SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Republican Kelly Crocker has defeated Democrat Jeff Cormany 309-200 in the Sheridan Township supervisor race.
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SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Republican Kelly Crocker has defeated Democrat Jeff Cormany 309-200 in the Sheridan Township supervisor race.
MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp Branch Twp 137 110 129 121 27 Custer Twp 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132 133 36 Hamlin Twp 1 Hamlin…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Republicans Chelsea Miszewski and William Stakenas won the two open seats on the Sherman Township Board of Trustees defeating Democratic incumbent Lori Cregg. Results: Cregg (D): 213 Miszewski (R): 337 Stakenas (R): 330
MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp Branch Twp 137 110 129 121 27 Custer Twp 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132 133 36 Hamlin Twp 1 Hamlin…
LUDINGTON — Sawyer Hendrickson, a Ludington High School sophomore has been chosen to attend Founding Forward’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program on November 7-10, 2024 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Sawyer was chosen by leadership at AMVETS through its National Americanism Contest and by the AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary, for her continued work supporting servicemen and servicewomen and veterans with Miss Sawyer’s Kids With A Cause, a…
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The following Christmas events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas Event.” The following are Christmas events scheduled in Oceana and Mason counties: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024: 6 p.m., tree lighting, Getty Park, Village…
LUDINGTON — As part of philanthropy leadership, the Community Foundation for Mason County recently published its Community Wish Lists. This unique initiative invites local nonprofits to share their immediate funding needs with the community, providing a direct and impactful way for individuals and organizations to make a difference. This year, 88 wishes have been submitted, totaling over $179,000 in funding…
The Mason County District Library is encouraging teens to create Christmas cards for active members of the military. Craft supplies in the teen sections of the libraries will be available until Wednesday, Nov. 27. The cards will be sent to troops after Thanksgiving. Participation is not limited to teens. The library locations are 204 E. State St. in Scottville and…
Jack Lee Wygant, 75, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 18, 1949, in Haslett, the son of Donald and Virginia “June” (Hook) Wygant. Jack moved to Ludington in 1989 where he operated his own charter boat “Jimmy Jack” and was known to many as Captain Jack. In his…
Frances Ann (Masten) Shinsky, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday October 31, 2024. Fran was born on May 8, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Ann Marie (Gendrolius) Masten. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Simon High School. On June 28, 1958, she married her forever love, Russell Shinsky, Jr. They shared over 60 years together…
Robert “Bob” Allen Blackmer, 85, of Hart passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Robert and Donna Blackmer, born July 28, 1939. He was the older brother of Sharon and Marcia. Bob attended school in Shelby until his parents purchased Blackmer Supermarket in Elbridge Township. He graduated from Hart High School in…
Hadley Irene Schwandt, the daughter of Angela and Trevor Schwandt of Manistee, was born on Monday, November 4, 2024. Everly Lasher Rahn, the daughter of Brittany and Kreighton Rahn of Manistee, was born on Monday, November 4, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Tuesday, Nov. 5 will be your final opportunity to vote in the 2024 General Election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mason County Press will be reporting on the unofficial results of the local races as we obtain the information. Keep in mind that just because the polls close at 8…
LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) for the 10th time following a traffic stop near Tinkham Avenue and Sherman Street Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “He has nine prior convictions,” said Cpt. Haveman. “The male was issued an appearance citation…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 23-year-old Ludington woman following an investigation into a reported retail fraud at the Ludington area Walmart on US 10 Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly before 10 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
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Larry Delos Martz, 75, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 1, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation beginning at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…
Ramon Castillo Sr., 90, of Ludington, former longtime resident of Scottville, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along…
Lincoln Jace Johnson, the son of Alexus Rasmussen and Shawn Johnson of Free Soil, was born on Friday, November 1, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…
By Joan Young, MCP Contributor It is supposedly possible to paddle 51 miles of the Little Manistee River. However, it is difficult to get reliable information about most of that distance. This article is an attempt to help fill that gap. The river originates in Lake County, southeast of the village of Luther. The farthest-upstream access is at Old Grade…
