Video: Book walk at state park teaches literacy to children. 

March 3, 2022

Book walk at state park teaches literacy to children.  By Katie Provenzano, MCP Correspondant  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Great Start Collaborative for the West Shore Educational Service District partnered with the Friends of the Ludington State Park…

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Community invited to cheer for MCC cheer team heading to state. 

March 3, 2022

Community invited to cheer for MCC cheer team heading to state.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Varsity Competitive Cheer team is heading to the state finals Friday, March 4, at the Deltaplex in Grand Rapids. The finals begin at 2 p.m. The community…

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Chamber holds virtual “State of the Community”

March 3, 2022

Chamber holds virtual “State of the Community” 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 Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber…

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Police news, March 3, 2022.

March 3, 2022

Police news, March 3, 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 Wednesday, March 2, 2022: 10:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, minor injury, Meyers Road north of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 12:27 p..m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash,…

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Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to stalking, domestic violence.

March 2, 2022

Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to stalking, domestic violence. 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON…

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Ludington man pleads guilty to larceny by conversion.

March 2, 2022

Ludington man pleads guilty to larceny by conversion. 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON —…

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Prisoner pleads guilty to drug possession.

March 2, 2022

Prisoner pleads guilty to drug possession. 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old…

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Man sentenced to prison for meth delivery and assaulting police.

March 2, 2022

Man sentenced to prison for meth delivery and assaulting 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.…

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VIDEO: MCC Cheer Team heads to state championship. 

March 2, 2022

VIDEO: MCC Cheer Team heads to state championship.  Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Varsity Competitive Cheer Team is heading to the state finals Friday in Grand Rapids. This is the first time the team, which was formed 14 years ago, has competed in…

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Unarmed robbery of vape cartridge yields prison term.

March 2, 2022

Unarmed robbery of vape cartridge yields prison term. 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON –…

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News Alert: vehicle fire, Custer Township. 

March 2, 2022

News Alert: vehicle fire, Custer Township.  CUSTER TOWNSHIP — 2:43 p.m., Report of a vehicle fire at US 10 and Stephens Road. Custer Fire Department has been dispatched.

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News Alert: Vehicle crash, Pere Marquette Township

March 2, 2022

News Alert: Vehicle crash, Pere Marquette Township. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 10:08 a.m., Report of a vehicle crash on Meyers Road near Pere Marquette Highway, between US 31 off-ramp and Chauvez Road. One patient, neck and back pain.  

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Police investigate fraud case.

March 2, 2022

Police investigate fraud case. 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud case that was reported Tuesday, March 1, around 5 p.m. on Lancer Lane. “The complainant reported an unknown person accessed her account and withdrew funds…

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Recent births, posted March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022

Recent births, posted March 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 births have been reported: Xavier…

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Obituary: Patricia Adams, 78, of Scottville. 

March 2, 2022

Obituary: Patricia Adams, 78, of Scottville.  Patricia L. Adams, 78, of Scottville passed away at her home Monday, February 28, 2022. She was born October 17, 1943 to Joseph and Julia (VanBergen) DeRooy. On June 1, 1964 Patricia married Antonius Adams.  Patricia loved reading, knitting, bingo, crossword puzzles, and sending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be…

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Ludington council denies motion to allow attorney to address siren complaint.

March 1, 2022

Ludington council denies motion to allow attorney to address siren complaint. 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…

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Season road weight restrictions begin Saturday. 

March 1, 2022

Season road weight restrictions begin Saturday.  SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal road weight restrictions in Mason County will take effect on Saturday, March 5 beginning at 7 p.m. until further notice, according to the Mason County Road Commission.  All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight and…

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Police news, March 1, 2022.

March 1, 2022

Police news, March 1, 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 recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Feb. 28, 2022: 7 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Schoenherr Road south of Hansen Road, Branch Township. 7:55 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Main Street…

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