Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash on US 10-31

June 4, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP (11:02 a.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 in front of Grand Rental Station, 2835 W. US 10-31, between Stiles and Dennis roads.

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Police news, posted June 4, 2024

June 4, 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 Monday, June 3, 2024: 11:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), breaking and entering, 2200 block of North 200th Street, Sheridan Township. The complainant reported someone had broken a window to a cottage and gained entry.…

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Emmanuel Lutheran Church to host neighborhood picnic

June 4, 2024

LUDINGTON — Emmanuel Lutheran Church will host a neighborhood picnic in the 500 block of East Danaher Street on Tuesday, June 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All neighbors in the area from South Harrison Street to South Madison Street, East Loomis Street to East Melendy Street are invited. No RSVP is needed. A meal of hot dogs, chips, ice…

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Ludington library now featuring study booths

June 4, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library has added five new study booths to its Ludington branch library. The study booths are designed to offer a conducive space for focused studying, research, and collaboration. Equipped with desks, chairs, and outlets, these booths provide an optimal environment for concentration and productivity. They will be available to all patrons of the library,…

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Recent births, posted June 4, 2024

June 4, 2024

Kingston Anthony Brown, the son of Aubree Rolon and Elijah Brown of Scottville, was born on Friday, May 31, 2024. Nova Rose Kelso, the daughter of Skyla Kelso and Cameron Lange-Kelso of Ludington, was born on Monday, June 3, 2024. Adelaide Lolita Marshall, the daughter of Sabrina and Richard Marshall of Ludington, was born on Monday, June 3, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred…

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Exploring a ghost train

June 3, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Mason County Historical Society held its inaugural Ghost Tour Saturday, June 1. Over 80 people on two buses explored the remnants of the Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad (later the Michigan East & West Railroad), that ran from the mid-1890s to about 1920 on a route starting in Manistee and ending in Osceola County. The…

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Fish on for Freedom veterans fishing tournament is June 14

June 3, 2024

LUDINGTON — The eighth Fish on for Freedom veteran fishing tournament will take place on Friday, June 14 with a 6 a.m. tournament-style kickoff at the Ludington pier heads. The tournament, which began in 2015, is a free event to military veterans. Charter boat owners and captains donate their time to bring veterans fishing on Lake Michigan. At 11:45 a.m.…

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Ludington, Scottville to seek reimbursement for water outage

June 3, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The cities of Ludington and Scottville will seek financial reimbursement for an incident that caused the Scottville water district to be without water for several hours on Friday, May 24 and resulted in a boil water order throughout that Memorial Day weekend. Scottville purchases its water from the City of Ludington and manages water service along…

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Branch man arrested on a dozen warrants

June 3, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on twelve warrants during a traffic stop Saturday, June 1, shortly after 3 a.m. in the 6100 block of East US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…

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Employment: Mason County Rural Fire Authority Administrator

June 3, 2024

Employment: Mason County Rural Fire Authority Administrator The Mason County Rural Fire Authority was formed in 1995 and comprises of seven fire stations covering 13 townships, three villages, and one city. It covers approximately 400 square miles. The Authority has over 100 paid-on-call volunteers with over 36 response vehicles to serve approximately 14,000 residents. Full time position: $42,000 annual salary.…

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Employment Opportunity: Clerical Position, Mason County Clerk’s Office

June 3, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Clerical Position, Mason County Clerk’s Office Full Time The Mason County Clerk’s Office is seeking a qualified individual for a Full Time Court Clerical position, will train. Individuals applying for this position must be energetic, a team-player, willing to learn,  have general clerical skills, strong computer and typing skills, extremely keen attention to detail, and be able to…

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Recent births, posted June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

Bella Rose Corey, the daughter of Angie Wilson and Manuel Corey IV of Shelby, was born on Monday, May 27, 2024. Dario Te’von Walker-Peñaloza, the son of Zenia Peñaloza and Maurice Dwayne-Darnell Walker of Ludington, was born on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Help…

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Richert inducted into Michigan Speech Coaches Hall of Fame

June 2, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. MACKINAC ISLAND — Retiring Mason County Central High School forensics coach Tom Richert was inducted into the Michigan Speech Coaches Hall of Fame recently. The induction ceremony took place at the Grand Hotel where Richert attended with his wife, Libby, and several current and…

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Scottville to hire interim city manager

May 31, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission decided earlier this week to extend a job offer to Clarence Goodlein of Luther as interim city manager. Goodlein has worked in public service for over 45 years. He most recently served as zoning administrator and blight enforcement official for Leroy Township and Leroy Village in Osceola County. The commission considered…

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Chamber presents BRRRewfest funds to FLSP

May 31, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park recently received $12,538.92 from the Chamber Alliance of Mason County following a successful Pure Ludington BRRRewfest in January 2024, the Chamber announced during a presentation Thursday morning at the park in front of items purchased this year through previous Brrrewfest donations. The Friends group has long partnered with the Chamber, providing all…

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Ludington Coats and Boots receives grant to help area youth stay warm in winter

May 31, 2024

LUDINGTON — Ludington Coats and Boots recently received a $3,500 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The grant will be used to help build the organization’s “Big Kid Project” which supplies warm winter attire to older students identified by Community Link workers and counselors at Mason County middle school and high schools.  During the 2023-24 school year the…

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Regional robotics practice facility to service local teams

May 31, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. REED CITY — The MiSTEM Network team in region 9 – west central Michigan – recently launched a new robotics practice facility to increase equity and accessibility for FIRST Robotics teams in the region. The effort demonstrates…

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79th District Court news, posted May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Amber Kay Weymouth, 22; assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence; arrested May 18 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned May 23; preliminary hearing: June 12; bail: $250 cash. -Daniel Lee Adams, 68; assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and larceny less than $200; arrested May…

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Thank you from Fountain

May 31, 2024

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, The Fountain Chamber of…

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Obituary: Merlene Katherine Pomranka, 76, of Ludington

May 31, 2024

Merlene Katherine Pomranka, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1947, in Marshall, to the late Merle and Jennie Jean (Petroff) Getty. Merlene graduated from Marshall High School in 1966. On October 18, 1969, she married the love of her life, Wayne Pomranka. She was a dedicated secretary…

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Notice of Hearing: Adam Robert Madsen

May 31, 2024

Notice of Hearing: Adam Robert Madsen State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Mason In the matter of Madsen/Dekle Children. To all interested persons including: Adam Robert Madsen, 2995 W. Townline Rd., Ludington, MI 49431 whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: Take notice: A hearing will be held…

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