Three separate crashes within 24 hours result in injuries.

September 29, 2022

Three separate crashes within 24 hours result in injuries. 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. MASON COUNTY — Three separate vehicle crashes within a 24-hour time period resulted in injuries. A 21-year-old Free Soil man and both of his passengers — a 19-year-old Free Soil man…

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Obituary: Chester ‘Chet’ Schutt, 76, of Ludington.

September 29, 2022

Obituary: Chester ‘Chet’ Schutt, 76, of Ludington. Chester “Chet” Schutt of Ludington, passed away on September 17, 2022. Chet was born August 9, 1946, in Elmhurst, Illinois to Ervin and Corinne (Potter) Schutt.  Chet grew up in Wheaton, Illinois. After graduating from high school, he attended Southern Illinois University and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. He completed…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 29, 2022.

September 29, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 29, 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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Notice to Bidders: Single Axle Cab/Chassis Truck

September 29, 2022

Notice to Bidders: Single Axle Cab/Chassis Truck This posting paid for by Mason County Road Commission Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Road Commission of the County of Mason at their offices, 510 E. State St., P.O. Box 247, Scottville, Michigan, 49454 until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at which time bids will be opened…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 29, 2022

September 29, 2022

Recent births, posted Sept. 29, 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: Celeste…

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Rally planned to protest Proposal 3.

September 29, 2022

Rally planned to protest Proposal 3. LUDINGTON — Citizens to Support Michigan Women and Children is holding a rally on Saturday, Oct. 1 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Mason County Courthouse. The purpose of the rally is to protest Proposal 3, which will appear on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Signs will be available or participants can…

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WSCC Humankind discussion on the past, present and future of work

September 28, 2022

WSCC Humankind discussion on the past, present and future of work WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College Humankind series will present “The Past, Present, and Future of Work” discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. The event takes place via Zoom:  bit.ly/humankindfall22,…

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Police news, Sept. 27, 2022.

September 28, 2022

Police news, Sept. 27, 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 recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022: ​10:29 a.m., ​an 18-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding 79th District Court warrant for failure to appear, 200 block…

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Advertisement for Bids: Building Demolition

September 28, 2022

Advertisement for Bids: Building Demolition This posting paid for by the County of Mason.  PROJECT: Building demolition and site clearing work located at 2383 N. 32nd St., Fountain, MI 49410 and 7067 E. Stolberg Rd., Fountain, MI 49410. Parcels are adjacent to each other. Base Bid: Single, All Trades package for this project. Project Description: Complete demolition and removal of…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 28, 2022.

September 28, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 28, 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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Exploring careers at WSCC. 

September 27, 2022

Exploring careers at WSCC.  WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College hosted a college and career day event on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the college’s Recreation Center. About 750 high school juniors and seniors from 11 schools were invited to the…

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Ludington council considering deer culling. 

September 27, 2022

Ludington council considering deer culling.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — During the regular meeting of the Ludington City Council Monday, Sept. 26, councilors hear the first reading of an ordinance that would approve allow the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to cull a select amount of deer within the city limits. A first…

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Scottville moving forward with community development position

September 27, 2022

Scottville moving forward with community development position By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission unanimously approved the creation of a community development director position during its regular meeting Monday, Sept.…

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Two people injured in US 10 crash.

September 27, 2022

Two people injured in US 10 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old Ludington man and 28 year-old Ludington woman were both injured when the vehicles they were operating collided Monday, Sept. 26, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on US 10 at…

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LHS 2022 homecoming court

September 26, 2022

LHS 2022 homecoming court LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — It’s homecoming spirit week at Ludington High School. The homecoming football game will take place on Friday at Oriole Field against Manistee. During halftime of that game the 2022-2023 homecoming king and queen will be announced. Candidates are pictured.…

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Weekend police news, Sept. 26, 2022.

September 26, 2022

Weekend police news, Sept. 26, 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 23, 2022: 1:04 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 32-year-old Mears man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant…

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Obituary: Carol Powers, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater

September 26, 2022

Obituary: Carol Powers, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater Carol J. Powers, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Grand Rapids.  Carol was born on December 6, 1934 in Riverton Township the daughter of Floyd H. and Bertha (Carr) Bickford and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1954.  On November…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 26, 2022.

September 26, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 26, 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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