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Recent death: Elisabeta (Franz) Lederer, 74, of Scottville Elisabeta (Franz) Lederer, 74, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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.…
Former PM supervisor endorses Smith, Iteen Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor,…
Obituary: Lawrence Wagner, 82, of Ludington Lawrence “Larry” William Wagner, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Lake Michigan Senior Living near their home in Ludington, on September 21, 2023. He was born in Royal Oak on August 29, 1941, to Wilbert and Edna (Morrison) Wagner. His family moved to their farm west of Shelby when Larry…
Recent births, posted Sept. 25, 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: Naomi…
Friends of Pool group organizing in support of WSCC pool LUDINGTON — A group calling itself Friends of the Pool WSCC will hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. According to a brochure distributed by…
VIDEO: Fire damages Victory Twp. house. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fire severely damaged a house at 1363 W. Fountain Rd. Saturday evening. Six fire departments responded to the call that was initially dispatched at 9:52 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighting units discovered the house engulfed in flames. Fountain Area Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Barry Ruger said two…
The trial of the century Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Visitors to Historic White Pine Village were treated to a special event today, the “Trial of the Century.” In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the mock trial re-created a case that originated in Mason County in 1900 and made its way to the Michigan Supreme…
Fisher Road bridge open Story and Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Traffic on Fisher Road between Peterson and Victory Corner roads was re-opened Friday, Sept. 22, following four months of construction. During construction the old 52-feet by 20-feet bridge, built in 1900, was removed and a new 70-feet by 28-feet steel beam bridge. The $1.5 million project…
Obituary: William Pirkola, 67, of Ludington William “Bill” Richard Pirkola, 67, of Ludington, formally of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Bill was born on January 21, 1956, the son of Kenneth Birney and Gerrie (Malina) Pirkola. He was a 1974 graduate of East Kentwood High School. On June 28, 1980, he married Debra Ann (Burke) Pirkola. Together…
Nagle’s biography on Eber Ward receives award from state historical society WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. GRAYLING — Local author Michael Nagle will be recognized this weekend by the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) during its 149th annual meeting and Michigan History Conference in the Roscommon-Grayling area. Nagle’s recent…
Proposed Scottville school parking ban would cause more traffic issues Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — During the July 24, 2023 regular meeting of the Scottville City Commission, a temporary traffic control order appeared on the agenda. Interim Scottville Police Chief Katrina Skinner was requesting that parking on the north side of Maple Street between Loomis and Gay streets…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 22, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Mark Lazon Casterman, 58; homicide/open murder, operating a vehicle under the influence causing death, driving while license suspended causing death, and third-offense operating under the influence of liquor; arrested Sept. 15 by Mason…
Suspect throws bottle at store clerk after being asked for ID SCOTTVILLE — A Wesco employee reported to police that a customer threw a bottle at her after she refused to sell the male suspect alcohol because he refused to show identification Thursday, Sept. 21, shortly after 11 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect left the…
Obituary: Carl Utz, 87, of Ludington Carl Joseph Utz, 87, of Ludington, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday September 17, 2023. Carl was born on February 21, 1936, the son of Aloysius W. and Elida Justina (Olofsson) Utz. He attended St. Simon School. On February 27, 1954, Carl married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Brickley Utz. Carl…
Obituary: Kyoung S. Larsen, 91, of Ludington Kyoung S. Larsen, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Sept 15, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1932 to Lee Insung and Lim Kyoung Ho in Japan and was one of five siblings. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Gary D. Larsen…
Mental Health Matters: Crisis Intervention Training – A Community Program By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH West Michigan Community Mental Health has expanded its partnership with law enforcement to include a second Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training group. CIT is a 40-hour specialized course of classroom study and scenario-based training that helps develop cohesive…
Nordhouse Dunes beach cleanup is Saturday GRANT TOWNSHIP — In observation of National Public Lands Day, Friends of Nordhouse Dunes is looking for volunteers to assist with beach cleanup beginning at noon on Saturday, Sept. 23. The group is partnering with the US Forest Service and Hamlin Lake Preservation Society to also give away free camp trowels to campers who…
Housing needs assessment results to be presented The Chamber Alliance of Mason County will be hosting two public meetings to share results from the recently completed Housing Needs Assessment. Patrick Bowen of Bowen National Research will present the findings on Monday, September 25. The first session will be 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ludington Area Center for the Arts,…
Lawrence “Larry” William Wagner, 82, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to 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 This story is copyrighted © 2023, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO…
Memorial gathering notice: Aletha Jensen, Sarah Jensen Aletha E Jensen, died on Feb. 6, 2020, age 101 (see obituary here). Sarah A. Jensen, died Dec. 23, 2022, age 68 (see obituary here). A gathering will be held on Saturday, September 30 to celebrate the lives of Aletha Jensen and Sarah Jensen, mother and daughter. Aletha’s inurnment will take place at…
Recent births, posted Sept. 22, 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: Layla…
