LASD election results to date…9:33 p.m. LASD Yes LASD No Amber Hamlin 1 Hamlin 2 PM 1 PM 2 Riverton Summit Ludington 1 Ludington 2 Ludington 3 Ludington 4 71 53 Ludington 5 Ludington 6 Totals 71 53 Ludington Area School District Operating Millage Renewal Proposal This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory…
MCC Election Results to date, 9:30 p.m. MCC Proposal 1 MCC Proposal 2 No Yes No Yes No Amber Branch Custer Eden 22 15 18 19 Free Soil 5 16 1 20 Grant Logan PM 1 PM 2 Riverton Sherman Victory Scottville 1 Scottville 2 Totals 27 31 19 39 Mason County Central Bond Proposal 1 Shall Mason County…
Election coverage, Nov. 7, 2023 Mason County Press will post the election results on MasonCountyPress.com once they are reported by the Mason County Clerk’s Office. The polls close at 8 p.m. and it typically takes at least an hour before the first results come in. To get the latest updates, follow MCP on Facebook or subscribe to MCP email alerts…
Ramp at stub pier replaces steps By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Pedestrians who like to walk the waterfront will notice a major improvement to accessing the stub pier. Earlier this week, construction of a ramp was completed, eliminating the awkward steps that had previously hindered access to the popular breakwater that extends west a few hundred feet into the…
Suspect with over 5 grams of suspected meth caught after fleeing from deputy The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Ludington man had just over 5 grams of suspected methamphetamine in his possession when was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy after fleeing on foot…
LASD offers several ways to help students/families during holidays LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools has a long tradition of helping the school community during the holidays. Every year, the LASD counselors and staff coordinate to identify and offer assistance to students and families who would benefit from holiday help with gifts, food, or both. The goal of the collaboration is…
Filer Credit Union employees donate to Area 24 Special Olympics FILER TOWNSHIP, Manistee County — Filer Credit Union recently donated $2,000 to Area 24 Special Olympics, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing sports opportunities and promoting inclusion for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Manistee, Mason, and Lake counties. Through a coordinated effort, Filer Credit Union’s call center team members…
Obituary: Todd L. Johnson, 60, of Ludington Todd Leslie Johnson, 60, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Todd was born on June 8, 1963, the son of Lawrence Thomas Johnson and Donna Maurer Lessard. In 1981, he graduated from Mason County Eastern High School. He was employed by Great Lakes Casting, working as a material handler. He…
MCC voters: Vote yes, Tuesday, for a better community Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief I am addressing this to anyone who lives and votes in the Mason County Central School District. Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 7, is your last day to vote on the school bond proposals. I am encouraging you to vote yes. MCC’s vote is for two proposals. Proposal…
Woman cited for ‘under ringing’ at Walmart The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 37 year-old Ludington woman was cited for retail fraud after reportedly “under ringing” $56.46 in items at Walmart Friday, Nov. 3, around 7:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
WSCC to celebrate 25th anniversary of Wellness Center with free admission day WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the West Shore Community College Wellness Center, the WSCC Recreation Center is hosting a free admission day on Thursday, Nov.16. The free…
Obituary: Rose Stam, 75, of Holland Beloved wife and mother, Rose Marie Stam nee Miles, 75, died peacefully at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids on October 28, 2023. Rose was born in Holland, Michigan, and attended Holland Public Schools. She married Craig Stam Sr. in 1966. Rose was active in her church and community. She worked full-time and retired…
Todd Leslie Johnson, 60, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 4, 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
79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 5, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jason Michael Perrone, 40; two counts of failure to pay child support; arrested Jan. 1, 2021; arraigned Oct. 27; probable cause hearing: Nov. 8; bail: $3,356 cash. -Gary Allen Jacobsen, 34; possession of…
Community forum to discuss youth and digital awareness SCOTTVILLE — On August 10, three men were arrested at Pere Marquette Township’s Suttons Landing and charged with accosting a child for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime, both felonies. To date, two of the three of pleaded guilty. The three had been arrested following a sting operation…
Police news, posted Nov. 3, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023: 2:53 p.m., single-vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles Road near Fisher Road, Victory Township. 7:07 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Hansen Road near Reek Road, Custer…
Library begins young adult book club SCOTTVILLE — A Young Adult Book Club now meets at the Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library the second Monday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. The free club is open to adults ages 18 to 28. Genres of books vary from new, popular and classic literature and includes a…
Employment Opportunity: Softball Coach Mason County Eastern is accepting applications for a Softball Coach. Please send resume and letter of application to Paul Shoup, Superintendent/Athletic Director – pshou@mceschools.com or Mason County Eastern Schools, 18 South Main St., Custer MI 49405 https://www.mceschools.com/emplyment-opportunities Paul T. Shoup Superintendent Transportation Director/Athletic Director Mason County Eastern Schools 18 South Main St. Custer, MI 49405 231-757-3733 x 3602…
American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Craft and Vendor Show is Saturday LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 will hold its annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post #76, 318 N. James St. The event will include 23 craft and direct sales vendors, a That’s…
Governor expected to sign VanderWall’s ORV enforcement bill By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LANSING — An off road vehicle (ORV) bill that was initiated by Curt VanderWall when he was a state senator has passed both the state House of Representatives and the Senate. VanderWall now serves as state representative of the 102st district, which includes Mason and Oceana counties, and…
MCC to present Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School Drama Program will present Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” this weekend, Friday, Nov. 3, Saturday, Nov. 4, and Sunday, Nov. 5. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30…
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