August primary petitions available

January 27, 2024

August primary petitions available LUDINGTON — Petitions are now available for candidates seeking to have their names placed on the August 6, 2024 Primary Election ballot. Candidates of the Democratic and Republican political parties seek their respective party nomination at the August Primary in order to be considered for election on the November General Election ballot. County officer and county…

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Friends of Ludington State Park receives national award

January 27, 2024

Friends of Ludington State Park receives national award HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park received a President’s Award from The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) during its 2023 annual meeting in Nevada. The volunteer, charitable organization formed in 1992, has about 100 members and works to improve and enhance Ludington State Park. “FLSP is a powerhouse…

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Ludington resident defends mayor

January 27, 2024

Ludington resident defends mayor 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, I recently…

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Recent death: Patricia Lynn Willick, 87, of Ludington

January 27, 2024

Patricia Lynn Willick, 87, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 26, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.

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Scottville man arraigned on nine charges for trying to push deputy into passing logging truck and take his gun

January 26, 2024

Scottville man arraigned on nine charges for trying to push deputy into passing logging truck and take his gun SCOTTVILLE — The 46-year-old Scottville man who nearly pushed a Mason County sheriff’s deputy into a passing logging semi-truck and tried to disarm him Thursday, Jan. 25, has been arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on nine criminal charges, along…

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Scottville man charged with attempted murder of police officer for nearly pushing deputy into passing logging truck

January 26, 2024

Scottville man charged with attempted murder of police officer for nearly pushing deputy into passing logging truck SCOTTVILLE — A 46-year-old Scottville man was arrested on seven criminal charges after nearly pushing a Mason County sheriff’s deputy into the into the side of a passing logging semi-truck on Main Street and attempting to disarm the deputy Thursday, Jan. 25, shortly…

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Police news, posted Jan. 26, 2024

January 26, 2024

Police news, posted Jan. 26, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024: 5:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of Dennis Road, Victory Township. 7 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of…

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Employment Opportunity: GSRP Associate Teacher, full time

January 26, 2024

Employment Opportunity: GSRP Associate Teacher, full time West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. 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 via email to:…

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Recent death: James Mazur, 69, of Victory Township

January 26, 2024

James Morris Mazur, 69, of Victory Township, died on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.

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Photo feature: Foggy morning in Ludington

January 25, 2024

Photo feature: Foggy morning in Ludington 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 — Rising temperatures and cold ground made for foggy conditions Thursday morning. By 8:30 a.m. the fog had lifted just enough to fly the drone and capture some images…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 25, 2024

January 25, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 25, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Eric Joseph Emory, 38; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), failure to maintain security (no vehicle insurance), and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Jan. 21 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Jan. 22; probable…

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LPD news, posted Jan. 25, 2024

January 25, 2024

LPD news, posted Jan. 25, 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 Ludington Police Department: Monday, Jan. 22, 2024: 6:48 a.m., a 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested for assault, 200 block of Second Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the…

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Water main break in Ludington

January 25, 2024

Water main break in Ludington LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has reported that a water main break has occurred at the intersection of Robert and Pere Marquette streets. While Ludington Department of Public Works utility maintenance crews make the needed repairs, water service to the 300 block of North Robert will be interrupted. Additionally, avoid that area with vehicular…

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WSCC fall semester 2023 Dean’s List

January 25, 2024

WSCC fall semester 2023 Dean’s List WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2023 Fall Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students…

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Recent death: Dianna Marie Medema, 71, of Branch

January 25, 2024

Dianna Marie Medema, 71, of Branch, died on Friday, January 19, 2024. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.

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MCC Middle School parent/teacher conferences scheduled

January 25, 2024

MCC Middle School parent/teacher conferences scheduled Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School will hold parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Parents are asked to enter through the middle school main doors by the office.  Progress reports will be…

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VIDEO: MCC Upper Elementary students learn coding with Legos

January 24, 2024

VIDEO: MCC Upper Elementary students learn coding with Legos Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief, with help from Avoca Alway, fifth grade SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary students have been learning coding by building Lego robots. The third, fourth, and fifth grade students…

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LHS’s secret International Order of Royal Flamingos — not so secret now

January 24, 2024

LHS’s secret International Order of Royal Flamingos — not so secret now By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — High school offers a student an opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities and organizations. One of those organizations at Ludington High School, maybe not known to many, is the International Order of Royal Flamingos. Those who know, know. And…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 24, 2024

January 24, 2024

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 24, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Robert Eugene Kleiss, 45, pleaded guilty Nov. 14, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Jan. 23, 2024 to 49 days in jail with credit for 49 days served and $458 in fines and costs. – Zachary Joseph Bussey,…

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Employment Opportunity: WSCC Communications Faculty, short-term

January 24, 2024

Employment Opportunity: WSCC Communications Faculty, short-term West Shore Community College is seeking short-term Communications Faculty to cover courses during a leave of absence beginning in February for 2-3 weeks. If on campus coverage is not possible, the college is open to moving to online instruction. Compensation will be paid at $375.00 per week per course. The following courses will need…

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Legal Notice: Gerald E. Yakes Trust

January 24, 2024

Legal Notice: Gerald E. Yakes Trust This is a paid posting.

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