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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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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