Pehrson family celebrates farm’s sesquicentennial This Mason County history feature is presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The City of Ludington is not the only Mason County entity celebrating its sesquicentennial this year. On July 25, members of the Pehrson family gathered at the home of Connie…
Jebavy Dr. construction nears completion PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on Jebavy Drive, between US 10 and Bryant Road, is expected to be completed by the end of this week. The project, which began in June, included the addition of a right turn lane onto westbound Johnson Road, extension of the left turn lane at westbound Bryant Road, and repaving…
Thief/thieves steal cash box from fruit stand RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole a money box from a fruit stand located in the 3400 block of West Deren Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was reported Monday, July 31, at 7:15 a.m. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 31, 2023…
Motorcycle, kayaks stolen from pole barn CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 2004 Yamaha TTR 90 motorcycle and four kayaks were stolen from a pole barn located in the 900 block of East US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was reported Monday, July 31, at 5 p.m. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Obituary: Patricia Johnson, 87, of Ludington Patricia Ann Johnson, 87, of Ludington and snowbird of Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Pat was born on March 25, 1936, the daughter of the late Robert William and Margaret (Richardson) Lyttle. Through hard work, Pat earned her GED. She was employed by Grand Haven Public Schools, working as a bus…
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…
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