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Obituary: Julia Nickleson, 83, of Ludington Julia Ann Nickleson, 83, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. She was born January 27, 1940, in Manistee, the daughter of Harry and Cecelia (Waterman) Nickerson. Julia worked as an apartment manager for many years where she formed long-lasting relationships with many of her tenants. In her…
Trekking the North Country Trail: Struggling to 4500 By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike took her to…
MCC board of education member urges yes vote 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 Op/Ed policy.…
Obituary: Eunice Hulth, 92, of Ludington Eunice May Hulth, 92, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Poppen Hospice House in Muskegon and now is in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Eunice was born on January 10, 1931 in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Maude (Johnson) Hulth, and graduated from…
Obituary: Debra Lindenau, 62, of Ludington Debra “Debbie” Sue Lindenau, 62, of Ludington, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born April 4, 1961, in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley (Wiley) Wheaton. Debbie graduated from Mason County Central High School in the Class of 1979. During her teenage years Debbie…
Ludington resident doesn’t agree with WSCC Foundation’s need for more money 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…
VIDEO: MCC Bond Chat: Principal Jeff Tuka talks about the AO Carlson Gym SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s A.O. Carlson Gymnasium opened in 1959. It is named after Arnold O. Carlson, the district’s first superintendent who was instrumental in creating Mason County Central and campaigning the community for a new high school in 1957. For 48 years the…
VIDEO: LHS students teach second graders about sustainability LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In observation of Earth Day, Ludington Elementary School second grade students visited the classroom of Ludington High School science teacher Steve Nimcheski Friday. Nimcheski’s high school students helped the second graders…
Amber Township resident supports MCC school bond 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 Op/Ed policy. Dear…
MCC to host second annual Community Agriculture Night May 11 Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host its second annual Community Agriculture Night on Thursday, May 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the MCC…
College foundation to launch Corporate Challenge WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Foundation of West Shore Community College will be hosting its first Corporate Challenge beginning June 10 and concluding Aug. 6, 2023. A series of nine events spread out over the course of eight weeks,…
Bicycle events scheduled VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A bike rodeo will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at West Shore Community College’s Art & Sciences Building parking lot. The free family-friendly event is being organized by Shoreline FORCE and includes a helmet check, bike check, wheel check, safe riding tips, bicycle skills course, and giveaways. Participating…
Shelby State Bank’s Jerad Hurd earns chartered retirement specialist designation AMBER TOWNSHIP — Jerad Hurd, Financial Advisor at SSB Financial Services, located at Shelby State Bank in Ludington, has obtained his chartered retirement plan specialist (CRPS) designation. To receive the designation, Hurd completed an educational program and exam covering best practices for establishing an efficient retirement plan and ensuring regular…
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MCC Bond Chat: MCC Music Teachers Discuss Performance Space SCOTTVILLE — Caleb Schultz, Mason County Central director of secondary music, and April Keith, MCC elementary music director, discuss the outdated performing facilities at Mason County Central. Those issues would be resolved with the passage of the 1.6 mill increase proposal, which will be decided by district voters on May 2.…
79th District Court arraignments, posted April 20, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jacob Kyle Vega, 43; third-offense domestic violence and two counts of assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested April 13 by Michigan State Police; arraigned April 14; probable cause hearing: April 26; bail: $10,000 cash.…
Man arrested for 3rd-offense OWI, open intoxicants after allegedly harassing Culver’s customers PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —A 49-year-old Gladwin, Michigan man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated and open intoxicants following a 911 call reporting a male subject harassing customers at Culver’s Restaurant on West US 10 Wednesday, April 19, shortly after 6:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Community Foundation awards over $119,000 in grants LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $119,950 in grants was awarded this spring through the competitive application process. Current strategic priorities include advancing educational attainment, improving workforce supports, and increasing recreation…
Lakeshore Food Club to host poverty education workshop LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club will host Access of West Michigan’s Poverty Education Workshop on May 4, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The Access Poverty Education Workshop will inform participants about the intricate realities of life in poverty. The workshop is…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 20, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Stephen James Mishler, 32, pleaded guilty Feb. 28 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced April 18 to two to 20 years in prison with credit for 98 days served in jail and $198 in…
Health department closing COVID testing sites District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is closing its COVID-19 testing clinics effective Wednesday, April 23, 2023, due to minimal usage. “While the testing sites may be closing, COVID-19 is not going away,” said DHD#10 Health Officer Kevin Hughes. “It is important that residents continue to take precaution if they have been exposed or are…
