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West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Brooke Hammond, MCP/OCP Intern VICTORY TOWNSHIP—West Shore Educational Service District Career & Technical Education student Ava Hoekwater has not let her disability affect her studies. Through hard work and determination, she has excelled in her skill…
LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand will be sworn in Friday, May 31, as Mason County prosecuting attorney to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lauren Kreinbrink. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski of the 51st Circuit Court recently announced her appointment of Hand. The appointment is for the balance of the current term which ends…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Scottville man appeared in court at the Mason County Courthouse for a criminal case soon found out he was wanted on an outstanding warrant Tuesday, May 28, shortly after noon, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “He was found…
LUDINGTON — The Community Church of Ludington has recently awarded 10 college scholarships a total of $20,500. The recipients include Nathan Biggs, Wiliam Corliss, Gabrielle Hockenberger, Olivia Klevorn, Hannah Knizacky, Lauren Knizacky, L. Renee Mallison, Cydney Schmock, Sawyer Smith, and Alaini White. The scholarship recipients will be honored at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 2 worship service at Community Church,…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — The locally produced movie “Deer Camp ’86” is coming to a theater near you! The award winning film, directed, written and produced by Scottville area resident Harold Cronk, will be showing at the AMC Classic Ludington 8 cinema beginning Friday, May 31 with showings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. The super natural…
SCOTTVILLE – Frankenmuth Insurance, a super-regional insurance carrier based in Frankenmuth has named Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville Life Agency of the Year for 2023. The award recognizes the company’s top-performing agency for life insurance policy production. “Smith & Eddy Insurance went above and beyond in 2023,” said Matt Taylor, vice president of Life Sales. “We are pleased to…
LUDINGTON — The Pure Ludington Weekend will take place Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 with a variety of events. From live music to outdoor markets, there will be no shortage of activities to keep you entertained all season long. The event schedule includes: Downtown Ludington Farmers Market, Friday, June 7, 2 to 7 p.m., Legacy Plaza Love Ludington…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old River Grove, Illinois woman was arrested on charges of retail fraud, cocaine possession and heroin possession after allegedly shoplifting at Walmart Sunday, May 26, around 9:15 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “During the investigation, the…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County marine patrol deputies rescued a boat that lost power on Lake Michigan two miles from shore Sunday, May 26, shortly after 11:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The 23-foot Bayliner was adrift without power and four people aboard two miles from the Ludington State Park, said Sheriff Cole. “The boat was safely towed…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Montague woman was cited for her ninth driving while license suspended offense following a traffic stop by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, May 26, at 1:30 a.m. at US 31 and Sugar Grove Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since…
AMBER TOWNSHIP —A 68-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy following a 911 call reporting a “suspicious person” call in the 2000 block of West US 10 Saturday, May 25, at 9 p.m.. “It was reported that a male subject was walking around houses knocking on doors and looking in vehicles,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim…
The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, May 24, 2024: 9:27 p.m., a 25-year-old Ludington woman was cited for driving without a license following a traffic stop near Washington Avenue and Lowell Street, City of Ludington. 10:31 p.m., a 36-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by the 79th District Court,…
Mary Agnes (Green) Quillan, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born March 25, 1937, in Detroit, to Joseph F Green, Sr. and Florence I. (Lebeck) Green. Her mother, Florence, passed away unexpectedly three months after Mary was born, so she was raised by her aunt and…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Custer VFW holds four ceremonies on Memorial Day, beginning the day at Mason County Central High School, then traveling to Riverside Cemetery in Custer Township, then Maple Grove Cemetery in Free Soil Township and ending with a special ceremony at the Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield memorial on Custer…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The boil water order for the City of Scottville and Amber Township water customers has been lifted. Water users are being advised to run their faucets for a couple minutes to bleed any air or cloudy water that may still be in the system. Those with an aerator on their faucet should consider cleaning…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The 62nd Fountain Horse Pull was held Sunday afternoon with several thousand people in attendance. Here are some images from the popular event. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for…
SCOTTVILLE — The water main breakage that occurred on US 10-31 has been repaired and water service in the City of Scottville and parts of Amber Township has been returned. However, the water service area is under a boil water order for water that is to be consumed. The breakage occurred when a subcontractor was working in the area along…
MCC graduation still scheduled for tonight SCOTTVILLE — Water service in the City of Scottville and much of Amber Township has been shut down due to a water main breakage along US 10-31 west of Stiles Road. As a result, water pressure in the city and the township has been reduced to almost minimal. Mason County Central Schools will close…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission is considering two candidates for the role of interim city manager, to replace Jimmy Newkirk who resigned in April. The commission held a special meeting Thursday evening to interview James “Toby” Van Ess and Clarence Goodlein. Van Ess served as full time elected supervisor/zoning administrator/manager of Tallmadge Charter Township in Ottawa…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 47-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 200 months (16 ⅔ years) to 40 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 21. Anthony Earl Green pleaded guilty, June 9, 2020 to one count of delivery/manufacture of 50-450 grams of cocaine, two counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine less than 50…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Gordon Road, between US 10-31 and Hansen Road, will be closed beginning Tuesday, May 28 for reconstruction of the road. The work will include complete rebuilding and widening of the road, drainage improvements, adding gravel to the existing road and shoulder improvements. Residents who live in the construction zone will have access to their property. The project…
