VIDEO: Hamlin Lake North Bayou Flyover HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ice fishermen are taking advantage of the below-freezing temperatures on Hamlin Lake. A small grouping of traditional ice shanties have recently appeared on the North Bayou, located at the end of North Lakeshore Drive. Our drone, launched from Hamlin Township’s North Bayou Park, captured some interesting ice patterns that formed on…
Obituary: Marti Miller, 65, of Ludington Marti James Miller, 65, of Ludington, formerly of Coudersport, Penn., passed away suddenly on Thursday February 2, 2023, with his wife and daughter by his side in Spooner, Wis. Marti was born on October 7, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Dell (Okonski) Miller. He was a 1976 graduate of Coudersport…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 4, 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…
VIDEO: Mason County Road Commission: Gettin’ It Done Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission was out in full force Friday, Feb. 3, clearing snow that had drifted onto roads from the previous evening. MCP Editor-in-Chief caught up with MCRC…
MCE homecoming game still scheduled for this evening CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern homecoming game is still scheduled for this evening, but there will only be a varsity game. The boys basketball game begins at 6:30 p.m. against Big Rapids CrossRoads Academy. The homecoming court will be announced at 6 p.m. and the crowning of the king and queen…
Ludington water main break LUDINGTON — Ludington Department of Public Works employees are currently on scene of a water main break at the intersection of Lavinia and Ressiguie streets. The break caused a significant void under the asphalt. Once the water main repair is made, city employees will work on reconstruction of the roadway. People are asked to avoid the area.
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 3, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Eddie Keith Rogers, 66; assault/resisting/obstructing police and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Jan. 25 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Jan. 26; bail: $5,000/10 percent. Misdemeanors -Stanley James Welc, 45; operating a vehicle while…
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Schwass takes reins of MSU agriculture program at WSCC WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In 2017 West Shore Community College formed a partnership with Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) to offer MSU classes in Mason County. Upon completion graduating…
Closings and Cancellations, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. This post may be updated. Schools Covenant Christian School Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Schools and Victory Early Childhood Center…
WSCC Humankind Series to discuss future of work in healthcare WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The next installment of the West Shore Community College Humankind Series will be “The Future of Work in Healthcare” on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The event is accessible…
Police news, posted Feb. 2, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023: 3:30 a.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 4:40 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 5:04 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Hoague Road, Free Soil Township. 5:20 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road,…
Circuit court sentencings, posted Feb. 1, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. – Bryan Lewis Bruner, 35. Offense date: Sept. 17, 2022. Arrested by Michigan State Police. Count 1, operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious injury (guilty plea); count 2, failure to stop at a scene of…
Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Knapp, Jr., 53, of Sheridan Township Gerald “Jerry” Thomas Knapp Jr., 53, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2023. Jerry was born July 16, 1969, in Detroit. He moved to Shelby in 2004 and in 2009 he relocated to Branch. His love for the outdoors and peace and quiet landed him in Sheridan Township where he resided…
Notice to Bidders: Rest Area Services MASON COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION MASON COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Mason will receive sealed bids at 510 E. State Street, P.O. Box 247, Scottville, Michigan 49454 until 11 a.m., local time, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and…
Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission The Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Mason will receive sealed bids at 510 E. State Street, P.O. Box 247, Scottville, Michigan 49454 until 11 a.m., local time, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read for furnishing the following materials and services: …
Obituary: William John Clement, Jr., 67, of Ludington William John Clement, Jr., 67, of Ludington, formerly of North Muskegon, Narragansett, RI, and Groton/New London, Conn., passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Mr. Clement was born March 19, 1955 to William John and Katherine Rose Clement, Sr. in Muskegon. He graduated from North Muskegon High School, Class of 1973, and…
Obituary: Richard Story, 53, of Scottville Richard M Story, 53, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Rich was born on April 1, 1969, the son of Thomas and Cheryl (Langfeldt) Story. He was a 1988 graduate of Mason County Central High School. Rich was a master plumber, working as a plumbing and heating inspector for Mason, Lake,…
Suspect demanding to be shot by police subdued with taser HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ludington man demanding to be shot by police was tased and then arrested on charges of attempted breaking and entering and resisting and obstructing police Monday, Jan. 30, around 9 p.m. in the 6600 block of West Dewey Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Detroit Civil War riot to be topic of Historical Society Winter Speakers Series LUDINGTON — Local historian Mike Nagle will be the next speaker at the Mason County Historical Society’s Winter Speaker Series on Monday, Feb. 6. Nagle will talk about Michigan’s home front during the Civil War and the racial conflict which erupted the city of Detroit in March…
Recent births, posted Jan. 31, 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: Benny…
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