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March 19, 2024
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Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our services are provided to you through the generous support of our advertisers. Traditional newspaper models require subscriptions or purchase of an individual newspaper in order to see their product. We do not, and will not, require our readers to pay…

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Lederer second to announce candidacy for prosecutor

March 18, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington-based attorney Becky Lederer announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Lederer, who resides in Branch Township, has been a court-appointed defense attorney since 2006, serving in Mason, Manistee, and Lake counties. “I have worked…

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Chamber leadership class studying homelessness, helps with Habitat renovation

March 18, 2024

LUDINGTON — The 2024 cohort of Leadership Mason County is spending six months gathering information about homelessness in the local area and taking on a renovation project at a Habitat for Humanity home. Goals of this project include: Investigating the extent and nature of homelessness…

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Scottville PD report, posted March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Sunday,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, posted March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Joshua Kurt VanDenHeuvel, 40, pleaded guilty Jan. 17 to breaking and entering a building with intent…

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Man sentenced to prison for weapons conviction

March 18, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, March 12, to 14 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of carrying a concealed…

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Police investigate tire slashing

March 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE —The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a tire slashing complaint reported Saturday,…

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Obituary: Shirley Ann Eschels, 91, of Scottville, Ludington

March 18, 2024

Shirley Ann Eschels, 91, longtime resident of Scottville and Ludington, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Grandville.  Shirley was born on May 13, 1932 in Free Soil, the daughter…

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Public Notice: Spring Leaf Corral, City of Ludington

March 18, 2024

Public Notice: Spring Leaf Corral, City of Ludington The City of Ludington’s leaf corral will be open April 2024 for residents to drop off leaves ONLY. The leaf corral is located on…

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Recent death: Woodrow “Woody” Millspaugh Jr., 78, of Scottville

March 18, 2024

Woodrow “Woody” Millspaugh Jr.,  78, of Scottville died on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths.…

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Recent death: Ann Louise (Nelson) Kasley, 58, of Ludington

March 18, 2024

  Ann Louise (Nelson) Kasley, 58, of Ludington, died on Friday, March 15, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…

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Notice to Bidders: Streetlight LED Conversion, City of Scottville

March 18, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Streetlight LED Conversion, Riverside Park, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids to replace or convert five decorative streetlight fixtures and six exterior area…

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Notice to Bidders: Demolition of Structures, City of Scottville

March 18, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Demolition of Structures, McPhail Field, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids for the demolition of two football field press boxes and a 20-feet…

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Miller announces candidacy for prosecutor

March 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jordan Miller of Ludington has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Miller is currently the chief assistant prosecutor for…

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Support local news for $10 a month

March 17, 2024

Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our services are provided to you through the generous support of…

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VIDEO: Fun times at Family AfFair

March 16, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — A steady crowd wandered…

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Learning about STEAM at MCC Middle School

March 15, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School held its…

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Ludington man arrested for accosting a minor following traffic stop

March 15, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, March 14, by Ludington…

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