VIDEO: MCC presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’ this weekend Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School Drama Club will present “Alice in Wonderland” on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2…
Inmate’s cause of death determined to be cardiac arrest. LUDINGTON — The autopsy and toxicology reports of Crandal Smith, who died at the Mason County Jail Oct. 11, determined that the inmate’s cause of death was cardiac arrest, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole in a press release Tuesday, Nov. 1. “Mr. Smith had no illegal substances in his system,”…
Police news, Nov. 1, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Oct. 31, 2022: 3:33 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Marrison Road east of Hogenson Road, Riverton Township. 5:23 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Angling Road southwest…
Three WSCC faculty members recently publish WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Three West Shore Community College faculty members have recently published, one a research paper and the other two books. Dr. Adam Moreno recently started at WSCC as an associate professor of mathematics. He received his PhD…
Chamber seeks applicants for leadership program LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for a new class of Leadership Mason County, a program designed with professional growth in mind. The six-month program is set to begin in January 2023, with the main goal of equipping local professionals with the tools they need to identify…
Obituary: Frederick Peterson, 72, of Brimley Frederick “Fred” Allen Peterson, 72, of Brimley, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022 in Sault Ste Marie, Mich. He was born on October 22, 1950, in Hart. He was a track star in high school. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam conflict as a heavy…
Recent births, posted Nov. 1, 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: Ash…
Stream bank stabilization underway at Scottville Riverside Park By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Stream bank stabilization is underway at Scottville Riverside Park along the Pere Marquette River. The project involves installation of bioengineered shoreline for erosion control along 265 linear feet of the river. The project is a partnership between the City of Scottville and Conservation Resource Alliance of…
Ludington expected to make recreational marijuana decision end of November LUDINGTON — City Council and Planning Commission are expected to review the final draft documents of the city’s recreation marijuana rules over the next month with an expected vote by City Council on Monday, Nov. 28. One of the primary components of the rules include a change in zoning to…
VIDEO: Learning the biology of fish LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. VIdeo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School students are learning some life lessons this semester through the newly created course Michigan Fisheries & Design, taught by Jon Stowe. The biology class is a mix of academic…
Teen arrested in connection to stolen Jeep. 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. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Chelsea, Michigan man was arrested after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call Sunday, Oct, 30, shortly before 10:30 a.m. in the 11000 block of…
Bid Notice: 2008 and 2013 Dodge Chargers, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is accepting sealed bids for the following vehicles: 2013 Dodge Charger; black; 96,448 miles; police cruiser; minimum bid: $5,000 2008 Dodge Charger; grey; 119,940 miles; police cruiser; minimum bid: $2,000 All items will be sold “as is.” Bids will be accepted until 2 p.m. on Monday,…
Sugar Ridge Church holding Blessing of the Hunt EDEN TOWNSHIP — Sugar Ridge Church, 2012 E. Wilson Road, will hold its annual Blessing of the Hunt event on Saturday Nov. 12, 2022 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the church. This annual event is an outreach to the community by the Sugar Ridge Church providing a meal, speaker, and a drawing…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 31, 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…
Notice of Hearing: Michael Wayne Swiger This is a paid legal notice State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Mason File No. 21-027-NA In the matter of MICHAEL WAYNE SWIGER. To all interested persons including: RICHARD SWIGER, JOSHUA SWIGER AND UNIDENTIFIED FATHER whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:…
VIDEO: MCP Kids: Visiting Christoffersen Farm Editor’s Note: Ever since our kids were babies we have had a year tradition of visiting Christoffersen’s Farm in Riverton Township to pick apples and photograph our kids. Our daughters, Avoca and Sloane are now 9 and 8. This year, Avoca wanted to take pictures and gather some information on Red and Colleen Christoffersen…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 30, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jason David Hathaway, 38; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested April 3 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Oct. 24; probable cause hearing: Nov. 2; bail: $500/10 percent. -Sarah Renee Sloan, 19;…
VIDEO — MCC Halloween Parade Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Elementary schools held their traditional Halloween parade walking around part of Scottville today, Friday, Oct. 28. Watch the video to see the parade. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
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