Blog Archives

Scottville man with extensive record receives delayed sentence for resisting arrest. 

November 19, 2021

Scottville man with extensive criminal record receives delayed sentence for resisting arrest.  SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville man with an extensive criminal history received a delayed sentencing earlier this week for two counts of assaulting, resisting, obstructing a police officer. Lancelot Christopher Peebles, 28, of 306 E. State St., was found guilty on Nov. 16 in 51st Circuit Court. His sentencing…

Read more »

Circuit Court sentencings, posted Nov. 19, 2021. 

November 19, 2021

Circuit Court sentencings, posted Nov. 19, 2021.  LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Clinton Duane Franklin, 45, of 3589 E. Manales Rd., Sherman Township, was found guilty on Sept. 10, 2021 on the charge of possession of methamphetamine. One charge of habitual offender, second offense, was dropped per plea agreement. He was…

Read more »

Obituary: Paul Ruzgis, 94, of Scottville.

November 19, 2021

Obituary: Paul Ruzgis, 94, of Scottville. Paul William Ruzgis, 94, of Scottville, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away surrounded by loved ones, at home on Monday, November 15, 2021.  Paul was born on March 9, 1927 in Sherman Township, the son of John and Grace (Evanoski) Ruzgis. He graduated from Scottville High School in 1945 and Michigan State University of…

Read more »

Obituary: Julienne G. Anderson, 95, of Ludington.

November 19, 2021

Obituary: Julienne G. Anderson, 95, of Ludington. Julienne G. Anderson, 95, of Ludington joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born February 22, 1926 in Ludington to Joseph and Teckla (Bengston) Seymour. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1945 and went on to attend Muskegon Business College where she learned to be a…

Read more »

ESD program promotes employment for students with disabilities.

November 18, 2021

ESD program promotes employment for students with disabilities. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Kim Beardslee, correspondent.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason Co.) — As businesses across the area are struggling to fulfill open employment positions, West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) is providing…

Read more »

Area Churches