Former Scottville commissioner attempts recall against mayor SCOTTVILLE — A former city commissioner is attempting to file a recall petition against Scottville Mayor Marcy Spencer. Eric Thue, who lost in the November 2022 election, filed the application for recall petition today at the Mason County Clerk’s Office. A clarity hearing has been scheduled with the Mason County Election Commission to…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle Crash, US 10 in PM Township PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (9:54 a.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash in 4900 block of US 10 (in front of El Rancho). Use caution while driving in that area.
WSCC offering summer Just for Kids programs WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is offering a series of classes for children ages 4 to 14 throughout the summer months. The first classes start Monday, June 12. Called “Just for Kids,” the programming runs Mondays…
Police news, posted June 6, 2023 The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, June 5, 2023: 5:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Sauble Drive Free Soil Township. 5:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south of Treml Road, Grant Township. 5:03 p.m., two-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no injury, 4900 block of West US 10,…
Employment Opportunity: English Language Arts or Social Studies Teacher, part-time Mason County Central Schools is hiring a part-time Middle School English Language Arts or Social Studies Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID #558 Deadline to apply: Monday, June 19, 2023 at 4 p.m. EOE
Employment Opportunity: EMS Faculty West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a rural EMS program with a desire to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and agencies in the College’s service area. This full-time Emergency Medical Services Faculty member will begin Fall Semester, August 23, 2023. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, student-centered…
Recent births, posted June 6, 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: Oaklynn-Lisa…
Community garden, dinner have goals of strengthening a neighborhood Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — An effort is underway to strengthen a sense of community in the neighborhood that surrounds Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St. On Monday, June 12,…
MCC Food Service offering free summer meals Locations in Scottville, Custer, Ludington, Amber Township and Pere Marquette Township Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Food Service will again be offering free summer meals to children at various locations in the county. The free meals are…
Pair of teens break into old Foster school LUDINGTON — Two 15-year-old Ludington boys were apprehended by Ludington police for breaking into the old Foster Elementary School in the 500 block of Foster Street Sunday, June 4, shortly before 8 p.m. “Both teens were released to their parents and will be referred to the Mason County Juvenile Court,” said Cpt.…
Employment Opportunity: Master Mechanic The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Master Mechanic. A CDL driver’s license is not required to apply but would be required within six months after hire with training provided by the road commission. Benefits include a Lifetime MERS Defined Benefit Retirement, Health Insurance, and life insurance. Short Term leave…
Weekend police news, posted June 5, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, June 2, 2023: 7:07 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 43-year-old Mason County man was arrested on two outstanding Manistee County warrants, 3400 block of North US 31, Victory Township. One warrant was for a felony of methamphetamine possession, and the…
Obituary: Kim Patrick, 64, of Ludington Kim Marie Patrick, 64, of Ludington, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born September 30, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Raymond and Jacqueline (McIsaac) Mull. A true “free spirit”, Kim loved camping, traveling, and being out in the sunshine. She enjoyed entertaining…
Community Cats spays 1,400th cat VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Community Cats TNR, a local, non-profit group of volunteers, in partnership with Country Veterinary Clinic, has trap-neuter-returned (TNRd) 1,400 Community Cats as of May 23, 2023. Cat number 1,400 is a tabby and white female. She was spayed and vaccinated by Dr. Alex Alvarado, of Country Veterinary Clinic. The cat was…
Obituary: Shirley Veerman, 92, of Ludington Shirley Ann Veerman, 92, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. Shirley was born on January 13, 1931 in Spring Lake Township, Illinois, the daughter of Elmor Clyde Callaway and Bertha Hughes Callaway. She married Dean Veerman on June 9, 1950 in Manito, Illinois. Working as a nurses’ aide, Shirley spent her…
Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Clinton Siple, 54, of Ludington Ronald “Ron” Clinton Siple, 54, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Ron was born on March 23, 1969, the son of Ronald Clinton Benson and Lois May (Cooper) Siple. He attended Mason County Eastern Schools, as well as West Shore Community College where he took classes in auto mechanics.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 5, 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…
Firefighters called back to Victory Corner Road AMBER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters have been called been back for a rekindle of a fire that severely damaged a house earlier today at 1975 N. Victory Corner Road. The initial dispatch call was at 12:26 p.m. In addition to fighting the fire, firefighters are battling temperatures hovering in the high 80s. At 1:36…
VIDEO: Firefighters fight house fire on Victory Corner By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP (1:42 p.m.) — Six fire departments are on scene of a house fire at 1975 N. Victory Corner Road. Upon the arrival of the first fire truck flames were coming out of the roof of the house, located several hundred feet west of the road. The…
Honoring those who make a difference 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 VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Forty-one people were honored Friday afternoon for role they play in the lives of children and young adult who receive special education services from…
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