Chambers a finalist for environmental hero award. Open voting is taking place until Oct. 10. To vote for Chambers, click here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Julia Chambers, president of AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World), is a finalist for the Cox Conserves Hero Award. Cox Conserves Heroes is part of Cox Enterprises’ national sustainability initiative, designed…
Man, 84, strikes 6 vehicles, handicap sign in Meijer parking lot. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Mears man received minor injuries after the vehicle he was operating struck a handicap sign and six other vehicles in the Meijer store parking lot on West US 10 Friday, Sept. 30, at 2:40 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The driver…
Warrant arrests top 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. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022: 6:31 p.m., a 17-year-old Ludington girl was petitioned to the Mason County Juvenile Court for assault and battery against a 16-year-old…
Obituary: Betty Dyer, 95, of Ludington Betty Ann Dyer, 95, of Ludington formerly of Manchester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully in the presence of her granddaughter, Karla on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Betty was born on April 20, 1927 in Manchester, the daughter of Homer and Maude Johnson. Betty enjoyed feeding and observing the local wildlife at her home near…
Obituary: Virginia Rose, 73, of Ludington Virginia “Gig” Rose Rose, 73, of Ludington, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. She was born February 28, 1949 in Manistee to Harry and Cecilia (Theodore) Nickerson. Gig worked as a housekeeper at the Little River Casino and Resort until her retirement in 2009. She was a member of the Little River Band of…
Obituary: David Keffer, 55, of Ludington David Allen Keffer, 55, of Ludington, formerly of Kingsley, passed away on September 28, 2022. Dave was born on June 1, 1967, the son of Thomas and Susan (Bell) Keffer. He graduated from Kingsley High School in 1985 and received a bachelor of science degree from Central Michigan University in 1990. He worked as…
Obituary: Georganna Moore, 82, of Ludington “Grief is the price we pay for love.” Georganna Jean Moore died on September 23, 2022. We are heart-broken, but resolute in the knowledge that our beloved mother, Georganna Jean Moore (nee Ariss) is now with The Lord Jesus. She was born in Remus, Michigan, September 5, 1940, to George W Ariss and Alice…
Around the County: Hoag’s Lake Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP —On the last day of September, I took a ride on my side by side exploring parts of Free Soil Township. My destination was Hoag’s Lake. Most of the…
Front Page Sunday: MCP, April 12, 1972: Tornado Rips Mason County. Front Page Sunday is presented by the Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. During this series we will bring to you select front pages of the Mason County Press when it was a weekly newspaper, from 1938 to 1976 and then 1986-1987. In the evening…
Re: Humankind presents film series with Vogue Theater WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE – The West Shore Community College Humankind series will feature a mini film series at the Vogue Theatre in connection with its theme of the year, “the future of work.” Below is the list of…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 1, 2022 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jacqueline Marie North, 35; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), possession of a controlled substance (schedule 5/LSD), driving on an expired license and operating without security (no vehicle insurance); arrested: Sept. 15 by…
Sen. VanderWall’s bill would allow non-certified police to patrol ORV trails By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LANSING — The Michigan legislature is currently considering a bill, introduced by Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) that would eliminate the need for police officers to be certified in order to patrol state off road vehicle (ORV) trails. The bipartisan Senate Bill No. 1003 was introduced…
Fall festival returns to Ludington State Park HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park will host the return of the Ludington State Park Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Lake Michigan beach house. Wagon rides featuring draft horses from Meadow Breeze Farms, music by Mike Lenich and Debbie Chase (aka “80 Cows…
Recent births, posted Sept. 30, 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: Dean…
Obituary: Eleanor ‘Ellie’ Stever, 94, of Ludington Eleanor “Ellie” May Stever, 94, of Ludington passed away Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born March 14, 1928, the daughter of Raymond Hall and Anna (Fliegle) Hall. She graduated from St. Simon High School in 1946. Ellie married Robert “Grubby” Stever on August 31, 1963. She worked as a machine operator for…
MCC homecoming court Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central will hold is homecoming week festivities next week. The week will include the homecoming football game at Spartan Community Field on Friday, Oct. 7 against Hesperia when the 2022-2023 homecoming king and queen will be crowned.…
Rape conviction from 2015 receives new sentencing. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Ludington man convicted of raping a young girl will remain in prison for now, despite his conviction being overturned by the Michigan Court of Appeals. The Michigan Department of Corrections is expected to decide when Benjamin Michael Bentz will be released. Earlier this year, the…
Obituary: Matthew Mauer, 93, of Scottville. Matthew Joseph Mauer, 93, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Matt was born April 21, 1929 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Mathew Paul Mauer and Elizabeth Kalinowski Mauer. On November 19, 1955, he married the love of his life, Nancy Lee Robbins. Matt Graduated from Michigan State University in…
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