Request for Proposal: General Contractors for Weatherization Services.

June 7, 2022

Request for Proposal: General Contractors for Weatherization Services. FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking General Contractors to provide weatherization services in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. This program is funded by State and Federal funds. Interested licensed contractors may contact the FiveCAP Inc. Weatherization Program for a “Request for Proposal” packet at 302 N. Main Street, Scottville or call (231) 757-3785.…

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Motorcyclist injured following county line crash.

June 6, 2022

Motorcyclist injured following county line crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 74-year-old Wisconsin man was injured Monday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding crashed at the intersection of Quarterline and Countyline roads on the Mason-Manistee counties line. That area is currently part of the US 31 construction detour. According to Michigan State Police Trooper Matt Demny,…

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Ludington mayor candidate profile: Mark Barnett

June 6, 2022

Ludington mayor candidate profile: Mark Barnett By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Residents of the City of Ludington will vote for mayor during the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election. The Ludington mayor serves a four year term and is allowed to serve three consecutive terms. The term begins on Jan. 1. Ludington’s form of government is council-manager, meaning the city…

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Ludington mayor candidate profile: Steve Miller

June 6, 2022

Ludington mayor candidate profile: Steve Miller By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Residents of the City of Ludington will vote for mayor during the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election. The Ludington mayor serves a four year term and is allowed to serve three consecutive terms. The term begins on Jan. 1. Ludington’s form of government is council-manager, meaning the city…

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Educator Spotlight: WSCC’s Joe Grochowski.

June 6, 2022

Educator Spotlight: WSCC’s Joe Grochowski. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Joe Grochowski barely graduated from high school and was certainly not planning to go to college afterwards. Twenty years…

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Entries sought for 5×5 Momentum pitch.

June 6, 2022

Entries sought for 5×5 Momentum pitch. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County nonprofit and for-profit businesses and organizations are invited to enter the 2022 5×5 Momentum pitch competition to win a $5,000 prize.  A complete, written business plan is not required to submit an entrepreneurial idea.  “This competition is a great way to showcase your business and get some seed…

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District court arraignments, posted June 6, 2022. 

June 6, 2022

District court arraignments, posted June 6, 2022.  LUDINGTON — The following arraignments took place recently in Mason County’s District Court.  Misdemeanors Sarah Marie Medema; domestic violence; arraigned on May 26, 2022. Stephen John Silvers; larceny of more than $200 and less than $1,000; arraigned on June 2, 2022. Kenneth Jackson Sellars; disorderly – drunk; arraigned on May 26, 2022. Zachary…

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Obituary: Suzann Nankee, 81, of Branch.

June 6, 2022

Obituary: Suzann Nankee, 81, of Branch. Suzann Jean Nankee, 81, of Branch, formerly of Traverse City, passed away June 1, 2022. She was born October 23, 1940 in Central Lake to Edwin and Freida (Wanke) Seaman. Suzann worked at Grand Oaks Nursing Home in Baldwin for 25 years, then as a cashier at Walmart in Ludington for 10 years.  Suzann…

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Obituary: Linda Brooks, 75, of Scottville.

June 6, 2022

Obituary: Linda Brooks, 75, of Scottville. Linda Gail Brooks, 75, of Scottville, passed away early Sunday morning, June 5, 2022 at her home.  Linda was born on December 21, 1946 in Holland, the daughter of Arthur and Neva (Carrier) Nichols and graduated from Inland Lakes High School in Indian River.  On April 16, 1965, she married William “Bill” Brooks at the Indian River Catholic Shrine…

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Weekend police news, June 6, 2022.

June 6, 2022

Weekend police news, June 6, 2022. 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, June 3, 2022: 3:32 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), ​breaking and entering, 3700 block of North Victory Corners Road, Victory Township. The…

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Recent births, posted June 6, 2022

June 6, 2022

Recent births, posted June 6, 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: Elizabeth…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 6, 2022.

June 6, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 6, 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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Library to host Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Friday.

June 5, 2022

Library to host Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Friday. LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will hold a Summer Reading Kick-off Party on Friday, June 10 from 7-8 p.m. at Waterfront Park. The event will include games, prizes, free books, along with sign up for the library’s Summer Reading Program. Children below the age of 8 must be accompanied by an…

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VIDEO: Full Court Press: Lakestride 2022. 

June 4, 2022

VIDEO: Full Court Press: Lakestride 2022.  LUDINGTON — The 41st running of the Ludington Lakestride will take place on June 11, 2022, beginning on Lakeshore Drive/M-116 north of Tinkham Avenue. Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Alan Neushwander interviews Race Director Alisha Christensen about the day’s events.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…

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Celebration of life: Rose Marie Sutton

June 4, 2022

Celebration of life: Rose Marie Sutton A celebration of life will be held in memory of Rose Marie Sutton, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2020.  Join the family for some good snacks, Mom’s favorite music, and lots of memories on Saturday June 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the home of Dale Sutton, 2207 S. Tuttle Rd., Custer…

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Sports Hall of Fame announces Life Lesson Award recipients. 

June 3, 2022

Sports Hall of Fame announces Life Lesson Award recipients.  The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its inaugural MCSHOF Life Lesson Award to three athletes from Mason County area high schools.  The award is given to a female or male high school senior athlete, from each school,  who demonstrates the positive attributes that one learns from participating in…

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Saturday is Lemonade Stand Day to help Childhood Cancer Campaign fundraising. 

June 3, 2022

Saturday is Lemonade Stand Day to help Childhood Cancer Campaign fundraising.  The 15th annual Ludington Optimist Club Childhood Cancer Campaign Lemonade Stand Day will take place on Saturday, June 4 at locations throughout the Ludington, Scottville, and Fountain areas. All proceeds from the stands will go to assist the family of two-year-old Jacob Brault, Jr. (June) who was diagnosed with…

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Riverton, Ludington fire departments assist in Pentwater area house fire.

June 3, 2022

Riverton, Ludington fire departments assist in Pentwater area house fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Riverton Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department assisted on a massive house fire near the Lake Michigan shoreline late Thursday evening and early Friday morning. Eight fire departments responded to the fire at 6635 Ridge Road.  No injuries have been reported. It…

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