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State Park to offer archery program on May 13 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington State Park will be hosting National Archery Day on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free program is for anyone ages 8 and older (children 17 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult). There are no reservations required and…
It’s time for MCC voters to invest in their children Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s…
Obituary: Terry Thompson, 62, of Ludington Terry Ray Thompson, 62, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Terry was born on May 3, 1960, the son of Ray and Victoria (Knizacky) Thompson. He was a 1978 graduate of Mason County Central High School. In 2021, after 42 years of working as a grinder for Great Lakes Casting, Terry…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 27, 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…
Willie VanNortwick: Centennial farmer By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Wilbur O. VanNortwick, known to most as Willie, will turn 100-years-old on May 2. To celebrate, his family is holding a birthday party for him on Saturday, April 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3212 W. Kinney Road in Riverton Township. Friends are asked…
VIDEO: US 31 construction underway Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — New culverts in four locations are being installed on US 31 between Meisenheimer and Chauvez roads. Currently the northbound lanes of the freeway are closed between Pere Marquette…
MCC Bond Chat: MCC Superintendent Jeff Mount Talks Traffic Safety SCOTTVILLE — Three of Mason County Central’s five buildings are located on one main campus on the west side of Scottville: The High School, Upper Elementary, and Middle School. Each morning and afternoon, over 800 kids converge on the campus, many of them who ride buses, walk, or are dropped…
MSU planning students to present Scottville walkability study SCOTTVILLE — Planning students from Michigan State University have been studying walkability in Scottville over the last several months. The group of undergraduate and graduate students will present their findings during a presentation on Thursday, May 4, 4 p.m., at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St. “This was a…
Traverse City artist’s exhibit to run at WSCC May to August WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting an exhibition of artist Dorothy Anderson Grow’s works titled Etchings: Escaping the Frame. The exhibition will be presented at the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery.…
Ludington Offshore Classic registration begins LUDINGTON — Registration is now open for the 2023 Ludington Offshore Classic/Big Boys Fishing Tournament, which will be held July 10-16. Throughout the week-long event, there will be contests for professionals, amateurs, ladies and youth. Registration is now open at ludingtontournament.com. The Offshore Classic Pro Division will pay $20,000 to the winner, and the Amateur…
MCC teacher: a ‘yes’ vote is a vote for home Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 26, 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…
MCC Bond Chat: MCC Music Teachers Discuss the Need for Community Support SCOTTVILLE — Caleb Schultz, Mason County Central director of secondary music, and April Keith, MCC elementary music director, discuss the need for the community to step up and support the arts at Mason County Central. The 1.6 mill increase bond proposal includes the construction of a community events…
Finalists named in Momentum Business Plan competition LUDINGTON — Five finalists have been named in the Momentum Business Plan Competition, set to take place on Thursday, May 25 at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. The local business owners will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and a live audience during the “Shark Tank-style”…
5 fire departments respond to Tallman area trailer fire By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from five fire departments responded to a structure fire at 7121 E. Stolberg Road Tuesday afternoon. The first two fire departments were dispatched at 12:22 p.m. The first fire unit to arrive on scene reported the single-wide mobile home was fully engulfed in…
RV break-in reported at RV dealership AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in to an RV at Point North RV on West US 10 that was reported Monday, April 24, shortly after 11 a.m. “The complainant reported a break-in to an RV and items stolen from the RV,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other…
Recent births, posted April 25, 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: Jonah…
VIDEO: MCC Bond Chat: Principal Chris Etchison discusses elementary school needs SCOTTVILLE — Scottville Elementary Principal Chris Etchison talks about the facility needs being addressed in the Mason County Central bond proposal, especially needs at the lower elementary. On May 2, Mason County Central Schools is seeking a 1.6 mill increase to raise $31.54 million. If passed, the bond would…
Who’s that masked singer? LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum held it inaugural Masked (Local) Singer fundraiser last Friday. The event celebrated the museum’s 17th year. It was based on the popular FOX television show, where celebrities perform in elaborate full-body costumes and judges then comment on and guess the identities behind the masks. The audience casted votes for their favorite…
Man arrested for ‘super drunk’ driving following rollover crash EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating with a high blood alcohol content/“super drunk” driving after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a rollover crash Friday, April 21, at 12:30 a.m. on Darr Road south of Hawley Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man’s…
Obituary: Robert Rakowski, 50, of Grant Township Robert “Robbie” Rakowski, 50 of Grant Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1972 in Manistee, son of Robert “Bob” Rakowski and the late Theresa “Terry” (Mikula) Rakowski. As a child, Robbie attended the Mason County Intermediate School District, then Mason County…
