The Scoop: ESD Special Education Millage Renewal. The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today, on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Dr. Jason Jeffrey, superintendent of West Shore Educational Service District, about the upcoming vote on renewing the ESD’s special education bond of 1 mill for…
79th District Court news, posted April 23, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal case activity took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Brody Christopher Woods, 20, of 676 N. Stiles Rd., Amber Township, was arrested April 15 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of malicious destruction of personal…
Sheriff’s office warns of scammer calling, claiming to be detective. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has received a call from a citizen reporting that someone has been calling individuals in the area, claiming to be a deputy from the sheriff’s office in order to obtain financial information. A MCSO detective is not doing this, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Library receives grant to help fund summer program. Mason County District Library is a recipient of a $2,398 Public Library Services grant from the Library of Michigan. Various amounts of the grants have been awarded to 139 public libraries to purchase supplies and materials for increased programming opportunities in their communities this year. The grants can be for improved or…
Area high schoolers learn restaurant management, culinary arts through ESD program. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. VICTORY TWP (Mason County) — ProStart is a high school program that teaches restaurant management and culinary arts. The Michigan Restaurant…
Obituary: Deborah MacDonald, 64, of Ludington. Deborah “Debbie” Jean MacDonald, 64, of Ludington, died Monday, April 19, 2021, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born May 3, 1956, in Ludington, the daughter of Lewis and Anita (Whitaker) MacDonald. Debbie worked as a hostess for many years at the 1880 Inn on the Hill Bed & Breakfast…
Police news, April 23, 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 Thursday, April 22, 2021: 7:05 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road east of Morton Road, Riverton Township. 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31…
Beach volleyball leagues being organized. LUDINGTON — Ludington Recreational Adult Beach Volleyball will hold two sessions on Sundays this summer, the first beginning Sunday, June 6 and played each Sunday in June with a tournament on Sunday, July 11. The second session will begin on Sunday, July 18 through Aug. 8 with a tournament on Aug. 15. Matches will be…
In support of the ESD special education millage renewal. Dear Editor, This letter is being written to ask for your support for the special education millage election on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The millage is for the West Shore Educational Service District, but benefits all the school districts of Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. While working as a psychologist, social…
Promise recipient accepted into new EEG Program at WSCC Since 2018, the Mason County Promise Zone has offered tuition and fees scholarships at West Shore Community College (WSCC) to all Mason County residents who graduate with a 2.0 or better and live in Mason County. Carli Kandalec, a 2018 Ludington High School graduate, used her scholarship to achieve an associate…
Recent deaths, posted April 23, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Marcella V. Heglund, 85, of Scottville, died on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by…
Warrant arrest tops police activity. 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 Wednesday, April 21, 2021: 1 p.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 4:02 p.m., a 24-year-old Scottville woman was arrested on three outstanding warrants following a call…
PM Highway bridge work to begin next week. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin construction of the bridge on Pere Marquette Highway over the railroad tracks beginning Monday, April 26. Construction was originally scheduled to begin March 1 but was delayed due to permits. The $1.3 million project will see replacement…
New Recruits to the Choir Outdoors by Joan Young If you’ve been on social media much, you’ve seen stories. If you’ve been on trails much, maybe you’ve seen it in person. It’s not pretty. In this strange time where we are supposed to keep our distance from other people, many new hikers have taken to the woods. Many of them…
Addresses sought for MCC 1961 reunion In anticipation of a 2022 reunion of the Mason County Central Class of 1961, addresses, phone numbers, and emails are sought for classmates. Contact Bob Kennedy, 231-462-3162, dawnell.kennedy@att.net, 1524 E. Fountain Rd, Freesoil, MI 49411 with any information. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks…
Obituary: Danny O’Brien, 74, of Scottville. Danny O’Brien, 74, of Scottville passed away on October 27, 2020 in Grand Rapids. He was born on May 8, 1946 in Jamestown, NY to Danny and Ruth (Nieder) O’Brien and and grew up with his siblings in rural Chautauqua County. As a teenager, he loved spending time working on cars with his best…
Obituary: Jeanette Tillotson, 74, Ludington. Jeanette Ann (Bresley) Tillotson, 74. passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at her home in Ludington on Sunday, April 18, 2021 following a diagnosis of cancer three weeks earlier. Jeanette was born in Custer on December 29, 1946 to James and Ella Bresley and grew up in the Ludington area, attending South Hamlin Elementary…
Temps rising. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few passing clouds tonight. Low temperature of 36 degrees. Wind south-southwest at 6 mph. Friday, April 23, 2021 Considerable cloudiness. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 57; low 41. Precipitation: 15% day; 24% evening. Wind: SW 13 mph day;…
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