Four to compete for Miss Ludington Area title LUDINGTON — Four woman will be competing in the 2024 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant, which will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. Doors will open at 3:30pm. The four, who are from Mason and Oceana counties,…
Suspects allegedly steal items from Dollar General and then flee HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two male suspects allegedly stole items from the Dollar General on North Jebavy Drive Monday, Sept. 11, shortly after 7:30 p.m. and then left the store, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 includes: 7:27 p.m.,…
Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm to hold Blessing of the Animals SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, 5487 N. Tuttle Rd., will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Sept. 17 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Blessings will include pets and livestock. All animals must be on a short leash/lead or in a carrier. Owners are responsible…
Book Mark to offer free reading tutoring for K-3 students By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Bob and Carole Kosanovich, owners of The Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave., are launching a free tutoring program to help lower elementary-aged children improve their reading skills. Beginning this fall, The Book Mark will offer On Track Reader Tutoring Program for children who are in…
Scottville Fall Celebration takes place Saturday SCOTTVILLE — The third annual Scottville Fall Celebration will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16. Activities are planned throughout the day that promise fun for the whole family, including a rubber ducky race, craft market, live music, games, food and more. The rubber ducky race is a new event to the Fall Celebration but…
Driver arrested for OWI following rollover crash CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Fountain man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a rollover crash on Decker and Reek roads Saturday, Sept. 9, shortly after 9:30 p.m. He received non-life-threatening injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday,…
Rath Avenue closures to take place for new building construction LUDINGTON — Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13, the northbound lane of South Rath Avenue, between Ludington Avenue and Loomis Street, will be closed due to building construction that will take place on the southeast corner of Ludington and Rath avenues. Additionally, for a six-week period beginning in early January, the entire…
WSCC leads state in serving low income students WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College was recently ranked the leading community college in Michigan in serving low-income students. A recent report titled “The Colleges Where Low-Income Students Get the Highest ROI (return on investment),” conducted…
Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7, all day with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 11, 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 recent death information…
Request for Proposals: Assessor Services, City of Scottville Introduction The City of Scottville seeks a qualified individual or firm to serve as Assessor for the City of Scottville, to work on a part-time contractual basis. The City invites interested Assessors and or/or firms with Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAOO) Level 3 or higher and a minimum of three years of…
Employment Opportunity: JV Boys Basketball Coach Mason County Central Schools is currently accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Requirements include: A working knowledge of the sport of basketball and coaching experience. Previous basketball playing experience preferred. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 574. Application deadline: Sept. 29, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is…
Petunia Parade to host community thank you Saturday LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade will hold a community thank you on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Rotary Park. The organization is responsible for the purchase, planting, upkeep, and removal of 42 blocks of petunias along Ludington Avenue, Ferry Street, and Loomis Street. The petunias were planted in May and will be…
Recent births, posted Sept. 11, 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: Adrian…
Northridge Metal Fabrication invests in modernizing former Kaines West Michigan By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In April 2022, Les Kaines sold his business, Kaines West Michigan, after operating it since 1965. The company was purchased by Brad Graham and Brian Cole, who each operate manufacturing businesses in Walker near Grand Rapids. They renamed the Ludington company Northridge Metal Fabrication. …
VIDEO: Ludington sunset, Sept. 9, 2023 Around the County is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville, Manistee, and Grand Haven. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Here is 30 seconds of the sunset on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Memorial service marks 10th anniversary of Trooper Butterfield murder Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A memorial service Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield’s death. On Sept. 9, 2013, Butterfield was patrolling North Custer Road when he pulled over a pickup truck. The driver of that truck, a 19-year-old Irons man,…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Sept. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in Mason County’s Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023: – Melinda Rae Kalis, 52, pleaded guilty July 18, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for 116 days served; two years probation; and $598 in…
Helicopters to inspect power lines next week MASON COUNTY — ITC will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment throughout the state via helicopter from approximately Sept. 11 through Oct. 11 — weather permitting, according to a press release. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for concern…
Petunia Parade Dollar Drop this afternoon LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade will hold a Dollar Drop event today, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. Those wishing to contribute to the non-profit organization that plants and maintains the petunias on Ludington Avenue, Loomis Street and Ferry Street, may drive north on Lewis Street from Ludington Avenue and drop…
Domestic violence arrests, damaged property complaints top police activity The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023: 12:18 p.m., damaged property, Wildwood Crossing, Amber Township. A parked vehicle windshield was broken. 8:30 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Groth Road, Victory Township. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023: 4:21 a.m., car/deer crash,…
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