Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 7, 2022.

March 7, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 7, 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…

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Obituary: Mary Ann McClellan, 80, of Ludington.

March 7, 2022

Obituary: Mary Ann McClellan, 80, of Ludington. Mary Ann McClellan, 80, of Ludington, died February 27, 2022 at her home.  She was born December 26, 1941 in Ludington to Morice M. and Helen E. (Benson) Magnusen.  Mary Ann was a graduate of Ludington High School and operated her own travel agency before retirement.  She is survived by a sister, Beverly…

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Educator Spotlight: The Schippers of OJ DeJonge Middle School.

March 6, 2022

Educator Spotlight: The Schippers of OJ DeJonge Middle School. 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 – Following in the patches of their parents, Todd and Lauren (Klemm) Schipper had an easy time…

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ESD provides math literacy experiences for families

March 6, 2022

ESD provides math literacy experiences for families By Kim Beardslee, Correspondent.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  Often the term “literacy” is interpreted as a skill applied to reading and writing. At West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD), Instructional Services staff have been…

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St. Paul United Methodist Church to celebrate sesquicentennial. 

March 6, 2022

St. Paul United Methodist Church to celebrate sesquicentennial.  RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — St. Paul United Methodist Church, located at 3212 W. Kinney Rd. will be celebrating its 150th church anniversary on Saturday, April 23. The initial churches were founded in 1872 in Riverton and Summit townships. Those churches eventually became St. Paul UMC. The public is invited to attend an open…

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VIDEO: MCC cheer team heads to state finals. 

March 4, 2022

MCC cheer team heads to state finals.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The student body of Mason County Central cheered on the Varsity Competitive Cheer Team this morning as it received a police escort out of town and to the US 31 expressway. The team competes this…

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79th District Court news, posted March 4, 2022. 

March 4, 2022

79th District Court news, posted March 4, 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. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer.…

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Local TWIG group presents donation to Ludington Hospital benefitting area patients

March 4, 2022

Local TWIG group presents donation to Ludington Hospital benefitting area patients LUDINGTON — The Together We Inspire Generosity (TWIG) auxiliary recently made a donation of $8,000 to Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital to assist with a variety of hospital projects such as patient and family transport assistance, the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Cancer Center, and meals for hospital employees. TWIG…

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Obituary: Patrick Murphy, 72, of Ludington.

March 4, 2022

Obituary: Patrick Murphy, 72, of Ludington. Patrick “Murf” William Murphy, 72, of Ludington passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 1, 1949 in Ludington to Angus and Frances (Dorsch) Murphy.   After high school Murf worked For Laman (Reith & Riley), retiring after 39 years. He was a member of three…

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Obituary: Sandra “Sandy” Wright, 79, of Ludington.

March 4, 2022

Obituary: Sandra “Sandy” Wright, 79, of Ludington. Sandra “Sandy” Kay Wright, 79, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at home.  She was born November 26, 1942, in Ludington, the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Smith) Genter. Sandy retired from the Ludington Daily News where she had been employed for over 20 years.  She had also worked at Star…

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Obituary: James Stringham, 73, of Ludington.

March 4, 2022

Obituary: James Stringham, 73, of Ludington. James D. Stringham, 73, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was born May 26, 1948 in Lansing to Charles and Florence (Forcheck) Stringham. Jim graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing in 1966. He played baseball in high school and into his adulthood he continued to play and enjoy the game.…

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WSCC hosts 24th Regional High School Art Exhibition. 

March 3, 2022

WSCC hosts 24th Regional High School Art Exhibition.  WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Art Department will host the 24th annual Regional High School Art Exhibit beginning March 7, in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. Student artwork will be displayed through March…

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Video: Book walk at state park teaches literacy to children. 

March 3, 2022

Book walk at state park teaches literacy to children.  By Katie Provenzano, MCP Correspondant  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Great Start Collaborative for the West Shore Educational Service District partnered with the Friends of the Ludington State Park…

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Community invited to cheer for MCC cheer team heading to state. 

March 3, 2022

Community invited to cheer for MCC cheer team heading to state.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Varsity Competitive Cheer team is heading to the state finals Friday, March 4, at the Deltaplex in Grand Rapids. The finals begin at 2 p.m. The community…

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Chamber holds virtual “State of the Community”

March 3, 2022

Chamber holds virtual “State of the Community” 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 Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber…

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Police news, March 3, 2022.

March 3, 2022

Police news, March 3, 2022. 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 police activity in Mason County Wednesday, March 2, 2022: 10:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, minor injury, Meyers Road north of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 12:27 p..m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash,…

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Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to stalking, domestic violence.

March 2, 2022

Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to stalking, domestic violence. 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON…

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Ludington man pleads guilty to larceny by conversion.

March 2, 2022

Ludington man pleads guilty to larceny by conversion. 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON —…

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