FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Oct. 13, at 4:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of East Hoague Road after he allegedly made a 911 call “reporting numerous persons in his residence who had killed his family,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “He further reported that a subject…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The larceny theft of a recliner chair was reported in the 7600 block of East Navajo Trail Friday, Oct. 11, shortly after 12:40 p.m. “The complainant reported the theft of a recliner chair that had been delivered by Fed Ex…
Nora Jean McKiddie, 76, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
VANDALIA, Cass County — The Mason County Historical Society was recently awarded the Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse of the Year Award at the 2024 Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association Annual Conference. The honor highlights the rich history and careful preservation of the Marchido School now located at Mason County Historical Society’s Historic White Pine Village. Marchido School was part of Pere Marquette Township…
By Wayne Dewyer, MCP Contributor Self-proclaimed “professional beach bum” Wayne Dewyer of Ludington is on his next adventure, a coast-to-coast motorcycle trip. From time to time, Wayne has been updating the readers of MCP about his journey. You can also follow him by subscribing to his YouTube channel, The Wayne Diaries here. Well hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed the travels…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central crowned its 2024 homecoming queen and king Friday evening during halftime of the varsity football game against Hesperia. This year’s queen is Ellie Bendele, daughter of Dave and Rachel Bendele. King is Gradyn Wilson, son of Tristin Pickard. MCC…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief I have been a professional photographer for 35 years. During that time I’ve made a little effort pursuing the northern lights (aurora borealis), but I have to admit, I haven’t given it 100 percent. I wasn’t…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Rebecca Lee Reamer, 43; carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearms, reckless driving, and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Oct. 2 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Oct. 3; preliminary hearing: Oct. 16; bail: $50,000 cash. -Tyler Mitchell Howard, 34;…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024: 6:55 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 8:27 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 5:09 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…
Carol May Briggs crossed over from her temporal life here on this earth to her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her heavenly Father on October 5, 2024. Carol will always be affectionately known to all of us as a Mom and Grandma. Mom was born to George and Claudia Weppler on July 4, 1931; she…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The students of Mason County Central Schools have been celebrating homecoming spirit week. Today’s theme was Farmer Day which ended with the traditional tractor parade. High school students showed off their agricultural vehicles in a parade…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -David Alexander Williams, 42, pleaded guilty Oct. 9 to a reduced charge of operating while impaired by liquor and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), $765 in fines/costs, must complete alcohol highway safety program, no drugs/alcohol, subject to random…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024: 6:17 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Beyer Road, Victory Township. 6:51 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Orchard Avenue west of Lakeshore Drive, Pere Marquette Township.…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Mason County MI Neighborhood Home Rehabilitation Program Homeowner rehabilitation funds up to $40,000 per household are available for residents of Mason County with incomes at or below 120% of the area medium income. Funds can be used to complete various home repairs. Applications for this program are due by 4 p.m. on November 15, 2024. For more information…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Mason County Repair Deferred Loan Program Homeowner Rehab funds up to $40,000 per household are available for residents of Mason County with incomes at or below 80% of the area medium income. Funds can be used to complete any emergency home repairs including furnaces, water & sewer hookup, handicap ramps, electrical and plumbing issues, etc. Applications for this…
Public Notice: Appointment to Mason County Road Commission Applications for appointment to the Mason County Road Commission Board will be received by the Mason County Board of Commissioners for one term that expires December 31, 2024. Letters of application must be submitted to the Mason County Administrator’s office, 5300 W. US 10 Highway, Ludington, MI 49431 no later than November…
Kirtley S. “Curt” Winn II, 86, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending 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 with…
Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Professional photographer Todd Reed created the image “Heavenly Glory” Monday evening, Oct. 7. “Victory Trinity Lutheran Church has long been one of my photographic muses,” Reed said. “My favorite country church came to mind while I was photographing the aurora borealis over Mount Epworth at Lincoln Lake. Rather than head home after finishing that image, I drove…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old woman with a criminal history of shoplifting pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree retail fraud and two counts of third-offense habitual offender in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 8. Nicole Lynn Boles, 48, faces a prison term for her convictions. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand said she…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Manistee man accused of stabbing a 21-year-old Mason County man at a house party last June appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 8, for a pretrial hearing. Derrick Allen Henton is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and third-offense habitual offender.…
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