One injured in Walhalla crash.

June 10, 2022

One injured in Walhalla crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A two vehicle crash in Walhalla Thursday afternoon resulted in one person being transported to the hospital. Emergency personnel were called to the scene, US 10 east of Walhalla, at 3:40 p.m.…

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Obituary: David Hammond-Koskey, 68, of Ludington.

June 10, 2022

Obituary: David Hammond-Koskey, 68, of Ludington. Lt. David Michael Hammond-Koskey, PA, 68, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from complications from a stroke. Dave was born October 2, 1953 in Wausau, Wisc. to Edmond and Joyce (Kinney) Koskey. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1971 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was trained as an LPN…

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VIDEO: MCC Middle School Girls Track Team, Conference Champs.

June 9, 2022

VIDEO: MCC Middle School Girls Track Team, Conference Champs. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Girls Middle School Track Coach Keri Sanders has coached for over two decades. For the first time in her career, the team recently won the conference championship. Toni Swinehart speaks…

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South Washington Avenue construction begins next week.

June 9, 2022

South Washington Avenue construction begins next week. LUDINGTON — South Washington Avenue from Fourth Street to Water Street will be under construction beginning Thursday, June 16, 2022 through approximately Nov. 14, 2022. The project will include full pavement removal and replacement, replacement of the water main and all water services, replacement of the sanitary sewer and sidewalk improvements. The project…

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Local organizations help Custer veteran replace his well.

June 9, 2022

Local organizations help Custer veteran replace his well. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — In 2017, Michael Langfeldt noticed the water pressure at his home was decreasing. Eventually his well stopped working and he spent the next five years without running water, unable to pay for a new one. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Langfeldt thought about seeking financial assistance from local…

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Learning about Congress.

June 9, 2022

Learning about Congress. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central eighth graders recently held a mock congressional hearing in history teacher Collene McCormick’s class. “Students testified and answered questions from community leaders who participated as judges,” McCormick said. “The mock hearing provided students the opportunity…

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Warrant arrests top police activity.

June 9, 2022

Warrant arrests top police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, June 7, 2022: 2 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, US 10 and Jebavy Drive,…

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Preliminary examination set for murder/arson suspect.

June 8, 2022

Preliminary examination set for murder/arson suspect. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The woman accused of killing Sheridan Township resident Jeffrey Grant has been found competent to stand trial. Hope Lynn Snyder of Chippewa County, appeared in Mason County’s 79th District Court today, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, where Judge John Middlebrook presented a report from a mental competency examination. In…

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Mesyar is finalist in Shelby superintendent search. 

June 8, 2022

Mesyar is finalist in Shelby superintendent search.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor and Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHELBY — Ludington High School Principal Dan Mesyar is a final candidate for the superintendent position at Shelby Public Schools. He is expected to be interviewed in front of the Shelby Public Schools Board of Education when it meets at 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, June…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, Ludington Avenue and Madision Street.

June 8, 2022

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, Ludington Avenue and Madision Street. LUDINGTON — 2:41 p.m., Report of a two vehicle crash, Ludington Avenue and Madison Street.

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Two taken to hospital after 3-vehicle crash.

June 8, 2022

Two taken to hospital after 3-vehicle crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Three vehicles were involved in a crash at US 10-31 and Stiles Road Tuesday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 5:23 p.m. According to law enforcement on the scene, a…

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Obituary: Thomas VanSickle, 67, of Scottville.

June 8, 2022

Obituary: Thomas VanSickle, 67, of Scottville. Thomas M. VanSickle, 67, of Scottville passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home.  Tom was born on September 28, 1954 in Ludington, the son of Robert L. and Dorothy (Budzynski) VanSickle and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1973.  He furthered his education at West Shore…

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Scottville no longer selling compost bags, curbside pick-up to continue.

June 8, 2022

Scottville no longer selling compost bags, curbside pick-up to continue. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will no longer be selling compost bags to residents. However, weekly curbside compost pick-up will continue.  City Manager Jimmy Newkirk said the decision was made to stop selling the bags because of the poor quality of the bags. As an alternative residents may purchase…

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Public Notice: Representative for LMTA, City of Scottville.

June 8, 2022

Public Notice: Representative for LMTA, City of Scottville. The Ludington Mass Transportation Board has an opening on the board for the Scottville Representative Position.  You must reside within the City of Scottville to apply for this vacancy.  Interested persons must submit a Letter of Interest for this position that outlines why you want to serve on the board and what…

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Recent births, posted June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022

Recent births, posted June 8, 2022 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: Rhys…

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Public Notice: City Commissioner, City of Scottville.

June 7, 2022

Public Notice: City Commissioner, City of Scottville. The City of Scottville is seeking to fill the following vacancy: City Commissioner – At-Large. The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling an At-Large City Commission seat. The successful candidate will be appointed to the City Commission until the next regular City election held in…

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Locally-written book serves as spiritual guide for mothers with children in the military.

June 7, 2022

Locally-written book serves as spiritual guide for mothers with children in the military. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When Sherry Motcheck found herself a mother of two young men who had chosen to join the military — her only two children…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 7, 2022.

June 7, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 7, 2022. 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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