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WSCC partners with Michigan Tech to offer remote robotic training WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Michigan Technological University was on site this week installing a robotic arm at the West Shore Community College’s tech center. The partnership between the two schools is designed…
Two-car crash causes minor injuries FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Mount Pleasant woman, who was a passenger, received minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Free Soil Road west of Ordway Road Thursday, July 27, shortly after 11:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, July 27, 2023 includes:…
Request for Bids: Water and Sewer Financial Projections and Rate Study The City of Scottville is requesting proposals from qualified financial consultants to conduct a comprehensive water and sewer rate study. The intent of the study is to independently assess and evaluate the City of Scottville’s existing water and sewer rates and provide recommendations. The broad objective of the study…
Work underway on Badger’s ramp LUDINGTON — Crews are currently working on repairing the SS Badger’s loading ramp. On Friday, July 21, at the Ludington dock, one of the two lifting structures for the ramp used to load and unload the ship collapsed into Pere Marquette Lake. There were no injuries to people nor was there damage to the ramp,…
Forsberg named LHS principal LUDINGTON — Steve Forsberg has been named the new Ludington High School principal. Forsberg will replace Dan Mesyar, who recently accepted the position as superintendent of Onekama Consolidated School District. Forsberg has been assistant high school principal since 2016. Ludington Area School District received 12 applications for the position and three were interviewed. “Steve stood out…
14-year-old driver involved in head-on crash SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old from Pentwater was the driver in a head-on crash Wednesday morning, July 26, on Sugar Grove Road west of Custer Road that seriously injured four people including the 14-year-old, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Riding as a passenger with the 14-year-old was a 35-year-old Pentwater woman. Also…
Touring Chicago by boat By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MI Travelogue is presented to you by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington, celebrating 75 years. CHICAGO — The Windy City’s architecture has always fascinated me, and there is no better way to view the magnificent skyscrapers than by boat. I took an architecture cruise on the 22-feet-deep Chicago River via Wendella…
Police news, posted July 27, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, July 26, 2023: 1:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Offie), a 28 year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued by the Michigan State Police — Detroit Metro post following a call reporting a suspicious person call at the Scottville Wesco,…
Employment Opportunities: Baldwin Community Schools Baldwin Community Schools has the following employment opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year: Kindergarten Teacher Early Childhood Specialist Elementary Paraprofessional Middle School Science Teacher Secondary Math Teacher Secondary Special Education Teacher Secondary Foreign Language Teacher Secondary English and Social Studies Teacher Substitute Teachers Apply at www.baldwin.k12.mi.us EOE Posting active July 27 to Aug. 31, 2023. This…
Employment Opportunity: Sports Writer/Sales Person Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are in search of a Sports Writer/Sales Person. This unique position requires a person who has a passion for local sports and also a passion for making money. Sports writing duties will include coverage of various athletic events, especially high school and middle school, in Mason and Oceana…
Obituary: James McCarthy, 76, of Ludington James Edward McCarthy, 76, of Ludington, passed away on July 24, 2023, at University of Michigan Hospital. He was born April 28, 1947. James graduated from St. Simon High School and was an U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era. James married Mary (Sherlock) on September 21, 1968. Together they had two sons, Darren…
Employment Opportunity: Staff Accountant-General West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Staff Accountant-General. Bachelor’s Degree and three years experience 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 via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org…
Request for Bids: Parking Lot Sealing/Striping and Pavement Marking The City of Scottville, Michigan is requesting bids for repairing, sealing, and striping sections of City parking lots, South Main Street, and various pavement markings throughout the City. Specifications are available online (www.cityofscottville.org), emailed , or at the Scottville City Hall, 105 North Main Street, Scottville, MI 49454, or by calling…
Abe Nelson’s lumber jack, blacksmithing legacy continues at White Pine Village This Mason County history feature is presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press in celebration of the Ludington Sesquicentennial (1873-2023). By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Two facilities at Historic White Pine Village pay tribute to Abe Nelson, a Mason County pioneer who spent…
Lakeshore Food 4 Kids hoping to expand; Purses with Purpose fundraiser scheduled LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food 4 Kids is planning to expand its service area to include all area schools. The program, now in its seventh year, is dedicated to combating food insecurity among children in the community. By providing backpacks filled with nutritious meals and snacks, the program ensures…
4 injured in Sugar Grove Road crash SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured in a two vehicle head-on crash Wednesday morning on Sugar Grove Road west of Custer Road. The crash involved a Ford F-150 pickup truck and a Kia Sedona minivan. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to the scene at 10:07 a.m. The F-150 appeared to be traveling…
Mason, Oceana counties under severe thunderstorm warning The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday, July 26, until 10:45 a.m. for southern Mason County and northern Oceana County. “At 9:55 a.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of Ludington State Park to 10 miles west of Charles Mears…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 26, 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…
Back to School Backpack Bonanza is Aug. 2 LUDINGTON — Staircase Youth Services and the Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual free Back to School Backpack Bonanza on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park from 3 to 6 p.m. At check-in youth will receive a backpack and can start their free round…
Obituary: Susan Sandberg, 65, of Eastlake Susan (Susie) R. Sandberg, 65, of Eastlake, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born, August 12, 1957 in Manistee, the daughter of the late Leo and Marjorie (Adamski) Sandberg. She was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1975. A loving mother, grandmother,…
Obituary: Daniel Kistler, 92, of Ludington Daniel Maurice Kistler, 92, and lifelong resident of the Ludington area, died June 30, 2023. He was born in Ludington on April 10, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Ludington High School. After attending Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) for one year, he returned home to assist his dad with the…
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