Event will discuss human trafficking. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — Living in a rural area, there is often a sense of security from issues that have traditionally been linked to urban centers. One such issue is human trafficking. Sherry Motcheck of Shelby, one of the founders of the recently formed Forward Human Trafficking Task Force said trafficking exists in…
Man arrested for sending hundreds of malicious texts. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested for malicious use of telecommunications services Tuesday, Oct. 26, shortly before 3 p.m. in the 400 block of North Ferry Street, according to Cpt. Steve…
MCC elementary schools to hold Halloween parade Friday. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s elementary students will hold a Halloween costume parade on Friday, Oct. 29 beginning at 1:45 p.m. The parade will begin with Scottville Elementary (lower elementary) students leaving at 1:45 p.m. and…
WSCC corrections academy graduation is Friday. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The 13th West Shore Community College Corrections Academy class will graduate on Friday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. at the Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center, 6050 N. U.S. 31. A group of area corrections officers…
Obituary: Robert Bradshaw, 86, of Ludington. On Monday, October 25, 2021, Robert Lee Bradshaw went to be with his Savior. Robert (Bob) is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) of 65 years. Also, surviving are sons, Douglas (Kathy) Bradshaw, Paul (Darlene) Bradshaw and Timothy Bradshaw; four grandchildren, Kristopher Bradshaw, Karalee Bradshaw, Ashlee (Austin) Richards and Allison (Collin) Weiss; and four…
CMH provisionally designated to increase integrated health care services. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) has been provisionally designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration site by the State of Michigan. Full designation status is expected to be granted in December. WMCMH has been a CCBHC since October 2018 when it was selected as a…
Obituary: Joyce Jacqueline (Johnson) Harmon, 95, of Ludington. Joyce Jacqueline (Johnson) Harmon, 95, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 24. 2021 at Ludington Woods Assisted Living after a short illness. Born on March 1, 1926, in Milwaukee, Joyce was the daughter of the late Ida Helen Sabel and Stanley Warren Johnson. Joyce and her family moved to Ludington where…
First responders pay special visit to ESD. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Story by Kim Beardslee, MCP/OCP correspondent. Photos by Rob Alway, editor-in-chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — October is Fire Safety month. This past week, West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) organized a…
Children’s museum receives $5,000 grant for 3D printing. LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum announced today that it has been awarded a grant of $5,000 from the Community Foundation for Mason County. The purpose of the grant is two-fold: to fund “Design and Build 3D” STEAM workshops on 3D Printing with a 3D printer and 3D pens, and to cover the…
MCC to hold community forum Wednesday, discuss possible bond.. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host a community forum on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. The forum will be a continuation…
Wayne Michael Rinkevicz, Sr., 56, of Branch Wayne Michael Rinkevicz, Sr., 56, of Branch, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021. Wayne was born on March 10, 1965 in Ludington, the son of Ronald J. and Donna (Petersen) Rinkevicz. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1983. Following high school, Wayne proudly served in…
Police news, Oct. 26, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: 12:46 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. 6:36 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Poplar Road,…
Obituary: Perry G. Demler Sr., 73, of Branch. Perry G. Demler Sr., 73, of Branch passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born May 18, 1948 in St. Joseph to George and Esther (Stark) Demler. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1966. Perry was a 50-year member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 525. In his…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 26, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Forrest M. Begres, 78, of Custer, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Joyce J. Harmon, 95, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Services are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to…
WSCC Humankind program to focus on rural living. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The West Shore Community College Humankind series continues. On Wednesday, Oct. 27, a book discussion and presentation featuring Dr. Erwin Selimos, WSCC professor of sociology, will be held focusing on social mobility and opportunity gaps.…
Traffic Alert: Car fire/crash in Logan Township. LOGAN TOWNSHIP, 6:33 p.m.: Report of a vehicle crash/car fire at the intersection of Hawley and Walhalla roads. Unknown if the vehicle is occupied. Updated location: Hawley Road west of Woods Trail.
Chamber, CVB to relocate to downtown Ludington, Scottville. After 20 years of serving Mason County’s business community from its current location at the Mason County Airport in Pere Marquette Township, the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau have announced they will renew their commitment to the central business districts by establishing offices…
Ludington school board to review superintendent applications. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District will hold a special meeting today. The board is expected to go into closed session for the purpose of reviewing applications for superintendent candidates. The candidates have requested confidentiality, which is allowed by the Michigan Open Meetings Act in the early stages of a candidate search. …
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