Oriole News: LHS celebrates 125 years of accreditation.

February 21, 2022

Oriole News: LHS celebrates 125 years of accreditation. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School officials announced the renewal of the school’s accreditation, marking 125 years since the initial achievement of this distinction in 1907. Ludington High School’s accreditation is granted by CogniaTM, a nonprofit organization…

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Fountain man cited for 6th driving while license suspended charge.

February 21, 2022

Fountain man cited for 6th driving while license suspended charge. 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. FOUNTAIN — A 44-year-old Fountain man was cited for his sixth driving while license suspended (DWLS)  charge following a traffic stop Friday, Feb. 18, shortly before 2 a.m. at…

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Scottville man arrested for fourth OWI following crash.

February 21, 2022

Scottville man arrested for fourth OWI following crash. 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.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old…

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Fire extinguishers set off during break-in to community center.

February 21, 2022

Fire extinguishers set off during break-in to community center. 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.  FREE SOIL — Mason…

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Notice of Public Input Meeting, Mason County.

February 21, 2022

Notice of Public Input Meeting, Mason County. The Mason County Board will hold a Public Input Meeting as part of its regularly scheduled meeting on March 8, 2022 at 9 a.m. in the conference room at the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 West US-10, Ludington. The purpose of this meeting will be to authorize the submission of a Natural Resources…

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79th District Court news, posted Feb. 19, 2022. 

February 19, 2022

79th District Court news, posted Feb. 19, 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.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer.…

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History: The Grand Army of the Republic.

February 19, 2022

History: The Grand Army of the Republic. Around the County – History is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Veterans organizations play an important role in communities. Most local people today recognize the American Legion Post # 76, Edwin H. Ewing in Ludington and Custer VFW Gold…

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Grown Locally: Putting people first, Epic Manufacturing.    

February 18, 2022

Grown Locally: Putting people first, Epic Manufacturing.     Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Epic, (noun): A long story of adventure, heroic feats and legendary history.  Job shop, (noun): A business that performs custom parts manufacturing for other businesses.  Epic Manufacturing…

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Branch man arrested for OWI following crash.

February 18, 2022

Branch man arrested for OWI following 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. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated following a one-vehicle crash Thursday, Feb. 17, shortly after 1 a.m. at Sugar Grove…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 18, 2022

February 18, 2022

Recent births, posted Feb. 18, 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: Jaden…

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Obituary: James Johnson, 74, of Ludington.

February 18, 2022

Obituary: James Johnson, 74, of Ludington. James Earl Johnson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. James was born on August 6, 1947, in Ludington to Burton Elmore Johnson and Viola Mae (Wilcox) Johnson.  He proudly served his country in the Army for several years. He was employed by Miller Brothers Oil.  Jim enjoyed having a coffee or a…

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Obituary: Nancy Carey, 73, of Ludington.

February 18, 2022

Obituary: Nancy Carey, 73, of Ludington. Nancy Sue Carey, 73, of Ludington, formerly of Clio passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her sister’s home in Grand Rapids.  She was born August 12, 1948 in Ithaca to Arlo and Alice (Monroe) Gould. She graduated from Clio High School in 1966. She went on to attend Anderson University and Eastern Michigan…

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Obituary: Michael Hawkins, 41, of Ludington.

February 18, 2022

Obituary: Michael Hawkins, 41, of Ludington. Michael Gene Hawkins, 41, of Ludington formerly of Tucson, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  Michael was born on July 6, 1980, to Michael and Bobbi (Towns) Hawkins in Fort Gordon, Georgia. He graduated from Morse High School with the class of 1998 and went on to attend Pima College. Michael worked at…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 17, 2022.

February 17, 2022

51st Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 17, 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.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON —…

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Scottville woman caught with 124 grams of meth arraigned on felony charge.

February 17, 2022

Scottville woman caught with 124 grams of meth arraigned on felony charge. 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.  LUDINGTON…

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Police news, Feb. 17, 2022.

February 17, 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. Recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office includes: Monday, Feb. 14, 2022: 4:20 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of Conrad Road, Pere Marquette Township. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022: 5:45 a.m,. car/deer crash, no injury,…

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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 17, 2022.

February 17, 2022

Closings and cancellations, Feb. 17, 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.  Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success…

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CodeRED emergency notification testing to take place.

February 17, 2022

CodeRED emergency notification testing to take place. 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. On Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 Mason…

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