Miller announces candidacy for prosecutor

March 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jordan Miller of Ludington has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Miller is currently the chief assistant prosecutor for the Manistee County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. “I am very excited for the opportunity to serve,” said Miller. “I have been an attorney for 10 years now, including the last five…

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March 17, 2024

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…

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VIDEO: Fun times at Family AfFair

March 16, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — A steady crowd wandered the halls of Mason County Central High School Saturday for the 32nd Family AfFair. Coordinator Angela Taylor explains more in the video.   ________ Help us to keep writing stories…

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Learning about STEAM at MCC Middle School

March 15, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School held its annual GRIT-Together STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Night Thursday, March 14. The event was open to middle school students and their families. This year’s STEAM night was space-themed.…

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Ludington man arrested for accosting a minor following traffic stop

March 15, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, March 14, by Ludington Police Department and charged with accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime following a traffic stop. The stop occurred near the intersection of…

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Obituary: Gene F. Tracy, 77, of Saginaw, formerly of Ludington

March 15, 2024

Gene F. Tracy, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Great Lakes Rehab Center. Son of the late Peter and Lucille (Neubauer) Tracy, Gene was born September 22, 1946 in Detroit. He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps., First Battalion Seventh Marines Combat Division, in Vietnam. He was honored to serve at…

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Recent births, posted March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

Paisley Ann Oomen, the daughter of Alyssa Gillis and Jacob Oomen of Hart, was born on Thursday, March 14, 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 Thank you…

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Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission 2024 HMA Surfacing Program

March 15, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission 2024 HMA Surfacing Program Click here for more details. This is a paid posting. Posted until March 25, 2024.

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The Mason County Quiz, March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

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? See answers here. 1. Several of Ludington’s city streets were named after: a. Celebrities b. Pioneers c. Family of James Ludington d. Past post masters   2. Where is Elmton…

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Warrant arrests top police activity

March 14, 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, March 12, 2024: 11:08 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court, 200 block of East Loomis Street, City…

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Libraries to offer spring break activities

March 14, 2024

The Mason County District Library will have activities every weekday during local schools’ spring break beginning Monday, March 25 to Friday, March 29. Activities for school-age children and their families will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at both Ludington and Scottville libraries. All library programs are free. Children under age 8 must be supervised by an adult. ____________…

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Obituary: Wanda Ellen Bradford, 82, former of Ludington

March 14, 2024

Wanda Ellen Bradford, formerly of Ludington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born the daughter of Dwight and Clair Bradford, in Muskegon, on July 24, 1941. Wanda spent her early years in Hill City, South Dakota. The family returned to Michigan and Wanda attended Hart High School. She was very strong in her faith. She loved nature…

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Recent death: Jeffery Kurt Rittenhouse, 59, of Scottville

March 14, 2024

  Jeffery Kurt Rittenhouse, 59, of Scottville, died on Thursday, March 14, 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…

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Notice to Bidders: Abandoned Vehicle, Oceana County Sheriff’s Office

March 14, 2024
Notice to Bidders: Abandoned Vehicle, Oceana County Sheriff’s Office

Notice to Bidders: Abandoned Vehicle, Oceana County Sheriff’s Office   The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is auctioning off the following vehicle which can be inspected at Eagle Towing’s Montague location, 10255 Old US Hwy 31, Montague, MI 49437 during normal business hours:  2021 Volvo VNL Tractor 4V4NC9EHXMN276151 Please call 231-894-5424 for inspection questions   Submit sealed bids in person to…

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Clown Band to begin accepting summer program scholarship applications April 1

March 13, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — Beginning April 1, the Scottville Clown Band will begin accepting scholarship applications for middle school and high school students who plan to attend summer performing arts programs. Each year, the band awards over $10,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school students who are enrolled in a summer performing arts program, such as Blue Lake Fine Arts…

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MCC bands participate in band festival

March 13, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE — The Mason County Central High School Wind Symphony and the MCC Middle School Seventh/Eight Grade Cadet Band recently earned division 2 ratings at the Michigan School and Band Orchestra Association District 1 Band Festival held last week at Manistee High School. “Both…

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Indiana man injured in Stiles Road crash

March 13, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Munster, Indiana man received “non-life threatening injuries” following a two-vehicle crash at the Stiles Road entrance to West Shore Community College near Sugar Grove Road Tuesday, March 12, shortly before 2:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional

March 13, 2024

Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. 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…

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MCC Middle School to hold STEAM night Thursday

March 12, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School will hold its annual GRIT-Together STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Night on Thursday, March 14 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event is open to middle school students and their families. This year’s STEAM night is…

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NEWS ALERT: Vehicle crash, North Stiles Road

March 12, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (2:30 p.m.) — Emergency crews are currently on scene of a vehicle crash on North Stiles Road near Sugar Grove Road and West Shore Community College. The northbound lane of Stiles Road is currently closed to traffic in that vicinity. Reports indicate that minors are not serious.

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Obituary: Lane Charles Cooper, 82, of Freeport, formerly of Ludington

March 12, 2024

Surrounded by family and numerous prayers, Lane Charles Cooper, 82, of Freeport, made a peaceful transition into eternity from home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. One of twin boys, Lane was born on August 8, 1941, to parents LaVerne and Helen (Wagner) Cooper in Ludington. His early childhood years were filled with adventures while living above a country store owned…

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