Trooper Butterfield memorial service scheduled for Saturday FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Ten years ago, on Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was murdered on Custer Road north of Townline Road by a 19-year-old Irons male during a routine traffic stop. Butterfield, 42, lived in Grant Township and was assigned to the MSP Hart post. The annual memorial…
Free Soil Gun & Knife Show scheduled for Sept. 17 FREE SOIL — The annual Free Soil Gun & Knife Show will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Free Soil Community Center, 8480 N. Democrat St. The event raises funds for the Free Soil Community Schools Alumni Association. Admission is $5 per person,…
Obituary: Denis Schulz, 90, of Ludington Denis William Schulz, 90, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Denis was born on July 7, 1933, the son of the late William and Mary (Cieslewicz) Schulz. In 1950, he graduated from Ludington High School. Shortly after, he was enlisted in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged, he went…
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Gun buyback is Sept. 16 LUDINGTON — The Starfish Buyback Program is sponsoring another gun buyback event on Saturday, Sept. 16 , 2023 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ludington Police Department, 408 S. Harrison St. The buyback program was initiated in the spring of 2022. Three AR-style weapons were retrieved as a result of the buyback event in…
Woman accused of murder, arson, animal killing appears in court By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Chippewa County woman accused of murder, arson and animal killing appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 5, for a “final trial conference.” Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing Jeffrey Grant, 57, along with his two dogs, and burning…
Drug dealer with 31 priors sent back to prison By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old man convicted of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug house was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 140 months (11.7 years) to 50 years and 40 months (3.3 years) to 15 years in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 5. Anthony…
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Police news, posted Sept. 6, 2023 The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023: 7:02 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 11:18 a.m., damaged jet ski, Ludington State Park, Hamlin Township. The complainant reported that someone had intentionally pulled the drain plug on a jet…
US 10 construction to begin Monday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on US 10 between Jackson Road and just east of Pere Marquette Highway, will begin on Monday, Sept. 11. The Michigan Department of Transportation project will begin with sewer, curb and gutter, and sidewalk ramp work, requiring the right lane to be closed. Milling of asphalt and re-paving will…
Midland man, 82, dies from apparent drowning in Lake Michigan SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — An 82-year-old Midland, Michigan man died from an apparent drowning in Lake Michigan Sunday, Sept. 3, at Summit Township Park, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Eric Falk Peterson was pronounced dead at the scene after a Good Samaritan pulled him from the…
South Lakeshore Drive construction to begin Sept. 11 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on South Lakeshore Drive near Buttersville Park will reduce the road to one lane beginning Monday, Sept. 11. A flag control person or traffic light will be set up to control traffic. The Mason County Road Commission project will include reconstruction of approximately 700 feet of roadway…
Obituary: David Betz, 84, of Ludington David Franklin Betz passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born on October 5, 1938 in Conneaut, Ohio to Coast Guard Commander Edward and Lavinia Betz, both of whom are deceased. David is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Fran; he is also survived by…
Obituary: Ronda Randall, 56, of Orlando, Fla. and Fountain Ronda Michelle Randall, 56, of Orlando, Fla., and summer resident of Fountain, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 peacefully at her cottage on Ford Lake. Ronda was born on October 31, 1966 to Karen and Rowland Jelsma in Sparta. In 1985, she met Erich Randall through mutual friends and their…
MAEAP cost sharing available SCOTTVILLE — Cost sharing is available for the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), a voluntary program for farmers and landowners who are implementing best management practices and want to become recognized as stewards of the land. The focus of the program is to protect Michigan’s groundwater and surface water from contaminants such as fertilizer, pesticides…
Library to present series that discusses post-pandemic world LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library, together with Abondia Center, start a new series for adults September 14, 2023 at 7 p.m., Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic World, at the Ludington branch library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The series is free and available in-person at the library and…
Dementia to be explored in film screening, panel discussion at UMC Ludington PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd., will host a screening of one woman’s journey with dementia, “Betty’s Story” on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. Following the film will be a panel discussion. Betty Smith, a former Ludington UMC associate…
WSCC performance of Joscho Stefan cancelled WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The performance of jazz musician Joscho Stefan, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 8 at West Shore Community College has been cancelled due to illness. Refunds will be distributed through WSCC’s ticketing system. Customers will receive an email…
VIDEO: Spraying the asparagus fields Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — West Michigan is one of the largest asparagus growing regions in the country. The perennial crop is picked during its early phases in the spring and continues to…
Lakeshore Food Club to hold Empty Bowls fundraiser LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club will host its third annual Empty Bowls event, Thursday, September 21, 2023 at The Lake House, 704 Maritime Drive, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The event will include food catered by Jamesport Brewing along with drinks, and live music. Lakeshore Food Club Executive Director O’Nealya Gronstal,…
ASM Tech student builds career in game development West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief (with contribution from Kellon Petzak, ASM Tech). VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Tanner Soelberg is a professional game designer. He has done commission work for one of…
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