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Ludington woman arrested on 8 warrants

April 16, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police officers on eight warrants in the 200 block of East Foster Street Monday, April 15, shortly after 8 p.m. “The female had eight warrants for her arrest from outside of Mason County,” said Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. She lodged in the Mason County Jail. The…

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Community Foundation announces recent grant recipients

April 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and the Mason County Youth Advisory Council recently awarded more than $95,000 in new grants to community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. The Community Foundation for Mason County awarded a total of $90,884 to local nonprofits through its spring competitive application process. A total of $88,884 in grants…

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Man arrested for operating under the influence of drugs after rear ending car twice

April 15, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Ludington man was arrested ​for operating while under the influence of drugs after he reportedly struck a vehicle from behind, two times,…

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Man arrested for strangulation assault of father

April 15, 2024

  The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by Mason…

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Chamber launches business mentoring program

April 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is starting a new program, the Momentum Accelerator Program, a free and confidential business mentoring program now available for entrepreneurs and small…

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Recent births, posted April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024

Benson Justin Papes, the son of Kerri and Justin Papes of Free Soil, was born on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Emery Elizabeth Hudson, the daughter of Andrea Froncek-Sievert and Sandin Hudson…

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Obituary: Fayetta Dawn Griffith, 89, of Custer

April 15, 2024

Fayetta Dawn Griffith, 89, of Custer passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 with her husband of 72 years, and her son and daughter by her side.  Fayetta was born on…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Snake lessons

April 14, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE —…

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News Alert: Woodshed fire in Sheridan Twp.

April 14, 2024

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP (8:15 p.m.) — Firefighters are responding to a woodshed on fire, located behind a house, in the 2000 block of North 34th Street near Tallman Lake. UPDATE, 8:26…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 13, 2024

April 13, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Danielle Renae Perow, 36; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine), delivery/manufacturing a…

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52 years ago today: Tornado ripped through Riverton, Eden townships

April 12, 2024

Today’s winds are reported to be gusting about 39 mph. But, 52 years ago today, about 10:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 12, 1972, the winds were much stronger as a…

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Recent death: David A. Gustafson, 66, of Baldwin

April 12, 2024

David A. Gustafson, 66, of Baldwin died on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Ludington officials seek strategic plan input

April 12, 2024

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has officially launched its five-year strategic planning process recently with opportunities for residents and businesses to share input this spring. The goals for the…

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The Mason County Quiz, April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County?…

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Ludington man arrested for assault by strangulation

April 12, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested for assault by strangulation in…

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WSCC offering summer programs for kids

April 12, 2024

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 is offering several learning and…

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Recent births, posted April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

Lincoln Elliott Maidens, the son of Jessica Nickelsen and DuWane Maidens of Manistee, was born on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Skyla Faye Moody, the daughter of Madison Robbins and Dakota Moody of…

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Book tells history of Mason County sheriffs

April 11, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Since Mason County’s beginning in 1855 only 28 men have served as its sheriff. On Thursday, a small ceremony was held at…

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