totals: 135 192 327

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MCC Unofficial Election Results, 9:10 p.m.

May 2, 2023

MCC Unofficial Election Results, 9:10 p.m. Yes No Mason County Amber Township Branch Township Custer Township Eden Township 22 11 Free Soil Township Grant Township Logan Township Riverton Township Sherman Township Victory Township City of Scottville Oceana County Weare Township 2 12 Lake County Lake Township Sweetwater Township Sweetwater Township Totals: 24 23 47

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MCC Election Results

May 2, 2023

MCC Election Results The polls have just closed at 8 p.m. and the first unofficial results will likely not be reported until after 9:30 p.m. MCP will report the results as they come in: Note: One precinct has sent in its unofficial results, Weare Township in Oceana County. Yes No Mason County Amber Township Branch Township Custer Township Eden Township…

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Road Commission warns about signs in right-of-way

May 2, 2023

Road Commission warns about signs in right-of-way Over the past several weeks, multiple signs have appeared in the right-of-way along roads and streets in Mason County. Many of them are promoting private businesses. The Mason County Road Commission has sent out a notice that installation of signs within the right-of-way on roadways which are under the jurisdiction and authority of…

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Passenger suffers minor injuries in car/deer crash

May 2, 2023

Passenger suffers minor injuries in car/deer crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Princeton, Illinois woman, who was a passenger in a vehicle, received minor injuries after the vehicle struck a deer Monday, May 1, shortly after 4:30 a.m. on US 31 south of US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity in Mason County Monday, May…

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CTE criminal justice students safer drive awareness campaign wins 1st place

May 2, 2023

CTE criminal justice students safer drive awareness campaign wins 1st place West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technical Education (CTE) criminal justice program recently won first place in the Strive 4 A Safer…

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Fire destroys Hamlin Township house

May 2, 2023

Fire destroys Hamlin Township house HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments responded to a house fire at 2410 N. Lakeshore Dr. early this morning. Emergency units were initially dispatched at 12:10 a.m. Responding units included Hamlin Fire Department, Pere Marquette Fire Department, Ludington Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Riverton Fire Department.  The fire destroyed the home and fire units…

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Recent births, posted May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023

Recent births, posted May 2, 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: Ollie…

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