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MCC likely to go back to polls in November By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Schools Board of Education is likely going to ask its district voters to consider a revised bond proposal during the Nov. 7 election. Earlier this month, voters turned down the school’s second attempt at a bond proposal, 856-722, losing by 134…
Local prosecutors oppose juvenile lifer bills The prosecutors stress that the proposed legislation would leave victims without justice and decrease public safety. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren R. P. Kreinbrink and Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph J. Bizon announced they are joining most of the 83 Michigan county prosecuting attorneys in opposition to the juvenile lifer legislation poised to pass…
Police news, posted May 17, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, May 16, 2023: 7:39 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Tyndall Road south of Federal Forest Road #6442, Sweetwater Township in Lake County. 8:42 a.m., illegal dumping, 2600 block of North Campbell Road, Sheridan Township. 10:50 p.m., a 43-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 17, 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…
CTE alumni teach the next generation construction trades West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Real life experience can often be one of the most beneficial ways to learn a skill. Construction Trades students enrolled…
Tools stolen during storage unit break-in AMBER TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering to a storage unit — involving the theft of tools — was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 15, shortly before 11 a.m. in the 3600 block of West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other MCSO activity Monday, May 15,…
House fire in Summit Township SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire at 5766 S. Pere Marquette Highway early this morning. Riverton Fire Department, Pere Marquette Fire Department, and Pentwater Fire Department were called to the scene at 5:36 a.m. Assistance was then requested by Ludington Fire Department, Hamlin Fire Department, and Scottville Fire Department.
Obituary: Mary Moody, 95, of Ludington Mary Lee Moody, 95, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2023. Mary was born on April 28, 1928, the daughter of Harley S. and June M. (Hillabrandt) Middlebrook. On December 27, 1952, she married the love of her life, Gilbert D. Moody. Mary was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.…
Obituary: Angela Bartlett, 85, of Branch Angela A. (Amador) Bartlett, 85, of Branch, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023. Angela was born on February 26, 1938, the daughter of Manual and Angela (Vasques) Amador. Angela was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved Jesus, family, and Elvis. She spent most of her time gardening and admiring the flowers, hummingbirds, and…
Obituary: Joan Haiss, 80, of Pentwater Joan Ruth Haiss, 80, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Joan was born December 5, 1942, the daughter of Clyde and Priscilla (Phillips) Dickenson. Growing up Joan was the only girl raised with a family of four brothers, who she loved deeply. On September 2, 1962, she married the love of…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 16, 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…
Marrison Road to be closed next week RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — West Marrison Road, between LaSalle and Hogenson roads, will be completely closed on Monday, May 22 until Tuesday, May 23 for a culvert replacement. Motorists will need to seek alternative routes.
LPD weekend report, posted May 15, 2023 The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Friday, May 12, 2023: 7:35 a.m., a 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued by the 79th District Court for driving without a license, Pineway Apartments, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason…
Warrants sought against pair following alleged strangulation, camper trailer damage PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Warrants are being sought against a 55-year-old Flushing, Michigan man for assault by strangulation and against a 48-year-old Grand Blanc, Michigan woman for damage to property following an incident Friday, May 12, shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of South Lakeshore Drive, according to…
Larson Road, Griffith Road paving today SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Larson Road and Griffith Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic today while the roads are being paved. The project is expected to be completed by end of the day.
Indiana man driving 87 mph arrested for OWI CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Granger, Indiana man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop Saturday, May 13, shortly after 2:30 p.m. when he was reportedly clocked on the radar at 87 mph in 55 mph zone on Custer Road near Johnson Road, said…
Man allegedly shoots at vehicle, hitting it seven times BRANCH TOWNSHIP —Warrants are being sought for a 51-year-old Branch man who allegedly fired several rounds at a vehicle, hitting it seven times, Saturday, May 13, shortly after 7 p.m. in the 100 block of Taylor Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim left the residence and called…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 15, 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…
Public Notice: Hamlin Township Seawall Improvement Project Hamlin Township will be accepting sealed bids for a seawall improvement project at the Long Skinny Park on N. Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township. Contact Hamlin Township for a bid specification packet. Hamlin Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and have “Long Skinny…
VIDEO: MCC 3rd graders release salmon into PM River Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central third graders, taught by Cheri Stibitz, released 52 young salmon into the Pere Marquette River on Friday at Scottville Riverside Park. The class raised the salmon from 150 eggs…
Fisher Road bridge construction to begin Monday VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Replacement of the Fisher Road bridge between Peterson and Victory Corner roads begins Monday, May 15. The existing 52-feet long by 20-feet wide bridge, that spans the North Branch of the Lincoln River, will be replaced with a 70-feet long by 28-feet wide bridge. The Mason County Road Commission is…
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