WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LANSING — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward recently attended a recent event at the GM Lansing Grand River Assembly plant where U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm revealed a $1.7 billion investment to convert 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Richard Lee James, 53, pleaded guilty on July 17 to driving while license suspended and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended) and $125 in fines/costs. -Kimberly Sue Shimel, 38, pleaded guilty on July 17 to third-degree retail fraud and was…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police news has been reported by local law enforcement: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:43 p.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested for trespassing, public intoxication and a bond violation following a call for a disturbance in the…
Jacob “Frank” Judis, 94, of Irons died on Thursday, July 18, 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 $10 a…
Employment: Special Education Supervisor West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree; Full approval in at least one area of special education; three years experience in special education; must be able to satisfy R340.1772 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education for Supervisor of Special Education Approval. To view a complete…
Employment: District Curriculum and Grant Coordinator This is a paid posting. Posted until Aug. 2, 2024.
Photos and video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club met at the Mark Lipps farm Wednesday where they cut grain in preparation for the club’s 50th Old Engine and Tractor Show, which will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 3 at Scottville Riverside Park. The grain is used for…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington mother pleaded “no contest” to second-degree child abuse in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 16. Tara Lynn Treesh’s plea includes a sentencing agreement of 20 months to 10 years in prison. However, because Treesh has already served 22 months in jail, she will be immediately eligible for parole,…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Offshore Classic began Tuesday and will continue through Sunday, July 21. New this year, some of the fish collected during the tournament, hosted by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County, will be donated to the Lakeshore Food Club. “The daily contests are anticipated to bring thousands of pounds of fish ashore, and participants in the tournament…
Thomas Ray Dodson Jr. “Tommy” was received in the arms of the Lord on July 15, 2024. Tommy passed peacefully in his home with his wife Cristina and his six children by his side. Tommy was born in Ludington, on January 12, 1968, the son of proud parents, Darlene (Mickevich) Dodson and Thomas Ray Dodson, Sr. He was the middle…
Employment: GSRP Lead Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher. 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 to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. The…
Helen Francis (Gorzynski) VanLoon, 94, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Helen was born on August 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Valentine and Joanna (Pachulski) Gorzynski. On September 15, 1949, she married the late Marshall VanLoon. Together they shared many memorable years until his passing. Helen was a wonderful mother and an attentive, nurturing grandmother.…
Daniel Joseph McCarthy, 72, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 news alerts for $10…
Shari L. (Rude) Hoskins, 82, of Ludington, died on Monday, July 15, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 news alerts for…
This is a paid posting. Paid for by Committee to Elect Beth Hand Prosecutor, PO Box 86, Custer, MI 49405. My name is Beth Hand, Republican candidate for Mason County Prosecuting Attorney and I am asking for your vote on August 6. I have been attempting to personally introduce myself to as many of you as possible by going door…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger leaves into the sunset on Sunday evening, July 14. __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two male subjects reportedly bought over $1,700 in scratch-off lottery tickets on a stolen credit card at the Hamlin Grocery store on North Jebavy Drive Monday, July 15, shortly before 10:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Upon leaving the store, it was learned the credit card used was stolen,” said Sheriff Cole. The police news…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Fountain woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to “a report of a female passed out in her vehicle,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred Monday, July 15, shortly before 7 p.m. in the Walgreen’s parking lot on US 10. In an unrelated incident, deputies responded…
Employment Opportunity: Sanitation Supervisor Indian Summer is looking for an experienced sanitation supervisor to implement the company’s sanitation policies. As a supervisor, you will be responsible for developing sanitation protocols in line with state and federal safety regulations. You will also be required to conduct daily sanitation inspections and oversee staff training. Must have demonstrate strong leadership skills, detailed knowledge…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Nathan Wietrzykowski has a deep passion for history, particularly maritime history and specifically the history of the local carferries. The 2019 Ludington High School graduate is in his second year as program manager for the Mason County Historical Society. As part of his duties, he is also director of the Port of Ludington Maritime…
MEADE TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a house at 5261 E. Hasenbank Rd. late Sunday evening. Firefighters were dispatched to the residence at 11:28 p.m. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Chief Vince Williams said the homeowner, Michael Pickard, was not home when the fire began. He said Pickard came home to discover the house engulfed in flames. “Because there isn’t good cell…
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