LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old man pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30, to uttering and publishing and third-offense habitual offender. Thomas John Wagoner admitted that he fraudulently presented a check to West Shore Bank last July for $6,597. Uttering and publishing is punishable by up to 14 years in prison, and his habitual offender status elevates…
LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old man faces a prison term of 14 months to 10 years after pleading guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to third-offense domestic violence and third-offense habitual offender Tuesday, April 30. Malcolm Andrew King committed the assault Oct. 4, 2022 in the City of Ludington, according to court records. Sentencing is scheduled for June 11. …
LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30, for a conviction of two counts of first-degree retail fraud. Sergio Ramon Escamilla was ordered to pay $3,184.81 in restitution to Meijer and three years probation. Escamilla pleaded guilty, March 19. He shoplifted from the Meijer store in Amber…
LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old woman was sentenced to one year in jail for convictions of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon/felonious assault in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30. Justyce Victoria Gillespie pleaded guilty to the charges, March 19. Gillespie assaulted a male victim with a knife…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, April 18, 2024: 9:24 a.m., juvenile incident, 500 block of West Maple Street, City of Scottville. 12:41 p.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 300 block of West Broad way Avenue, City of Scottville.…
LUDINGTON — The annual Mason County Republican Committee Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Monday, May 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel, 212 E. Ludington Ave. The guest speaker will be Ben Bergquam, founder of Frontline America and correspondent for Real America’s Voice News. Bergquam describes himself as a Christian conservative who loves the United States…
LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World), Grand Valley State University and the Mason County District Library are co-sponsoring the screening of the film “Climate Sisu” on Thursday, May 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ludington library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Elena Liobimsteva, GVSU professor of sustainability and geography, and also a writer and producer…
LANSING — Ludington Second Ward City Councilor Kathy Winczewski was recently honored by the Michigan Municipal League for earning Level Four graduate status of the MML’s Elected Officials Academy. The EOA is an ongoing four-level program that educates and recognizes elected officials across the state for their dedication to becoming as professional and knowledgeable as possible in the role of…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. CUSTER — Just ahead of National Skilled Trades Day, Mason County Eastern High School welcomed local professionals in various vocational trades to their campus for its first Trades Week, which took place April 22-26. The week was spearheaded by…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Manistee man was arrested for fleeing and eluding after he attempted to outrun a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop for speeding on Scottville Road near Meisenheimer Road Friday, April 26, shortly before 10:30 p.m., according…
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Schultz, 74, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 26, 2024. 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 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County…
Thomas Joseph Kolaski, 62, of Ludington, died on Sunday, April 28, 2024. 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 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
Patricia Joan (Willemin) Stevenson, 87, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 26, 2024. 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 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County…
Joan E. Towns, 86, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 18, 2023. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Pere Marquette Catholic Cemetery. A celebration of life will take place at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 76, also on Friday, May 3, 2024. Read Joan’s obituary here. Arrangements by Oak…
Employment: Early Childhood Specialist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an Early Childhood Specialist. Master’s degree in early childhood education or child development required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or…
Employment Opportunity: Office Assistant, Beckman Brothers, Inc. Beckman Brothers, hauling and crane services, is in need of a reliable person to greet customers, take orders, and answer phones. QuickBooks data entry and other tasks as needed. Experience in QuickBooks, Word, Excel, customer service, good attention to detail and telephone skills preferred. Competitive wages with health, dental, vision and other benefits available. Apply…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A local winery has expanded its product to a third tasting room, bringing Ludington-produced wine to other areas of Michigan. Love Wines Winery, 925 S. Washington Ave., began in 2014, offering locally grown and in-house fermented grapes and fruit wines. In June 2023 the winery, owned by Jana Rose, expanded to a second tasting…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The members of the Ashley family of Pere Marquette Township are strong advocates of the benefits of being a foreign exchange student. On Saturday, May 4, sisters Hanna and Abagail Ashley will host an open…
FOUNTAIN — The Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters Club will hold its annual auction on Saturday, April 27 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event is the organization’s primary fundraiser and helps offset costs of athletic equipment and operations for MCE. The event’s primary goal this year is to raise money for new uniforms, batting cages and…
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? See answers here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief 1. What year was the SS Spartan carferry launched? a. 1941 b. 1952 c. 1953 d. 1979 B: 1952 The SS Spartan was…
SCOTTVILLE — Area school children have been participating in Deposit Day this week, part of the Community Foundation for Mason County’s KickStart to Career program. On Thursday, elementary students at Mason County Central participated. The program began in 2019 with each kindergartner receiving $50 to be deposited into a savings account at West Shore Bank. The kindergarten funds are donated…
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