Woman wanted on warrant visits inmate at jail, gets arrested

August 21, 2023

Woman wanted on warrant visits inmate at jail, gets arrested LUDINGTON — A 48 year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Aug. 19, shortly before 10 a.m. after she had come in to visit an inmate at the Mason County Jail, “and it was learned she was wanted out of Norton Shores Police Department on a…

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Woman nearly drowns after jumping off pontoon boat

August 21, 2023

Woman nearly drowns after jumping off pontoon boat HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ypsilanti woman who jumped off a pontoon into Hamlin Lake nearly drowned Saturday, Aug. 19, around 3:45 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman jumped into water 20 feet deep and was in distress. Emergency crews from Hamlin Township Fire Department, Life EMS and…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 21, 2023

August 21, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 21, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher Joseph Schneider, 32; fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (force or coercion); arrested May 30, 2022 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Aug. 16; probable cause hearing: Aug. 30: bail: denied. -James Clark Williams, 67;…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 21, 2023

August 21, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 21, 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…

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Employment Opportunity: CTE IT Paraprofessional

August 21, 2023

Employment Opportunity: CTE IT Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a part-time Career Technical Education (CTE) Paraprofessional – Information Technology. High School diploma required, associate degree preferred; two years experience working in information technology. To view a complete job posting, please visit website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West…

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Photo Feature: Saturday sunset

August 19, 2023

Photo Feature: Saturday sunset Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Here are some photos of Saturday’s sunset, from Buttersville Park beach and the Pere Marquette River flats near Pere Marquette Highway.   These photographs are copyrighted © 2023,…

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Obituary: Doris Astrowski, 87, of Ludington

August 19, 2023

Obituary: Doris Astrowski, 87, of Ludington Doris “Dori” Marie Astrowski, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.  Dori was born on April 16, 1936 in Ludington, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Tezloff) Shafer. She attended Lakeview Grade School and was a 1954 graduate of Ludington High School. Dori married Vito Astrowski on June 25,…

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Scottville woman rejects plea in conservator embezzlement case

August 18, 2023

Scottville woman rejects plea in conservator embezzlement case The case is scheduled for a 10-day trial beginning Sept. 6 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Scottville woman charged with 11 criminal counts in connection to embezzling funds from wards of the court under a conservatorship rejected a plea deal in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 18.…

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Man pleads to charges in drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child

August 18, 2023

Man pleads to charges in drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child David Wellington faces up to life in prison By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man faces five to 19 years minimum to a maximum of life in prison after pleading “no contest” in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 18, for…

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Obituary: Kristina Myers, 45, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Ludington

August 18, 2023

Obituary: Kristina Myers, 45, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Ludington Kristina Elizabeth Myers, 45, of Cedar Springs, formally of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Kristina, lovingly known as “KK”, was born on October 6, 1977, the daughter of Kirk and Marie (Genson) Myers. In 1999 she graduated from Ludington High School.  She loved life, family, and her…

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Fire damages Custer Twp. house

August 18, 2023

Fire damages Custer Twp. house CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were called to a house fire Friday morning at 428 E. Wilson Road. Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from the roof of the house, owned by Dennis and Deborah Krajkiewicz. Scottville Fire Department, Custer Fire Department and Riverton Fire Department were dispatched at 7:06 a.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe…

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Great Lakes Maritime History conference to be hosted in Ludington

August 18, 2023

Great Lakes Maritime History conference to be hosted in Ludington LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will host several of the region’s premier marine historians during the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting. The public is invited to attend the Conference on Saturday, September 9. The Association for Great Lakes Maritime History is a…

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Employment Opportunity: Custodian/Maintenance

August 18, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Custodian/Maintenance West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Custodian/Maintenance. High School diploma and three years experience with building and grounds maintenance required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 18, 2023

August 18, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 18, 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…

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Employment Opportunity: 3rd Shift Supervisor/Charge Nurse

August 18, 2023

Employment Opportunity: 3rd Shift Supervisor/Charge Nurse Do you see yourself as a team player?  Are you ready for a career where you feel you make a difference in the lives of others?  We are looking for a dynamic nurse to lead a team of nurses and CNAs as Third Shift Supervisor/ChargeNurse. Oakview uses an interdisciplinary approach to provide competent and…

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Police news, posted Aug. 18, 2023

August 18, 2023

Police news, posted Aug. 18, 2023; The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023: 8:22 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), retail fraud, Wesco, 100 block of North Main Street, City of Scottville. The complainant reported the theft of two bottles of brandy from the store. 9:43 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, minor injury, Hansen Road west…

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Employment Opportunity: Head Start Assistant/Bus Driver

August 18, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Head Start Assistant/Bus Driver

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MCC, MCE bands join forces for fall marching season

August 17, 2023

MCC, MCE bands join forces for fall marching season Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Eastern High School and Mason County Central High School have formed a cooperative marching band for the upcoming football and marching band competition season. Jointly, the band…

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West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes raises $16,000 for local band programs

August 17, 2023

West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes raises $16,000 for local band programs LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s 11th annual Rhythm & Dunes community concerts, held earlier this summer, raised $16,000 for music programs at Mason County Central Schools, Mason County Eastern Schools and Ludington Area Schools. Over the past 11 years, the summer concert series has raised $116,750 for the…

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Police news, posted Aug. 17, 2023

August 17, 2023

Police news, posted Aug. 17, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023: 12:10 p.m., larceny, 4600 block of West US 10, Amber Township. The complainant reported the theft of two deep fryers from behind a business. 8:35 p.m., two car/deer crashes, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Bertha Lane, Pere Marquette Township.…

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Carlson named CEO of FloraCraft

August 16, 2023

Carlson named CEO of FloraCraft LUDINGTON — Steve Carlson has been named chief executive officer of FloraCraft, in addition to his title of president. Carlson replaces Eric Erwin who retired last week. In January Carlson, who had previously served as chief operating officer, was named president of the company. Carlson has been with FloraCraft for 20 years and leads all…

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