Community Church hosting community Christmas Eve dinner LUDINGTON — The Community Church of Ludington, 109 N. Harrison St., is hosting a free community Christmas Eve dinner from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 24t n the church’s dining room. Delivery is available to those who can’t make it out. Volunteers will make deliveries between 11:30 a.m. and 1…
Holiday open skate fundraisers to be held VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Youth Hockey Association will host two holiday open skates at West Shore Community Skating Rink on Friday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 30. Skating will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. with $10 per person admission. Funds raised will support the West Shore Wolves youth hockey…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 19, 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…
Recent births, posted Dec. 19, 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: Calvin…
Health department holiday hours District Health Department #10 has announced its holiday hours. In observance of Christmas and New Year’s, DHD#10 offices will be closed Monday, December 26, 2022 through Friday, December 30, 2022. The following COVID-19 Testing Clinics will be closed during this time: Kalkaska County DHD#10 625 Courthouse Dr Kalkaska, MI Closed: 12/25, 12/27, 12/29, 1/1 Manistee County…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 17, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dalton Joseph Verboam, 31, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and second offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 27 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Dec. 9; probable cause hearing: Dec. 21; bail: $25,000 cash.…
Top local baby names for 2022 LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital) has released the top baby names for 2022, with a five-way tie for the top girl names and a three-way tie for top boy names. There were 289 babies born between January 1, 2022 and December 15, 2022. Top Girl Names 2022 Tied…
WSCC offers variety of resources to help students succeed WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over the past few years West Shore Community College has increased its commitment to help students succeed beyond academics. Julie Dill is the director of student access and resources. Her job is…
Police news, Dec. 16, 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 police activity in Mason County Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022: 1:25 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Ludington woman was cited for operating without a license, Ludington Avenue near Rath Avenue, City of…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 16, 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: Jessie LaFleur, 93, of Ludington Jessie Jean (Grubbs) LaFleur, 93, of Ludington, formerly of Saginaw, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. Jessie was born November 18, 1929, the daughter of Lonnie and Emma (Stewart) Grubbs. Jessie married the love of her life, Raymond F. LaFleur on October 8, 1949, and spent 40 wonderful years with him until his passing…
Ludington to honor Mayor Miller LUDINGTON — Ludington Mayor Steve Miller will be honored with an open house on Monday, Dec. 19 following the regular meeting of the City Council, which begins at 6 p.m. Monday’s meeting will be Miller’s last regular council meeting as mayor. Miller was elected in 2018 and has served one four-year term. He was the…
High-speed chase suspect has extensive criminal record. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MASON COUNTY — The 25-year-old Shelby man arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding, methamphetamine possession, reckless driving, driving while license suspended and fourth-offense habitual offender following a high speed chase Wednesday night, Dec. 14, has an extensive criminal record. Steven Geno Rice III…
VIDEO: Suspect captured by police following high-speed chase MASON COUNTY — A 25-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding, methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended following a high-speed chase with speeds reaching nearly 100 mph Wednesday night, Dec. 14, shortly after 10:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Math & Mentors: Making math fun West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Area second graders recently learned that math can be fun. Over 42 community volunteers helped bring Math and Mentors to all the elementary schools in…
Caritas Food Pantry donates Christmas meals CUSTER — Volunteers at Caritas Food Pantry recently assembled 150 Christmas means to donate to clients. Meals were made possible through donations from local businesses such as West Shore Bank’s Spirit of Giving campaign, Meijer Simply Giving Program, and funds from Caritas Food Pantry’s private donors. A donation oof 150 5-gallon buckets were also…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 15, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced for felony crimes on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. – Garrett Scott Buck, 30: Count 1, assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault), one day in jail with credit for one day served, two days probation; count 2, domestic violence, dismissed,…
Ludington man arrested for aggravated assault 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 62-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for aggravated domestic assault and battery Wednesday, Dec. 14, shortly before 1 p.m. in the 700 block of North Rowe Street, according…
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