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 —…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Weekend police news, April 4, 2022. 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. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, April 1, 2022: 8:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Decker Road and Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township. 9:47 a.m.,…
Obituary: Laurel Beth VanHaitsma Kempkers, 71, of Hamilton, formerly of Scottville. After a four year battle with ALS, Laurel Beth VanHaitsma Kempkers, 71, of Hamilton, formerly of Scottville, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 1, 2022. Laurel was born on August 28, 1950 in Chicago, the daughter of Eugene and Adriana (Cook) Dekker and…
Educator Spotlight: Scottville Elementary’s Mary Scheffler. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. SCOTTVILLE – Not everyone decides on their life-long career right after high school, or after college or even after working for…
Medal of Honor recipients mural must find new home. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The owners of the building located at 301 S. James St. have asked the Mason County Historical Society remove a mural that pays tribute to two local heroes. The mural, titled “Medal of Honor Recipients: Ludington’s Own” is a 16-feet by 36-feet mural painted by…
Vote Yes for MCC Committee to meet Monday. SCOTTVILLE — The Vote Yes for MCC Committee will meet Monday, April 4 at the Mason County Central High School library. The citizen committee’s purpose is to promote the upcoming bond vote scheduled for May 3. The main topic of the meeting will be voter outreach. Pizza will be provided. Other advocacy…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 3, 2022. 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 recent death information…
Laura Negele, RN, named recipient of The DAISY Award at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital LUDINGTON – Laura Negele, RN, emergency department charge nurse at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The announcement was made at a ceremony late last week, held at the Ludington Hospital. Negele was not…
Our Savior Lutheran to hold Community Easter Family Fun Party. 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP —…
Obituary: John Osborn, 83, of Scottville. John Wesley Osborn, 83, of Scottville, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Allegan, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 27, 1939, in Ludington, the son of Wesley and Laura (Madsen) Osborn. John served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1962. John retired in 2001 as a machined operator…
Obituary: Ruth Gajeski, 84, of Scottville. Ruth Marie Gajeski, 84, of Scottville, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at home. She was born May 1, 1937, the daughter of Carl and Lillian Sias at home in Mancelona. Ruth attended different schools in the Grand Rapids area as her parents moved, graduating from high school there. She worked as a bank…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 2, 2022. 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 recent death information…
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