FYI: The Headlee Amendment override explained FYI is a series that discusses how things work in our lives here in Mason County. Click here to see past articles. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Nov. 7 voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to make a decision on an operating millage bond renewal of 18 mills. The 18 mills only…
Charges sought for 3 suspects who allegedly smashed pumpkins against food truck The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking criminal charges against three suspects who allegedly damaged a food truck by smashing pumpkins against a food truck at The 10…
James Dohn Frederick, 85, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Ronald William Christensen, 69, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 23, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Kirby awarded $500 grant from Preferred Credit Union Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School physical education teacher Rich Kirby received a special surprise Tuesday morning when he was presented with a $500 check from Preferred Credit Union. Each year…
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…
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