Ludington hospital’s Dostal to launch Scottville senior center series. 

September 6, 2022

Ludington hospital’s Dostal to launch Scottville senior center series.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. The Scottville Area Senior Center is overseen by MCC Schools.  UPDATE: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED. SCOTTVILLE — Drew Dostal, Spectrum Health, regional market leader and president of Spectrum Health facilities in Ludington, Newaygo and…

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Four to compete for Miss Ludington Area title. 

September 6, 2022

Four to compete for Miss Ludington Area title.  LUDINGTON — Four women will compete for the title of 2023 Miss Ludington Area during the  Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant on Sunday, September 11, 2022. The event will begin at 4 p.m, and will take place at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. Doors will open…

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‘[Un]Natural Selection’ series creators at Ludington library.

September 6, 2022

‘[Un]Natural Selection’ series creators at Ludington library. LUDINGTON — Interlochen Public Radio’s award-winning podcast Points North, host Dan Wanschura and lead producer Patrick Shea will be at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch on Wednesday, September 7 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss their series “[Un]Natural Selection.”  The series examines humans’ role as part of the ecosystem and explores the…

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Obituary: Walter Reed, 75, of Custer. 

September 6, 2022

Obituary: Walter Reed, 75, of Custer.  Walter John Reed, 75, of Custer, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  Walter was born on February 6, 1947 in Detroit, the son of Frank C. and Barbara M. (Ponsock) Reed and grew up in the Thompsonville area of Benzie county.  Walter served his country during the Vietnam Conflict with the United States…

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MCC Athletic Boosters to host Cow Pie Bingo. 

September 6, 2022

MCC Athletic Boosters to host Cow Pie Bingo.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Here’s a fundraiser that just kind of stinks (but should be a lot of fun): The Mason County Central Athletic Boosters will hold Cow Pie Bingo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 5 to 7 p.m.,…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant applicant letters due Oct. 1.

September 6, 2022

Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant applicant letters due Oct. 1. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its service area for the fall grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by Oct. 1, 2022. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant…

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Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class. 

September 6, 2022

Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, Oct. 7 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 8, all day with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather…

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Obituary: Susan Petersen, 70, of Ludington.

September 6, 2022

Obituary: Susan Petersen, 70, of Ludington. Susan Kay Petersen, 70, of Ludington, formerly of Bay City, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022.  Sue was born on June 12, 1952, in Bay City, the daughter of John Sebastian and Nancy Lou (Wirsing) Kloha Jr. She graduated from T.L. Handy High School with the class of 1970.  While Sue had several…

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Toyota RAV4 stolen from car dealership.

September 6, 2022

Toyota RAV4 stolen from car dealership. 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 — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a charcoal grey 2009 Toyota RAV4 from Northern Classic Auto on West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 6, 2022.

September 6, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 6, 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: Ludington Pickleball Classic 2022

September 5, 2022

VIDEO: Ludington Pickleball Classic 2022 Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  LUDINGTON — The Ludington Pickleball Classic takes place Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11. Alan Neushwander speaks with John Reed of the Ludington Pickleball Club about this year’s tournament.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Police News, posted Sept. 5, 2022.

September 5, 2022

Police News, posted Sept. 5, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office:  Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 2:11 p.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Angling Road and Jebavy Drive, Hamlin Township.  8:43 p.m.: Car/deer crash, no…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 5, 2022.

September 5, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 5, 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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Historical Society opens Mason County Research Center.

September 2, 2022

Historical Society opens Mason County Research Center. 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. LUDINGTON — The next chapter in the history of the Mason County Historical Society began Thursday, Sept. 1, when the organization officially opened its Mason County Research Center in downtown…

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New parking, drop off/pick up zones for LHS, OJ DeJonge Middle School. 

September 2, 2022

New parking, drop off/pick up zones for LHS, OJ DeJonge Middle School.  LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — When students and staff at Ludington High School and OJ DeJonge Middle School return to school on Tuesday, Sept. 6, they will notice some changes bus drop off and pick up…

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Obituary: Kenneth Marrison, 86, of Scottville. 

September 2, 2022

Obituary: Kenneth Marrison, 86, of Scottville.  Kenneth M. Marrison, 86, of Scottville passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022.  Ken was born on January 1, 1936 in Custer, the son of Maynard and Beulah (Riffle) Marrison, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1956.  On October 14, 1978 he married Carol Ann Miller at the Scottville United…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 2, 2022

September 2, 2022

Recent births, posted Sept. 2, 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: Oliver…

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Police busy with crashes.

September 2, 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 recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022: 4:52 p.m., car/motorcycle crash, minor injury, US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022: 7:23…

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