Domestic violence victim escapes abuser by locking herself in Walmart bathroom. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A domestic violence victim was able to escape her abuser by locking herself in a Walmart bathroom stall Saturday, Aug. 13, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The assault occurred on Pineway Street in the City of Ludington, said Sheriff…
Driver arrested on drug charges following US 10-31 crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested following a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews were dispatched at 1:18 p.m. The man was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated – drugs, possession with intent to deliver MDMA…
Man arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana after crash. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Loudon, Tennessee man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating under the influence of marijuana after he rear-ended a stopped vehicle on M 116 at the entrance to the Ludington State Park Friday, Aug. 12, shortly before 7 p.m., according to Mason…
Request for Proposals: Process Server, Mason County Treasurer’s Office. This is a paid posting, paid for by County of Mason. Introduction The Mason County Treasurer’s Office is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide personal service of process in connection with the foreclosure of delinquent real property taxes as required by MCL 211.78 (i) of Public Act 206 of…
Celebration of Life: Allan Carlson Allan Carlson’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 East Bryant Road in Ludington. Family will receive friends and family for visitation starting at 10 am, with memorial service to begin at 11am. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Arrangements have…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 15, 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…
Forward Human Trafficking Task Force to hold fundraiser barbecue. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Forward Human Trafficking Task Force will hold a Fundraiser BBQ on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Up North Farm Market, 3890 Monroe Road. The event will feature live music, petting zoo, raffle, silent auction, and the Up North Market beer garden.…
Obituary: Charles Campbell, Jr., 68, of Custer. Charles D. Campbell Jr., 68, of Custer passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was born March 19, 1954 in Hart to Charles and Virginia Campbell Sr. Charles graduated from Hart High School. He worked for Straits Steel &Wire for over 20 years.…
Demolition derby cancelled. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association has announced that the demolition derby scheduled for this evening has been cancelled due to inclement weather. All other fair activities have also been cancelled.
State Park concert cancelled tonight. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of the Ludington State Park concert series event scheduled for this evening, featuring Uneven Ground, Celtic music, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The next concert will feature Mike Lenich at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the park’s amphitheater.
Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Friday, August 12, 2022. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Here are some photographs created Friday, Aug. 12, at the Western Michigan Fair by Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway: Due to the inclement weather the rides will not be running at the Western Michigan Fair on Saturday. Food and games are still available, the animal auction and the demo derby…
Celebration of Life: Douglas Stevenson. A Celebration of Life for Douglas E. Stevenson who passed away at the age of 72 on June 22, 2022 will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel, 212 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 13, 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…
Ludington man arraigned on 3 charges of assaulting police. LUDINGTON — Caleb John Bowman, 39, of Ludington was arraigned on Wednesday, Aug. 10 in 79th District Court on three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer following an incident that took place in the Walmart parking lot, 4854 W. US 10 in Pere Marquette Township. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
LPD chief offered Muskegon public safety position. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal has been offered the position of director of public safety for the City of Muskegon. Kozal, who began working in Ludington in May 2020, was one of two finalists for the Muskegon job. The other was Derrick Turner, who is police chief…
Police news, Aug. 12, 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 police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Aug, 11, 2022: 7:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road west of Tuttle Road, Eden Township. 9:25 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…
Gail Allen recipient of the Bee Award at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital LUDINGTON — Gail Allen, inpatient unit secretary at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the Bee Award winner by Emily Bowman, RN, who was named as the DAISY Award winner. The DAISY Award celebrates and honors extraordinary nurses. Each DAISY recipient gets to select someone who helps…
District court arraignments, posted Aug. 12, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies – John Sherman Russell, 59; controlled substance – possession of methamphetamine; habitual offender – third offense; offense date, March 24, 2021; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned, Aug. 4, 2022; bond, $5,000; hearing date not assigned. . – Rebecca…
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