Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Please check this post for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood…
Crashes shut down US 10-31 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two separate crashes shut down US 10-31 between Stiles and Dennis roads Tuesday afternoon. The first crash occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved a Ford F-350 Super Duty pick-up truck and a Chrysler 300. The pick-up truck, with snowplow, ended up rolled on its side on the…
News Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10-31 AMBER TOWNSHIP (1:30 p.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 between Stiles and Dennis roads.
Police news, posted Jan. 16, 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. 10, 2024: 10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 28-year-old Scottville woman was cited for open intoxicants, US 10 and Stiles Road, Amber Township. Monday, Jan.…
Obituary: Walter Urban, 91, of Fountain Walter Urban passed away into eternal life on Sunday, January 14, 2024, just two months after losing his wife of 69 years, Evelyn Urban, in November. Walter Frank Urban was born the youngest child of Ignatius and Eva Urban of Fountain on February 18, 1932 in a snowstorm and left the same way, in…
Employment Opportunity: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Starting Salary: $67,041.02 and benefits package Location: Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 Job Description: Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Assistant, reviews and authorizes request for warrants, determines the appropriate charge, presents criminal cases in the District and Circuit Court as well as Family Court and Probate…
Obituary: Alice McGinnis, 54, formerly of Scottville Alice M. McGinnis, 54, of Wheeler, Texas, formerly of Scottville, sadly passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas. Due to her wishes, Alice was cremated and a private celebration of her life will be held at a later date for family and close friends. Alice was born on Jan.…
WSCC hosts robotics competition 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 recently hosted the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics competition season kickoff. The competition brought together 10 local schools, engaging over 100 students, coaches, and mentors. Hosting the…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Please check this post for updates. School and Youth Athletics Mason County Central vs. Shelby High School boys basketball games West Shore Wolves 6U, 8U and 10U practices at West Shore Community Ice Arena Community Events and Organizations Baldwin Community Schools…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 15, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Rayke Leonard Johnson, 37, was found guilty by a jury Oct. 12, 2023 of a misdemeanor of assault and battery and was sentenced Jan. 9, 2024 to three days in jail with credit for three days served; one…
Deputies respond to several crashes during winter storm No injuries reported Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to several crashes during a winter storm over the weekend, including: Friday, Jan. 12, 2024: 9 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Stiles Road, Victory Township. 4:45 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Reek Road, Custer Township. 6:20…
Deputies investigate suspect for ‘under ringing’ $270 in Walmart merchandise 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 are investigating a retail fraud/shoplifting case at Walmart on US 10 involving a female suspect for allegedly “under ringing” over $270 in merchandise, said Mason County…
Obituary: Jeffery Fleetwood, 59, of Ludington Jeffery “Jeff” Erwin Fleetwood, 59, of Ludington, passed away at home with family on Friday, January 12, 2024. Jeff was born July 6, 1964, the son of William John and Martha Ann (Fath) Fleetwood. On April 29, 2010, Jeff married the love of his life, Jeri Sue Fleetwood. He worked at FloraCraft until his…
Notice of Public Hearing Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for the Mason County Home Improvement Program (MCHIP) Mason County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the conference room at the Mason County Airport Terminal for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit comments on the proposed…
Richard James Warner, 71, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024. His funeral will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Walter Urban, 91, of Fountain, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024. 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
Obituary: Gregory Gerbers, 49, of Ludington Gregory John Gerbers, 49, of Ludington, formerly of Edwardsville, Illinois and Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born on August 28, 1974, the son of Bill and Gail (Hosmer) Gerbers. He moved from Edwardsville to Ludington in 1990 and he was a proud graduate of Ludington High School,…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 15, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 15. Please check this post for updates. Schools Casman Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Baldwin Community Schools (scheduled closing) Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic School (scheduled closing) Ludington Area School District Mason County Central…
Closings and cancellations, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported. This list may be updated later. Community Church of Ludington, Sunday services, cancelled
Winter weather advisory in effect until noon Sunday The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory that remains in effect until noon Sunday, Jan. 14. The advisory area includes Mason, Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, Montcalm and Clinton counties. NWS issued the advisory Saturday, Jan. 13, at 11:30 a.m. The winter storm warning is canceled for this…
Obituary: Dr. Timothy Woltanski, 71, of Scottville Timothy R. Woltanski, M.D., of Scottville, died on January 4, 2024. He was 71 years old. In the end, his heart failed; however, he never failed to give his heart to his family, friends, and community. Doc started his medical practice in 1981. He was an old school practitioner who prioritized bedside manner,…
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