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Vandals damage billboards AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the malicious destruction of two billboards, according to Sgt. Trevor Beck. The vandalism was reported Sunday, July 23, it is believed to have occurred the previous night. A billboard at the intersection of Johnson and Stiles roads was spray painted, and a DNR billboard…
Military flags stolen from veterans memorial AMBER TOWNSHIP — Five of the six US military and POW flags located at the Mason County Veterans Memorial located adjacent to Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington on West US 10 were stolen, and the sidewalk was damaged, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny and damaged property…
Man arrested on multiple charges after deputies find meth, heroin in vehicle AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of methamphetamine possession, heroin possession, carrying a concealed weapon and fourth-offense habitual offender after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a suspicious person call at the Meijer gas station on West US 10 Friday, July 21, shortly…
Obituary: Lillian Seiy, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Custer Lillian Beatrice Seiy, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Custer, passed away July 21, 2023. Lillian was born May 29, 1943, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Nash) Ray. Her father was a lumberman and she lived with her family in a one-room log cabin until she was 17. Later in life…
Obituary: Lois Sherman, 94, of Ludington Lois Jean Sherman, 94, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Ludington. She was born September 15, 1928, in Ludington, the daughter of C. Reinhardt and Magdalene (Mørck) Andersen. Lois grew up in the Scottville area and graduated from Scottville High School in 1947. Lois was employed for many years as a…
Sandcastles Children’s Museum adds teleidoscope in honor of Ludington’s sesquicentennial LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum has recently installed a new exhibit in honor of Ludington’s 150th birthday. A 3 foot teleidoscope is now available on the third floor stage for the kids to view visual patterns made from mirrors inside and a large lens at the end of the scope. A teleidoscope is…
The Hamlin Report, July 2023 By Nancy VanderVest, Hamlin Township SupervisorZoning and Planning Commission: Zoning and Planning Commission Hamlin Township offered Zakarji Iverson the position of Hamlin Township zoning administrator. He will be starting his duties on August 1, 2023. The Hamlin Township Board of Trustees approved updated bylaws for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Hamlin Township Planning Commission’s next…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 24, 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…
Obituary: Violet ‘Vi’ DeMeester, 95, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville Violet “Vi” Rose DeMeester, 95, of Ludington, former resident of Scottville passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. Vi was born on April 3, 1928 in Grand Haven, the daughter of Hellis W. and Amalia “Molly” (Reisbig) Bargwell, and married the love of her life, Raymond DeMeester on January 26,…
Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator/Assistant to the Director The Ludington Senior Center is accepting applications for a full time Program Coordinator/Assistant to the Director position. Performs administrative, supervisory and professional work; special events, enrichment and educational classes and activities to address social and recreational needs of senior citizens. Hands-on position, interacting daily with senior citizens and the public. $18.50 per hour plus…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 23, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Owen Joseph Horrigan, 18; two counts of fleeing and alluding a police officer, three counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police, and two counts of domestic violence; arrested July 13 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned…
Obituary: Sharon Marcellus, 79, of Scottville Sharon Lee Marcellus, 79, of Scottville passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Sharon was born on May 16, 1944 in Reed City, the daughter of Perry “Duke” and Tressa (Rogers) Herring. On April 12, 1968 she married Robert W. Marcellus in Reed City and they celebrated 22 years together before Robert preceded her…
Sheriff detectives re-examining 30 year cold case involving teen’s death By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A small tree stands alone just southeast of the Mason County Central High School entrance. A wooden plaque on that tree pays tribute to Melissa Marie Simmons, who died in late June 1993, she was presumably murdered. At the time of her death, she was 15…
Carferry crossings suspended temporarily LUDINGTON — Cross-lake service of the SS Badger carferry has been temporarily suspended due to a mechanical failure of the dock’s ramping system. This morning, Lake Michigan Carferry posted on the Badger Facebook page that it had cancelled today’s sailing due to an issue with the dock. A press release was later posted on the Facebook…
Obituary: Roy Hackert, 80, of Ludington Roy Dale Hackert of Ludington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2023. Roy was born on July 8, 1943 in Ludington to Fred E. and Lillian (Paulsen) Hackert. Roy graduated from Ludington High School in 1961. He was loved by many, admired by all, and will be missed by anyone…
Twisted Sticks RC Club Fun Fly to take place Saturday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks RC Club will hold a Fun Fly event Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5960 W. Chauvez Road, west of the Mason County Campground. The free event is open to the public and will include flying demonstrations of all…
PM township voters will make supervisor decision in November By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Supervisor Jerry Bleau is being challenged for his job by township resident Kelly Smith. As a result of a recall petition, township voters will go to the polls on Nov. 7 to re-elect Bleau or chose a new supervisor. Township…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 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…
Passengers safe after boat takes on water LAKE MICHIGAN — Three people were unharmed after the 31-foot boat they were riding began taking on water Wednesday evening near Big Point Sable. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency personnel were alerted of the situation at 10:19 p.m. First responders were dispatched to the Ludington State Park, including Mason County…
Motorcyclist injured in crash PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Ludington man received non-life-threatening injuries following a motorcycle crash on Iris Road west of Lakeshore Drive Wednesday, July 19, shortly after 11 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 19, 2023: 6:42 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury,…
Registration open for WillStrong Soccer Tournament LUDINGTON — Registration is underway for the third annual WillStrong Soccer Tournament scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Bryant Road soccer fields. The soccer tournament is held in memorial of Will Flewelling, who died of cancer in 2021 at the age of 20. Flewelling actually planned the first tournament to raise funds for…
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