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Hotel gunman faces half a dozen charges

April 25, 2024

LUDINGTON — The 40-year-old Pinconning man who allegedly threatened hotel guests with a handgun Tuesday evening, April 23, remains lodged in the Mason County Jail on a $100,000 cash/surety bond, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Daniel James Bendtsen was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on the following charges: • two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon,…

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Recent death: Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington

April 25, 2024

  Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 1pm at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at noon at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove…

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Photo feature: All’s well

April 24, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — During the chaos of a fire at 7784 E. Sugar Grove Rd. Wednesday, Michigan State Police Trooper Mike…

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Multiple fire departments called to Sugar Grove Rd. fire

April 24, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Multiple fire departments were called to a fire at 7784 E. Sugar Grove Rd. Wednesday afternoon. Fountain Area Fire Department was initially dispatched…

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Scottville city manager, Jimmy Newkirk, resigns

April 24, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk has resigned. Newkirk sent an email to the city commission and city attorney Tuesday evening announcing his resignation. “Effective…

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Homeless man arrested for breaking into a business, destroying police property

April 24, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old homeless man was arrested by Ludington police officers for…

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Man threatens hotel guests with handgun

April 24, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Pinconning, Michigan man was arrested Tuesday evening at a local hotel after allegedly threatening hotel guests with a handgun. “On April 23, 2024 at…

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Pinconning man in custody following threat at hotel

April 23, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Pinconning man is in custody following an incident at a local hotel. Police were dispatched to the Comfort Inn, 5323 US-10,…

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News Alert: Police respond to threat at Comfort Inn

April 23, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement officers are on scene of the Comfort Inn, 5323 US-10. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies initially responded to a call of…

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Prosecutor announces resignation

April 23, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink has announced that she will be resigning from the position effective June 1, 2024. Kreinbrink stated, in a…

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Employment: MCP Sports Editor

April 23, 2024

Employment: MCP Sports Editor Mason County Press is seeking a part-time Sports Editor. We seek an energetic sports enthusiast who enjoys telling the stories of local athletic events, especially, but…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Eating their science projects

April 23, 2024

MCC students learn about photosynthesis Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE —…

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Probation violation yields prison term

April 23, 2024

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 23, 2024 By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Christopher Lee Merriman,…

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Conservation District to hold seedling sale Friday and Saturday

April 23, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual tree seedling sale pickup on Friday and Saturday at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Each year, the Conservation District…

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Employment: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

April 23, 2024

Starting Salary: $67,041.02 and benefits package Location: Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 Job Description: Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Assistant Prosecuting…

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Recent death: Judy Marie Holden, 83, of Fountain

April 23, 2024

  Judy Marie Holden, 83, of Fountain, died on Tuesday April 23, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on her birthday, Sunday May 26, 2024, at 2 p.m.…

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Couple under investigation for Walmart ‘under ringing’

April 22, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An investigation by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office is…

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Savor the Flavors: Downtown Ludington’s Restaurant Week starts today

April 22, 2024

Savor the Flavors: Downtown Ludington’s Restaurant Week starts today LUDINGTON — Calling all food enthusiasts! Downtown Ludington’s Restaurant Week, starting today, runs through April 28, 2024. The culinary celebration is…

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