Obituary: Renee Moline, 39, of Ludington April 9, 1984 – December 21, 2023 We are sad to announce the passing of Renee Ann Moline, 39, of Ludington. Renee is survived by her children, Madison and Tristan Nash. Her sister Crystal (Shawn) Eldon, and brothers Jeremiah and Levi Peffer. Nieces and nephews, Jordan, Callie, Laney, and Myles Bottrell. And many aunts, uncles, cousins,…
Photo feature: SS City of Milwaukee lit up for the holidays Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The SS City of Milwaukee carferry museum is currently lit up for the holidays. The historic ship is docked near US 31 north of the Manistee River. During the summer season the City of Milwaukee and the decommissioned U.S. Coast Guard Cutter…
PM board to consider 2024 pay rates PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Board of Trustees will hold a year-end meeting on Thursday, Dec. 28 beginning at 4 p.m. at the township hall, 1699 S. Pere Marquette Highway. During the meeting, trustees are expected to approve a 2 percent pay increase for all township employees. The new pay rates…
Police news, posted Dec. 27, 2023 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: Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023: 6:44 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 40-year-old Pentwater man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, 500 block of Marrison Road, Riverton Township.…
“Love on Earth” play auditions postponed LUDINGTON — Auditions for Stage Left Theatre Company’s production of “Love on Earth” have been postponed until Wednesday, January 3 and Thursday, January 4 due to illness. They will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room of the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library, 217 E.…
Obituary: Patricia Hernandez, 71, of Ludington Patricia Ann Hernandez, 71, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1952, in Ludington, the daughter of the late Benito and Enedina (Guerrero) Hernandez Sr. Patricia worked at Whitehall Industries, in Ludington. She also worked…
Obituary: Phyliss Goerbig, 94, of Cadillac, formerly of Scottville In Loving Memory of Phyllis (Vryhof) Goerbig Phyllis (Vryhof) Goerbig, a remarkable soul who graced this world for 94 years, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born on March 26, 1929 in Muskegon. She was the daughter of the late Henrette Kuiper Vryhof and Frank Vryhof, who emigrated…
Recent births, posted Dec. 27, 2023 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 births have been reported: Milo…
Sports Hall of Fame 2024 inductees to be honored in June LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced the Class of 2024 inductees along with highlights of their respective accomplishments. “These inductees exhibit the highest level of athletic achievement and the board is proud to honor yet another excellent class of great athletes and teams,” said…
Police news, posted Dec. 26, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following police activity has been reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Dec. 21 to 25, 2023: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 4:33 a.m.: A 41-year-old East Lansing man was arrested in the 7500 block of South…
Obituary: Joyce Hanson, 84, of Irons Joyce Elaine Hanson, 84, of Irons passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on April 3, 1939 in Comstock Park, the daughter of Harold D. and Edna (Bunce) Curtis. She graduated from Comstock Park High School. On October 31, 1959 Joyce married Ronald H. Hanson and they…
Employment Opportunity: MCE Varsity Softball Coach Mason County Eastern is accepting applications for Varsity Softball Coach. Send resume and letter of interest to Paul Shoup, 18 South Main Street Custer MI 49405 or pshou@mceschools.com This is a paid posting. Posted Dec. 26, 2023 to Jan. 10, 2024.
Employment Opportunity: CTE Paraprofessionals West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for two Career & Technical Education Paraprofessionals: Criminal Justice Graphic Arts High School diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred; two years experience working in 1) Criminal Justice or 2) Graphic Arts. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and…
Walter James Boyer, 98, of Custer Township, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at noon, at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 11am 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…
Video: Ludington Harbor on Christmas Eve 2023 Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Christmas Eve 2023 in Ludington: 50 degrees and calm winds over Lake Michigan. Merry Christmas from Mason County Press.
Photo feature: Community Church hosts Christmas Eve community dinner 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 — Community Church hosted a community Christmas Eve dinner today. Over 300 meals were delivered and about another 100 were served at the church. The free…
Sheriff warns motorists of stolen road signs MASON COUNTY — Road signs were stolen from several intersections early Friday morning, Dec. 22, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Early this morning, Mason County sheriff’s deputies started responding to calls of stolen traffic control signs that include stop ahead, stop signs, passing and no passing zone signs and railroad signs…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 22, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Sebastian Aron Cooper, 18; assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested Dec. 15 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Dec. 17; probable cause hearing: Jan. 3; bail: $25,000 cash. -Mykel Dalton Horsley, 33; first-degree home…
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