Weekend police news, Nov. 21, 2022.

November 21, 2022

Weekend police news, Nov. 21, 2022. 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. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Nov. 18, 2022: 6:41 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Custer Road, Custer Township. 7:15 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury,…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 21, 2022

November 21, 2022

Recent births, posted Nov. 21, 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: Bodi…

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Obituary: Karel Schott, 84, of Ludington

November 21, 2022

Obituary: Karel Schott, 84, of Ludington Karel Kay (Smith) Schott, 84, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at home surrounded by her children. She was born on August 18, 1938, in Custer, daughter of the late Eugene and Rosetta (Wing) Smith.  She attended Ludington High School graduating with the class of 1957. Karel married Roger F. Schott…

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Obituary: Randy Garcia, Jr., 49, of Ludington

November 21, 2022

Obituary: Randy Garcia, Jr., 49, of Ludington Randy Lee Garcia Jr., 49, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Randy was born January 1, 1973, the son of Randy Lee Garcia Sr. and Patricia Ann (Gielczyk) Garcia. He was a 1988 Onekama High School graduate. Randy was able to spend over 20 years with his lovely fiancé, Susan Mary…

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Libraries to hold creative kids program Friday

November 21, 2022

Libraries to hold creative kids program Friday The Mason County District Library is holding Creative Kids on Friday, November 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at both the Ludington and Scottville branches. The event will feature games and crafts and are free. Children ages under 8-years-old must be supervised.  

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 21, 2022

November 21, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 21, 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 recent death information…

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VIDEO: MCC students learn the art of weaving

November 20, 2022

VIDEO: MCC students learn the art of weaving Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central students have been learning the art of weaving over the past few weeks. District art teacher Rachel Brock said that many of the projects she teaches…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 19, 2022

November 19, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 19, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony -Robert Michael Gauthier, 29, two counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police and domestic violence; arrested Nov. 11 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Nov. 13; probable cause hearing: Nov. 23; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. Misdemeanors…

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VIDEO: Round Lake Flyover

November 18, 2022

VIDEO: Round Lake Flyover By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels: Mason County Press and MiTravelogue. We would appreciate if you would click “like” and leave feed back. For some insights into places to visit in Mason County and beyond, visit MiTravelogue.com.  SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Just a few minutes before more snow came down, I…

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Mother, boyfriend charged with child abuse

November 18, 2022

Mother, boyfriend charged with child abuse By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A mother and her boyfriend have been charged for child abuse in a case that occurred in December 2021. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink said Kevin James Kaiser, 29, of Ludington, has been arraigned in 79th District Court with first degree child abuse, which is punishable by…

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Four charged with illegal gambling at Eagles club

November 18, 2022

Four charged with illegal gambling at Eagles club LUDINGTON — Four people have been charged with illegal gambling related to incidents that allegedly took place at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 108 S. Harrison St. According to Ludington Police Department Interim Chief Steve Wietrzykowski, on May 3, 2022, LPD was approached by two complainants with information that extensive illegal…

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Crashes keep deputies busy.

November 18, 2022

Crashes keep deputies busy. 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. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Nov. 17,  2022: 6:55 a.m., vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Jebavy Drive near Ehler Road, Hamlin Township. 7:30 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Scottville…

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LHS students learn home and finance skills in new class

November 17, 2022

LHS students learn home and finance skills in new class LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Most adults have to learn to manage their finances including paying for a place to live, buying food, paying utility bills, credit card bills, and many other expenses. At…

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Police busy with crashes

November 17, 2022

Police busy with crashes. 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. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022: 1:10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Gordon Road, Amber Township. 6:41 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no…

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WSCC to present Holiday Rock Spectacular Reunion

November 17, 2022

WSCC to present Holiday Rock Spectacular Reunion WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  MANISTEE – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series, in collaboration with the Ramdsell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee, will present “A WSCC Holiday Rock Spectacular Reunion,” on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. and…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 17, 2022

November 17, 2022

Recent births, posted Nov. 17, 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: Ronald…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 17, 2022

November 17, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 17, 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 recent death information…

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Meth possession arrest tops police activity.

November 16, 2022

Meth possession arrest tops police activity. 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 — A 49-year-old Hart man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on an outstanding failure warrant in Oceana County Tuesday, Nov. 15, shortly before 10:55 p.m. in Cartier Park, according…

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