VIDEO: LHS Band Performs Christmas Carols for Shoppers LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington High School band was at Walmart Tuesday evening to bring some live Christmas music to shoppers, especially to the children participating in the Shop with a…
VIDEO: Shop with a Cop/Hero Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero program is underway this week at Walmart and Meijer. Children who may not be able to afford Christmas…
Obituary: William Schulz, 87, of Ludington William Martin Schulz, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. William, also known lovingly as Buddy or Bill, was born on December 17, 1934, the son of William and Mary (Cieslewicz) Schulz. Bill graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1952. On February 16, 1968, he married the love…
G2S students selling Christmas trees for charitable causes By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The students of Gateway to Success Academy are selling decorated Christmas trees and donating the money to select charities. The project is part…
Over $100 in fuel stolen during gas drive-offs 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Over $100 in fuel was stolen during two separate gas drive-offs at the Airport EZ Mart on West US 10 Tuesday, Dec. 13, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Obituary: Timothy Berndt, 69, of Ludington Timothy Joe Berndt, 69, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Timothy was born on March 6, 1953, in Flint. On May 19, 1990, he married his forever love, and best friend, Kelly (Silver) Berndt. They were able to enjoy 32 beautiful years together. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in…
Recent births, posted Dec. 14, 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: Naomi…
Public Notice: Commissioner-At-Large, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling a Commissioner At-Large vacancy. This seat is a partial term, set to expire November 2024. The successful applicant must be a resident of the City of Scottville for at least one year immediately preceding their appointment to office. The…
Obituary: Sandra Sekenske, 78, of Ludington Sandra Lee (Shaw) Sekenske, 78, of Ludington, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, December 9, 2022. Sandra was born October 7, 1944 in Elmira, NY to Gerald and Amelia (Rogers) Shaw. She graduated from Elmira High School in 1962 and earned her accounting degree from West Shore Community College. She was employed…
Library board to honor Ivan Anthony SCOTTVILLE — Ivan Anthony, the long-serving president of the Mason County District Library Board of Trustees, is retiring. He has served the Library since 1995. In that time, he has been instrumental in renovations to both the Ludington and the Scottville branches of the Mason County District Library. “Ivan has been supportive of…
Respiratory therapist John Bottrell honored with Bee Award John Bottrell, registered respiratory therapist at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), was selected as the Bee Award winner by Lynda Holcomb, RN who was named as the DAISY Award winner. The DAISY Award celebrates and honors extraordinary nurses. Each DAISY recipient gets to select someone who helps the…
Jack O’Malley: Letter to constituents To people across Benzie, Leelanau, Manistee and Mason counties I had the privilege of serving in the Fighting 101stDistrict in the Michigan House – along with those in the greater Traverse City area who make up the new 103rd House District: The end of December marks the end of my second term in the House…
Trailer stolen 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the larceny theft of a small utility trailer in the 100 block of North Dennis Road that was reported Monday, Dec. 12, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derek Wilson.…
Obituary: David Fonnesbeck, 66, of Ludington David Clarence Fonnesbeck, 66, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Monday December 12, 2022 in the comfort of his own home. Prior to his passing, he spent his last days surrounded by friends and family. Dave was born on August 30, 1956 to Clarence and Wilda (Boals) Fonnesbeck. After graduating from Ludington High School…
Obituary: Patrick Danks, 76, of Ludington Patrick Roy Danks, 76, of Ludington, passed away after a year long battle with liver cancer on Friday December 9, 2022. Patrick was born on May 4, 1946, the son of Robert and Gladys (Carey) Danks. He graduated from Brethren High School in 1965. On June 15, 1968, Patrick married the love of his…
Ceres Solutions offering scholarships to college students In its continuing effort to support youth pursuing careers in agriculture, Ceres Solutions will offer $25,000 through scholarships to high school seniors and college students this coming spring. Students receiving the scholarships will be selected based on their commitment to agricultural youth programs and their desire to pursue higher education. “Our employee group…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 12, 2022 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joshua Terry Navis, 42, unlawful imprisonment, assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of felony firearms; arrested Nov. 30 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; probable cause hearing: Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.…
Historic Riverton house damaged by fire By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a house that was originally built in the 1800s Monday, Dec. 12. The house, at 4087 S. Gordon Road, is owned by Dan Reid. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 1:01 p.m. Dan’s son, Gabriel, lives next door. He said he works third…
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