LUDINGTON — Chuck Wagon Pizza, 971 N. Lakeshore Dr., is set to re-open on Thursday, April 18 under new owner, Dr. Andy Riemer. There will be a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. that evening Chuck Wagon has been a family-owned business for 40 years. Riemer purchased the restaurant earlier this year and crews have been making updates and repairs to…
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…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE – West Shore Community College’s Humankind will hold its closing piece on Saturday, April 20 beginning at 2 p.m. at 127 S. Main St. with the performance “Winterage: Sweetland,” an exhibition by artists Lucy Cash, Mark Jeffery and a list of other collaborating…
Eric Neil Lindenau Jr., 29, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Hamlin Twp., at 11am. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
Kahlani Mae Gutierrez, the daughter of Melissa Gutierrez and Javier Gutierrez-Darios of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 15, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign…
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 was provided with support from Field of Interest Funds and Funds for the Community, and…
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, before driving off on Jebavy Drive near Johnson Road Sunday, April 14, shortly before 1…
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 County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of assault by strangulation and for an outstanding warrant following a 911 call reporting an assault between a father and son Sunday, April 14,…
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 business owners seeking advice and guidance to start or expand a business and to help them succeed. The Chamber’s network of volunteer mentors are experienced business professionals offering a wealth…
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 of Manistee, was born on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Receive daily…
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 August 14, 1934 on the family homestead in Fountain, the daughter of Marion and Viola (Hughes) Cormany. Her father tragically died when she was only 18 months old, and after her…
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 — Fourth grade students in Mason County had an opportunity to learn about Michigan snakes last week. Jim McGrath is a naturalist based in Williamston and travels the state teaching people…
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 p.m. First unit on scene reporting small building, fire appears to be out. All units to respond non-emergency. ______ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news…
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 controlled substance (narcotic/cocaine), and second offense habitual offender; arrested April 3 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 4; preliminary hearing: April 24; bail: $10,000/10 percent. -Natasha Anne Gutierrez, 40;…
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 tornado ripped through Riverton and Eden townships. The Mason County Press was a weekly newspaper that published on Wednesdays, so it was an entire week before the next edition came…
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 of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
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 strategic planning process are to: garner resident and business input on community issues and city services; interview key stakeholders in the community and local government to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,…
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? Find the answers here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In what year was the first library established in Scottville? a. 1899 b. 1907 c. 1941 d. 1995 A. 1899 In 1899,…
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