Recent births, posted Feb. 1, 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: Lillian…
Virginia Anthony, 70, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her home. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Commission rejects recall petition language against Ludington mayor By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission unanimously rejected a Ludington resident’s attempt to apply for a recall petition against Mayor Mark Barnett today at the Mason County Courthouse. The commission, which consists of Chief Judge Jeff Nellis, County Clerk Cheryl Kelly, and County Treasurer Andrew Kmetz, held…
Police news, posted Jan. 31, 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: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024: 9:15 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office, larceny of a 2000 Honda CVR motorcycle, 100 block of South Alpine Avenue, Branch Township. 3:30 p.m., MCSO,…
Trial set for man accused of stalking his probation officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The case against a 49-year-old man facing charges of aggravated stalking, using a computer to commit a crime and second-offense habitual offender for allegedly stalking a female probation agent is set for a bench trial, Feb. 14. Lance Craig Eichler appeared in Mason County’s…
CSC case for man facing 25-year mandatory minimum heads to trial By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old man facing multiple criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges in three separate criminal cases is scheduled for a jury trial April 17-19. Bradley Curtis Drake faces a 25-year mandatory minimum prison term for first-degree CSC — victim under age 13. The maximum…
Recent births, posted Jan. 31, 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: Cyrus…
Woman sentenced to prison in vulnerable adult embezzlement case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – A 36-year-old Scottville woman convicted of embezzling from vulnerable adults who are wards of the court was sentenced to serve a minimum of nearly three years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 30. Jessica Michelle Englebrecht was also ordered to pay…
Inmate admits to bringing fentanyl into jail By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Mason County Jail inmate faces a prison term after pleading guilty to bringing contraband into a prison/jail and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 30. The Michigan Department of Corrections is recommending a two to 10 year prison term for Jaydee…
PM Township resident requests WSCC board save the pool Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…
Employment Opportunity: Filer Credit Union Ludington Member Center Manager Filer Credit Union is growing with our Ludington Branch! We are looking for a person with great energy and leadership abilities to guide our newest branch as we enter Mason County. The Member Center Manager will direct and supervise the staff and day-to-day operations, ensuring delivery of quality member service, member…
Recent births, posted Jan. 30, 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: Kenlee…
Man arrested on several warrants during Walmart shoplifting investigation 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 deputies investigated three separate shoplifting/retail fraud cases over the weekend at Walmart, located at 4854 West US 10. One retail fraud investigation yielded the arrest of a…
Obituary: Patricia Willick, 87, of Ludington Patricia Lynn “Pat” Willick, 87, of Ludington, passed away Friday January 26, 2024. She was born August 21, 1936, in Grand Haven to Carl and Margaret (Wachter) Berg. Pat graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1954. After high school she studied psychology at Western Michigan University. She then went on to Michigan…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10, PM Township PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (3:31 p.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash in the 5800 block of US 10, between Nelson and Jackson roads.
Republican chair to be featured speaker at library program LUDINGTON — Sheila Genter, chair of the Mason County Republican Party, will speak on the topic, “What’s Ahead for the Republican Party” during the next segment of the Mason County District Library’s series Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic World, on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 8:30…
WSCC event to discuss maternal and infant healthcare WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series will present “Disparities in Maternal and Infant Healthcare: A Panel Discussion” on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. The event is accessible at the following link: https://bit.ly/Humankindwinter24…
Obituary: James Morris Mazur, 69, of Victory Township James Morris Mazur, 69, of Victory Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 25, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Jim was born on July 20, 1954 in Ludington to Phyllis (Slapinski) and Anthony Mazur. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1972 and went on…
James Michael Krieg, 74, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington at 11 a.m. Visitation begins at 10am. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Gail Konyndyk, 70, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. From Gail’s family: Gail Konyndyk, age 70, beloved bride of Douglas, mother of Sarah and Gloria. Stolen from us by leukemia. Go with God my love. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Employment Opportunity: City of Ludington Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III The City of Ludington is accepting applications for an Operator III position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Residency requirement; must live within 20 miles of City boundaries within 6 months of hire date, unless residency is waived. Starting wage $22.84 depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Math, chemistry & biology knowledge…
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