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Sheriff’s deputies busy with crashes, thefts Recent police activity in Mason County includes: Friday, Feb. 3, 2023: 4:07 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Free Soil Township. 7:11 a.m., (MCSO), vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, US 31 and Freeman Road, Free Soil Township. 12:04 p.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and US 10, Amber Township. 1:18…
Obituary: Charles Ucherek, 70, of Branch Charles Stephen Ucherek, 70, of Branch, formally of Dwight, Ill., passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Chuck was born on July 25, 1952, the son of the late Stephen Anthony and Eugenia (Rom) Ucherek. He was a 1970 graduate of Downers Grove North High School, in Downers Grove, Ill. He went to Lincoln…
Obituary: Margaret Dongvillo, 100, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville Margaret Ellen (Shearer) Dongvillo, 100, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away Friday February 3, 2023. Margaret was born December 17, 1922, the daughter of Marshall and Florence Shearer. Margaret worked as an RN for many years at the Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She also held jobs at the Oaks…
Obituary: Ralph Doeren, 84, of Ludington Ralph Doeren, 84, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Ralph was born on December 27, 1938. He grew up in Detroit, moved to California, then settled in Ludington. Ralph enjoyed restoring cars and attending car shows. He restored and entered several vehicles, often winning awards and trophies…
United Way receives grant to assist local organizations LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County has recently been granted funds in the amount of $14,771 that be used to assist local organizations with providing services to consumers in the areas of food, lodging, rent/mortgage payments, utility payments, and/or equipment and/or equipment necessary to feed or shelter residents. The money has…
Recent births, posted Feb. 7, 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: Raylin…
Curl clinic time changed VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area Curling Club continues to host curl clinics at West Shore Community Ice Arena. The time has changed for the clinic scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11. It will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. instead of 4 to 6 p.m., as previously posted. Another clinic will be held on Sunday,…
Obituary: Aaron Wheeler, 36 Aaron Mitchell Wheeler died Sunday, February 5, 2023. Aaron moved through life infecting others with his energy and charisma and never left a space without creating a new circle of friends. He collected dogs and people. He was a passionate fisherman and enjoyed biking, campfires and making creative projects come to life. He embraced hard work…
Code RED tests to be conducted on Feb. 14 On Tuesday, February 14, 2022 Mason County Emergency Management will be conducting test notifications throughout Mason County with the CodeRED emergency notification system. Residents and businesses within Mason County may receive a pre-recorded message from the system at various times throughout the day. Separate sections of the county will be tested…
Family Affair scheduled for March 18 SCOTTVILLE — The 31st annual Family Affair (AfFAIR) will take place on Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free event’s theme this year is “Under Construction – Building Strong Families.” Over 60 groups, organizations and businesses are expected to participate in this year’s event,…
Police negotiate with suspects for an hour before they surrender BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers negotiated with three suspects for an hour before they were arrested Sunday, Feb. 5, in the 7800 block of East Chickasaw Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies and troopers were called to the scene shortly…
MCC board sets election to seek bond SCOTTVILLE — During a special meeting, the Mason County Central Board of Education voted unanimously Monday morning to set an election on May 2 to seek a bond for facility and infrastructure repairs and construction. The bond request is asking voters to approve a 1.6 mill property tax increase which will generate about…
Fire destroys Tallman Lake house By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a Tallman Lake area home early Monday morning. Four fire departments were dispatched to 2372 N. 20th St. beginning at 12:31 a.m. Fountain Area Fire Department Chief Jeremy Goble said the structure was engulfed in flames upon the arrival of the first fire unit. Goble said…
LHS offering financial aid workshop Tuesday LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON – Ludington High School counselors and the Michigan College Advisor will be available on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to assist LHS seniors and their parents to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The workshop will take…
Season weight and speed restrictions begin Thursday SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions are going into effect at 6 .m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 6 am until further notice. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to…
LPD handles warrant arrests The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023: 2:24 a.m., a 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested on four outstanding failure to appear warrants issued by the 79th District Court, 300 block of West Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington.The underlying offenses were illegal entry and three separate traffic violations.…
Obituary: Joseph Negele, 90, of Pentwater Joseph Anton Negele, 90, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2023. Joseph was born in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Theresia Negele. Joseph was a Korean War Veteran. He served as a medic in the Army from 1949-1951. He also worked on the CSX Railroad for 38 years. Joe was a…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 6, 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…
Hospital volunteers to hold chocolate sale LUDINGTON — Volunteers at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital will hold a South Bend Chocolate Sale Wednesday, Feb. 8 and Thursday, Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The sale will take place in the lobby of the hospital. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the hospital volunteers’ pledge of $250,000 to…
MCC school board expected to call for May election SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 6. The primary purpose of the meeting will be for the board to set a bond election on May 2. “The work leading up to this day began last May culminating in a new version…
VIDEO: Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse LUDINGTON — The 57-foot tall Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse was built in 1924. In October 1995 the light’s Fresnel lens was removed and replaced by a 12-inch Tideland Signal ML-300 acrylic optic. The Fresnel lens is on loan to the Mason County Historical Society and is exhibited at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Ownership…
