WSCC to hold commencement Saturday

May 2, 2024

WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will hold its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the college’s Center Stage Theater. Over 150 students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates. Speakers for the event will be Scott…

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Lake Jump raises over $34,000 for LPD K-9

May 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — The 25th Ludington Lake Jump, held last Saturday, April 27, raised $34,116.62 for the Friends of Ludington Police K-9. The Lake Jump took place at Stearns Park where people took pledged donations in exchange for jumping into Lake Michigan. “The Lake Jump was a great event with great energy,” said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “The funds raised…

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Police news, posted May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity has been reported by Ludington Police Department: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – 7:35 p.m.: A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 400 block of East Danaher Street on a failure to appear in court warrant from Manistee County. 8:42 p.m.:…

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Recent births, posted May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

Leland Archie Jennings North, the son of Sarah Cook and Vern North of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Saige Ellie-Anne Ray, the daughter of Hannah Tinkham and Chase Ray of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Receive…

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Ludington library to hold adult craft night

May 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave., will hold an adult craft night on Wednesday, May 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. Crafter and artist Marie Bennett will lead the program where participants will paint a mini canvas with a design or scene of their choice. All materials will be provided. No signup is…

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Legacy Wheelz of Ludington specializes in personal electric vehicles

May 1, 2024

Grand opening is Friday, May 3 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Heather and Mike Charles recently turned their hobby into a business and brought the world of personal electric vehicles (PEVs) to Mason County. In mid-April, they opened Legacy Wheelz at 415 S. James St. On Friday, May 3, the store will hold a ribbon cutting and grand opening.…

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MCC to hold 3rd annual Community Agriculture Night

May 1, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host its third annual Community Agriculture Night on Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the MCC Upper Elementary. The event is open to the public…

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Police news, posted May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity has been reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Monday, April 29, 2024 – 3 p.m.: Two vehicle crash resulting in minor injuries, US 10 and Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – 9:41 a.m.: Larceny, U-Win Motor…

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Volunteers sought for downtown Ludington visitors center

May 1, 2024

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…

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Recent death: Wilbur Verner Nelson, 98, of Ludington

May 1, 2024

  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…

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Recent death: Danny K. Manning, 77, of Ludington

May 1, 2024

  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…

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Hamlin Township to hold Clean-Up Day, Tire Recycling Day

May 1, 2024

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…

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Man sentenced to 4-40 years in prison for assault convictions

April 30, 2024

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…

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Woman pleads guilty to embezzlement

April 30, 2024

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…

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Man admits to writing bad check totaling nearly $6,600

April 30, 2024

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…

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Man faces prison for third-offense domestic violence 

April 30, 2024

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.  …

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Man sentenced to jail, restitution for shoplifting at Meijer

April 30, 2024

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…

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Teen sentenced to jail for knife assault

April 30, 2024

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…

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