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Library program will take a look at the Supreme Court LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will host Wayne State University constitutional law professor Steven Winter on Thursday, Jan. 11 to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court. The free program, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., is part of the library’s ongoing Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic…
Scottville Police Department report, posted Jan. 9, 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: Monday, Dec. 18, 2023: Retail fraud, 100 block of North Street, City of Scottville. Disturbance, 300 block of West Beryl Street, City of Scottville. Tuesday,…
Recent births, posted Jan. 9, 2024 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following birth has been reported: Jackson…
Building mini Badgers Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Every winter, the home of John and Penny Fort is overtaken by hundreds of mini ships. John is the craftsman behind a popular souvenir sold onboard the SS…
MCP is 12 years old On this day, Jan. 8, 2012, I launched the Mason County Press online news service. Owning my own newspaper was a dream I had since high school and I have enjoyed growing this free news service over the years, which has included the created of Oceana County Press in 2014. The success of MCP and…
Western Michigan University vocal jazz ensemble to perform at WSCC WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Gold Company, Western Michigan University’s internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, will perform as a part of West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series on Friday, Jan.…
MCE homecoming court Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools will celebrate homecoming on Friday, Jan. 12, when the boys varsity basketball team plays Walkerville beginning at 7 p.m. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime of the game. The spirit assembly will take place Friday in the gymnasium from 1:30 to 3…
Scottville man arrested for arson The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for arson — burning of personal property Friday, Jan. 5, shortly after 9 p.m. in the 500 block of East Chauvez Road “following a…
Mason County under winter storm watch 5-9 inches of snow possible The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for Mason County beginning late Monday night, Jan. 8, through Wednesday morning, Jan. 10. Other counties included in the watch are: Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta and Isabella- NWS issued the watch at 3:25 a.m.…
Driver, passenger suffer serious injuries after vehicle hits tree BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 71-year-old Ludington man and a 26-year-old Ludington woman both received “serious, but non-life-threatening injuries” after the vehicle the man was operating left the road and struck a tree Saturday, Jan. 6, at 6:45 p.m. on Benson Road south of Hansen Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
Superintendent thanks school board members Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor and…
Recent births, posted Jan. 8, 2024 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following birth has been reported: Bentley…
Obituary: Lawrence Tondu, 85, of Ludington Lawrence Walter Tondu, 85, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born to Leo and Lillian (Lau) Tondu on September 20, 1938 in Ludington. Larry proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy in 1955. He met his lovely wife Marie-Claire (Mickey) Damotte Tondu…
New facility offers indoor golf, pickle ball, 24 hours a day By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Golf and pickle ball lovers have a new outlet to enjoy their sports anytime they would like, regardless of the time or the weather. Michael Granger opened 24/7 Golf in September 2023 at 5756 W. US 10, in the plaza near…
Moolenaar staff available to assist citizens Staff members from the office of Michigan Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland) will host meeting times in January across the Second District that he represents. “Constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency,” states a press release from Moolenaar’s office. “Constituents who cannot attend one of the…
Zwiefka inducted posthumously to FloraCraft Wall of Fame LUDINGTON — FloraCraft has announced that it has honored, posthumously, Don Zwiefka as its 2023 FloraCraft Wall of Fame honoree. The FloraCraft Wall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing and honoring individuals who have contributed to the company’s success and who have played an essential role in its mission. Zwiefka passed away…
79th District Court arraignments, Jan. 5, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Daniel Lee Bothwell, 47; tampering with an electronic monitoring device, third-offense domestic violence, and two counts of fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested July 3, 2023, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Dec. 28; probable cause…
Employment Opportunity: PM Twp. Deputy Treasurer Pere Marquette Charter Township is accepting resumes for a full time Deputy Treasurer position. Primary duties include customer service, receipting and reconciling daily incoming monies, assisting with tax preparation and collection, along with various other duties. Accounting experience is preferred, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants with prior municipal experience and…
Recent births, posted Jan. 5, 2024 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following birth has been reported: Ariel…
Employment Opportunity: PM Township Deputy Clerk Pere Marquette Charter Township is accepting resumes for the position of Deputy Clerk. Primary duties include accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, records management, correspondence, voter registration, and elections. A degree in accounting or equivalent experience is preferred, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. Prior experience in payroll, payroll reporting, and managing employee…
Community Foundation opens spring grant round LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has two funding opportunities available for area nonprofit organizations. The Foundation’s 2024 spring competitive grant round is now open and accepting applications. The Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and also governmental units serving the greater Mason County area. All grants from…
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