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…
Larry Roy Stanton, Jr., 51, formerly of Fountain, died on Thursday, February 22, 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
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Science Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until March 8, 2024.
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Physical Education Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until March 8, 2024.
Employment Opportunity: Maintenance Supervisor This is a paid posting. Posted until March 8, 2024.
Employment Opportunity: Secondary Health Teacher, High School This is a paid posting. Posted until March 8, 2024
MCC Community Auction returns in-person on March 2 Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — For the first time since 2019, the Mason County Central Educational Foundation’s Community Auction will be held in person. The auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 2 at the…
Child abuse case set for jury trial next week By Rob Alway and Allison Scarbrough, Media Group 31 LUDINGTON — The criminal case against a mother and her boyfriend charged with child abuse is scheduled for a five-day jury trial next week. Kevin James Kaiser, 30, of Ludington, is charged with first-degree child abuse, which is punishable by up to…
Appeals court overturns Rotta lawsuit against Ludington charter vote By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRAND RAPIDS — After two years of court battles, the City of Ludington can move forward with its charter revision commission. A three-judge Michigan Court of Appeals panel overturned a 51st Circuit Court ruling that favored Ludington resident Tom Rotta, who had claimed election fraud against the…
Video feature: Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse 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 LUDINGTON — Enjoy a minute of the sunset behind the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse on Wednesday, Feb. 21. _________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope…
Vice President incites voters by claiming threat to abortion in state 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…
Christopher Edward Swantek, 61, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home, 3060 W. US 10-31, Ludington. 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…
VIDEO: Designing the perfect water wheel West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education Design Fabrication and Welding class recently completed their water wheel projects. In…
Police release more details in love triangle stabbing case WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Lake County — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, continues to investigate the stabbing of a Hart man involved in a love triangle dispute at a residence near Baldwin Sunday, Feb. 18. “Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, are investigating a stabbing stemming from a dispute between…
The Mason County Quiz, Feb. 21, 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? Click here for the answers. In what year did the current Ludington High School building open to classes? a. 1947 b. 1953 c.…
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