Carolyn Ann Karboske, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, June 29, 2024. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, July 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. and…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company is hosting an Intro to Improv workshop with instruction by Nathan Anderson and Logan Monson. The workshop is for people ages 16 and older. The workshop will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a,m, to 1p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. Cost for the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — Demolition has begun on the old Free Soil school complex, located on North Democrat Street. Village President Dave Morley said Bob Peters is doing the demolition work. Morley said Peters has started with removing all interior items with the expectation for the former high school and elementary complexes to be razed in July.…
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 — On Wednesday, the Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library hosting a tie dye t-shirt event. The event was part of the library’s weekly summer children’s programs which are held at both the…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Chippewa County woman pleaded “no contest” in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, to second-degree murder, first-degree arson and two counts of second-degree, killing/torturing animals. The victim, Jeffrey Grant, 57, died during a house fire at 3746 N. Morse Rd., Sheridan Township, on Nov. 22, 2021. The fire was…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dustin William Lucht, 22; child abusive commercial activity, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and accosting a child for immoral purposes; arrested April 16 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned June 21; preliminary hearing: July 10; bail:…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Joshua Matthew Buck, 45, pleaded guilty on June 25 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days in jail, suspended, no drugs/alcohol/controlled substances, subject to random PBTs, must verify completion of victim’s impact weekend and compliance with an…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced a partnership with Pinnacle Truck Driver Training, a professional truck driving school offering commercial driver’s license (CDL) training programs located in Cadillac, Michigan. Pinnacle has been in business for a decade and recently has been…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Ludington woman, who was being was arrested for domestic assault Thursday, June 27, shortly after 4:30 p.m. in the 6000 block of North Lincoln Road, allegedly threatened a sheriff’s deputy with a screwdriver, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “While attempting to take the suspect into custody, she allegedly grabbed a screwdriver and threatened a…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Hamilton, Ohio man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a 911 call reporting a male passenger in a vehicle who allegedly pointed a gun at the head of another motorist Thursday, June 27, shortly before 12:30 p.m. on US 10 west of Meyers Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Pier, formerly known as The Port, held a grand opening Thursday afternoon. Located at 222 W. Ludington Ave., the multi-business complex includes many of the businesses that existed under the name The Port, along with some new businesses as well. The site was recently purchased by Sarah and Matt Kanitz of Victory Township.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 2:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley Road west of Morton Road, Riverton Township. 4:40 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Hansen Road, Custer Township. 6:01…
LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, for convictions of third-offense domestic violence and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Jacob Kyle Vega pleaded “no contest” to the charges April 30, according to court records, and a second count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was dismissed. Vega was also ordered to three…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, June 20, 2024: 9:43 a.m., malicious destruction of property, 300 block of West Beryl Street, City of Scottville. 2:09 p.m., stray dog, 200 block of West Broadway Avenue, City of Scottville. 2:48…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When Mason County voters go to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 6, they will be asked to vote on a millage renewal to support senior citizens. The rate, not to exceed .2979 mill, will generate about $739,783 annually for six years. A mill is calculated as $0.2979 on each $1,000 of taxable…
Employment: Mechatronics Paraprofessional, Career & Technical Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Mechatronics Paraprofessional- CTE. High School diploma and two years experience working with machine tools and/or CNC mills/lathes required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jeanne Oakes has been appointed by City Council to serve as interim city manager following the resignation of Mitch Foster. Oakes had been serving as the third ward councilor. Oakes has a bachelor’s degree with a major in education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in education leadership from Western Michigan University.…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is offering a $500 reward for information that directly leads to an arrest in connection to vandalism that occurred at the north concession stand at Stearns Park sometime last night. The police department reports that someone drew over several walls on the stand, including obscenities. “The City of Ludington DPW team is working diligently to…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, June 25, 2024: 2:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley Road west of Morton Road, Riverton Township. 4:40 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Hansen Road, Custer Township. 6:01 a.m., one-vehicle…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 28-year-old Ludington man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby following an SUV vs. truck crash on Deer Road near 40th Avenue Monday, June 24, shortly after 3 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The Ludington man who was driving a 2020 Ford Expedition SUV…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has announced several promotions of bank staff throughout its west Michigan market area. Janis Vanderputte has been promoted to senior vice president along with her previous title of compliance officer and information security officer. She has been with Shelby State Bank since 2016 and was instrumental in the technology upgrades earlier this year. Keely Moon…
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