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.…
Obituary: Gaye Adamczyk, 85, of Ludington Gaye Marie Adamczyk, 85, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. She was a survivor of both breast and colon cancer during her later years in life. Gaye was born on January 22, 1939 in Ludington, to Leo and Dorothy (Sanders) Sullivan.…
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Man found guilty of stalking probation officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 49-year-old man was found guilty of aggravated stalking and using a computer to commit a crime following a bench trial last week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Lance Craig Eichler, who stalked a female probation agent, faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, according…
Hart man stabbed in love triangle dispute By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Lake County — A 31-year-old Hart man is listed in “stable but serious condition” after being stabbed Sunday, Feb. 18, near Baldwin, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The stabbing, which was the result of an apparent love triangle, occurred…
Police news, posted Feb. 20, 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 Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024: 7:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 53-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, 1st Street and Dennis Road, Amber Township. Sunday, Feb.…
Fish On For Freedom registration underway LUDINGTON — Registration is currently open for the 2024 Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament, which will be held on Friday, June 14. Event organizers are encouraging local veterans to sign up for the event, which will kick off at 6 a.m. Fishing will conclude at 11:45 a.m. when participating boats will assemble…
Employment Opportunity: Athletic Director, part-time This a paid posting. Posted until March 1, 2024.
Obituary: Stanley “Gary” Kondracki, 75, of Custer On Sunday, February 18, 2024, Stanley “Gary” Kondracki, 75, of Custer, left this world peacefully. He came into this world on November 6, 1948, in Ypsilanti, as the son of Stanley and Margaret (Shepherd) Kondracki. Gary spent 30 years of his life working for Ford Motor Company. He earned a reputation for being…
Sound bath healing and relaxation session at Ludington Library LUDINGTON — Sarah Domin of Four Directions Alchemy will lead a sound bath experience for adults at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library on Thursday, February 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. Sound therapy has been used for an estimated 40,000 years. The vibration of healing sound tools…
Public Notice: City of Scottville Master Plan A public forum will be held at City Hall 105 N. Main St. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at 6 p.m. Topic of Discussion: 5- Year Master Plan Molly Sherwood Senior Project Manager Fleis & Vandenbrink This is a paid posting. Posted until Feb. 28, 2024.
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WSCC president honors professors WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College recently recognized two professors, Jennifer Lundberg-Anders and Ted Malt, with the annual Presidential Recognition Award. The award is bestowed upon individuals who exemplify the vision and mission of the college through significant or…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 19, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Douglas Paul Horacek, 43, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 4, 2023 to assault with a dangerous weapon and was sentenced Feb. 13, 2024 to six months in jail with credit for three days served; three years probation; and…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 19, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Rachael Jean Hansen, 30, truancy; arrested Sept. 12 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Feb. 8; pretrial: Feb. 26; bail: $250 cash. -Ruth Rebecca Rees Ziemkoski, 54; improper license plates; arrested Jan. 5…
Weekend police news, posted Feb. 19, 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. 16, 2024: 12:16 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 66-year-old Fountain man was cited for operating without a license following a traffic stop,…
Obituary: Doris Englebrecht, 85, of St. Ignace Doris L. Englebrecht, 85, of St. Ignace, longtime resident of Custer and Riverton, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Doris was born on October 4, 1938 at her family’s home in Scottville, the daughter of Peter and Bernice (Squires) Babbin and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1956. On…
Obituary: Sharilyn Rotta, 86, of Ludington Sharilyn Kay (Kucaj) Rotta, 86, of Ludington, passed away at her home on Tuesday February 13, 2024. She was born September 19, 1937, in Ludington, the daughter of Allen Thomas and Catherine Olive (Brockhaus) Kucaj. On April 2, 1966, Sharilyn married Corwin John “Heinie” Rotta at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ludington, enjoying 52 years…
Obituary: Ellen Westcott, 89, of Ludington Ellen Marie (McDonald) Westcott, 89, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility, where she had been a resident for seven years. Ellen was born on January 22, 1935, to Howard and Marietta McDonald in West Branch. She graduated from Durand High School in 1953. Ellen went…
College students urged to complete financial aid forms Across the nation, students and families are navigating a new free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which was launched in early January. The “Better FAFSA” application is shorter, and promises to be a smoother process, because it automatically imports previous year IRS tax information for applicants. However, this new version of…
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