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Local students participate in Deposit Day

April 26, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — Area school children have been participating in Deposit Day this week, part of the Community Foundation for Mason County’s KickStart to Career program. On Thursday, elementary students at Mason County Central participated. The program began in 2019 with each kindergartner receiving $50 to be deposited into a savings account at West Shore Bank. The kindergarten funds are donated…

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Vehicle crash yields OWI arrest

April 26, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police officers for operating while intoxicated following a traffic crash near the intersection of Staffon and Filer streets…

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Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class

April 26, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, May 3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, all day, with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class…

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Obituary: Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington

April 26, 2024

Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Stan was born on February 6, 1941, the son of the late Loyal and Elnora (Porter) Schroeder.…

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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…

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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…

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Employment: Utility Maintenance Technician I

April 25, 2024

Employment: Utility Maintenance Technician I West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components…

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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…

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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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