Branch man arrested for OWI following crash.

February 18, 2022

Branch man arrested for OWI following crash. 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. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated following a one-vehicle crash Thursday, Feb. 17, shortly after 1 a.m. at Sugar Grove…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 18, 2022

February 18, 2022

Recent births, posted Feb. 18, 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: Jaden…

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Obituary: James Johnson, 74, of Ludington.

February 18, 2022

Obituary: James Johnson, 74, of Ludington. James Earl Johnson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. James was born on August 6, 1947, in Ludington to Burton Elmore Johnson and Viola Mae (Wilcox) Johnson.  He proudly served his country in the Army for several years. He was employed by Miller Brothers Oil.  Jim enjoyed having a coffee or a…

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Obituary: Nancy Carey, 73, of Ludington.

February 18, 2022

Obituary: Nancy Carey, 73, of Ludington. Nancy Sue Carey, 73, of Ludington, formerly of Clio passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her sister’s home in Grand Rapids.  She was born August 12, 1948 in Ithaca to Arlo and Alice (Monroe) Gould. She graduated from Clio High School in 1966. She went on to attend Anderson University and Eastern Michigan…

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Obituary: Michael Hawkins, 41, of Ludington.

February 18, 2022

Obituary: Michael Hawkins, 41, of Ludington. Michael Gene Hawkins, 41, of Ludington formerly of Tucson, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  Michael was born on July 6, 1980, to Michael and Bobbi (Towns) Hawkins in Fort Gordon, Georgia. He graduated from Morse High School with the class of 1998 and went on to attend Pima College. Michael worked at…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 17, 2022.

February 17, 2022

51st Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 17, 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.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON —…

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Scottville woman caught with 124 grams of meth arraigned on felony charge.

February 17, 2022

Scottville woman caught with 124 grams of meth arraigned on felony charge. 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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Police news, Feb. 17, 2022.

February 17, 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. Recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office includes: Monday, Feb. 14, 2022: 4:20 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of Conrad Road, Pere Marquette Township. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022: 5:45 a.m,. car/deer crash, no injury,…

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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 17, 2022.

February 17, 2022

Closings and cancellations, Feb. 17, 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.  Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success…

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CodeRED emergency notification testing to take place.

February 17, 2022

CodeRED emergency notification testing to take place. 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. On Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 Mason…

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Video: Vintage Snowmobile Racing.

February 16, 2022

Video: Vintage Snowmobile Racing. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  GRANT TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with John Wilkosz and Chaz Major. John and Chaz participate in vintage snowmobile racing and travel throughout the state and region during the winter months.  Please consider helping…

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Tickets on sale for WSCC production “Almost Maine.”

February 16, 2022

Tickets on sale for WSCC production “Almost Maine.” WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will be presenting “Almost Maine” at Center State Theater. The romantic comedy opens March 3 and is directed by Michelle Kiessel.  Show dates include March…

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Scottville woman injured in crash.

February 16, 2022

Scottville woman injured in crash. 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. CUSTER TOWNSHIP —A 47-year-old Scottville woman received non-life-threatening injuries after the northbound vehicle she was riding in on US 31 collided with an eastbound vehicle on Hansen Road Tuesday, Feb. 15, at noon, said…

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Obituary; Barbara Fries, 83, of Fountain. 

February 16, 2022

Obituary; Barbara Fries, 83, of Fountain.  Barbara Rae Fries, 83, of Fountain formerly of Saugatuck, passed away peacefully Monday, February 14, 2022, at home with her family by her side. She was born June 25, 1938 in Muskegon to Raymond and Audrey (Clark) Greene. She graduated from Niles High School in 1956 and went on to receive her bachelor’s of…

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Scottville woman caught with 124 grams of meth following K-9 search.

February 15, 2022

Scottville woman caught with 124 grams of meth following K-9 search. 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.  SCOTTVILLE —…

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Albert “Sonny” Fend, Jr., 86, of Free Soil.

February 15, 2022

Albert “Sonny” Fend, Jr., 86, of Free Soil. Albert “Sonny” Fend Jr., 86, was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  Sonny was born on June 4, 1935, in Free Soil, to Albert and Anna (Treml) Fend.  He was a life-long resident of Free Soil, growing up on a family farm before establishing his own…

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Squires receives high honor from chiropractic association. 

February 14, 2022

Squires receives high honor from chiropractic association.  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. Dr. Lew…

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Educator Spotlight: ESD’s Stephanie Hart. 

February 14, 2022

Educator Spotlight: ESD’s Stephanie Hart.  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. AMBER TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Educational Service District has served hundreds of students over the years for many different purposes, one…

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