New plat books available The new Mason County Plat Book is now available. The spiral-bound book features the standard landownership map pages showing townships and ranges within the county, including property boundaries for all rural parcels. Along with landownership maps are the new enhanced LiDAR aerial view maps that show a 3D-like topographical look at the local land. The book…
Man sentenced for third-offense domestic violence By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 68-year-old man was sentenced to two years probation for a felony conviction of third-offense domestic violence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 12. James Clark Williams pleaded guilty Oct. 24 to one count of third-offense domestic violence. A second count was dismissed. Mason County Prosecutor…
Deputies busy with crashes The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023: 5:39 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023: 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury,…
Recent births, posted Dec. 13, 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: Emma…
Obituary: Sharon Crilley, 82, of Ludington Sharon “Sherry” May Crilley, 82, of Ludington, formerly of Garden City, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023. Sherry was born on January 26, 1941, the daughter of Warren Glen and Ursula Gertrude (Mayrand) Wiley. Sharon graduated on June 20, 1958, from Redford High School in Detroit. On November 25, 1970, she married the…
Obituary: Sandra James, 77, of Ludington Sandra “Sue or Sandy” D. James Sandra D. James, 77, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by her children. Sandra was born in Detroit on September 10, 1946, the daughter of John and Louise Ivancik. She attended Ludington High School. On June 3, 1967,…
Rickey Edward Rolston, 71, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Arrangements by 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.…
Mike Shwartz: Holocaust survivor became local ‘Cheeseman’. This history article is sponsored by the Mason County Historical Society. This article was originally posted in December 2020. MCP is posting it again in observance of Hanukkah 2023. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: In a previous story, I told the story of the Benow and Schoenberger families and their influences as…
Hart man sentenced to probation in child trafficking case Convictions are under review by appeals court By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — One of three men arrested in a child trafficking sting operation last August was sentenced to five years probation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 12. Steven Wayne Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to a felony…
Convicted sex offender sentenced in CSC case By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old man serving a 25-40 year prison term for first-degree criminal sexual conduct was sentenced to 16 months to two years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 12. Christopher Joseph Schneider pleaded guilty to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree CSC, Oct.…
Prisoner sentenced to concurrent prison term for break-in LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man who is currently imprisoned for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent was sentenced to a concurrent prison term of 17 months to 10 years in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 12. Jordan Blakely Hicks pleaded guilty, Oct. 31, to two counts of breaking…
Police investigate trailer theft The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a trailer reported Monday, Dec. 11, shortly after 11 a.m. in the 3800 block of West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The…
Open house to honor Kran, retiring library board president SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library will honor Robert Kran, retiring board president, during an open house on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Scottville Library. Kran has served on the library board since 2008. During that time, Robert has been a part of many changes to library…
Obituary: Brianna Crossman, 31 Brianna Aldonna (Thayer) Crossman was tragically killed on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was only 31 years old. We find solace in that she is looking down on us from Heaven surrounded by her great-grandparents and grandparents watching over and protecting those she left behind; especially held close by her namesake Aldonna Kran. Bri was born…
Recent births, posted Dec. 12, 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: Poppy…
Obituary: Alfred Bouda, 87, of Pentwater Alfred “Al” Loren Bouda, 87, of Pentwater, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away at home on Monday December 11, 2023. Al was born December 15, 1935, the son of Fredrick and Zella (Fuller) Bouda. Al was a graduate from Royal Oak High School and went on to attend Tri-State University, earning a bachelor of…
Phyllis Joyce Ruzgis, 98, of Scottville, died on Monday, December 11, 2023. A funeral will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of…
Alfred “Al” Loren Bouda, 87, of Pentwater passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Arrangements by 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
The Benows and Schoenbergers: Jewish legacies of downtown Scottville This history article is sponsored by the Mason County Historical Society. This article was originally posted in December 2020. MCP is posting it again in observance of Hanukkah 2023. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Hanukkah 2020 began Thursday evening and continues until evening of Friday, Dec. 18. While Mason County has seen…
Cluck Bucket moving downtown location; Sprindrift to have new owners LUDINGTON — The owners of Cluck Bucket restaurant announced today that in March 2024 they will be moving to a new location, 102 W. Ludington Ave. behind Spindrift Cyclesports along Legacy Plaza. Cluck Bucket is currently located in The Port, a multi-business facility, at 222 W. Ludington Ave. The restaurant,…
Legacy Plaza bathrooms vandalized The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers responded to two different reports of the James Street Plaza bathrooms being vandalized over the weekend on Friday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 10, according to Sgt. Michael Haveman. The following is other police…
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