79th District Court news, posted Feb. 3, 2022.

February 4, 2022

79th District Court news, posted Feb. 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON…

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Police news, posted Feb. 4, 2022.

February 4, 2022

Police news, posted Feb. 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 activity involved the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. 8:38 a.m., Car/deer crash, no injuries, Stiles Road south of Hansen Road, Amber Township.  3:29 p.m., Retail fraud, Walmart…

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Fire damages Amber Township house.

February 4, 2022

Fire damages Amber Township house. 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire and smoke damaged a house…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 4, 2022.

February 4, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 4, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Alice A. Gordon, 95, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.  Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. James Earl Johnson, 74, formerly of Ludington, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Arrangements by Oak Grove…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 4, 2022

February 4, 2022

Recent births, posted Feb. 4, 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: Emma…

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Obituary: Elsa Houk, 99, of Ludington.

February 3, 2022

Obituary: Elsa Houk, 99, of Ludington. Elsa Mae Houk, 99, of Ludington, went to heaven to join her husband and be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 31, 2022.  She was born on May 4, 1922, in Ludington to Ethel (Rowe) and Guy Wrege. After graduating from Ludington High School in 1940, she worked at the…

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Prescribed burn scheduled in Free Soil Township.

February 3, 2022

Prescribed burn scheduled in Free Soil Township. 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. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The U.S. Forest…

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Scottville man injured following crash.

February 3, 2022

Scottville man injured 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Scottville man was injured following a two vehicle crash Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 9:39 a.m. on US 10 west of Jebavy Drive. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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2022 Family AfFAIR scheduled for March 19.

February 2, 2022

2022 Family AfFAIR scheduled for March 19. 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.  SCOTTVILLE — The 30th Family AfFAIR will…

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Ludington woman arrested for outstanding warrant. 

February 2, 2022

Ludington woman arrested for outstanding warrant.  The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Ludington woman was arrested at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 following a complaint at Wildwood Crossing apartments. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies responded to a call…

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Obituary: Norma Jean Sherman, 87, of Ludington.

February 2, 2022

Obituary: Norma Jean Sherman, 87, of Ludington. Norma Jean Sherman, 87, of Ludington, passed away on January 28, 2022. Norma was born on May 1, 1934, to Raymond and Marion (Soneral) Genter in Ludington. She graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1952 and went on to work as a secretary for Vermont American. Norma married her husband…

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WSCC music professor Ted Malt honored by band and orchestra association. 

February 1, 2022

WSCC music professor Ted Malt honored by band and orchestra association.  WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. West Shore Community College Professor of Music Studies and Director of Performing Arts Ted Malt was recognized by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) this past week. Malt was awarded an…

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Police news, posted Feb. 1, 2022.

February 1, 2022

Police news, posted Feb. 1, 2022. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following noteworthy law enforcement activity took place recently:  Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 6:39 p.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by the Mason County…

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Obituary; Ruth Frost, 101, of Ludington.

February 1, 2022

Obituary; Ruth Frost, 101, of Ludington. Ruth M. Frost, 101, of Ludington passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Medilodge of Ludington.  Ruth was born on April 6, 1920 in Ludington, the daughter of Andrew and Ida (Christensen) Andersen and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1938.  On November 20, 1941 she was married to Linton…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 1, 2022.

February 1, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 1, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Elsa Mae Houk, 99, of Ludington, died on Monday, January 31, 2022. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press…

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Pentwater police ask for help identifying subject.

January 31, 2022

Pentwater police ask for help identifying subject. 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. PENTWATER — Pentwater Police Department is attempting…

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Mason County receives $50k in emergency funds.

January 31, 2022

Mason County receives $50k in emergency funds. 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. LUDINGTON – United Way of Mason County…

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New ministry serves disabled adults, holding informational meeting.

January 31, 2022

New ministry serves disabled adults, holding informational meeting. LUDINGTON — Blue Hat Ministries will host a public informational meeting on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room of the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. Blue Hat Ministries serves disabled adults, specifically individuals the courts have deemed in need of a legal guardian. …

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