LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle on Robert Street south of Ludington Avenue Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred about 1:24 p.m. According to a press release from Ludington Police Department, the woman was transported by Life EMS ambulance to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital where she was treated for minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle, a…
Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, A little while ago…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon Co. — Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is offering a new camp this summer, intended for students with little or no musical experience who want to enter into band. The Mini Camp is a four-day camp for children who are in grades five through seven and will take place on Aug. 7-11.…
Penelope Rose Fischer, the daughter of Morgan and Douglas Fischer of Wellston, was born on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Emma Rose Gibbs, the daughter of Grace and Kyle Gibbs of Ludington, was born on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News…
LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County, along with local news media, will host a candidates’ forum on Thursday, July 11 at Waterfront Park, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will include local and state candidates who are running in the Aug. 6 primary election. The event is being co-hosted by chamber media members Mason County Press, Ludington Daily…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company recently announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarships. Each receiving a $500 scholarship are Andrew Schrader of Ludington, who will be attending Eastern Michigan University pursuing a bachelor’s of arts degree majoring in musical theatre and Emily Schwarz of Mears, who will be attending the University of Michigan pursuing a bachelor’s of fine arts…
Nancy Pajonk, 75, of Ludington, went home to the Lord on Thursday, June 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Nancy was born March 27, 1949, in Ludington, to Elmer and Rosemary Wright. Nancy married the love of her life, Michael Pajonk, on July 25, 1970 and remained in Ludington. Nancy lived her life full of love for everyone. She always put…
Nancy Ruth Nielsen, 77, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 20, 1947, in Ludington, the daughter of Niels Charles and Ruth (Abair) Nielsen. Nancy was a graduate of Mason County Central High School, Scottville, and then attended Muskegon Business School. She worked…
Employment: Police Officer, Ludington Police Department $10,000 hiring incentive for experienced, currently MCOLES certified officers. The City of Ludington (pop. 8,100) is accepting applications for the position of full time Police Officer, with preference being given to Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified applicants. All applicants must be certified/certifiable by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. Competitive…
Employment: Administrative Assistant – MCE Middle School/High School Mason County Eastern School District is hiring a Administrative Assistant to the Principal at MCE Middle School/High School. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of Interest and resume to: Paul Shoup, Superintendent, Mason County Eastern Schools, 18 S. Main Street, Custer, Michigan 49405-9624 or email pshou@mceschools.com For a complete…
Employment: Bookkeeper/Accountant Ludington area: Seeking ambitious, multi-task, organized person with attention to detail and good communication skills to assist with all aspects of accounting and reporting for non-profit organization. Qualifications: B.A. in Accounting or equivalent Full charge bookkeeping and computer skills Leadership/supervisory skills Experience with Microsoft Excel, Non Profit and/or Fund Accounting Must be willing to relocate or commute within…
Employment: Community Support Services Director Ludington area not for profit organization seeking full time, experienced Program Director to manage programs and services for a four-county area. Detail oriented multi-tasker; excellent communication and organizational skills; computer proficiency (data base reporting system); ability to prepare reports accurate/timely; client/community relations; supervisory experience; budget and grant writing. Minimum AA or 2 yrs work related…
Employment: Head Start Center Director/Lead Teacher Immediate Openings: Manistee, Kaleva, Grant. Seeking qualified Center Director responsible for supervision and management of child development center; and teaching a classroom of 3-4 year old children. AA or BA in Early Childhood Development or related with Early Childhood; Annual $56,000 – $60,000 (with BA w/ZS endorsement); Annual $52,000 – $55,000 (with AA in…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CHICAGO — When Kyle Collins became a father, he started writing down life lessons he thought would be important to his two daughters. Those lessons turned into a published book, “Wherever You Go There You Are” that was released earlier this year. “If I got hit by a proverbial bus that took me out, this book…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Derrick Allen Henton, 20; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and third offense habitual offender; arrested June 15 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned June 17; preliminary hearing: July 3; bail: $500,000 cash. See related story here.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, June 19, 2024: 9:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Dennis Road north of Johnson Road, Amber Township. 2:58 p.m., alarm activation, Victory Township. 7:50 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Beaune Road south of Leggers…
Makayla Sabina Morales, the daughter of Jessica Mercado and Jesus Morales of Walkerville, was born on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Goldie Jean Knizacky, the daughter of Kaitlin Walker and Stephen Knizacky of Ludington, was born Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local…
Employment: Media Support/Online Learning Support Specialist Mason County Central School District is hiring a high school Media Support/Online Learning Specialist. The job includes facilitating and assisting students taking online classes and serving as high school librarian and media center specialist. A bachelor’s degree in education is required along with a valid teaching certificate. Salaried position contracted through third party. For…
Ivan James Anthony, 86, of Summit Township, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. Ivan was born on September 4, 1937 in Eden Township, the son of Ernest and Matilda (Terryn) Anthony and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1955. Having grown up on a farm, Ivan was very involved with 4-H throughout his childhood. It made…
LUDINGTON — Rite Aid, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, has recently announced that it will close 12 more Michigan stores, including the Ludington location, as the company seeks to exit federal bankruptcy protection. A document filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey on Monday did not state when the stores will close or what will happen to…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — This week students entering grades four through 12 have been learning about aviation during a Summer Aviation Camp being held at Mason County Airport. This is the second year the…
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