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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Obituary; Earl Fuller, 86, of Ludington.

June 3, 2022

Obituary; Earl Fuller, 86, of Ludington. Earl Duane Fuller, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Cadillac, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Earl was born on May 15, 1936 in Cadillac, the son of Gordon and Ann (Meekhof) Fuller. He graduated from Cadillac High School with the class of 1954. In 1959, he enlisted in the United States Army where…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 3, 2022.

June 3, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 3, 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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Obituary: Walter Carrier, 85, of Ludington.

June 3, 2022

Obituary: Walter Carrier, 85, of Ludington. Walter A. Carrier, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  Walt was born on February 20, 1937 in Chicago, the son of Walter and Rose (Swartz) Carrier. He married Barbara J. Kramer on June 28, 1957 in Tate County, Mississippi. Walt was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer.…

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Request for Proposals: Request for Proposals: Registered Dietician Services

June 3, 2022

Request for Proposals: Request for Proposals: Registered Dietician Services West Michigan Community Mental Health With locations at: West Michigan Community Mental Health Office locations: 920 Diana Street, Ludington, MI 49431 105 Lincoln Street, Hart, MI 49420 1090 N. Michigan Avenue, Baldwin, MI 49304 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) West Michigan Community Mental Health (WM CMH) is inviting prospective proponents to submit…

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Former sheriff passes away.

June 2, 2022

Former sheriff passes away. Former Mason County Sheriff Walter A. Carrier of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was 85-years-old. Carrier served as sheriff from 1977 to 1986. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer, with…

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Scottville police arrest man with criminal record following prowling complaint. 

June 2, 2022

Scottville police arrest man with criminal record following prowling complaint.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A 31-year old Oceana County man was arrested by the ScottvIlle Police Department after multiple complaints of suspicious situation. Carl Lee Herring was arrested after Scottville Police Department received information about a possible subject prowling in the area of Reinberg and Broadway avenues about…

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Circuit court sentencings, posted June 2, 2022. 

June 2, 2022

Circuit court sentencings, posted June 2, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced on felony charges in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Sara Rose Aguilar, 32, of 3846 Maple Dr., Wellston; controlled substance – possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy; offense date, Aug. 24, 2021; one day in jail with credit for one day served, 10 months probation; delayed sentence, next…

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Obituary: Todd McMaster, 51, of Ludington.

June 2, 2022

Obituary: Todd McMaster, 51, of Ludington. Todd Gerald McMaster passed away May 30, 2022 at the age of 51. He was born in Wayne, Michigan on May 30, 1971 to Harry and Linda (Boling) McMaster. Todd went to Crestwood High School and graduated in 1989.  Todd was everyone’s best friend. There wasn’t a person around who Todd didn’t become best…

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Public Notice: City Commissioner, Scottville.

June 2, 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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State Park summer programs announced. 

June 1, 2022

State Park summer programs announced.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 2022 Music and Adventure Program series at Ludington State Park includes returning presenters Chloe Kimes and Band, Lee Murdock, Chris Valllillo and the always-popular Nature Discovery Center’s live birds of prey presentation. Several performers among the more than 20 presentations are new to the series including Ypsilanti-based guitarist Adam Plomaritis, folk…

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Request for Proposal: General Contractors for Weatherization Services. 

June 1, 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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