Early voting for primary election begins Feb. 17 Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment during the November 2022 election that gives voters the right to vote early and in person at early voting sites before statewide and federal elections. This new state voting option begins with the presidential primary election Tuesday, Feb. 27. Early voting begins Saturday, Feb. 17, and…
Man sentenced to probation in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — One of three men arrested in a child trafficking sting operation last August was sentenced to three years probation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 9. Kenneth John Smith, 53, pleaded “no contest” Nov. 14 to using a computer to commit a crime and a…
Riemer purchases Chuck Wagon Pizza LUDINGTON — Dr. Andy Riemer has purchased Chuck Wagon Pizza, 971 N. Lakeshore Dr. Riemer is the owner of Riemer Eye Centers, Stix Ludington restaurant and bowling center in Hamlin Township, and the under-construction AndyS restaurant, 129 W. Ludington Ave. Chuck Wagon has operated for over 40 years. It was purchased from the Donovan family…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024: Mason County Eastern Varsity Girls Basketball against Baldwin, cancelled. Mason County Eastern Middle School Girls Basketball practice. Shelby High School boys basketball vs. Newaygo is cancelled. Hesperia Community Schools Walkerville High School girls varsity basketball game vs. Mesick Walkerville Middle…
Shoplifting suspect flees from Walmart after being detained by loss prevention employees The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a retail fraud case at Walmart on US 10 in which the alleged female suspect ran from the store…
Library program will take a look at the Supreme Court LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will host Wayne State University constitutional law professor Steven Winter on Thursday, Jan. 11 to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court. The free program, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., is part of the library’s ongoing Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic…
Scottville Police Department report, posted Jan. 9, 2024 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: Monday, Dec. 18, 2023: Retail fraud, 100 block of North Street, City of Scottville. Disturbance, 300 block of West Beryl Street, City of Scottville. Tuesday,…
Recent births, posted Jan. 9, 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: Jackson…
Building mini Badgers Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Every winter, the home of John and Penny Fort is overtaken by hundreds of mini ships. John is the craftsman behind a popular souvenir sold onboard the SS…
MCP is 12 years old On this day, Jan. 8, 2012, I launched the Mason County Press online news service. Owning my own newspaper was a dream I had since high school and I have enjoyed growing this free news service over the years, which has included the created of Oceana County Press in 2014. The success of MCP and…
Western Michigan University vocal jazz ensemble to perform at WSCC WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Gold Company, Western Michigan University’s internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, will perform as a part of West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series on Friday, Jan.…
MCE homecoming court Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools will celebrate homecoming on Friday, Jan. 12, when the boys varsity basketball team plays Walkerville beginning at 7 p.m. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime of the game. The spirit assembly will take place Friday in the gymnasium from 1:30 to 3…
Scottville man arrested for arson The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for arson — burning of personal property Friday, Jan. 5, shortly after 9 p.m. in the 500 block of East Chauvez Road “following a…
Mason County under winter storm watch 5-9 inches of snow possible The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for Mason County beginning late Monday night, Jan. 8, through Wednesday morning, Jan. 10. Other counties included in the watch are: Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta and Isabella- NWS issued the watch at 3:25 a.m.…
Driver, passenger suffer serious injuries after vehicle hits tree BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 71-year-old Ludington man and a 26-year-old Ludington woman both received “serious, but non-life-threatening injuries” after the vehicle the man was operating left the road and struck a tree Saturday, Jan. 6, at 6:45 p.m. on Benson Road south of Hansen Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
Superintendent thanks school board members 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. Dear Editor and…
Recent births, posted Jan. 8, 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: Bentley…
Obituary: Lawrence Tondu, 85, of Ludington Lawrence Walter Tondu, 85, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born to Leo and Lillian (Lau) Tondu on September 20, 1938 in Ludington. Larry proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy in 1955. He met his lovely wife Marie-Claire (Mickey) Damotte Tondu…
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