Obituary: Joyce Hanson, 84, of Irons Joyce Elaine Hanson, 84, of Irons passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on April 3, 1939 in Comstock Park, the daughter of Harold D. and Edna (Bunce) Curtis. She graduated from Comstock Park High School. On October 31, 1959 Joyce married Ronald H. Hanson and they…
Employment Opportunity: MCE Varsity Softball Coach Mason County Eastern is accepting applications for Varsity Softball Coach. Send resume and letter of interest to Paul Shoup, 18 South Main Street Custer MI 49405 or pshou@mceschools.com This is a paid posting. Posted Dec. 26, 2023 to Jan. 10, 2024.
Employment Opportunity: CTE Paraprofessionals West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for two Career & Technical Education Paraprofessionals: Criminal Justice Graphic Arts High School diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred; two years experience working in 1) Criminal Justice or 2) Graphic Arts. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and…
Walter James Boyer, 98, of Custer Township, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at noon, at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 11am at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of…
Video: Ludington Harbor on Christmas Eve 2023 Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Christmas Eve 2023 in Ludington: 50 degrees and calm winds over Lake Michigan. Merry Christmas from Mason County Press.
Photo feature: Community Church hosts Christmas Eve community dinner Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Community Church hosted a community Christmas Eve dinner today. Over 300 meals were delivered and about another 100 were served at the church. The free…
Sheriff warns motorists of stolen road signs MASON COUNTY — Road signs were stolen from several intersections early Friday morning, Dec. 22, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Early this morning, Mason County sheriff’s deputies started responding to calls of stolen traffic control signs that include stop ahead, stop signs, passing and no passing zone signs and railroad signs…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 22, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Sebastian Aron Cooper, 18; assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested Dec. 15 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Dec. 17; probable cause hearing: Jan. 3; bail: $25,000 cash. -Mykel Dalton Horsley, 33; first-degree home…
Property owners encouraged to inspect hemlock trees for infestation If you see tiny balls of a white, woolly material lining your hemlock branches this winter, contact the Mason-Lake Conservation District (MLCD). These could indicate the presence of a tiny invasive insect, hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). HWA has been moving north along Lake Michigan since 2016 and is now present in…
Historical Society Scanner Nights will digitally preserve photos, documents LUDINGTON — Over the winter, the Mason County Historical Society will host two Scanner Night events. During a Scanner Night, participants will have the opportunity to bring some of their family’s historical photographs and documents to be digitally preserved. The items should have a connection to Mason County. In the case…
Police news, posted Dec. 21, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023: 7:57 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south of Nurnberg Road, Grant Township. 11:45 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 50-year-old…
Recent births, posted Dec. 21, 2023 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 births have been reported: Estrella…
Obituary: Robert Eugene Hill, 78, of West Palm Beach, Fla. Robert was born in Champaign, Illinois on August 23, 1945. He passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida, due to heart issues. He was a current resident of West Palm Beach Florida. He also spent his life at his second home on Hamlin Lake in…
Employment Opportunity: Staff Accountant – General West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Staff Accountant-General. Bachelor’s degree and three years experience 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, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
OxyChem receives state’s top safety award LUDINGTON — The OxyChem Ludington calcium chloride manufacturing plant earned a renewal of its status as a Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) participant in the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety (MIOSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). The MIOSHA VPP STAR status award is the state’s highest honor for workplace safety and health…
MCC to donate historical archives to Historical Society SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education took a step toward preserving the district’s history Monday, Dec. 18, during its regular board meeting. Rob Alway, a member of the Mason County Historical Society Board of Directors, and collections chair of the Society, presented a proposal requesting the school district donate…
Caritas Pantry distributes 150 meals CUSTER — On Tuesday, December 19, Caritas Food Pantry distributed 150 Christmas Meals to community members in need this holiday season. Meals were packed on Sunday, Dec. 17, by several volunteers including the youth of St. Mary’s Church. Clients visiting Caritas Food Pantry during the month of November were able to register for a Christmas…
Community Foundation granting wishes LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County is in its sixth year of inviting area nonprofits to share which near-term projects and purchases need financial support from the community. In 2022, over $24,000 and 29 wishes were granted. “We are truly thankful for the enthusiastic and generous response from our community,” said Andrea Large, Community Foundation executive…
Warrant arrests top police activity The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers responded to a call of an unwanted and intoxicated subject in the 300 block of Foster Street Tuesday, Dec. 19, shortly before 3 p.m., according to Sgt Michael Haveman. The subject was located…
Scottville PD report, posted Dec. 20, 2023 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. 4, 2023: Assist Mason County Sheriff’s Office, West State Street and Reinberg Avenue, City of Scottville. Fraud, 100 block of North Main Street, City…
Employment Opportunity: Substitute Bus Drivers This is a paid posting. Posted Dec. 20, 2023 to Jan. 4, 2024.
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