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Motorcyclist and passenger injured in crash SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Manistee man, the driver of a motorcycle, and his passenger — a 33-year-old Manistee woman — were both injured in a crash Sunday, May 28, shortly after 5 p.m. on US 31 and Sugar Grove Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The motorcycle driver attempted to pass…
Deputies arrest man found ‘passed out and highly intoxicated’ in gas station parking lot PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old DeWitt, Michigan man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies “after he was found passed out and highly intoxicated” in the parking lot behind the Airport Shell gas station on West US 10 Sunday, May 28, around 4:30 a.m., according…
Deputies arrest larceny suspect caught with stolen property AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Ludington man was arrested for larceny by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, May 26, around 12:30 p.m. at Ludington Self Storage. “While canvassing the area, the deputies made contact with a male who was found to be in possession of the stolen property,” said Mason County Sheriff…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 30, 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…
Fire destroys Gordon Road mobile home By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a single-wide mobile home at 787 S. Gordon Rd. Monday afternoon. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to the scene at 2:41 p.m. Bystanders had reported to 911 that the house was fully engulfed in flames. They also did not see any people or vehicles at…
Ludington gallery hosts work of world renowned photographer LUDINGTON — The black-and-white photography of world-renowned photographer Clyde Butcher will be celebrated during a public reception at Todd & Brad Reed Photo Gallery in downtown Ludington on Tuesday, June 20. “Brad Reed, Rachel Gaudette and I are humbled and honored to have been selected to host an exhibit of Clyde Butcher’s…
Momentum 5×5 Pitch Competition accepting applications PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Beginning May 25, anyone who has a small business or an entrepreneurial idea for Mason County may enter the 2023 Momentum 5×5 Competition, which will award $5,000 in startup funds to one winner. Both nonprofit and for-profit businesses or organizations are encouraged to enter the contest. A complete, written business…
Obituary: Sandra Schlacht, 75, of Ludington Sandra “Sandie” Schlacht, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Livonia, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2023. Sandie was born March 7, 1948, the daughter of Leroy and Eileen Ahlgrim. She graduated from Cody High School in 1965. Shortly after she married the love of her life, Bernard Schlacht Jr., on September 5, 1970, sharing 52…
Obituary: Karen Ross, 79, of Scottville Karen K. Ross, 79, of Scottville passed away on Friday morning, May 26, 2023. Karen was born on June 14, 1943 in Ludington, a twin daughter of Carl E. and Betty L. (LaBar) Lundquist and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1961. Karen excelled in athletics, especially basketball and softball…
Ludington Sesquicentennial events include Love Ludington Weekend LUDINGTON – Ludington is continuing its 150th anniversary celebration in 2023 with a full calendar of events to honor its rich past and bright future, highlighted by Love Ludington Weekend June 9-11. Several activities have been added to the lineup including a children’s birthday party, summer speaker series, bicycle scavenger hunts and art…
79th District Court arraignments, posted May 26, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joseph Fredrick Pereira, 56; two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under age 13); arrested March 1, 2020 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned May 23; probable cause hearing: May 31; bail:…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 26, 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…
Recent births, posted May 26, 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 births have been reported: Ann…
Side Step Farms wins Momentum Business Plan Competition LUDINGTON — Side Step Farms of Riverton Township won the grand prize of $15,000 in the Momentum Business Plan Competition. The prize was awarded after finalists presented their business pitches to a live audience and a panel of judges on Thursday evening at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Owners, Molly Guthrie…
VIDEO: LHS graduation parking and other information LHS is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School will hold its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26 beginning at 4 p.m. In this video Principal Dan Mesyar explains some of the parking options, particularly because of building construction. He also discusses seating…
Obituary: Dorothy Rozell, 97, of Scottville Dorothy M. Rozell, 97, longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Dorothy was born on June 19, 1925 in Victory Township, the daughter of John C. and Rose (Olk) Modjeski and grew up in northern Mason County. On May 17, 1947, she married Clarence Rozell Jr. in Manistee and they…
West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events LUDINGTON — On June 30, West Shore Bank will have served the local area for 125 years. The bank was founded as State Savings Bank of Scottville in downtown Scottville by Curtis W. MacPhail. In honor of the Bank’s anniversary, West Shore Bank is partnering with several local businesses…
Obituary: Marian Riffle, 86, of Ludington Dearest Marian Riffle, Every smile line on your face was in perfect place from joyous memories. You are cherished by five children. They remember the days when you made football plays and granny shots in the front yard of the family farmhouse. They remember the special treats of glazed donuts and vanilla ice cream,…
Obscenity scratched on car hood after motorist ‘flips the bird’ PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A woman told sheriff’s deputies that a motorist “gave her the finger” on US 10, and afterwards she pulled into the Walmart parking lot. Upon returning to her vehicle, an obscene word was scratched into the hood, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident was…
Obituary: Robert VandenHeuvel, 74, of Pentwater Robert Allen VandenHeuvel, 74 of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Robert, also known lovingly as Bob Vandy, was born on January 14, 1949, in Hart, the son of the late Frank and Lorena (Wieber) VandenHeuvel. In 1967, he graduated from Hart High School, and shortly after was drafted in the United…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 24, 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…
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