Sugar Ridge Church to hold Blessing of the Hunt CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Sugar Ridge Church, 2012 E. Wilson Road, will hold its annual Blessing of the Hunt event on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the church. The annual event is an outreach to the community by the Sugar Ridge Church congregation providing a meal, speaker, and…
Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Two of three men who are defendants in a child trafficking case in Mason County have pleaded guilty. Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to accosting a child for immoral purposes and engaging in prostitution services in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to…
MCC PTC endorses bond millage proposals 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…
Obituary: Barbara Carrier, 82, of Ludington Barbara J. Carrier, 82, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Barb was born on December 10, 1940 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Vernis Kramer. She married Walter Carrier on June 28, 1957 in Tate County Mississippi. Barb was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer. Her faith was…
Recent births, posted Oct. 24, 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: Colton…
Gary Edward Cole, 79, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
Library’s Cairns & Beacons series continues Nov. 2 LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library (MCDL), and partner libraries throughout Michigan, will host Michael Tomasky, presenting his ideas on reimagining capitalism and creating economic policies that work for America’s poor and working poor on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m..Part of the Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in…
Scottville receives $8.7 million grant for water main replacements By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will be receiving a nearly $8.7 million grant that will be used to replace several water mains. City Manager Jimmy Newkirk said the grant is being awarded through the State of Michigan Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) using American Rescue…
Community Foundation awards over $91,000 in grants LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $91,539.09 in grants was awarded this fall through the competitive application process. Current strategic priorities include advancing educational attainment, improving workforce supports, and increasing recreation and quality…
Car/deer crashes plague motorists 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 over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 20, 2023: 7:58 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Schoenherr Road, Custer Township. 8:16 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Amber…
Chartered bus will travel to Michigan March for Life HART — Mason/Oceana Right to Life is coordinating a chartered bus to the Michigan March for Life on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The march will be held at the state capitol in Lansing and will feature keynote speaker Genecia Davis, who will share her personal story about abortion. Additional speakers for the…
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.,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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;…
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,…
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…
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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