Obituary: Eugene Jorissen, 79, of Ludington. Eugene “Gene” J. Jorissen, 79, of Ludington, and Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Estero, Florida. Gene was born on Jan. 21, 1943, in Hart to Jerome A. and Mary A. (Peterson) Jorissen. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1960. He went on…
Woman pulled over in stolen car during traffic stop. 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 36-year-old Fountain woman was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle when she was pulled over by the Michigan State Police during a traffic stop Friday, May 27, said…
Obituary: Leonard Howe, 88, of Manistee. Leonard “Len the Barber” Howe, 88 of Manistee died Thursday May 26, 2022, at Maple Ridge Manor in Manistee. He was born in Scottville on November 18, 1933, the son of the late Alvin J. and Gertrude M. (Masten) Howe. Len attended and graduated from Scottville High School in 1951 where he was very…
Hamlin Township Clean-Up Day is June 18. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 8 a.m. to noon at the township transfer site on West Dewey Road. A transfer site voucher is required, which may be obtained at the township hall during regular business hours. Residents with clean-up items should be prepared…
Obituary: LeAnn Lyewski, 74, of Kentwood, formerly of Ludington. LeAnn Elaine (Sherburn) Lyewski of Kentwood, and formerly of Ludington, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a brief illness, at the age of 74. She was born April 30, 1948 to Raymond and Florence (Clemensen) Sherburn, the fifth of six children. She was baptized…
Fountain Horse Pull attracts large crowd. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. FOUNTAIN — After a two-year hiatus, the Fountain Horse Pull lived up to its reputation as being the premiere summer kick-off event in Mason County. Started in 1962, this should have…
Educator Spotlight: MCC’s Sarah Matthews. 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. SCOTTVILLE – Sarah Matthews has been in education for almost 20 years, the last 13 as a full time teacher at Mason…
District court felony arraignments, posted May 26, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Nicholas Lee Samuels; birth year, 1987; larceny in a building; offense date, Oct. 28, 2021; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned May 18, 2022; probable cause hearing, June 1, 2022 at 1 p.m. –…
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Sheriff Cole: Kill our children and we will remove you from this planet. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please…
MCC 3rd graders release salmon into PM River. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central third graders, taught by Cheri Stibitz, release 52 young salmon into the Pere Marquette River today at Scottville Riverside Park. The class has raised the salmon from 150 eggs since…
Mason County Memorial Day services scheduled. Mason County veterans organizations will again hold Memorial Day services throughout the county on Monday, May 30, 2022. A service will be held at Mason County Central High School at 9 a.m. led by the Custer VFW Honor Guard along with the Mason County Central High School band. Traditionally an eighth grade student from…
Mason County Emporium opens to the public. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society’s Mason County Emporium and Sweet Shop officially opened today, Friday, May 27 with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony. The shop is located at the southwest corner of Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street. “The Emporium serves as the visitor center of the Historical Society,” said Rebecca Berringer,…
Lakeshore Food Club Hosts second annual Empty Bowls Event HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its second annual Empty Bowls event on along with title sponsors, Todd & Julie Schrader, are excited to announce the Second Annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Lincoln Hills Golf Club from 6 to 8 p.m. Title sponsors…
Sandcastles Children’s Museum opens Calming Corner exhibit. LUDINGTON — Children are exploring a new exhibit at Sandcastles Children’s Museum, the Calming Corner, and finding comfort within this cozy space. For some kids, at some times, the noise and activity of the museum can be a bit of a sensory overload. The Calming Corner offers a little quiet space to regroup…
Police news, May 27, 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, May 26, 2022: 5:32 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Custer Road near Mavis Road, Sherman Township. 6:10 a.m., MCSO: Car/deer…
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…
Obituary: Eugene Wabindato, 87, of Branch. Eugene Henry Wabindato, 87, of Branch passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Eugene was born on April 25, 1935 in Omena, the son of Henry Jacob and Rachael (Antoine) Wabindato and was raised in Custer along with his sister Janice. Eugene served his country in the United State Army from 1953 to 1957…
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