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.…
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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…
Farm Bureau Insurance agent fund donates to Lakeshore Food 4 Kids LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food 4 Kids was recently awarded a $2,500 grant to fight food insecurity in the community by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). The grant will support Lakeshore Food 4 Kids’ backpack food program, which distributes food to participating students at Ludington…
Obituary: Shirley Veerman, 92, of Ludington Shirley Ann Veerman, 92, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church with visitation starting at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted…
Budweiser Clydesdales returning to celebrate Ludington Sesquicentennial, Ludington Beverage’s 90th anniversary By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Budweiser Clydesdales are returning to Ludington and Manistee from Thursday, June 8 through Sunday, June 11. The visit is being presented by Ludington Beverage Co., in celebration of the fourth generation company’s 90th year in business, and also in celebration of Ludington’s…
79th District Court arraignments, posted June 2, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kristopher Drew Pierce, 30; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and possession of a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine); arrested Oct. 18, 2022 by SSCENT (State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement of Narcotics Team) ; arraigned May…
Police news, posted June 2, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, June 1, 2023: 12:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 and Maple Road, Branch Township. 1:53 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Branch Township. 4:45 a.m., , (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road north of Hawley Road, Eden Township. 12:45 p.m.,…
Woman arrested following 911 call of person ‘tweaking’ in Meijer parking lot AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Manistee woman was arrested for possession of meth and probation violation after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a wellbeing check in the Meijer parking lot on West US 10 Thursday, June 1, shortly before 6 p.m. “Information was that of a female…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 2, 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 June 2, 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: Rilynn…
Historic homes tours will be featured during Love Ludington weekend LUDINGTON — As part of the Ludington Sesquicentennial celebration, the Mason County Historical Society is hosting “A Walk Back in Time,” a tour of some of Ludington’s historic homes on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, during the Love Ludington Weekend celebration. Tour participants will be invited to view…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 1, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Andrew Michael Desmarais, 35, pleaded guilty March 21 to stealing/retaining a financial transaction device and second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced May 23 to 120 days in jail with credit for 120 days served and $681.75 in fines…
Hansen Road work completed AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that Hansen Road, between Meyers and Dennis roads is now re-opened to all traffic. Construction, which began on April 17, was completed today with line striping. The project was completed about a week ahead of schedule, according to Eric Nelson, Mason County highway engineer. The $850,000…
MSU Extension, AFFEW offering summer gardening programs PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension and AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) are offering three gardening programs this summer for various ages. Each program is free and will be held at the U Dig It Community Garden located behind the Ludington United Methodist Church, 5810 E.…
Police news, posted June 1, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, May 31, 2023: 2:18 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assault, 6500 block East Sherman Street, Sheridan Township. A report is being forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office seeking charges against a 31-year-old Fountain woman following a 911 call reporting a fight. 6 a.m., (MCSO),…
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