Scottville Thanksgiving dinner for seniors is Sunday

November 16, 2022

Scottville Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors is Sunday SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center and Mason County Senior Meals Program will hold the annual Scottville Thanksgiving dinner for seniors on Sunday, Nov. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. This year’s event will again be a drive-up event held in the parking lot of the former Scottville Optimist Building. The free…

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Ludington hospital receives top safety rating

November 16, 2022

Ludington hospital receives top safety rating LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Corewell Health Ludington Hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Another A grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group affirms our team’s dedication…

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Obituary: Robert Haupt, 87, of Scottville

November 16, 2022

Obituary: Robert Haupt, 87, of Scottville Robert Aloys Haupt, 87, of Scottville, passed away peacefully at his home on Hackert Lake on Monday, November 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Bob was born on March 11, 1935 in Chicago, the son of Aloys and Minnie (Kaddatz) Haupt who had immigrated to the United States from Germany.  After graduating high…

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Library book sale is this weekend

November 15, 2022

Library book sale is this weekend LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library’s Friends of the Library will host an indoor book sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The sale will be held in the West Shore…

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Sheriff’s Office activity, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022

November 15, 2022

Sheriff’s Office activity, Monday, Nov. 14, 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 activity from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, Nov. 14, 20022 has been reported to MCP:  3:50 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Tuttle Road south of Hansen Road, Custer Township. …

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Christmas/Holiday Events 2022

November 15, 2022

Christmas/Holiday Events 2022 The following Christmas/holiday events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Please do not add an event in the Facebook comments. If your organization is holding an event, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas (or holiday) event.” Friday, December 2 Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade Parade &…

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Obituary: David Hackert, 71, of Ludington

November 15, 2022

Obituary: David Hackert, 71, of Ludington David Walter Hackert was born Dec 18, 1950, in Mason County to Merton William and Elsie Josephine (Lehrman) Hackert.  David lived on the family centennial farm in Amber Township, which was established in 1870.  He passed away at home on Saturday, Nov 12, 2022, at the age of 71 with his wife Linda, and…

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Lack of quorum cancels Scottville City Commission meeting

November 14, 2022

Lack of quorum cancels Scottville City Commission meeting By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission was scheduled to meet this evening to swear in the recently elected commissioners and elect its mayor and mayor pro-tem. Instead, the commission did not have enough members show up to take any action.  During last week’s General Election, Commissioner Rob…

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A letter to the citizens of Scottville

November 14, 2022

A letter to the citizens of Scottville James Newkirk, City Manager City of Scottville 105 N. Main St.  Scottville, MI 49454 Nov. 10, 2022 To the Citizens of the City of Scottville:  I would like to thank you for electing me twice to represent you on the Scottville City Commission. I have spent the majority of my life in this…

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Board of canvassers determines tie in MCE board seat

November 14, 2022

Board of canvassers determines tie in MCE board seat LUDINGTON — Mason County Eastern Board of Education write-in candidates Ryan Howe and Ben Norton tied for the full term position in last week’s General Election. Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly said the tie was determined by the Mason County Board of Canvassers. As a result, the two will meet at…

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Ludington man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for ‘violent forceful rape’

November 14, 2022

Ludington man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for ‘violent forceful rape’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 14, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. A jury found Christian Lee Mitchell guilty during a trial last September. “This case…

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Brawl in Scottville leads to injured deputy.

November 14, 2022

Brawl in Scottville leads to injured deputy. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said one of his deputies sustained a cut to the leg “following a 911 call of an active fight between multiple people” Friday, Nov. 11, shortly after 10:30 p.m. in the 300 block of South Main Street. “When two Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived, several…

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Teen arrested for OWI following rollover crash.

November 14, 2022

Teen arrested for OWI following rollover crash. 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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated following a one-vehicle rollover crash Friday, Nov. 11, shortly before 9 a.m. on Walhalla Road…

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Trekking the North Country Trail: Minnesota Arrowhead

November 14, 2022

Trekking the North Country Trail: Minnesota Arrowhead By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike took her…

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Obituary: Raymond Guiher, Sr., 94, of Ludington

November 14, 2022

Obituary: Raymond Guiher, Sr., 94, of Ludington Raymond Perry Guiher Sr., 94, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  Raymond was born on January 2, 1928, in Lincoln Park, Mich. to Ray and Ida (Smith) Guiher.  Raymond enlisted in the United States Army in 1946 where he was a weapons crewman at Fort Lewis, Washington. He was…

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Obituary: Gary Seymour, 76, of Ludington

November 14, 2022

Obituary: Gary Seymour, 76, of Ludington Gary Lynn Seymour, 76, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Gary was born May 31, 1946, the son of Ward and Mercein (Parsons) Seymour. Gary was married to the love of his life, Cheryle (Nargis) Seymour.  Gary faithfully served his country in the United States Army. During his service he was…

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MCC Spanish students learn firsthand experience from teacher

November 13, 2022

MCC Spanish students learn firsthand experience from teacher Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School Spanish students have a unique opportunity. Their teacher, Ana Quinteros, speaks Spanish as her primary language. Born and raised in El Salvador, Quinteros moved to…

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First snow of season

November 13, 2022

First snow of season Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The first snow accumulation for the season occurred Saturday, Nov. 12, and overnight into Sunday, Nov. 13. This image was taken today, Sunday, over a field owned by Needlefast…

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