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The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people received minor injuries Thursday, July 11, following a two vehicle crash about 1:40 p.m. at US 10 and US 31 (bypass) just west of Scottville city limits. Injured were two women, ages 43 and 75, both of Scottville. Both…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Last Sunday, 97 children were given free airplane rides during the annual Young Eagles event hosted by Chapter 772 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (Mason County Pilots’ Association) at the Mason County Airport.…
Editor’s Note: I have to apologize for the poor quality of the image of this video. I attempted to livestream the event using the hotspot from my iPad, as there is no public WiFi at Waterfront Park. Unfortunately, my hotspot, which is normally pretty reliable, was not keeping up with the video. The streaming camera I use is able to…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, Aug. 2 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 3, all day, with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather Club’s grounds, 3276 N. Darr Rd. Class…
Employment: School and Community Resource Advocate Job Description, Salary and Benefits Position Title: School and Community Resource Advocate Reports To: United Way of Mason County Executive Director General Description: The School and Community Resource Advocate is an employee of United Way of Mason County and supports student achievement by providing outreach services to students and their families to ensure they…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Lee Terryn, 52; third-degree fleeing a police officer, transporting an open intoxicant in a motor vehicle, and driving while license suspended; arrested July 6 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 8; preliminary hearing: July 24; bail: $100,000 cash. -John…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 1998 brown Jeep Cherokee with a Michigan license plate number of 727TXF was reported stolen from the 400 block of S. Walhalla Road Wednesday, July 10, shortly after 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following…
Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at noon at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Trout Unlimited, Samaritan Purse, or Salvation Army. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim who passed away from a probable drowning at the Ludington State Park Tuesday. Mark Scholes, 44, of Oskaloosa, Iowa was pronounced dead at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Tuesday afternoon after he was transported to the hospital. According to Mason County Sheriff…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks Radio Controlled (RC) Club will hold its fourth Summer Fun Fly event Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hull Field, 5960 W. Chauvez Road, west of the Mason County Campground. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on Sunday, July 28, same times. The free event…
Maribeth Jane Nettleman, 79, of Bradenton Fla. and Ludington, passed away on April 6, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of…
Peter Paul Mazurek, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Pete was born on November 10, 1953, in Ludington, the son of Felix and Maxine (Renwick) Monchunski. He was adopted by his parents, Samuel and Carolyn (Monchunski) Mazurek in 1956. Pete attended St. Mary’s School and Mason County Central Schools and completed his education at…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District opened its new playground Tuesday at its main campus at 2130 W. US 10-31. The playground was dedicated to long-time board of education member James…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon following a water emergency at the mouth of the Big Sable River at the Ludington State Park. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 1:49 p.m. for a report of a person struggling in the water. “Several persons entered…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (1:52 p.m.) — Emergency crews have been dispatched to Ludington State Park for a water emergency. Mason-Oceana 911 dispatch information stated that a 45-year-old male was found struggling at the mouth of the Big Sable River at Lake Michigan. Multiple people came to his aid and started performing CPR once he was brought back to shore. Use caution…
LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., will be closed on Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11 for air conditioning repairs. The units were damaged during a recent power outage. The museum will be open again on Friday, July 12 at 11 a.m. Normal summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
Richard Lee Haldeman, 91 Years Young, of Ludington, formerly of Boyne City and Royal Oak, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, while under hospice care. Richard was born on April 12, 1933, to Frederick C. Haldeman Sr. and Toreeca M. (Nee: Furgeson) Haldeman in Romeo. After Richard graduated from Romeo High School in 1951, he served two years in…
A ceremony to honor and remember the life of Ivan Anthony will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Riverton Township. Friends may meet with Ivan’s family on Thursday, July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Friday from 10 a.m. until noon at St. Paul’s Church. Those who wish…
Harriet Emmerling Feria, affectionately known by her family as Dolly, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 82 in Ludington. Born on August 28, 1941, in Batesville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Johnye Harris and grew to be a beloved figure in her community and beyond.…
Steven Aranyi, 89, of Ludington, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 email news alerts for…
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