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Next week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — Public safety telecommunicators are often the unsung heroes of emergency response, and next week — April 13-19 — is a time to honor them during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. “Let’s take a moment to honor the incredible individuals behind every 911…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint is charged with 10 felony counts. Rojelio Cody Yates was arraigned, April 4, in Mason County’s 79th District Court on the following charges: two counts of armed robbery, four counts of second-offense felony firearms, second-degree home invasion, firearms larceny, carrying a concealed weapon,…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jerry Preston Humphrey, 47; first-degree retail fraud; arrested Dec. 6 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 6; preliminary hearing: April 23; bail: $10,000 cash. – Blake Edward Somsel, 19; unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle; arrested March 19…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, April 10, 2025: 5:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 28-year-old Baldwin man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County failure to appear warrant, US 10 and Tyndall Road, Branch Township. 10:39 a.m.,…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. More than 1,600 Mason County students from kindergarten through fifth grade recently participated in KickStart to Career (K2C) Spring Deposit Days and deposited a total of $9,045.93 into their child savings accounts. K2C is a collaborative effort between the…
LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin a $2.5 million resurfacing project of 6 miles of M 116/Lakeshore Drive from Tinkham Avenue to the Ludington State Park entrance Monday, April 14. The project is expected to be completed by late June, according to MDOT. The road work coincides with a major renovation project taking place at…
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, April 9, 2025: 3 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 34-year-old Kalamazoo woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, which is suspected to be cocaine, 7000 block of South Montgomery Boulevard, Summit Township.…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Award-winning poet Paul Garland of Ludington will be at the book store on the campus of West Shore Community College on Wednesday, April 16 for a reading of his poetry. Garland will also be signing his new book, “Love, Loss, and…
Julie Ann Horowski, 62, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington with Rev. Daniel DePew presiding. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
Employment: Early Childhood PBIS Coach (Contracted .5 FTE) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an Early Childhood PBIS Coach (Contracted .5 FTE). Bachelor’s degree 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…
Employment: Ludington Beach Patrol The Ludington Police Department is seeking applicants for the seasonal position of Beach Patrol. Applicants must be 18 years or older, possess a valid MI driver’s license, have no felony convictions, and able to pass a physical exam and drug screen. Preference will be given to applicants currently certified in CPR and/or Water Rescue. Rate of…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The 630-foot long MV Manitowoc arrived in Manistee today, the first freighter of the new shipping season. It is docked in Filer City and appears to be delivering coal. The River Class vessel is owned by Rand Logistics and operated under its subsidiary Grand River Navigation Company. The self-unloading vessel was built in…
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 Tuesday, April 8, 2025: 8:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Angling Road, Hamlin Township. 12:38 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 23-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a…
John Blaine Hulick, 72, of Lebanon, Tenn., formerly of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Betty Hulick; sister, Claudia Bursch; daughter, Deborah Cottle and grandson, Evan Hulick. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna (Dearwester) Hulick; children, Tracey (Jim)…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) programs at local school districts and learning centers are now accepting applications for fall enrollment. The programs are at Hart Public School District, Walkerville Public School District, Shelby Public School District, Pentwater Public School District,…
SCOTTVILLE — A small garden in the backyard or in containers on a patio can yield a great quantity of fresh vegetables while giving low-income families some control over what they are consuming and allowing food budgets to stretch much farther. FiveCAP, Inc. will hold its annual garden workshop for Mason County residents on Thursday, May 29 at 10 a.m.…
Jerry Lee Brown, born on November 23, 1958, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Branch. He was lovingly cared for by his niece and caregiver, Tina Collet, who remained by his side until his passing. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Jerry was raised from infancy in Walla Walla, Washington, by his parents, Hershel and Rosetta Brown. Jerry was…
MI Travelogue is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief DETROIT — My family took a shortened spring break trip this year, staying a little closer to home by spending a weekend in Detroit. I have wanted to visit Belle Isle Park for quite some time. We discovered…
UPDATE: District Health Department #10 lifted the water contact advisory Friday, April 11. “DHD #10 confirmed that follow-up bacterial samples from both sample sites at Pere Marquette Lake – Ludington, Mason County, no longer contain elevated levels of E. coli.” PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 is reporting that bacterial samples collected from Pere Marquette Lake Monday, April…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has acquired the wealth management, investment advisory and trust services business of Auto Club Trust, FSB of Dearborn in an all-cash transaction effective March 31, 2025. According to a press release from West Shore Bank, the acquisition expands the bank’s trust and fiduciary capabilities further strengthening its commitment to providing comprehensive wealth management services. “We…
Gerry Lee Hansen, 80, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, following a battle with cancer. Gerry was born in Ludington on February 6, 1945, the second child of Richard and Marjorie Pehrson. She graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1963. In 1981, Gerry was elected the clerk for the City of Ludington. She proudly held…
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