Program will help connect employers with CTE students West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is developing an online platform, EmergeSkilled, that will help local employers connect with Career and Technical Education (CTE) students in West Shore Educational Service District’s programs at…
Police news, posted Oct. 4, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023: 4:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Logan Township. 6:04 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Township. 6:31 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31, Amber Township. 12:27 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no…
Recent death: Loren Boes, 80, of Custer Loren Lee Boes, 80, of Custer, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. 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.…
Reader disagrees with deer culling 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: Cattle…
Fire burns 4-5 acres in national forest Story and photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A fire burned about four to five acres in the Manistee National Forest late Tuesday afternoon. The fire occurred on North Schoenherr Road, a seasonal county road, that runs south of County Line Road. The area is the boundary between Free Soil…
Man accused of CSC faces 25-year minimum prison term By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old man charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 3, for a final trial conference. Joseph Fredrick Pereira is accused of sexually assaulting two girls under the age of 13. His criminal…
Photo Feature: Gone fishing Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A couple fishes on Upper Hamlin Lake near Victory Township Park Monday evening as dusk arrives. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. This photograph is copyrighted © 2023, all rights reserved by Media Group 31,…
Warrant arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Oct. 2, 2023: 7:34 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Jackson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 2:47 p.m., (MCSO), larceny of a chainsaw, 1000 block of South Reek Road at Indian Bridge, Custer Township. The complainant reported the theft…
Recent births, posted Oct. 3, 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: Kai…
Obituary: Jack Van Dort, 81, of Fountain Jack Carlton Van Dort, 81, of Fountain, formerly of Zeeland, passed away Monday October 2, 2023. Jack was born November 17, 1941, the son of Carlton and Madeline (De Zwaan) Van Dort. Jack graduated from Zeeland High School in 1959. On August 3, 1962, he married the love of his life, Jacquelyn…
Local chestnut grower discovers oak wilt is killing his trees Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Pete and Connie Conrad have been growing chestnut trees commercially for the past 20 years. Currently, the 520-acre fifth generation farm includes about 15 acres of chestnuts. In 2021, Pete noticed one of the trees in his north orchard, located…
MCC announces homecoming court, activities Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School has announced its 2023 Homecoming Court and spirit week activities, which will take place the week of Oct. 9. Homecoming queen candidates include seniors Jayden Baker, Aylin Davila, Riley Mast and Emily…
Road Commission recognized for low employee injury rates MANISTEE — The Mason County Road Commission was recognized for having one of the lowest employee injury rates among road commissions in the state this past year. The announcement was made at the County Road Association Self-Insurance Fund’s (CRASIF) Annual Membership Meeting in Manistee held on September 13, 2023. Every year at…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 2, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Allen Alexander, 30; aggravated stalking, malicious destruction of personal property, and third offense habitual offender; arrested July 1 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Sept. 25; probable cause hearing: Oct. 4; bail: $50,000…
Library program to discuss guaranteed income LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library, with Abondia Center, will host the second presentation of the Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic World series, Guaranteed Income Projects around the Globe, October 5, 2023 at 7 p.m., at the Ludington Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The series is free and available in-person…
Recent death: Jack Carlton Van Dort, 81, of Fountain Jack Carlton Van Dort, 81, of Fountain, died on Monday October 2, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday October 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Mason County Reformed Church in Amber Township. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral…
Mears woman accused of ‘under ringing’ at Walmart 8 times PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Mears woman is accused of shoplifting at Walmart on West US 10 by “under ringing” merchandise in the self checkout lane eight separate times since June, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect reportedly entered the store on Sept. 30; attempted the…
Employment Opportunities: Animal Hospital of Ludington Do you enjoy people and animals? Are you upbeat and positive? Do your friends refer to you as smiley and bubbly? Do you want to help promote the human-animal bond? Do you love to help in a team environment? If this describes you, then you may be just the candidate for a Veterinary Assistant…
Employment Opportunity: Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington is currently hiring part-time staff. Must be available some nights and weekends. Because death is unpredictable, so are your hours. You could work 15 hours one week and 0 the next. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Must pass background check and drug test,…
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Girls Basketball Coach Mason County Central Schools is hiring a Middle School Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 576. Application deadline is Oct. 16, 2023. This is a paid posting. Posted Oct. 2 to Oct. 16, 2023.
WSCC to host live streaming parties on Oct. 11 with author WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 11, at 12:30 p.m., West Shore Community College’s Humankind series will hold live streaming watch parties featuring Angeline Boulley, author of “Firekeeper’s Daughter,” this year’s Great Michigan Read selection. …
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