Halloween events 2023

October 22, 2023

Halloween events 2023 The following Halloween events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” The following are trick-or-treating and Halloween events in Oceana and Mason counties: Saturday, Oct. 28 Noon to 2 p.m.,…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 22, 2023

October 22, 2023

Recent births, posted Oct. 22, 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: Autumn…

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Obituary: Eric Walle, 43, of Scottville

October 21, 2023

Obituary: Eric Walle, 43, of Scottville Eric Jason Scott Walle, 43, of Scottville passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  Even though he was taken away from this world much too soon, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in his family. Eric was born to Robert Walle and Kay (Moore) Walle in Grand Rapids on September…

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Recent death: Barbara Carrier, 82, of Ludington

October 21, 2023

Barbara Jean Carrier, 82, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 21, 2023. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer with Rev. Daniel DePew presiding. Visitation on Friday will begin at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, October 26,…

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Scottville Senior Center to celebrate 50 years today at open house

October 20, 2023

Scottville Senior Center to celebrate 50 years today at open house Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St., is celebrating 50 years of service today during an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will include special guest…

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Motorists reminded to be mindful of school buses

October 20, 2023

Motorists reminded to be mindful of school buses By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — This week school districts in Michigan are observing Michigan School Bus Safety Week. The West Shore Educational Service District provides educational services…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 20, 2023

October 20, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 20, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher Lee Merriman, 44; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second-offense domestic violence, and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 1 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Oct. 17;…

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Obituary: LaVerne Beeman, 77, of Scottville

October 20, 2023

Obituary: LaVerne Beeman, 77, of Scottville LaVerne Jay Beeman, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, in the presence of his wife and children. LaVerne was born on November 13, 1945, the son of Frank Devere Beeman and Alice Louise Horton. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1964-1967. On July 10, 1971,…

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Pentwater woman arrested following shoplifting complaint

October 20, 2023

Pentwater woman arrested following shoplifting complaint The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested at 1:35 p.m. Thursday by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following a shoplifting complaint at Walmart, 4854 W. US 10. The woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant…

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Obituary: Edwin Thompson, 87, of Ludington

October 20, 2023

Obituary: Edwin Thompson, 87, of Ludington Edwin Stuart Thompson, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Edwin was born on August 24, 1936 in Canton, the son of Arthur and Nora Thompson. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1955 and retired from Dow Chemical in 1990 after 30 years…

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Recent death: Eric Walle, 43, of Scottville

October 20, 2023

  Eric Walle, 43, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington with visitation starting at 3 p.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.     Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…

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Supporting MCC bond proposals are worth it for our kids

October 19, 2023

Supporting MCC bond proposals are worth it for our kids 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…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance ready to help Medicare customers

October 19, 2023

Smith & Eddy Insurance ready to help Medicare customers SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country in the process of helping people ages 65 and over navigate through Medicare. The current Medicare enrollment period began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. In addition, the Affordable Health Care Act market place will begin…

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PM Township resident endorses Iteen for treasurer

October 19, 2023

PM Township resident endorses Iteen for treasurer Dear Editor: The issues at Pere Marquette Township remain the same as when the voters were asked to sign petitions for a recall of the supervisor and treasurer.  Recently the supervisor chose to resign, which takes him out of the recall race.  That leaves the treasurer still running to remain in office.  This…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 19, 2023

October 19, 2023

Recent births, posted Oct. 19, 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: Isla…

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Obituary: Curtis Feister, 71, of Custer

October 19, 2023

Obituary: Curtis Feister, 71, of Custer Curtis John Feister, 71, of Custer, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Curt was born on May 3, 1952, in Hart, the son of the late Ivan and Jane (Segelstrom) Feister. In 1970 he graduated from Mason County Eastern High School. On August 19, 1978, Curt married Laurene (MacArthur), and together they shared…

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Obituary: Nancy Grant, 87, of Fountain

October 19, 2023

Obituary: Nancy Grant, 87, of Fountain Nancy Lynne Grant, 87, of Fountain passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Nancy was born on October 4, 1936 in Grand Haven, the daughter of Peter and Caroline (Hiler) Molenkamp. On April 1, 1967 she married Brian Grant in Grand Haven and they celebrated 54 years together before…

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Employment Opportunity: Crystal Township Clerk

October 19, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Crystal Township Clerk Crystal Township Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a clerk to serve the remainder of the current term which ends on Dec. 31, 2024. Knowledge in accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, recording and transcription of monthly township board meetings and record keeping is necessary, but on the job training is available.  These duties are…

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Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing offered plea deal

October 18, 2023

Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing offered plea deal By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Chippewa County woman accused of murder, arson and dog killing appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 17, via Zoom video conferencing from the Mason County Jail for a final trial conference hearing. Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing…

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Convicted stalker accused of stalking his probation officer

October 18, 2023

Convicted stalker accused of stalking his probation officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old man faces charges of  aggravated stalking, using a computer to commit a crime and second-offense habitual offender for allegedly stalking a female probation agent. Lance Craig Eichler appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for a pretrial conference Tuesday, Oct. 17, and his attorney…

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Police news, posted Oct. 18, 2023

October 18, 2023

Police news, posted Oct. 18, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023: 3:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of First Street, Pere Marquette Township. 7:46 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west…

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