The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police officers for operating while intoxicated following a traffic crash near the intersection of Staffon and Filer streets Friday, April 26, shortly after 2:30 a.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington…
Betty Marie Billings, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Betty was born on April 2, 1928 in Riverton Township, the daughter of James and Hazel (Bradley) Rhinebolt. On June 25, 1947 she married George Billings and they raised their four children together. When West Shore Community College opened, Betty took advantage of the nursing education offered by the…
Judy Marie (Johnson) Holden, 83, of Fountain, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, beginning her journey Home, to dance and rejoice with many family members and friends that had gone before her. Judy was born to Robert and Peggy (Coones) Johnson on May 26, 1940, in Grand Rapids. She graduated valedictorian of her class in 1959 from Wellsville High…
Notice to Bidders: GMC Sierra Pickup Mason-Lake Conservation District is accepting bids on a 2011 GMC Sierra extended cab pickup, SLE, 4WD, 225,800 miles. Minimum bid: $5,800, must include name, address, phone number and bid amount and submitted in a sealed envelope to 655 N. Scottville Rd. Scottville, MI 49454 by noon on Monday, May 13, 2024. This is a…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, May 3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, all day, with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather Club’s grounds, 3276 N. Darr Rd. Class…
Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Stan was born on February 6, 1941, the son of the late Loyal and Elnora (Porter) Schroeder. He was a 1959 graduate of Shelby High School, and later went on to attend Michigan Tech, earning a degree in chemistry. On June 14, 1963, he married his sweetheart,…
LUDINGTON — The 40-year-old Pinconning man who allegedly threatened hotel guests with a handgun Tuesday evening, April 23, remains lodged in the Mason County Jail on a $100,000 cash/surety bond, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Daniel James Bendtsen was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on the following charges: • two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon,…
Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 1pm at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at noon at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of…
Employment: Utility Maintenance Technician I West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components and mechanical systems, custodial duties, mail pickup and delivery, assisting in loading and unloading and delivery of packages. The Utility Maintenance Technician I reports directly to the Director of Facilities…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — During the chaos of a fire at 7784 E. Sugar Grove Rd. Wednesday, Michigan State Police Trooper Mike Veltman took time to reassure one of the many dogs on the property that everything…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Multiple fire departments were called to a fire at 7784 E. Sugar Grove Rd. Wednesday afternoon. Fountain Area Fire Department was initially dispatched at 1:22 p.m. for a vehicle fire on the property, located between Campbell and Taylor roads. According to Fountain Area Fire Department Chief Jeremy Goble, the fire quickly spread and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk has resigned. Newkirk sent an email to the city commission and city attorney Tuesday evening announcing his resignation. “Effective immediately, I am resigning as the City Manager for the City of Scottville,” Newkirk stated in the resignation letter. “I am not going to engage in what essentially has become…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old homeless man was arrested by Ludington police officers for breaking and entering of a business and malicious destruction of police property Tuesday, April 22, shortly after 9:30 p.m. in the 700 block of South James Street, according to Cpt.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Pinconning, Michigan man was arrested Tuesday evening at a local hotel after allegedly threatening hotel guests with a handgun. “On April 23, 2024 at 6:23 p.m., law enforcement personnel were called to the Comfort Inn on US 10 regarding a reported man with a gun who had reportedly threatened two guests at the hotel,”…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Pinconning man is in custody following an incident at a local hotel. Police were dispatched to the Comfort Inn, 5323 US-10, about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies initially responded to a call of a man at the hotel brandishing a gun and making threats.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement officers are on scene of the Comfort Inn, 5323 US-10. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies initially responded to a call of a man at the hotel brandishing a gun and making threats. The area surrounding the hotel has been blocked off by police and fire department units. Units on scene include…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink has announced that she will be resigning from the position effective June 1, 2024. Kreinbrink stated, in a press release, that she has accepted a partnership in the trial law firm of Craig W. Elhart in Traverse City. “Until June 1st, I will continue to do everything in…
Employment: MCP Sports Editor Mason County Press is seeking a part-time Sports Editor. We seek an energetic sports enthusiast who enjoys telling the stories of local athletic events, especially, but not limited to, youth sports. This person should also be a self starter who requires little oversight. The MCP Sports Editor will be responsible for developing positive working relationships with…
MCC students learn about photosynthesis Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Seventh grade science students at Mason County Central Middle School have been studying photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Last week they ate their science projects. Teacher Amy Cronk said the students…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 23, 2024 By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Christopher Lee Merriman, 44, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced April 16, 2024 to 46 months to 20 years in prison with credit for 649 days served in jail and…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual tree seedling sale pickup on Friday and Saturday at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Each year, the Conservation District offers dozens of varieties of tree and shrub seedlings available for sale, to help reforestation efforts and wildlife habitat improvements. Included in the available trees this year are evergreens such…
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