Warrant arrests top police activity The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Monday, Feb. 13, 2023: 8:59 p.m., a 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested on two outstanding Mason County warrants for failure to pay child support, 400 block of North Delia Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023:…
Notice to Bidders: Branch Township Fire Station and Township Offices February 13, 2023 The Branch Township Board of Trustees in Mason County is soliciting bids for an 80-feet by 100-feet pole barn style building. This will be a multi functional municipal structure housing the Branch Township Offices and the Branch Township Fire Department with the following specifications: 80-feet by 100-feet…
Obituary: Gregg Shaw, 72, of Ludington Gregg Irving Shaw, 72, a lifelong resident of Ludington, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in Gregg’s memory, to The Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence- Harbor Hospice, 2065 E Mt…
Obituary: Elvin Tisdale, 74, of Scottville Elvin Earl Tisdale, 74, of Scottville, passed away at home on Sunday, February 12, 2023, due to complications from a long, brave battle against lung cancer. Elvin was born on October 26, 1948 in Blue Island, Illinois to Earnest Earl Tisdale and Tessie Catherine (Schimmel) Tisdale. He graduated high school in 1966 from Dwight…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle Crash US 10 and Pere Marquette Hwy PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (6:17 p.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash with injuries, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway.
Obituary: Kenneth Miller, 100, of Pentwater Kenneth Lloyd Miller, 100, of Pentwater passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. Ken was born on August 29, 1922 in Scottville, the son of Frank and Frances (Tyndall) Miller and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1940 where he was a member of the school’s basketball and baseball teams. He…
West Shore Bank offering quasquicentennial scholarships LUDINGTON — In celebration of its quasquicentennial (125 years), West Shore Bank will award approximately 10 $1,250 college scholarships this year. Students who reside within Benzie, Mason, Manistee, Muskegon, Oceana and Grand Traverse counties can now apply for the scholarship here. The scholarship application deadline is April 16, 2023, at 11 p.m. and all…
Obituary: Delores Wagner, 92, of Scottville Delores Ann Wagner, 92, of Scottville passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. Delores was born November 9, 1930, in Grosse Point, the daughter of Matthew and Elsa (Ohst) Graham. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1949. The following year, on April 26, 1950, Delores married her soulmate, Richard Wagner. During her lifetime she…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 14, 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…
Recent births, posted Feb. 14, 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: Jocelynn…
LHS counselors offering financial aid application assistance LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — On Thursday February 16, Ludington High School counselors and a Michigan college adviser will help interested parents and/or students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). No appointment is needed; parents can come throughout…
Police busy with warrant arrests over the weekend The following is weekend police activity in Mason County: Friday, Feb. 10, 2023: 6:21 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south of Countyline Road, Grant Township. 7:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of LaSalle Road, Amber Township. 6:45 p.m., (Ludington Police Department),…
Public hearing will discuss Foster Elementary obsolete property certificate LUDINGTON — A public hearing will be held tonight to consider granting the developer of the former Foster Elementary School an obsolete property rehabilitation certificate. Following the public hearing, City Council is expected to take action on the request through a resolution. Datum Point Real Estate Development of Grand Rapids purchased…
Watch for road work on US 31 near Pentwater WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — Lane closures for road work are in effect on northbound US 31 from Monroe Road (Exit 154) to the north branch of the Pentwater River Monday, Feb. 13, through Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Please consider helping to…
Jaycees win state awards MT. PLEASANT — The Ludington Area Jaycees organization recently received multiple awards during the Junior Chamber International (JCI) conference. Awards received included: Best Overall United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Project: Putt Putt For A Purpose, Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf community donations. Best Inter-Organization Collaboration Project: Trunk and Treat, Jaycees decorated a vehicle as a gum…
Obituary: Judy Shoop, 84, of Ludington Judy Ann (Shaver) Shoop, born April 17, 1938, in Benton Harbor to Ward and June Shaver, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2023. Judy loved traveling and being a military wife for over 27 years. She loved talking on the phone to her friends and family, watching television, and attending many of her grandchildren’s…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 13, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bonnie Joan Graham, 62; harboring felons; arrested Jan. 25 by Scottville Police Department; arraigned Feb. 2; probable cause hearing: Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Jared Michael Chrysler, 32; first…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crash, Stiles and Hansen roads AMBER TOWNSHIP, 1:49 p.m. — Emergency personnel have been dispatched to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Stiles and Hansen roads. There are no injuries but one person is unable to get out. Extrication equipment has been called to the scene.
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