Obituary: Douglas Libby, 68, of Baldwin Douglas Alan Libby, 68, of Baldwin, formally of Detroit, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Doug was born on March 18, 1954, the son of Quentin “Red” H. Libby , Jr. and Susan (Amico) Libby. He graduated in 1972 from Redford High School in Detroit. Shortly after graduation, he attended the police academy,…
United Way accepting proposal requests LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting requests for proposals (RFPs) for the 2023/2024 funding cycle (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024) from local non-profit organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and/or working with individuals and families to be financially stable and improving health. The RFPs can…
WSCC fall dean’s list announced WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2022 Fall Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and…
Bid Notice: 2008 and 2013 Dodge Chargers, City of Scottville Last Chance! The City of Scottville is accepting sealed bids for the following vehicles: 2013 Dodge Charger; black; 96,448 miles; police cruiser; minimum bid: $2,000 2008 Dodge Charger; grey; 119,940 miles; police cruiser; minimum bid: $2,000 All items will be sold “as is.” Bids will be accepted until 2 p.m.…
Online fraud cases top police activity The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023: 7:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 3:23 p.m., (MCSO), fraud/Internet scam, 5400 block of East Millerton Road, Sherman Township. The complainant reported he or she was fraudulently “sold” a pickup…
Obituary: Lois Geil, 65, of Ludington Lois Ann Geil, 65, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at home. She was born November 14, 1957, in Ludington, the daughter of Guy and Rosemarie (Linder) Wrege. Lois was employed by Ludington Area Schools for over 30 years, she was a librarian for many years and then a custodian until her retirement. Most…
Obituary: Thomas McCumber II, 47, of Ludington Thomas Raymond McCumber, II, 47, of Ludington, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born September 21, 1975, in Traverse City. Tom was a truck driver for several years as well as a maintenance man and breakfast cook at Whiskey Creek. In his spare time, Tom…
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MCC pursuing new bond proposal By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education recently voted to move forward with a new bond request from the voters. The proposal is asking for approval, during the school election on May 2, of 1.6 mills which will generate $31.54 million to pay for facility and infrastructure repairs and…
The Wayne Dairies: Key West scooter adventure By Wayne Dewyer Self-proclaimed “professional beach bum” Wayne Dewyer of Ludington is currently trekking his way to the Florida Keys. He started with a 17-foot motorboat, which he drove from Ludington to Panama City, Florida. After a short stint on a pontoon boat, he upgraded to a 29-foot boat that is currently anchored…
First baby born in 2023 at Ludington hospital born Monday The new year’s first baby born at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), is David Grey Reeves, born to Chloe Reeves and Cameron Holler, both of whom recently moved to Manistee from Grand Rapids. David was delivered by Dr. Margaret Gustafson at 1:47 p.m. on Monday, January…
Sheriff announces Det. Sgt. Tom Posma’s retirement, three promotions LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole announced the retirement of Det. Sgt. Tom Posma and the promotions of Det. Sgt. Mike Kinney, Det. Kyle Boyd and Sgt. Levi Wolthuis effective Jan. 1, 2023. Det. Sgt. Tom Posma Detective Sergeant Tom Posma concluded his law enforcement career Dec. 31, 2022 following…
United Way closer to 2023 campaign goal LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is closer to its 2023 campaign goal as a result of workplace campaigns from Metalworks, West Shore Community College and West Michigan Community Mental Health. “We are so grateful to Metalworks and other workplace campaigns,” said Lynne Russell, Executive Director of United Way of Mason County.…
Area professionals continue working to improve school safety Behavioral Threat Assessment Training on January 17 West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Schools have always focused on teaching the three Rs – Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic. But over the last few years, scattered incidents…
Obituary: George Rees, 82, of Ludington George Lee Rees, 82, residing in Michigan during the summer and Nevada in the winter, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. George was born on October 18, 1940, the son of James “Jim” Earnest Rees and Gladys Irene (Smith) Rees. In 1958, George graduated from Ludington High School. Shortly after graduation, he joined…
Obituary: William Stubbs, 89, of Ludington William James (Bill, aka BS) Stubbs, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Manistee and Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022. Bill was born August 2, 1933, the son of William and Frances Henrietta (Cooper) Stubbs. Bill was a talented athlete. While attending Manistee High School, he lettered in four different sports: track, basketball,…
Obituary: Heather Pardo, 45, formerly of Ludington Heather Marie (O’Herron) Pardo, 45, of South Lyon, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Heather was born on October 10, 1977, the daughter of Michael and Jennifer (Schroeder) O’Herron. She was a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and went on to further her education by earning her bachelor’s…
782 revelers receive free rides on New Year’s Eve LUDINGTON — A total of 782 people took advantage of the free Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign on New Year’s Eve, according to Interim Ludington Police Chief, Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. A total of 693 people rode Ludington Mass Transit Authority buses, and 89 people were provided transportation by Judy’s Rides. Seven…
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