Filer Credit Union announces scholarship recipients FILER TOWNSHIP — Filer Credit Union annually awards over $20,000 in scholarships to local youth. “We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Filer Credit Union scholarship recipients,” said Kyle Gurzynski, president of the credit union. “These students have displayed exemplary hard work and dedication to their schoolwork and their community. We look forward to…
Obituary: Marilyn Myrtle Lague, 80, of Manistee, formerly of Scottville Marilyn Myrtle Lague, 80, of Manistee, formerly of Scottville, passed away Sunday May 21, 2023. Marilyn was born March 25, 1943, the daughter of Harry and Hilda Nutting. Marilyn moved from Chicago to Scottville for her nine grade year and stayed. She graduated from Mason County Central in 1961. Marilyn…
Historical Society launches Ludington 150th Speaker Series LUDINGTON – In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the Mason County Historical Society is launching its Ludington 150th Speaker Series by board president James Jensen. The series will feature four presentations highlighting the history of Ludington. The Ludington 150th Speaker Series aims to honor the city’s heritage through engaging presentations that share the vibrant…
Conservation district to host pollinators habitat workshop SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a pollinators habitat workshop on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5610 N. Poplar Street, just outside of the Village of Fountain. The event is free but reservations are required. The workshop will have in-class and in-field sessions. The event will…
Police news, posted May 31, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, May 30, 2023: 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Washington Road east of Ruth Road, Colfax Township. 9:52 a.m., (MCSO), a 31-year-old Branch woman was arrested on an outstanding Muskegon County failure to appear warrant following a traffic stop, US 10…
Vehicle crashes into culvert after driver suffers medical condition on US 31 SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Bear Lake, Michigan man received “non-life-threatening” injuries after he experienced a medical situation; passed out; ran off the highway; and struck a culvert on US 31 north of the Pere Marquette Highway overpass Tuesday, May 30, shortly after 1:30 p.m., said Mason County…
Driver cited for running red light following 3-vehicle crash PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 71-year-old Fountain man was cited for disregarding a red light following the Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigation of a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive Tuesday, May 30, shortly before 10:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 72-year-old…
Man allegedly hits female in the head with bottle, pulls knife on another person PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 28-year-old Ludington man who reportedly “struck a female in the head with a bottle and pulled a knife on another subject,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred Tuesday, May 30, just after…
Obituary: Dean “Buns” McClellan, 71, of Ludington Dean “Buns” McClellan, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1952, to Ivan and Marjorie McClellan in Ludington. Buns was an avid sports lover. He played softball with the Amoco Bombers during the heyday of fast pitch softball in Mason County. He was a pitcher to be…
Obituary: Frederic Cisler, 76, of Pentwater Frederic Gerald Cisler, 76, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully Friday, May 26, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald and Elaine Cisler. Fred proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. During that time, he was exposed to Agent Orange and later developed…
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The names behind Ludington schools’ buildings This history article is presented by the Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press, in celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Throughout Mason County there are many buildings, parks, organizations, and places that are named in honor/memory of various individuals because of the impact those people had…
Traffic Alert: US 31 crash SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (1:40 p.m.) — Report of a single vehicle crash on northbound US 31 south of the rest area.
Ludington man arrested on six warrants LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on six outstanding warrants Friday, May 26, around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fourth Street, according to Cpt. Steven Wietrzykowski. Five of the warrants were issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court for failing to appear on various charges,…
Weekend police report, posted May 30, 2023 The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, May 26, 2023: 8:24 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Bryant Road and Washington Avenue, Pere Marquette Township. 3 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 9:55 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Millerton Road west of…
Motorcyclist and passenger injured in crash SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Manistee man, the driver of a motorcycle, and his passenger — a 33-year-old Manistee woman — were both injured in a crash Sunday, May 28, shortly after 5 p.m. on US 31 and Sugar Grove Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The motorcycle driver attempted to pass…
Deputies arrest man found ‘passed out and highly intoxicated’ in gas station parking lot PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old DeWitt, Michigan man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies “after he was found passed out and highly intoxicated” in the parking lot behind the Airport Shell gas station on West US 10 Sunday, May 28, around 4:30 a.m., according…
Deputies arrest larceny suspect caught with stolen property AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Ludington man was arrested for larceny by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, May 26, around 12:30 p.m. at Ludington Self Storage. “While canvassing the area, the deputies made contact with a male who was found to be in possession of the stolen property,” said Mason County Sheriff…
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Fire destroys Gordon Road mobile home By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a single-wide mobile home at 787 S. Gordon Rd. Monday afternoon. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to the scene at 2:41 p.m. Bystanders had reported to 911 that the house was fully engulfed in flames. They also did not see any people or vehicles at…
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