The Mason County Quiz, Feb. 28, 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? This is the first installment of what we are planning to be the weekly Mason County Quiz. 1. Who is Hamlin Township named…
Sandcastles offering free admission for SNAP recipients LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., is offering free admission on Thursdays to families that receive food assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program. “This is something we have been looking at for quite some time, and the board felt it was the right time for a pilot…
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported. More may be added to this list. Casman Academy, Manistee Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central School Manistee Intermediate School District New Era Christian School Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee Walkerville Public Schools _________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy…
Ronald C. Zeeff, 83, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at at 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 __________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County…
Library program to discuss state of Democratic Party LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library (MCDL), Abondia Center, and partner libraries throughout Michigan, will host Paul Pierson, professor of political science at University of California, Berkeley, presenting his ideas on what’s ahead for the Democratic Party on Tuesday, March 5.. Part of the Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way…
Ludington mayor reflects on past year The State of the City By Mark Barnett, Mayor, City of Ludington As I consider the State of the City and where we are in 2024 it was important to understand where we came from. While thinking through a list of things that occurred in 2023 the obvious first item that came to mind…
Homeless man allegedly stealing alcohol arrested on warrants The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old homeless man with multiple warrants from other counties was arrested near Ludington Avenue and Jackson Street Monday, Feb. 26, shortly before 4 p.m. following an investigation where he was the suspect…
Tickets still available for Conservation District Banquet AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is holding its annual banquet and board elections on Thursday, March 7 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 765 W. US 10-31. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the program beginning at 6 p.m. Conservation District staff will have booths on display to share accomplishments of 2023…
West Shore Bank announces online charitable giving service LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has recently added an online service to allow its customers a way to give to local charities. The bank announced today that it is partnering with Spiral, an award-winning Impact-as-a-Service platform for financial institutions. By integrating Spiral’s Everyday Impact, West Shore Bank enables its customers and businesses…
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Track Coach This is a paid posting. Posted until March 13, 2024.
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),…
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