VIDEO: Firefighters extinguish wheat field fire CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were called to a wheat field fire at 1:15 p.m. today, Monday, July 31, 2023, south of the intersection of Decker and Darr roads. Fire units responding included Scottville Fire Department and Custer Fire Departments. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly upon arriving on scene. Farmer Paul Monton…
Western Michigan Fair begins Monday, Aug. 7 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2023 Western Michigan Fair begins in just over a week. The event, which began in 1936, includes a variety of events for all ages. The fair midway opens on Tuesday, Aug. 8, but there are several pre-fair events scheduled for Monday, Aug. 7. Tuesday is the official opening…
Weekend police news, posted July 31, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, July 28, 2023: 11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), littering, 8400 block of East Groth Road, Sheridan Township. A 31-year-old Fountain woman was cited following an investigation into an alleged dumping of garbage and abandoned trailer that was left on the…
Mass of Christian Burial notice: Mary Nichols The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mary Nichols, who died on June 21, 2023, at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer with Rev. Dan DePew as celebrant. Friends may visit with her family on Thursday evening, August 3 from 6 to 8 p.m.…
Several schools offering free 4-year-old preschool West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) still has openings for free 4-year-old preschool at several area school districts and centers, including Hart Public Schools (Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center), Shelby Public Schools…
U Dig It Garden to celebrate 13 years PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A Lucky 13 Open House will be held at the U Dig It Community Garden on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, celebrating the garden’s 13th season. The event will be hosted by members of the community garden and AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment…
Obituary: Gary Worton, 80, of Pentwater Gary Hunt Worton passed away peacefully at home early in the morning of May, 9, 2023. Those early morning hours on either side of daybreak, were his favorite times of the day. As a hunter and avid outdoorsman, he loved watching the world wake up, while waiting for ducks to splash into the decoys, or for the fish…
Dramatic sky Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A storm front rolled across Mason County Friday evening shortly before dusk. This image was created in Riverton Township near Stiles and Kistler roads. Around the County is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville, Manistee, and Grand Haven.
PM Twp. treasurer files recall petitions against clerk, trustee By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township treasurer is seeking to have two of elected colleagues recalled. Kari Bleau has recently filed recall petition applications with the Mason County Clerk’s Office against Rachelle Enbody, township clerk, and Ron Soberalski, a trustee. Bleau has filed two…
VIDEO: Lessons in sailing Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Youth Sailing School is in its ninth year. The program, started under the guidance of Gary Ferguson, meets at the Ludington Yacht Club. This year there are seven…
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…
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