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WSCC fall semester 2023 Dean’s List WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2023 Fall Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students…
Dianna Marie Medema, 71, of Branch, died on Friday, January 19, 2024. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
MCC Middle School parent/teacher conferences scheduled Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School will hold parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Parents are asked to enter through the middle school main doors by the office. Progress reports will be…
VIDEO: MCC Upper Elementary students learn coding with Legos Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief, with help from Avoca Alway, fifth grade SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary students have been learning coding by building Lego robots. The third, fourth, and fifth grade students…
LHS’s secret International Order of Royal Flamingos — not so secret now By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — High school offers a student an opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities and organizations. One of those organizations at Ludington High School, maybe not known to many, is the International Order of Royal Flamingos. Those who know, know. And…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 24, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Robert Eugene Kleiss, 45, pleaded guilty Nov. 14, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Jan. 23, 2024 to 49 days in jail with credit for 49 days served and $458 in fines and costs. – Zachary Joseph Bussey,…
Employment Opportunity: WSCC Communications Faculty, short-term West Shore Community College is seeking short-term Communications Faculty to cover courses during a leave of absence beginning in February for 2-3 weeks. If on campus coverage is not possible, the college is open to moving to online instruction. Compensation will be paid at $375.00 per week per course. The following courses will need…
Employment Opportunity: Head Start Assistant/Bus Monitor This is a paid posting. Posted Jan. 24 to Feb. 7, 2024
170 middle schoolers compete in Math Counts West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday over 170 area middle school students gathered at the West Shore Community College Rec Center to test their math skills. The…
Driver uninjured after collision with train By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — An 87-year-old Scottville man was uninjured after a train hit his truck Monday evening at the railroad crossing on South Main Street. According to Scottville Police Department, the crash occurred about 9:55 p.m. when the man’s Toyota pickup truck was southbound on Main Street and apparently got caught…
Former lighthouse keepers director sentenced for financial crimes By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The former executive director of Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 23, for convictions of larceny $1,000 or more and using a computer to commit a crime. Peter Alan Manting, 67, was not ordered to serve…
ESD offers mentoring to new teachers through New Teacher Coaching Initiative West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The West Shore Educational Service District has launched a mentor program to help guide newer teachers. The New Teacher Coaching Initiative, led…
OWI and meth possession arrest tops police activity The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers for operating while intoxicated and possession of suspected methamphetamine Monday, Jan. 22, at 11:50 p.m. on South Taylor Road near Anthony…
Obituary: Keith Livengood, Sr., 63, of Custer Keith E. Livengood Sr, 63, of Custer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Keith was born on September 6, 1960 in Downey, Cali. He graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa with the class of 1978. Keith married Mary Light in 1981 and raised four children, Jennifer, Heather, Keith…
Lancelot Christopher Peebles, 30, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 18, 2024. UPDATED INFORMATION: At this time, there is no memorial service planned. Memorial contributions may be made at www.OakGroveLudington.com to assist with funeral costs. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. UPDATED, Jan. 28, 2024 Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Truck reportedly hits train in downtown Scottville SCOTTVILLE — A truck reportedly hit a train in downtown Scottville Monday evening. As of 11:30 p.m., the train was still stopped, blocking the crossings at Main Street and Reinberg Avenue. However, the truck was not on scene. There were no reports of injuries. More information will be posted when it becomes available.…
Fire departments respond to possible house fire VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were called to a possible house fire at 1953 W. Sugar Grove Road, between Amber and Stiles roads, at 6:53 p.m. Monday. According to dispatch information, the occupant was reporting a fuse panel was sparking and smoking. Scottville Fire Department, Fountain Area Fire Department, Hamlin Fire Department, and…
Scottville PD report, posted Jan. 22, 2024 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: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024: Suspicious activity, 400 block of East State Street, City of Scottville. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024: Fraud, 100 block of South Columbia Avenue,…
MSP seeks owner of gun found in Branch Township Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating a firearm that was found in Branch Township, Nov. 14, 2023, according to a press release. “Despite investigative efforts, the owner of the firearm is still unknown.” If you lost the gun or have information about its owner, contact the Hart…
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