Sheriff announces officers’ retirements, promotion LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has announced the retirement of Deputy Dale Berndt and Sgt. Kelly Winters and the promotion of Deputy Russ Phillips to the rank of sergeant. Deputy Dale Berndt, assigned to the corrections division, retired effective March 21, 2023. Deputy Berndt joined the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 18, 2008.…
Police news, posted March 21, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, March 20, 2023: 7:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Hawley Road, Summit Township. 7:34 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Deren Road, Summit Township. 1:14 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 36-year-old…
MCC to host preschool, kindergarten registrations SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold 2023-2024 school year preschool and kindergarten registrations next month. Preschool MCC’s Victory Early Childhood Center will host registration for Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) preschool on Monday, April 10, 6 p.m., at Scottville Elementary, 201 W. Maple St. and Wednesday, April 12, 6 p.m., at Victory…
Obituary: Steven McLellen, 61, of Ludington Steven Ray McLellen, 61, of Ludington, formerly of Fruitport, passed away Sunday March 19, 2023. Steve was born April 2, 1961, the son of Max McLellen and Barbara (George) Rees. Steve was a 1979 graduate of Fruitport High School. After graduating he went on to attend West Shore Community College for the apprenticeship program…
Obituary: Martin Schilling, 74, of Walhalla Martin Schilling, 74, of Walhalla, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on March 15, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Stanley and Catherine (Hutchinson) Schilling on July 1, 1948. The family relocated to Walhalla when he and his brother and sister were children, where his parents formed Fair Oaks Estate on…
Beekeeping 101 class to be offered on Saturday AMBER TOWNSHIP — Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County will host Introduction to Beekeeping 101 on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mason County Reformed Church, 45 S. Amber Rd. The one-day intensive program provides a basic foundation for anyone interested in beekeeping. It brings together the wisdom of…
Area Easter Events The following area Easter events scheduled have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Please do not add an event in the Facebook comments. If your organization is holding an event, email editor@oceanacountypress.com. Begin the subject line with “Easter event.” Saturday, April 1, 2023: 10 a.m., Easter egg hunt, Ferry Wesleyan Church, the hunt…
Filer Credit Union offering $20,000 in scholarships FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — Filer Credit Union will be awarding $20,000 in scholarships this year to high school graduates. Applicants must be accepted to an accredited college, university, or school for the 2023-2024 school year; applicant or parent(s) must be a member of Filer Credit Union. Click here to apply.
Weekend police news, posted March 20, 2023 The following is police activity over the weekend in Mason County: Friday, March 17, 2023: 6:55 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 43-year-old Dowling, Michigan man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended following a reported suspicious vehicle call in the 4500 block of West US 10, Amber Township. Saturday, March 18,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 20, 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: Return of in-person Family AfFAIR a huge success Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — The 31st annual Family AfFAIR was held Saturday at Mason County Central High School. It was the first time the event has been held in-person since 2019. It was cancelled…
Safety Decals to be recognized with Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Safety Decals, 5236 W. First St., has been recognized as one of the 2023 recipients of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Safety Decals will be acknowledged on stage at the awards ceremony during the 19th annual…
Ludington Hospital celebrates certified nurses LUDINGTON — Certified Nurses Day is March 19, a day when nurses with certification credentials are recognized for their extra effort in additional learning and educational endeavors. Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has 47 nurses with certifications over and above their registered nurse credential. “I am extremely proud of our certified nurses,” said chief…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 17, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kyle Robert Anthony Plasterer, 33; fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim age 13-16) and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Aug. 4, 2019; arraigned March 15; probable cause hearing: March 29; bond denied. -Duwayne Simpson, 63;…
Obituary: Shirley Adamczyk, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville Shirley Ann Adamczyk, 80, of Ludington, formally of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Shirley was born on September 1, 1942, the daughter of Edward and Louise (Adriaensen) LeLugas. In 1960 she graduated from Mason County Central High School. Upon graduation, she earned her associate degree from Western Michigan…
Police news, posted March 17, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, March 16, 2023: 7:06 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Hoague Road, Free Soil Township. 7:07 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 7:37 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north…
LHS Varsity Quiz Bowl team heading to state finals LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Varsity Quiz Bowl team is preparing for the state final, which will be held on Saturday, April 15 at Michigan State University. The varsity team ranked…
Driver who died in Wednesday crash identified By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Martin Fredrick Schilling, 74, of Walhalla, has been identified as the driver who died in a three-vehicle crash on US 10-31 Wednesday afternoon. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Schilling was alone in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Schilling was driving a…
Police news, posted March 16, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road east of Reek Road, Sherman Township. 7:54 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Tuttle Road, Custer Township. 8 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 48-year-old Ludington…
Recent births, posted March 16, 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: Emberlyn…
One dead following three vehicle crash on US 10-31 AMBER TOWNSHIP — One person died as a result of a three vehicle crash that occurred about 3 p.m. today, March 15, on US 10-31 between Amber and Quarterline roads. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, who was on the scene, a Hyundai Accent passenger car was eastbound on US…
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