Obituary: Carolyn Gemmell, 91, of Ludington. Carolyn M. Gemmell, 91, of Ludington formerly of Saginaw, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 26, 2022. She was born June 24, 1930 in Saginaw to Ernest and Arrah (Trinklein) Weiland. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw in 1948. Carolyn went on to attend Valparaiso University. After college, Carolyn worked as an…
Obituary: Helen Jansen, 86, of Fountain. Helen A. Jansen, 86, of Fountain, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born December 5, 1935 in Midland to Richard and Gladys (Taylor) Macy. Helen graduated from Mason County Central in 1975. She married the late Frank Ivan Jansen on August 16, 1980. Helen enjoyed crafts, especially knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She…
Educator Spotlight: Niki Boerema, West Shore ESD. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. LUDINGTON – A lot of educators pursue the career because they’ve had relatives or friends who were also in the…
Recent births, posted March 27, 2022 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: Kallee…
Obituary: Timothy Ray Palacios II, 38, of Scottville. Timothy Ray Palacios II, 38, of Scottville, passed away on March 19, 2022. He was born on October 17, 1983, to Timothy Palacios and Sara Graham. Timmy was a member of the Mad Hatters Club, and a permanent borrower of people’s lighters. His huge heart was always there to help others in…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 27, 2022. 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…
Case against defendant in deadly crash heading to trial. 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. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.…
79th District Court news, posted March 25, 2022. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following court proceedings recently occurred in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Mason Alan Salisbury, 32, of 8336 N. West St., Free Soil, was arrested March 17 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on three felony counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.…
Obituary: Everett ‘Woody’ Woodworth, 81, of Walhalla. Everett “Woody” C. Woodworth, 81, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home in Walhalla. He was born June 7, 1940, in Colfax Township, Oceana County, the son of Guy and Elizabeth (Johnson) Woodworth. Woody went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1963 as a welder and frame cutter. Soon…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 25, 2022. 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…
VIDEO: West Shore Wolves hockey: State Champions Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves youth hockey team, based out of the West Shore Community Ice Arena at West Shore Community College, recently won the state championship for the Bantum 14U league. Toni Swinehart speaks…
Gas theft tops police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, March 23, 2022: 12:56 p.m., alarm activation, Sheridan Township. 4:38 p.m., gas drive-off, $47.25 in fuel stolen, 100 block of Main Street, City of Scottville. Please…
Riverton pancake breakfast returns May 7. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast is returning this year after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County Rural Authority’s millage. The breakfast will…
Scottville Recreation Ball registration occurring. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville Recreation is holding a series of summer ball round-ups at Spartan Community Field near the Middle School. Parents interested in registering their children for t-ball, baseball or softball are encouraged to attend. The remainder of round-ups are as follows: Monday, April 4, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 6 to 7…
MCC Middle School honor roll. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central students earned honor roll for the second trimester of the 2021-2022 school year: Sixth Grade Jordyn Aultman Ava Bloom Noelle Brooks Adria Bruursema Mackenzie Carney Brielle Cerka Michael Chye Jackson Cooper Jamison…
Arson murder case has led detectives to Alaska, U.P. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The case involving the murder of a Sheridan Township resident has involved countless hours and thousands of miles of travel by Mason County Sheriff’s Office detectives, including a trip to Anchorage, Alaska. Jeffrey Grant, 57, died in a house fire at 3746 N. Morse Road…
Three arrested following ‘suspicious vehicle’ complaint. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Three suspects were arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, March 22, shortly after 9 p.m. in the 100 block of North Nelson Road following a suspicious vehicle complaint in…
Custer VFW Cabin Fever Stew Cook-off. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer VFW will hold a Cabin Fever Stew Cook-off on Saturday, March 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Entry fee is $5, taster fee is $5. There will be prices for first, second and third place. The event will also include a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. The event is open…
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