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Photo feature: Freezing the lighthouse 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 LUDINGTON — Ice is building up North Breakwater Lighthouse. Here are some aerial perspectives created today, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. This story and original photography are copyrighted © 2024, all…
Winter weather advisory in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason and Oceana counties that is in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Snow accumulations of 3-5 inches are predicted. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” states NWS. “The hazardous conditions could impact the (Friday) evening commute. Lake effect snow…
Ludington resident attempting to recall Mayor Barnett LUDINGTON — A Ludington resident has filed a petition application with the Mason County Clerk’s Office in an attempt to recall Ludington Mayor Mark Barnett. Tom Rotta claims that Barnett is trying to hold a deer cull on his private property. Rotta’s recall petition application states: “”At a 9-11-23 Ludington council meeting, Mayor…
Maritime historian from CMU to discuss evolution of the scow LUDINGTON — On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Mason County Historical Society will present “Bows Like Scows: The Great Lakes and the Evolution of the Square Hull Design.” Presented by maritime historian Jay Martin, the program will delve into the evolution of the scow – a rectangular-hulled, flat-bottomed watercraft that has…
Speaker will discuss local housing issues at State of Community Breakfast HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County will present its fifth annual State of the Community Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 8 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased on the Chamber’s website at https://www.ludington.org/state-of-the-community-2/. Area business and…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 19, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Travis Michael Gale, 31; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine), furnishing contraband to a jail prisoner, jail prisoner possessing contraband, possession of a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine), and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Nov. 14, 2023…
Police news, posted Jan. 19, 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: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024: 8:12 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Schoenherr Road north of Hansen Road, Branch Township. 9:18 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Amber…
Public Bid Notice: City of Ludington Stump Grinding Contract The City of Ludington is accepting bids for 2024 Stump Grinding contract. Please indicate per stump cost to remove 110-120 stumps and detail any additional fees. Submit bid in writing, with the name of your company, contact person, address, phone number and email address. Place bid in a sealed envelope marked “Stump…
WSCC partnering with SilverSneakers for free older adult fitness WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The West Shore Community College Recreation Center is partnering to provide complementary memberships to members of the nationally recognized SilverSneakers program. Through the collaboration, the Rec Center will now offer older adults a way to increase…
Theodore “Ted” Parkinson, 82, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. A celebration of life will he held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11 am at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 am. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Public Notice: City of Scottville Board of Review Vacancy The City of Scottville is seeking Residents to serve on the following committees: Board of Review- one year term. Residents interested in serving should send a letter of intent to the attention of the City Clerk, 105 North Main Street, Scottville, MI, or clerk@cityofscottville.org. The deadline for applying is 5 p.m.…
Recent births, posted Jan. 19, 2024 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following birth has been reported: Oris…
Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing rejects plea deal By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Chippewa County woman accused of murder, arson and dog killing rejected a plea deal in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court this week, according to Press Secretary Danny Wimmer with the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing…
Several factors go into making school snow day decision West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the past week, parents, students, and school staff have experienced the seasonal northern Michigan tradition of school closings. The first school closing of the season took place…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 18, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Kyle Robert-Anthony Plasterer, 33, pleaded “no contest” Nov. 7, 2023 to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim 13-15 years old and was sentenced Jan. 16, 2024 to a concurrent term of 15 months to three years in prison…
Grant Township man charged with drug delivery causing death 56.8 grams of fentanyl recovered from scene LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Grant Township man has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance causing death for the death of a 41-year-old Manistee man last March, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Michael Thomas Chick II, faces five other charges in…
Inmate allegedly brought fentanyl into jail and delivered it to another inmate who nearly died Travis Michael Gale faces four felony charges in connection to the incident LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Mason County jail inmate who is a habitual offender faces multiple charges for allegedly bringing fentanyl into the jail and furnishing it to another inmate who nearly died after…
