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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Police news, posted Jan. 31, 2022.

January 31, 2022

Police news, posted Jan. 31, 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 over the weekend:  Friday, Jan. 28, 2022:  1:09 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Two vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 east of Meyers Road, Amber…

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Obituary: Jerry Fenner, 83, of Fountain.

January 31, 2022

Obituary: Jerry Fenner, 83, of Fountain. Jerry Fredric Fenner, 83, of Fountain passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022.  Jerry was born on August 28, 1938 just north of Scottville, the son of Stirling and Ida (Sterling) Fenner, and graduated from Free Soil High School with the class of 1957.  Jerry was first married to Mary Grace Morong and their…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 31, 2022.

January 31, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 31, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Norma Jean Sherman, 88, died on Friday, January 28, 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 are available…

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Educator Spotlight: Kyle Corlett, LASD’s new superintendent.  

January 30, 2022

Educator Spotlight: Kyle Corlett, LASD’s new superintendent.   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. LUDINGTON – Walking into a new school district as the new superintendent, in the middle of the school year…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 29, 2022.

January 29, 2022

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 29, 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.  LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced…

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WSCC to present Fred Knapp Quintet.

January 28, 2022

WSCC to present Fred Knapp Quintet. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will be presenting the Fred Knapp Quintet on Friday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St. Named “Jazz Musician…

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Police news, posted Jan. 28, 2022.

January 28, 2022

Police news, posted Jan. 28, 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 on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022:  2:24 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), one vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31, north of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township.  2:55…

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Recent births, posted Jan. 28, 2022

January 28, 2022

Recent births, posted Jan. 28, 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. The following births have been reported: Henry Richard…

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Obituary: Douglas Strzynski, 62, of Scottville.

January 28, 2022

Obituary: Douglas Strzynski, 62, of Scottville. Douglas W. Strzynski, 62, of Scottville passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his home. He was born July 11, 1959 in Flint to Casimer “Willie” and Lucille (Thibeaut) Strzynski.  Doug graduated from Ludington High School in 1977.  Doug was a fisherman through and through. He was charter boat captain of the Polecat…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 28, 2022.

January 28, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 28, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Robert D Crowe, 69, of Irons, died on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Funeral arrangements were cared for by Wyman Funeral and Cremations Services in Scottville. Jerry F Fenner, 83, of Fountain, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Funeral arrangements are pending at…

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FiveCAP cancels Walk for Warmth. 

January 28, 2022

FiveCAP cancels Walk for Warmth.  SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP has announced that it is cancelling its Walk for Warmth outdoor events due to COVID-19. The events are fundraisers and awareness campaigns for the organization to assist low income families and senior citizens who have difficulty with paying heating bills.  The two-mile walks are held in Mason, Lake, Manistee, and Newaygo counties. …

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