Police news, posted Jan. 3, 2023 Recent police activity in Mason County includes: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022: 7:08 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 68-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested for operating while under the influence of drugs, 900 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. She was lodged at the Mason County Jail. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022: 5:46 a.m., (LPD),…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 3, 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…
Obituary: Maximina Gaytan, 72, of Pentwater Maximina Gaytan, 72, of Pentwater, formerly of Monterrey, Mexico, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Maximina was born August 17, 1950, the daughter of Cutberto Sifuentes Camacho and Maximina Ramirez Sustaita. She married the love of her life, Bernardino Gaytan, on June 28, 1967. They spent 55 wonderful years together until her passing. …
Man, 70, allegedly punches deputy and bites officer. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 70-year-old Ludington man was arrested for assault and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police after he allegedly assaulted a female victim and then punched a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the chest and bit a Ludington police officer Thursday, Dec. 29, shortly after 9 p.m., in the 5900 block of West…
Three-vehicle New Year’s Eve crash sends four people to the hospital. Two Good Samaritans assisting stranded motorist suffer serious injuries. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured — two of whom were seriously hurt — in a three-vehicle crash Saturday, Dec. 31, at 1 a.m. on Hoague Road east of Amber Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 2, 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…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 30, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Owen Nettles, 31, domestic violence third offense and second offense habitual offender; arrested Dec. 24 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Dec. 27; probable cause hearing: Jan. 4; bail: $50,000 cash. -Michaela Lou…
Recent births, posted Dec. 30, 2022 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: Caden…
Obituary: Sarah Jensen, 68, of Ludington Just a few months after realizing her dream to return to Michigan for retirement, Sarah A. Jensen died of natural causes at her home in Ludington. Born May 19, 1954, to Viggo and Aletha Jensen, Sarah grew up in Victory Township where, encouraged by her book-loving and free-thinking family, she developed an early and…
Adult suspect charged for firing weapon from moving vehicle SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Tiona Lara, 18, of Monroe, Mich., was arraigned today in 79th District Court on one count of carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of discharging a firearm from a vehicle, both felony charges. Lara, along with a 15-year-old juvenile, also from Monroe, was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 28,…
Conservation District asking for help to save hemlock trees SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is asking property owners to check their hemlock trees for hemlock wooly adelgid. If there are tiny balls of a white, woolly material lining hemlock branches this winter, property owners are asked to contact the conservation district office. The material could indicate the presence of…
Two teens arrested for firing handgun from vehicle on US 31 The 911 caller was a military veteran who recognized the sound of gunfire and followed the vehicle until a deputy arrived. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Two teens — one of whom is a juvenile — were apprehended by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Dec. 28, shortly after 5 p.m. following…
Police news, Dec. 29, 2022 The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022: 3:03 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 6:24 a.m., alarm activation, City of Scottville. 11:17 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 29, 2022 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…
Obituary: Yvonne Bikulcius, 62, of Scottville Yvonne Kay (Raspotnik) Bikulcius, 62, of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Yvonne was born on September 17, 1960, the daughter of Stanley Raspotnik II and Kay Yvonne Knause Wienert. She graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1978. For 16 years, she worked at Indiana Summer Co-Op,…
Couple wanted on criminal charges arrested by deputies after hiding in a building The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A couple who were wanted on criminal charges were arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after they hid from police in a building in the…
Obituary: Ronald Scott, 73, of Ludington Ronald Hugh Scott, 73, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Ron was born on January 11, 1949, in Grand Haven. He was the son of the late Hugh Scott and Lauretta Jackson-Patterson. In December of 1968, Ron enlisted in the United States Army where he served as an automotive mechanic, stationed…
Spencer back on Scottville commission By Rob Alway Editor’s Note: Rob Alway is editor-in-chief and owner of Mason County Press. He also serves as a commissioner-at-large for the city of Scottville. This posting reports on the events of the Scottville City Commission meeting on Dec. 27, 2022 but also includes the author’s opinions. It’s been awhile since I’ve written…
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