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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…
Promise Zone board makes changes The Mason County Promise Zone has changed some of its requirements and is expanding its length of offering. The Promise Zone board recently expanded the eligible population of students to include Mason County residents who have lived in the county for at least a year, including their final year of high school, to apply for…
Truck flees after hitting fire hydrant PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A pick up truck fled the scene after hitting a fire hydrant Sunday, Jan. 29, shortly after 1 a.m. at the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and Sixth Street, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “It was reported a white pickup truck ran off the road and struck a…
Daddy-daughter dance to raise funds for West Shore Family Support LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will host its sixth Daddy-Daughter Dance, Ties & Tiaras, on Friday, Feb. 3, at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave. The dance begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the West Shore Family Support Facebook page. Proceeds from the dance benefit the…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 30, 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: Josephine Shearer Bedker, 81, of Scottville Josephine Shearer Bedker, 81, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 with her sons John and Fred by her side. Jo was born on June 28, 1941 in Latrobe, Penn., the daughter of Steven and Ada (Moore) Drobneck and graduated from Latrobe High School with the class of 1959. On February 10, 1964…
Fountain man dies during Tallman area crash SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Fountain area man died during a vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon, Jan. 27. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency personnel were dispatched to Stolberg Road near Tallman Lake Road at 5:57 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 2007 Pontiac G6 had been traveling westbound on…
Rhythm & Dunes concert series lineup announced LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced its 2023 Rhythm & Dunes community concert lineup, scheduled to take place this summer at Waterfront Park. This year’s headline performers include Rock the ‘90s USA: The Official ‘90s Rock Tribute on Saturday, July 29 and Boy Band Review on Saturday, Aug. 5. Both free shows…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 27, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Andrew Michael Desmarais, 35; stealing/retaining a financial transaction device, second degree retail fraud and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Jan. 24 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Jan. 25; probable cause hearing: Feb. 1; bail:…
West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank is celebrating its quasquicentennial anniversary this year. June 30, 2023 will mark 125 years in which West Shore Bank has served the community as a local bank and remained committed to helping the people and businesses along the lakeshore improve their financial well- being. The bank was founded as…
Passing of counterfeit $100 bill attempted at Dollar General BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A person attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at the Dollar General store on East US 10 Thursday, Jan. 26, shortly after 1:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No arrests have been reported in connection to the crime. Other recent police activity in Mason County…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 27, 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…
2 finalists chosen for LPD chief position By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Two candidates are finalists for the City of Ludington police chief position. Following a review of the candidates, City Manager Mitch Foster has announced that Jeffrey Christensen of Augusta, Mich. and Christopher Jones of Holland, Mich. will be interviewed for the position, left vacant after the resignation…
AP classes put LHS students on path to college LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As Ludington High School students begin planning for their 2023-2024 school year next month, many of them will chose to enroll in an advanced placement (AP) course. AP courses and…
Police looking for fugitive PENTWATER, Oceana County — The Pentwater Police Department is looking for a wanted man who may be in the Pentwater area. William Jon Monroe is wanted for failure to appear in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for probation violation on a firearms conviction, according to court staff. Monroe was convicted of felon in possession of a…
WSCC Humankind series to feature Scottville native Kevin Eikenberry WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Best-selling author and leadership speaker Kevin Eikenberry will be the featured speaker tonight in the latest segment of West Shore Community College’s Humankind series. Eikenberry’s presentation is titled “The Future of Work:…
