Seasonal weight restrictions lifted March 11 SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal weight restrictions will be lifted effective at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024. The weight restrictions apply to all county roads. ______ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our…
Obituary: Donna Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby Donna Jean (Figgins) Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby and Ajo, Arizona, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. Donna was born on March 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Glenn and Frances (Yanusz) Figgins. In 1965 she graduated from Mason County Eastern High School and later earned her…
Recent births, posted Feb. 27, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Levi Randal Ramirez-Winters, the son of Tiffany Hopkins and Dylon Ramirez-Winters, of Ludington, was born on Monday, February 26, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Support local news for $10 a month We hope you…
WSCC production ‘Fun Home’ premieres Thursday WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College theater department will present “Fun Home” debuting Thursday, Feb. 29 with a final performance on Sunday, March. 10. Evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and matinees…
One dead following Sheridan Twp. house fire By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old woman died during a house fire Monday afternoon near Tallman Lake in Sheridan Township. Firefighters were initially dispatched to 6590 N. Beech St. at 12:50 p.m. The 60-year-old woman had called 911 to report the fire. She had exited the house but then re-entered…
Winds cause burn barrel fire to get out of control By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A burning barrel was the cause of a fire that quickly got out of control and burned about four or five acres near the southwest intersection of Darr and Johnson roads Monday afternoon. Scottville Fire Department was initially dispatched to 245 N. Darr…
Hail, damaging winds and then snow forecasted Enjoy the warm weather while you can today, because two rounds of storms Tuesday, Feb. 27, are expected to bring hail and damaging winds. Then, temperatures are expected to quickly drop, transitioning to a wintry mix followed by snow Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. “Two rounds of storms…
Scottville PD report, posted Feb. 26, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — The following is a list of recent Scottville Police Department activity: Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024: Domestic assault, 400 block of North Thomas Street. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024: Ordinance violation, 100 block of North Main…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Danial C. Maul, 48, pleaded guilty Jan. 2, 2024 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Feb. 20, 2024 to 30 days in jail with credit for nine days served; three years probation; and $1,133 in fines…
Obituary: Walter William Carroll, 63, of Scottville Walter William Carroll, 63, of Scottville, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Walter was born on October 15, 1960, in Wyandotte, the son of Patricia (Joseph) Knizewski and Ralph Carroll Sr. Walter dedicated 34 years of his life to Needlefast Evergreens. His commitment and hard work left a lasting impact on all those…
Weekend police news, posted Feb. 26, 2024 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 over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 23, 2024: 3:29 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Decker Road, Sherman Township. 4:25 p.m., (MCSO),…
Recent births, posted Feb. 26, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Asher Rey Leonard, the son of Alana Bystrom and Kaleb Leonard of Ludington, was born on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Support local news for $10 a month We hope you…
Saying goodbye to a true American hero By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The word “hero” is often overused these days. But, today, I, said goodbye to a man who I believe was truly an American hero, U.S. Air Force Maj. Jack Rillema (retired). Jack passed away on Jan. 26 at the young age of 98, about six weeks shy of his…
Police news, posted Feb. 23, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024: 7:37 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 44-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in Lake County following a traffic stop near…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 23, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Charles Zeller, 40; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), maintaining a drug house, and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Dec. 12 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 16; preliminary hearing: March 6;…
Congressman Moolenaar to host agriculture roundtable WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Congressman John Moolenaar will lead a roundtable discussion with farmers from Michigan’s Second Congressional District at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at West Michigan Research Station, 5185 N. Oceana Dr. The group will discuss Moolenaar’s Supporting Farm Operations Act, which will reduce labor costs for farmers by freezing…
Recent births, posted Feb. 23, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Oliver Lee Prominski, the son of Kaitlyn and Colin Prominski of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy…
Beekeeping 101 class to be offered March 9 AMBER TOWNSHIP — Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County will host Introduction to Beekeeping 101 on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mason County Reformed Church, 45 S. Amber Rd. The one-day intensive program provides a basic foundation for anyone interested in beekeeping. It brings together the wisdom of…
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