Police chase reaches speeds of 120 mph Suspect fights with deputies, damages patrol car SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Ludington man remains lodged in the Mason County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, domestic violence, damage to police property and resisting and opposing a deputy following a high-speed chase with speeds reaching 120 mph Thursday morning, July 13, according…
Fake $100 bill reportedly surfaces during ATM withdrawal PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wesco Eastgate on West US 10 Thursday, July 13, shortly before 8 a.m. for a “fake money” complaint, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported that a customer had attempted to pay for a coffee with a fake…
Obituary: Jay Sherman, 64, of Ludington Jay Arthur Sherman, 64, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born August 30, 1958 to Lux and Norma (Genter) Sherman of Ludington. He was the loving husband of Denise (Swathwood) Sherman; devoted dad to Courtney Sherman, Justin Sherman, Meghann (Sherman) Austin, and son-in-law Tyson Austin; adoring…
Tickets on sale for new WSCC Performing Arts Series. WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced the lineup for its 2023-2024 Performing Arts Series. The series kicks off on Friday, Sept. 8 with Joscho Stephan and special guest band, locally based Third Coast…
49th annual Old Engine & Tractor Show will take place Aug. 3-5 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 49th annual Old Engine & Tractor Show, presented by the Western Michigan Old Engine Club, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 3. This year’s highlighted equipment will include Massey Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractors, McCormick-Deering stationary engines, and…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 13, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ronald Dale Gerhardstein, 37; third-offense domestic violence, interfering with an electronic communications device, and third-offense habitual offender; arrested June 2 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 6; probable cause hearing: July 19;…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Eric Edward Williams, 43, pleaded guilty June 1, 2023 to possession of a controlled substance and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced July 11, 2023 to concurrent prison terms of 18…
Police news, posted July 13, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, July 12, 2023: 6:03 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Pere Marquette Highway, Summit Township. 9:35 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Reek Road, Custer Township. 10:38 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 13-year-old…
Trekking the North Country Trail: How’d That Work Out for You? By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. Young, 74, was the first woman to completely hike the NCT, completing 20 years of segmented hikes in 2010. She began her trek at…
Historical Society speaker series will discuss ‘The Economic Angels of Ludington’ LUDINGTON – In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the Mason County Historical Society continues with the third of four in the Ludington 150th Speaker Series Thursday, July 12 with “The Economic Angels of Ludington.” The series presenter is James Jenson, president of the historical society. The Ludington 150th Speaker Series…
Wanted man attempts to flee from officer LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington man wanted on an active warrant attempted to flee from a Ludington police officer, but the suspect eventually surrendered to the officer and was taken into custody Tuesday, July 11, around 10:15 p.m. in the 200 block of East Second Street, according to a press release from the…
Learning about agriscience West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Area middle school students got an in-depth look at the vital role agriscience plays in our local community by participating in a summer camp this week through…
WSCC to hold Muddy Fox Trot 5K July 22 WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Muddy Fox Trot, a family-friendly 5K mud run with a boot camp style obstacle course, returns for the eighth year to the West Shore Community College campus on Saturday, July 22,…
Library book sale takes place this weekend LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will hold its annual Friends of the Library Book Sale beginning on Friday, July 14 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the sale go toward children’s programming…
Hollywood actor to instruct acting and auditioning workshop VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Stage Left Theatre Company is hosting an acting and auditioning for film workshop with instruction by Dominic Daniel, a Detroit native who now has an extensive acting career in Los Angeles. The workshop will be held on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13 from 10 a.m. to…
Police news, posted July 12, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, July 11, 2023: 2:58 a.m., a 35-year-old Hart woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 and Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. 6:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road north of Hawley Road, Eden Township.…
Obituary: Charles Shafer, 64, of Ludington Charles Thomas “Chuck” Shafer, 64, of Ludington passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Chuck was born on March 25, 1959 in Ludington, the son of Thomas George and Patricia Catherine (Koets) Shafer and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1978. Following graduation, Chuck proudly served his country with…
Obituary: Donnie Francis, 47, of Branch Donnie Dean Francis, 47, of Branch, died on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. Donnie was born on July 26, 1975 in Baxter, Tenn., the daughter of Alex and Linda (Rodgers) Francis, moved with her family to Mason County in 1987 and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the…
Election commission approves recall petition against Spencer; appeal will be sought By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The continuous efforts of a disgruntled former Scottville city commissioner against the current mayor saw some success today as the Mason County Election Commission voted 2-1 during a clarity hearing to approve the recall petition against Marcy Spencer. The next step in the…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 12, 2023 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…
Florida man injured in 3-vehicle crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Vero Beach, Florida man received non-life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle crash at US 10 and Stiles Road Monday, July 10, at 5:40 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 10, 2023: 6:06 a.m., car/deer crash,…
.png)
