Blessing of the ORVs continues to grow in Irons; Sunday, May 28 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief IRONS — A week after the popular Blessing of the Bikes weekend in Baldwin, another blessing event will take place a few miles to the north with the annual Blessing of the ORVs on Sunday, May 28 at Skinner Park in Irons. The event…
Police news, posted May 23, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 22, 2023: 6:37 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Benson Road north of Hansen Road, Branch Township. 7 a.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 2:30 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 8:14 p.m., car/deer crash, no…
Obituary: Frances Buck, 92, of Pentwater Frances Jane Buck, 92, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Frances was born on December 16, 1930, the daughter of Harold Mehl and Erma (Conklin) Mehl. Upon graduation from high school in 1948, she went on to further her education at Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, earning her nursing degree in…
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Free kids’ birding hike June 3 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A free kids’ birding hike will take place on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ludington State Park. Sponsored by AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) and Sable Dunes Audubon, the event is intended for children ages 7 to 12. Leading the hike,…
Recent births, posted May 23, 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: Krew…
Public Notice: City of Scottville Commission Vacancy The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling a “Commissioner At-Large” vacancy. This seat is a partial term, set to expire November 2026.The successful applicant must be a resident of the City of Scottville for at least one year immediately preceding their appointment to office. The…
MCC voters will consider two proposals in November election By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District voters will get a third chance to decide on school facility needs during the Nov. 7 election. The Board of Education voted unanimously during a special meeting Monday evening, to place two proposals on the ballot. One proposal will address…
Fire destroys Free Soil Township home By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a house overlooking Gun Lake Monday afternoon. Initial dispatch reports stated a yard had caught fire near a house at 7196 N. Poplar Road. Homeowners Joe and Amber Howe said they didn’t know what had started the fire. The fire quickly made its way…
Ludington council to consider water and sewer rate hikes LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will consider increasing water and sewer rates when it meets today for its regular meeting. If approved, the council will increase water rates 7.5 percent and sewer rates 4.9 percent for each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026. In 2022, the Council increased rates for…
MCC school board to talk November election at special meeting By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight, at 7 p.m., to discuss the likelihood of holding an election on Nov. 7. The board will also discuss the scope of work of another bond proposal. Earlier this month,…
Police News, posted May 22, 2023 The following is activity of local law enforcement over the past weekend: Friday, May 19, 2023 6:58 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Two vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 7:33 a.m., MCSO: single vehicle crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. …
Momentum Pitch Night is Thursday LUDINGTON — Five finalists will present their business ideas during the Momentum Business Plan Competition on Thursday, May 25 at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. The contest is set to begin at 5:30 p.m., and the public is invited to attend free of charge. One winner will take home a…
CVB seeking volunteers for downtown Ludington visitors’ center LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington visitors center. Volunteers will assist tourists with information on resources and attractions in Mason County. “This is such an important role to play in our community, as our volunteers are some of the first faces…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 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 recent death information…
Obituary: Sally Teague, 89, of Ludington Sally Kay Teague, age 89, passed away at home in Ludington surrounded by her loved ones after a short hospital stay. Sally was born in Ludington to Almer and Iva Paetschow on April 5, 1934. At the time of her birth, her father, Almer, served in the US Coast Guard at the Ludington Life…
Recent births, posted May 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: Mila…
Obituary: Sally Thompson, 71, of Fountain Sally Jo Thompson, 71, of Fountain, passed away Wednesday May 17, 2023. Sally was born December 16, 1951, the daughter of Stanley Saya and Lois (Taibl) Saya. She graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1970. On November 7, 1970, Sally married the love of her life, Robert E. Thompson, sharing 52 years…
79th District Court arraignments, posted May 21, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Melinda Rae Kalis, 52; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested May 12 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned May 14; probable cause hearing: May 24; bail: $10,000 cash. -Christina Lynne Barton, 60;…
Obituary: Debra Finholm, 68, of Ludington Debra Kay Finholm, 68, of Ludington, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 11, 1954, in Flint, the daughter of Henry and Marian (Beaver) Zacek. Debra graduated from Southside High School in Bee Branch, Arkansas. She attended cosmetology school in Conway, Arkansas, graduating in…
Sheridan Township man injured in motorcycle crash BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Sheridan Township man was seriously injured Saturday evening after the motorcycle he was riding struck a deer. The crash occurred in the 1500 block of South Walhalla Road, south of Barothy Road. The man was riding a Victory motorcycle northbound when the crash occurred. He was transported by…
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