LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitors Center, a pivotal resource for tourists seeking information on the attractions and travel resources in Mason County. “This is such an important role to play in our community, as our volunteers are some of the first faces visitors see and…
Wilbur Verner Nelson, 98, of Ludington, died on Wednesday May 1, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
Danny K. Manning, 77, of Ludington, died on Monday April 29, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township will hold its annual Clean-Up Day on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hamlin Township Transfer Site, 6565 W. Dewey Road. Township residents must secure a voucher during business hours from Hamlin Township Offices, 3775 N. Jebavy Dr. Hall hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The township will also…
LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30, on three assault convictions. Christopher Lee Merriman, pleaded “no contest” March 19 to charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence and/or knowingly assaulting a pregnant individual and assault with a dangerous weapon. He was…
LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old woman pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to embezzlement $1,000 to $20,000 Tuesday, April 30. Nicole Diane Peterson admitted that she embezzled funds from the Airport EZ Mart in the fall of 2022. Sentencing is set for June 25. _____________________________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old man pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30, to uttering and publishing and third-offense habitual offender. Thomas John Wagoner admitted that he fraudulently presented a check to West Shore Bank last July for $6,597. Uttering and publishing is punishable by up to 14 years in prison, and his habitual offender status elevates…
LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old man faces a prison term of 14 months to 10 years after pleading guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to third-offense domestic violence and third-offense habitual offender Tuesday, April 30. Malcolm Andrew King committed the assault Oct. 4, 2022 in the City of Ludington, according to court records. Sentencing is scheduled for June 11. …
LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30, for a conviction of two counts of first-degree retail fraud. Sergio Ramon Escamilla was ordered to pay $3,184.81 in restitution to Meijer and three years probation. Escamilla pleaded guilty, March 19. He shoplifted from the Meijer store in Amber…
LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old woman was sentenced to one year in jail for convictions of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon/felonious assault in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30. Justyce Victoria Gillespie pleaded guilty to the charges, March 19. Gillespie assaulted a male victim with a knife…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, April 18, 2024: 9:24 a.m., juvenile incident, 500 block of West Maple Street, City of Scottville. 12:41 p.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 300 block of West Broad way Avenue, City of Scottville.…
LUDINGTON — The annual Mason County Republican Committee Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Monday, May 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel, 212 E. Ludington Ave. The guest speaker will be Ben Bergquam, founder of Frontline America and correspondent for Real America’s Voice News. Bergquam describes himself as a Christian conservative who loves the United States…
LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World), Grand Valley State University and the Mason County District Library are co-sponsoring the screening of the film “Climate Sisu” on Thursday, May 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ludington library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Elena Liobimsteva, GVSU professor of sustainability and geography, and also a writer and producer…
LANSING — Ludington Second Ward City Councilor Kathy Winczewski was recently honored by the Michigan Municipal League for earning Level Four graduate status of the MML’s Elected Officials Academy. The EOA is an ongoing four-level program that educates and recognizes elected officials across the state for their dedication to becoming as professional and knowledgeable as possible in the role of…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. CUSTER — Just ahead of National Skilled Trades Day, Mason County Eastern High School welcomed local professionals in various vocational trades to their campus for its first Trades Week, which took place April 22-26. The week was spearheaded by…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Manistee man was arrested for fleeing and eluding after he attempted to outrun a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop for speeding on Scottville Road near Meisenheimer Road Friday, April 26, shortly before 10:30 p.m., according…
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Schultz, 74, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 26, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County…
Thomas Joseph Kolaski, 62, of Ludington, died on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
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