Scottville Police Department news, posted Dec. 4, 2023

December 4, 2023

Scottville Police Department news, posted Dec. 4, 2023 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, Nov. 20, 2023: 12:20 p.m., malicious destruction of property and breaking and entering, McPhail Field, 300 block of West State Street, City of Scottville.…

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Scottville to hold Christmas celebration Saturday

December 4, 2023

Scottville to hold Christmas celebration Saturday SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will celebrate the Christmas season on Saturday, Dec. 9. The festivities will begin with the fourth annual town-wide Christmas parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. During the pandemic, the Christmas parade was routed through the city’s neighborhoods. That tradition has continued. Following the parade, a Christmas celebration will take…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 4, 2023

December 4, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 4, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Mara Lynn Castro-Delgado, 29; four counts of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine), possession of a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine), bringing contraband into a prison/jail, and third-offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 17 by Mason County…

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Deputies handle multiple injury crashes, warrant arrests over the weekend

December 4, 2023

Deputies handle multiple injury crashes, warrant arrests over the weekend The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to numerous vehicle crashes and made several warrant arrests over the weekend. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Dec. 1, 2023:…

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WMCMH Consumer Artwork Project

December 4, 2023

WMCMH Consumer Artwork Project Local Creativity Shines Light on Behavioral Health Awareness Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Lori Schummer, WMCMH Director of Public Relations and Customer Services West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) recently had a Consumer Artwork Event to bring awareness…

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Recent death: Harold Radke, 81, of Scottville

December 4, 2023

Harold Radke, 81, of Scottville, died on Friday, December 1, 2023. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths

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Recent births, posted Dec. 4, 2023

December 4, 2023

Recent births, posted Dec. 4, 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: Dawson…

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Recent death: Richard Page, 86, of Pentwater

December 4, 2023

Richard Burton Page, 86, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths

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MCP and OCP: Your LOCAL news sources

December 2, 2023

MCP and OCP: Your LOCAL news sources Mason County Press and Oceana County Press continue to be your source of free local news. We have a small, but dedicated team that believes covering the news requires not only experience in journalism but familiarity with the communities that we cover. Our full time staff consists of Editor-in-Chief and Owner Rob Alway…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 1, 2023

December 1, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 1, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Devehance Joqui Walker, 28, pleaded guilty Aug. 30, 2022 to delivery/manufacture of a narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams was re-sentenced Nov. 21, 2023 to a consecutive term one to 20 years in prison. According to Michigan Department…

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Driver arrested for operating under the influence drugs following 2-vehicle crash

December 1, 2023

Driver arrested for operating under the influence drugs following 2-vehicle crash The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs following the investigation of a two-vehicle traffic crash Thursday, Nov. 30, shortly after 2:30 p.m.…

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Man in shark costume arrested on child support warrant

December 1, 2023

Man in shark costume arrested on child support warrant The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON —A Ludington police officer “took a bite out of crime” Friday, Dec. 1, around 2 a.m. when he arrested a man —who was walking down the street wearing a shark costume — on…

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Community Foundation will accept grant applications beginning Jan. 1

December 1, 2023

Community Foundation will accept grant applications beginning Jan. 1 LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County’s 2024 spring competitive grant application will open January 1, 2024.  The Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving the greater Mason County area. Based on strategic planing, that involved Foundation trustees, fundholders, donors, youth advisory council, and community…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 1, 2023

December 1, 2023

Recent births, posted Dec. 1, 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: Nash…

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Obituary: William Cox, 90, of Ludington

December 1, 2023

Obituary: William Cox, 90, of Ludington William Henry Cox, 90, of Ludington, passed away on November 24, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1933, the son of Clarence Cox Sr. and Theresa Ventrice. In 1957, William married the love of his life, Shirley L. (Hackert) Cox. William was a skilled mechanic and a devoted dairy farmer. For over five…

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Rotary Club auction is Dec. 6

December 1, 2023

Rotary Club auction is Dec. 6 LUDINGTON — The Rotary Club of Ludington 2023 Holiday Auction Gala is Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel Grand Ballroom, 212 E. Ludington Ave. Tickets may be purchased through the website, https://one.bidpal.net/ludingtonrotary/welcome Silent auction items are now open for bidding online by anyone through that same web site. “We…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway

December 1, 2023

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (11:38 a.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash in front of McDonald’s restaurant, 5300 block of US 10, east of Pere Marquette Highway.

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Lighting up Custer

November 30, 2023

Lighting up Custer CUSTER — National Honor Society students from Mason County Eastern helped bring some Christmas cheer to the village of Custer Wednesday by helping set up holiday lights near the Custer sculpture. The students were helped by officials from the Custer village council.

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Police news, posted Nov. 30, 2023

November 30, 2023

Police news, posted Nov. 30, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Monday, Nov. 27, 2023: 7:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 46-year-old Fountain woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant, William Street, Village of Free Soil. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023:…

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Obituary: Cindy Dodson, 36, of Fountain

November 30, 2023

Obituary: Cindy Dodson, 36, of Fountain Loving mother, Cindy (Golnick) Dodson, 36, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Cindy lived a short, but fulfilling life doing things she loved the most which included hunting and fishing. Cindy is reunited in death by her mother, and grandparents. Cindy is survived by her husband, Virgil; sons, Zachia, Malachi, and Isaih; daughter,…

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Public Notice: City of Ludington Winter Ordinances

November 30, 2023

Public Notice: City of Ludington Winter Ordinances CITY OF LUDINGTON RESIDENTS PLEASE ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING CITY OF LUDINGTON CODES REGARDING WINTER SNOW REMOVAL: Article I Sec. 46-3 SNOW DEPOSITS.  It shall be unlawful for any person by shoveling or other manual or mechanical operation to remove snow or cause snow to be removed from private property onto any public right-of-way…

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