Employment: Ludington Beach Patrol The Ludington Police Department is seeking applicants for a seasonal Beach Patrol position. Must be 18 years or older, possess a valid Michigan driver’s license, no felony convictions, and pass a physical & drug screen. Preference will be given to applicants currently certified in CPR and/or Water Rescue. Rate of pay is $15 per hour, up…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Stanton, Michigan man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop at US 10 and Poplar Road Wednesday, March 20, shortly before 7 a.m. for his 10th driving while license suspended offense, according to…
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A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids for several Michigan counties Friday, March 22, including Mason and Oceana and counties. Forecasters are predicting 3-7 inches of snow. The advisory is in effect beginning at 3 a.m. Friday until midnight Friday night. Other counties included in the advisory: Muskegon, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare,…
Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central Upper Elementary’s physical education classes went on the road this week, traveling to Park Lanes at Styx Restaurant to learn the sport of bowling. Over the last three days all of the third through fifth grade classes were…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Geoffrey Allen George, 40; using a computer to commit a crime and accosting a child for immoral purposes; arrested March 5 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned March 15; preliminary hearing: April 3; bail: $50,000 cash. -Zachery Ryan Wicinski, 29; assault with…
John Richard Wagner, 85, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, March 20, 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 __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? Find the answers here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief 1. What was the original name of Mason County Eastern School District? a. Custer Township School District No. 5 b. Custer Public…
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: Monday, March 18, 2024: 5:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 11:24 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Fountain Road and US 31, Sherman Township. 2:56 p.m., (MCSO), larceny of…
LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, March 12, to 51 months to 20 years in prison for a two-count felony conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine, according to court records. Billie Jo Phillion received credit for one day served in jail and was ordered to pay $266 in fines and costs. Phillion pleaded guilty…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following students recently named to the Mason County Central Middle School honor roll for the second trimester of the 2023-2024 school year: Sixth grade Madison Carr Bodie Christensen Gunner Cole Annabelle Conway Evelyn Cronk Griffin DeKuiper Treesa DeLeon Valentine Gorzynski Kaitlynn…
WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE — The West Shore Community College Humankind series will hold a mini film series during the month of April at the Vogue Theatre in Manistee, kicking off Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. All films are free and open to the public. Each film also…
SCOTTVILLE — Households struggling to make ends meet, all too often can have added expenses if their homes are not energy efficient. The home weatherizing program, offered through FiveCAP, Inc., addresses these issues to make homes more energy efficient, ultimately cutting down on utility costs. FiveCAP is accepting applications for home weatherizing. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, there…
Jeffrey Kurt Rittenhouse, 59, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Jeff was born May 9, 1964, in Ludington, the oldest child of Kurt and Ellen (Myers) Rittenhouse. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1983. He was a high school wrestler, and always had a love of bowling. He was especially proud of his…
Joshua VandenHeuvel, 40, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born February 7, 1984, in San Diego, California to Sharon Renee Curtis and Kurt James VandenHeuvel. He graduated in 2003 while living in Foley, Alabama. Josh later moved back to Michigan to be closer to family. In his free time he loved horticulture, gaming, the outdoors…
Aria Rose Mendez, the daughter of Jada Ray and Devin Mendez of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help us to keep posting birth announcements. Support local journalism. Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month We hope…
Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our services are provided to you through the generous support of our advertisers. Traditional newspaper models require subscriptions or purchase of an individual newspaper in order to see their product. We do not, and will not, require our readers to pay…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old man was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison for a conviction of bringing contraband into a jail/prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 19. Jaydee Vernon Lafreniere pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 30, and admitted that he brought fentanyl into the jail. In exchange for the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink will not serve a second term. Kreinbrink, who was elected in 2019, sent an email to various county court employees, county employees, and private practice attorneys on Jan. 30 announcing that she will not be seeking re-election. MCP obtained the email through the Michigan Freedom of Information Act…
By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old man convicted of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct was sentenced to 15-40 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 19. Joseph Fredrick Pereira pleaded no contest, Jan. 17. Before Judge Susan K. Sniegowski handed down the sentence, the court heard a victim statement from the mother…
LHS teacher resigns amid allegations of inappropriate conduct By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — A high school teacher from the Ludington Area School District has resigned following an investigation into inappropriate conduct. “Once the district became aware of the allegations, the employee was placed on non-disciplinary, paid administrative leave pending further investigation,” according to a memo sent to parents…
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