By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fifteen children were riding a Manistee Area Public Schools bus when it was involved in a vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred at the intersection of County Line and Quarterline roads. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 3:44 p.m. The bus, which begins its route with 21 children, was on…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire in a house at 2495 W. Meisenheimer Rd. Tuesday evening. Emergency units were initially dispatched to the scene at 9:03 p.m. and cleared at 10:16 p.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said the fire likely was caused by something cooking on a stove. He said heat got into a…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Lee Hansen, 65; child abusive commercial activity, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and accosting children for immoral purposes; arrested April 19 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 25; preliminary hearing: May 15; bail: $100,000…
On Aug. 6, Michigan will hold its primary election. During that election, partisan candidates will be selected to be their party’s nominee for the Nov. 5 General Election. Additionally, in some non-partisan races, if there are more than two candidates, the voters will narrow their choices to two finalists for the General Election. Polls are open on election day from…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with West Shore Community College. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Art Department is hosting the 26th annual Regional High School Art Exhibition, titled “Freedom of Choice/Free Will.” The exhibition began Monday in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. Student artwork will be displayed through May 24.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Campground will open for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 16. The 56-campsite campground, operated by the Mason County Parks and Recreation Commission, is set in the woods at 5906 W. Chauvez Road. The campground also features four camper cabins, two which sleep six people. A new playscape for 5-to12 year-olds has been…
Ila Mae Smith, 94, of Custer, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Medilodge in Ludington. Ila was born on January 14, 1929, in Flint, to Hiram and Edith (Henson) Price. She was raised on a farm in Melvin, before moving with her family to a farm just north of Custer. She graduated from Custer High School with the…
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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A Michigan State Police trooper is facing charges for domestic violence, a misdemeanor, following an April 14, 2024 arrest by Ludington Police Department. Sammy Sidney Seymour, Jr., 50, is assigned to the Cadillac MSP post. According to arraignment information from the 79th District Court, he was arraigned on April 14. A pre-trial conference between…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Late last month, Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink announced her resignation effective June 1. Michigan law MCL 201.35(1) states that in the event of a vacancy in the office of prosecuting attorney, the circuit court judge shall (must) fill the vacancy by appointment, and that the person appointed shall hold the office for the…
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, May 3, 2024: 7:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, 3900 block of West US 10, Amber Township. 9:11 a.m., (MCSO), disturbance, 2500 block of East Michigan Street, Free Soil…
Pat Stevenson, of Ludington, passed away peacefully, with family at her bedside, on April 26, 2024. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 87 years old. Born Patricia Joan Willemin on January 5, 1937 in Detroit, to Amedeus and Margaret (Treharne) Willemin, Pat grew up in a close-knit family with four siblings. Known in those days…
Dylan Thomas Kolaski, the son of Ada and Jordan Kolaski of Ludington, was born on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way…
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 We can’t get enough of this year’s cherry blossoms. Here’s a video of some of the scenes in Riverton Township, Mason County, and Hart Township, Oceana County. _____ Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Mason and Oceana counties. Images were created in Riverton (Mason) and Hart (Oceana) townships. ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
The Social Awareness Book Club (SABC) of the Mason County District Library is sponsoring a diaper drive from Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 18. Collection bins will be at both the Ludington and Scottville branches of the library. All diapers collected will be donated to the Lakeshore Food Club. ______ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
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Video by Rob Alway AMBER TOWNSHIP — A short tour of the sounds and sites of spring on Alway’s Shady Lane Farm, Amber Township. This sweet video presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington. ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Upper Elementary (grades 3-5) spring recital “Lemonade” was Thursday evening at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium. Watch video to see program in its entirety. _________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 11 from 7 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County Rural Authority’s millage. This…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man and a woman early today with charges of stealing a vehicle and possessing illegal drugs. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies were called to Walmart, 4853 W. US 10, at…
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