79th District Court news, posted April 8, 2022. 

April 8, 2022

79th District Court news, posted April 8, 2022.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following court proceedings recently occurred in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Matthew Jason Case, 48, of 109 S. Columbia St., Scottville, was arrested March 25 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy).…

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82-year-old Hamlin man dead after being struck by vehicle. 

April 7, 2022

82-year-old Hamlin man dead after being struck by vehicle.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — An 82-year-old Hamlin Township man died Thursday afternoon after he was struck by a vehicle on North Jebavy Drive. Emergency crews were initially dispatched to the 2600 block of North Jebavy Drive, north of Fisher Road, at 2:06 p.m.  According to Mason County Sheriff…

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MCC Alumni Feature: Chloe Kimes, pursuing a life of music and creativity. 

April 7, 2022

MCC Alumni Feature: Chloe Kimes, pursuing a life of music and creativity.  Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. This special series of Spartan News features alumni of MCC.  Will perform locally on Friday, April 8. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Mason County Central Class of 2016 Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor’s degree in recording…

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30th Gus Macker tournament registration now open. 

April 7, 2022

30th Gus Macker tournament registration now open.  LUDINGTON — Registration is under way for the three-on-three charity Gus Macker basketball tournament at Stearns Park Beach. The 30th occurrence of the Ludington tournament  is scheduled for June 18-19 and will include 700 teams. The event was not held in 2020 and 2021.  The tournament, sponsored by the Ludington & Scottville Area…

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Scottville man arrested for selling alcohol to minors.

April 7, 2022

Scottville man arrested for selling alcohol to minors. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for furnishing alcohol to minors Wednesday, April 6, at 8:30 p.m. after he allegedly bought alcohol for minors…

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Obituary: Jerry Young, 84, of Ludington.

April 7, 2022

Obituary: Jerry Young, 84, of Ludington. Jerry Alfred Young, 84, of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Jerry was born on September 15, 1937, to Robert and Spencer (Thomas) Young in Manistee. He graduated from Free Soil High School with the class of 1955 and went on to proudly serve in the United States…

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Murder/arson suspect ordered to take competency exam. 

April 6, 2022

Murder/arson suspect ordered to take competency exam.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. 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.  LUDINGTON —…

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Ludington man sentenced for assaulting husband.

April 6, 2022

Ludington man sentenced for assaulting husband. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington…

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Ludington council to explore marijuana topic again. 

April 6, 2022

Ludington council to explore marijuana topic again.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief 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.  LUDINGTON —…

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Driver pleads ‘no contest’ to OWI causing serious injury.

April 6, 2022

Driver pleads ‘no contest’ to OWI causing serious injury. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  LUDINGTON —…

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Habitual offender pleads guilty to assaulting mother, police.

April 6, 2022

Habitual offender pleads guilty to assaulting mother, police. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  LUDINGTON — A…

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Man faces prison following ‘no contest’ plea to CSC.

April 6, 2022

Man faces prison following ‘no contest’ plea to CSC. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  LUDINGTON —…

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Hart man pleads guilty to felonious assault, police officer assault.

April 6, 2022

Hart man pleads guilty to felonious assault, police officer assault. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON…

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US 31 crash sends 4 to hospital.

April 5, 2022

US 31 crash sends 4 to hospital. 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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE…

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Prison inmate sentenced for strangulation.

April 5, 2022

Prison inmate sentenced for strangulation. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old prison inmate…

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WSCC presents artist Sergio Gomez. 

April 5, 2022

WSCC presents artist Sergio Gomez.  WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Humankind series is hosting an exhibition and live art performance of artist Sergio Gomez’s artwork at the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery.  The exhibition and presentation are free and open to the…

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Thieves steal steel.

April 5, 2022

Thieves steal steel. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Assorted steel items were stolen from Wonderland Tire located in the 1900 block of West US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The theft was reported Monday, April 4, shortly before 9 a.m.…

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MCC Profile: Kevin Eikenberry: Teaching leadership skills that began at MCC. 

April 4, 2022

MCC Alumni Feature: Kevin Eikenberry: Teaching leadership skills that began at MCC.  Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. This special series of Spartan News features alumni of MCC.   By Sarah Jensen, Contributing Writer.  Mason County Central High School Class of 1980 Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of science, Agricultural Mechanization, Purdue University…

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