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Ludington Hospital named a ‘Gold Level Provider’ of Safe Sitter instruction LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, has been notified that its Community Services department has been named a Gold Level Safe Sitter Provider, the highest level that can be achieved. “The Safe Sitter class is important because if a child is choking, stops breathing, or…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 7, 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 April 7, 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: Buckley…
MCC Bond Chat: Jeff Tuka talks about building the future SCOTTVILLE — On May 2, Mason County Central Schools is seeking a 1.6 mill increase to raise $31.54 million. If passed, the bond would focus on facility upgrades that will focus on safety, security, and bringing the school up to date in 21st century learning. In this video, High School…
MCE Athletic Boosters Auction to include 3 big hunts FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters will hold its annual auction, in person, on Saturday, April 22 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. This year’s event, which is the organization’s primary fundraiser, will feature bidding on three out-of-country hunts in South Africa, Argentina and New Zealand. The hunts…
Sports Hall of Fame banquet tickets available The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame will hold its annual banquet on Saturday, June 24. The day’s activities will begin with an unveiling ceremony at noon at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township. The induction banquet will then take place beginning at 6 p.m. at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in…
Recent births, posted April 6, 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: Jayce…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 6, 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…
VIDEO: Conservationists conduct archeological dig on Grant Twp. farm 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 GRANT TOWNSHIP — An archeological dig is taking place this week on the property of Larry and Lorraine Leray, located near the intersection of Quarterline and Townline roads.…
Road weight restrictions to be lifted April 10. SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal road weight restrictions in Mason County will be lifted on Monday, April 10 at 6 a.m. Until then, restrictions are in place. All county roads are restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight and Speed Restrictions are enforced to…
Ludington Police Department report, posted April 5, 2023 The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Tuesday, April 4, 2023: 8:09 a.m., a 22-year-old Jenison, Michigan man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued by the 58th District Court in Hudsonville for an operating while intoxicated charge, 100 block of North James Street, City of Ludington.…
Ludington man arrested for 3rd-offense domestic violence, 4th-offense habitual offender and 4 warrants VICTORY TOWNSHIP —A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, April 4, shortly before 3:30 a.m. for third-offense domestic violence, fourth-offense habitual offender and on four outstanding warrants in the 3800 block of North Stiles Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 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…
Ludington Hospital to offer biometric screening LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, will offer a free biometric screening for up to 48 people on Wednesday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lakeshore Resource Network located at 920 E. Tinkham Avenue. “Biometric screenings consist of checking important numbers such as blood sugar, blood…
Lane closures scheduled for US 10-31 at Stiles Road this week UPDATE: MDOT HAS POSTPONED THIS PROJECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE UPDATE: This project has been postponed one day due to severe weather and is presently scheduled for Thursday, April 6, and Friday, April 7. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
AFFEW to host Earth Day celebration April 22 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will hold its Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22 at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Invest in Our Planet.” Doors open at 10 a.m. beginning…
Stage Left Theatre Company offering scholarships LUDINGTON — Stage Left Theatre Company is offering two $500 scholarships. Criteria for the scholarships include acceptance to an educational program with theater implications, such as acting, set design, lighting, costuming, choreography. Eligible programs may include, but are not limited to, educational camps, college courses, or workshops. The program term must take place in…
Police officers go above and beyond the call of duty to buy food for struggling woman ‘It is often the actions not seen that truly reveal a person’s heart.’ PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A Mason County sheriff’s deputy and a Michigan State Police trooper went above and beyond the call of duty Sunday, April 2, when they gave their own…
MCC to host bond election community forum Wednesday SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host a community forum on Wednesday, April 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. The topic of the forum will be the upcoming May 2 bond election. The district is asking voters to approve a 1.6 mills tax increase, which will…
WSCC to present free film series at The Vogue WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE — The West Shore Community College Humankind series will host a mini film series during the month of April at the Vogue Theatre, 383 River St., in connection with its theme of the year,…
Deputies find meth on man who was being arrested on meth possession warrant CUSTER TOWNSHIP —Mason County sheriff’s deputies were arresting a 59-year-old Scottville man on a felony methamphetamine possession warrant Friday, March 31, around 8:30 p.m. when they found more meth on the suspect, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Meth was found on him during a ‘pat…
