First responders pay special visit to ESD. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Story by Kim Beardslee, MCP/OCP correspondent. Photos by Rob Alway, editor-in-chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — October is Fire Safety month. This past week, West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) organized a…
Children’s museum receives $5,000 grant for 3D printing. LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum announced today that it has been awarded a grant of $5,000 from the Community Foundation for Mason County. The purpose of the grant is two-fold: to fund “Design and Build 3D” STEAM workshops on 3D Printing with a 3D printer and 3D pens, and to cover the…
MCC to hold community forum Wednesday, discuss possible bond.. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host a community forum on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. The forum will be a continuation…
Wayne Michael Rinkevicz, Sr., 56, of Branch Wayne Michael Rinkevicz, Sr., 56, of Branch, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021. Wayne was born on March 10, 1965 in Ludington, the son of Ronald J. and Donna (Petersen) Rinkevicz. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1983. Following high school, Wayne proudly served in…
Police news, Oct. 26, 2021. 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 is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: 12:46 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. 6:36 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Poplar Road,…
Obituary: Perry G. Demler Sr., 73, of Branch. Perry G. Demler Sr., 73, of Branch passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born May 18, 1948 in St. Joseph to George and Esther (Stark) Demler. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1966. Perry was a 50-year member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 525. In his…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 26, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Forrest M. Begres, 78, of Custer, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Joyce J. Harmon, 95, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Services are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to…
WSCC Humankind program to focus on rural living. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The West Shore Community College Humankind series continues. On Wednesday, Oct. 27, a book discussion and presentation featuring Dr. Erwin Selimos, WSCC professor of sociology, will be held focusing on social mobility and opportunity gaps.…
Traffic Alert: Car fire/crash in Logan Township. LOGAN TOWNSHIP, 6:33 p.m.: Report of a vehicle crash/car fire at the intersection of Hawley and Walhalla roads. Unknown if the vehicle is occupied. Updated location: Hawley Road west of Woods Trail.
Chamber, CVB to relocate to downtown Ludington, Scottville. After 20 years of serving Mason County’s business community from its current location at the Mason County Airport in Pere Marquette Township, the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau have announced they will renew their commitment to the central business districts by establishing offices…
Ludington school board to review superintendent applications. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District will hold a special meeting today. The board is expected to go into closed session for the purpose of reviewing applications for superintendent candidates. The candidates have requested confidentiality, which is allowed by the Michigan Open Meetings Act in the early stages of a candidate search. …
79th District Court news, posted Oct. 25, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Justin Lee Gean, 32, of 207 S. Crowley St., Scottville, was arrested Oct. 18 by the Ludington Police Department on a felony charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under age…
Man goes from jail visitor to jail inmate. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Mason County man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County Friend of the Court warrant after he came into the jail to visit an inmate Saturday, Oct. 23, shortly…
Obituary: Christopher Lester, 35, of Scottville. Christopher Alan Lester, 35, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Christopher was born in Mesa, Arizona on October 8, 1986, to Terry and Cheryl (Ritchie) Lester. He attended Mason County Eastern High School. Chris was a jack of all trades. He spent many years working side by side with his father…
Little Hamlin library gets lots of use. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Correspondant. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many people were stuck in their homes with not a lot to do to fill their extra time, so many turned…
Halloween activities list, updated. The following is an updated list of Halloween activities taking place in Mason County. SCOTTVILLE City of Scottville trick or treating from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30 Mason County Central trunk or treat from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30 in the parking lot between the upper elementary and middle school LUDINGTON #RunLudington 2021 Run for Your Lives 5/10K, 9 a.m., Saturday,…
LHS girls basketball teams hosting trunk-or-treat. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger, MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – For those looking for something to do after the Ludington downtown trick-or-treating, they can head over to the Ludington High School back parking lot for the Ludington High School girls basketball…
Hunting knives stolen from vehicle. 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 — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated the theft of two hunting style knives from a vehicle Thursday, Oct. 21, shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Wildwood Crossing, according to Mason…
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