West Shore Bank offering quasquicentennial scholarships LUDINGTON — In celebration of its quasquicentennial (125 years), West Shore Bank will award approximately 10 $1,250 college scholarships this year. Students who reside within Benzie, Mason, Manistee, Muskegon, Oceana and Grand Traverse counties can now apply for the scholarship here. The scholarship application deadline is April 16, 2023, at 11 p.m. and all…
Obituary: Delores Wagner, 92, of Scottville Delores Ann Wagner, 92, of Scottville passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. Delores was born November 9, 1930, in Grosse Point, the daughter of Matthew and Elsa (Ohst) Graham. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1949. The following year, on April 26, 1950, Delores married her soulmate, Richard Wagner. During her lifetime she…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 14, 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 Feb. 14, 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: Jocelynn…
LHS counselors offering financial aid application assistance LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — On Thursday February 16, Ludington High School counselors and a Michigan college adviser will help interested parents and/or students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). No appointment is needed; parents can come throughout…
Police busy with warrant arrests over the weekend The following is weekend police activity in Mason County: Friday, Feb. 10, 2023: 6:21 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south of Countyline Road, Grant Township. 7:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of LaSalle Road, Amber Township. 6:45 p.m., (Ludington Police Department),…
Public hearing will discuss Foster Elementary obsolete property certificate LUDINGTON — A public hearing will be held tonight to consider granting the developer of the former Foster Elementary School an obsolete property rehabilitation certificate. Following the public hearing, City Council is expected to take action on the request through a resolution. Datum Point Real Estate Development of Grand Rapids purchased…
Watch for road work on US 31 near Pentwater WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — Lane closures for road work are in effect on northbound US 31 from Monroe Road (Exit 154) to the north branch of the Pentwater River Monday, Feb. 13, through Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Please consider helping to…
Jaycees win state awards MT. PLEASANT — The Ludington Area Jaycees organization recently received multiple awards during the Junior Chamber International (JCI) conference. Awards received included: Best Overall United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Project: Putt Putt For A Purpose, Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf community donations. Best Inter-Organization Collaboration Project: Trunk and Treat, Jaycees decorated a vehicle as a gum…
Obituary: Judy Shoop, 84, of Ludington Judy Ann (Shaver) Shoop, born April 17, 1938, in Benton Harbor to Ward and June Shaver, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2023. Judy loved traveling and being a military wife for over 27 years. She loved talking on the phone to her friends and family, watching television, and attending many of her grandchildren’s…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 13, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bonnie Joan Graham, 62; harboring felons; arrested Jan. 25 by Scottville Police Department; arraigned Feb. 2; probable cause hearing: Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Jared Michael Chrysler, 32; first…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crash, Stiles and Hansen roads AMBER TOWNSHIP, 1:49 p.m. — Emergency personnel have been dispatched to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Stiles and Hansen roads. There are no injuries but one person is unable to get out. Extrication equipment has been called to the scene.
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 13, 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: Gregory Purple, Sr., 62, of Whitehall Gregory Lee Purple, Sr., 62, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after a short, but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born December 29, 1960, to Robert and Loreen (Morrison) Purple, in Manistique. He was raised in Mason County, graduating from Mason County Eastern High School…
Obituary: Norman ‘Zeke’ Littlefield, 82, of Ludington Norman “Zeke” Ray Littlefield, 82, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at home. He was born December 6, 1940, in Newton, North Carolina. Zeke worked in hazardous waste remediation, serving as a project manager and superintendent. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 324. In his spare time, Zeke…
History: The beginning of Mason County and Ludington Part 1 This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Before the area now known as Mason County…
MCC Forensics team kicks off season Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s state-ranked forensics team begins its season Saturday, Feb. 11 at an invitational at Birch Run High School. Forensics competition is a contest between individuals and ensembles…
Community Foundation awards over $850,000 in grants in 2022 LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County awarded $880,021 in grants in 2022, which included $145,494 through the foundation’s competitive grant process and $734,527 from donor-advised, scholarship, community project and organization endowments. “Looking back, we can see how donations through the Foundation have made an impressive impact on Mason County,”…
Eagles gambling case resolved, charges reduced or dismissed LUDINGTON — A group of four people who had been charged with various gambling charges that allegedly took place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 108 S. Harrison St., recently appeared in 79th District Court. Originally, each person was charged with three felonies including gambling, gambling house permitting for gain and gambling…
Slushy roads cause crashes The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported numerous traffic crashes on slushy roads Thursday, Feb. 9. No injuries were reported. The following is MCSO activity Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023: 9:21 a.m., a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department, 2300 block of East US 10, Custer…
Court sentencings, posted Feb. 10, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced to jail or prison in Mason County. 51st Circuit Court Felonies – David Gene Newman, 49. Offense date, Aug. 1, 2019. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Larceny of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000. Plea, no contest. Sentenced on Feb. 7, 2023 (delayed),…
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