Circuit court news, posted May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

Circuit court news, posted May 25, 2022 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The following criminal procedures took place in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Please note that some stories have been posted separately and that this does not encompass all the activity that took place in the court.  – Tammy Louise Tanis, 58, of…

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Driver who caused crash with injuries receives 6 months in jail. 

May 25, 2022

Driver who caused crash with injuries receives 6 months in jail.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — During 51st Circuit Court proceedings on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 21-year-old Ludington man received a sentence of six months in jail and two years probation as the consequence of driving drunk and causing a crash that resulted in injuries of one of his…

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Police news, May 25, 2022.

May 25, 2022

Police news, May 25, 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: Tuesday, May 24 2022: 1:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 39-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested on a probation violation warrant issued in Mason County, Oceana…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 25, 2022.

May 25, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 25, 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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Recent births, posted May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

Recent births, posted May 25, 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: Avah…

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Third graders explore WSCC and CTE.

May 24, 2022

Third graders explore WSCC and CTE. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 600 third graders from Mason, Lake, Manistee and Oceana counties are participating in WSCC, CTE and Me Days on the main campus of West…

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Police news, May 24, 2022.

May 24, 2022

Police news, May 24, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 23, 2022: 9:39 p.m., car crash, minor injuries to one driver, no medical treatment, US 10 at Dennis Road, Amber Township. 9:43 p.m.,…

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Graduating CTE student Keeton Capling hasn’t let autism hold him back.

May 24, 2022

Graduating CTE student Keeton Capling hasn’t let autism hold him back. By Kim Beardslee, Correspondent.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  High School seniors and families are currently celebrating their child’s accomplishments and graduating from high school.  Keeton Capling’s untypical journey of school…

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Scottville Commission approves resolution pursuing charter amendments. 

May 23, 2022

Scottville Commission approves resolution pursuing charter amendments.  By Rob Alway Rob Alway is editor-in-chief and owner of Mason County Press. He is also an elected city commissioner/mayor pro-tem of the City of Scottville. He writes this column as a way to communicate with constituents as a commissioner. SCOTTVILLE — During the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, May…

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Obituary: Roger Starr, 75, of Ludington.

May 23, 2022

Obituary: Roger Starr, 75, of Ludington. Roger William Starr, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at home. He was born June 22, 1946, in Sand Lake, the son of Joel and F. Marian (Ashley) Starr. Roger was very proud of his service in the US Army as an Infantry Sergeant in the VietNam…

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Trekking the NCT: Adventurers Abound.

May 23, 2022

Trekking the NCT: Adventurers Abound. By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike will take her to…

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Police news, May 23, 2022.

May 23, 2022

Police news, May 23, 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, May 20, 2022: 5 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), breaking and entering of a seasonal residence, 500 block of West Kinney Road, Riverton…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 23 2022.

May 23, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 23 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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Civil War re-enactors to hold Memorial Day service on Sunday.

May 23, 2022

Civil War re-enactors to hold Memorial Day service on Sunday. SCOTTVILLE — The Michigan Second Cavalry Civil War Re-enactors will be honoring fallen military personnel with a special memorial at the Scottville United Methodist Church, 114 W. State St., on Sunday, May 29 during the 10 a.m. service. Presentation of the American flag, patriotic music including echo “Taps” and the…

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Educator Spotlight: Ludington Elementary School’s Alan Albrecht

May 22, 2022

Educator Spotlight: Ludington Elementary School’s Alan Albrecht By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. PERE MARQUETTE TWP – Ludington Elementary School teacher Alan Albrecht has taught his entire 21 year career at Ludington Area…

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Gus Macker registration deadline is May 30.

May 20, 2022

Gus Macker registration deadline is May 30. LUDINGTON — Registration ends soon for the Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Stearns Park beach. The 30th anniversary of the event in Ludington is set for June 18-19 with bracket play for athletes of all ages. A slam-dunk contest, music, merchandise, trophies and an all-new food court will add a festive…

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Police news, May 20, 2022.

May 20, 2022

Police news, May 20, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, May 19, 2022: 11:39 a.m., breaking and entering of a seasonal cabin, 2400 block of South Masten Road, Branch Township.  7:15 p.m., car/turkey crash,…

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VIDEO: Spring planting at Scottville Area Senior Center.

May 19, 2022

VIDEO: Spring planting at Scottville Area Senior Center. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — In 2020 high school students from Mason County Central’s Spartan Academy built raised garden beds for the Scottville Area Senior Center. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the beds were…

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