Recent births, posted April 16, 2023

April 16, 2023

Recent births, posted April 16, 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: Zachary…

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Public Hearing: City of Scottville

April 16, 2023

Notice of Public Hearing: City of Scottville, Michigan A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, April 24, 2023; at the City of Scottville, 105 N Main Street, Scottville, MI 49454; for the purpose of hearing all interested persons in the matter of the proposed budgets and millage rates for the City of Scottville for the fiscal…

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MCC Bond Chat: Chief Deputy Davila Talks About School Safety, Part 1

April 14, 2023

MCC Bond Chat: Chief Deputy Davila Talks About School Safety, Part 1 SCOTTVILLE — Oscar Davila is the chief deputy of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. He is also a member of the Mason County Central Board of Education. But, most importantly, he is a father of a junior at MCC. Davila has been instrumental in leading school safety trainings…

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Driver attempting to avoid deer in road injured in rollover crash

April 14, 2023

Driver attempting to avoid deer in road injured in rollover crash BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Fountain man received “non-life-threatening injuries” after he reportedly swerved to miss a deer in the road, which caused his vehicle to go off the road and overturn Thursday, April 13, shortly after 6 a.m. on Hansen west of Larson Road, according to Mason County…

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Registration open for Gus Macker tournament

April 14, 2023

Registration open for Gus Macker tournament LUDINGTON — Registration is open for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament at Stearns Park. The 31st annual event is set for June 17-18 and will welcome teams from throughout the Midwest to Ludington’s lakeshore. With a Lake Michigan beach backdrop, Ludington will host 35 courts that will line Lakeshore Drive and Stearns…

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Obituary: Larry Johnston, 77, of Branch

April 14, 2023

Obituary: Larry Johnston, 77, of Branch Larry Gene Johnston, 77, of Branch, passed away Thursday April 13, 2023. Larry was born July 22, 1945, the son of Roland “Roundy” and Mary (Pozeznik) Johnston. He was in the United States Army where he served in Vietnam. In 1969 he was honorably discharged. Larry spent 35 years as a truck driver, driving…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 14, 2023

April 14, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 14, 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…

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MCC Bond Chat: Sheriff Cole Talks About School Safety, Part 2

April 13, 2023

MCC Bond Chat: Sheriff Cole Talks About School Safety, Part 2 SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole talks about the need to improve safety and security at Mason County Central Schools and endorses the upcoming 1.6 mill increase proposal. The bond will raise $31.54 and if passed, the bond would focus on facility upgrades that will focus on safety,…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 13, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski: – Travis John Gajewsi, 30, of Grant Township, pleaded guilty Feb. 7, 2023 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and felony firearm and was sentenced April 11, 2023 to 37 months to 20 years in prison…

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Road Commission encourages drivers to be safe in work zones

April 13, 2023

Road Commission encourages drivers to be safe in work zones By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In 2021, Michigan’s Office of Highway Safety Planning reported 5,800 work zone crashes resulting in 20 work zone fatalities. In 2022, Mack Isom of the Berrien County Road Department died in a work zone while clearing a downed tree in the road. In March…

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Obituary: Doris Brown, 93, of Pentwater

April 13, 2023

Obituary: Doris Brown, 93, of Pentwater Doris M. Brown, 93 of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. Doris was born August 29, 1929 in Pentwater, was a lifelong resident of Pentwater, and was also awarded Citizen of the Year along, with her husband Bill (which was featured on the PTW magazine).  She was an active member in the Pentwater…

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MCC Bond Chat: Jeff Tuka talks about building the future

April 12, 2023

MCC Bond Chat: Jeff Tuka talks about building the future SCOTTVILLE — On May 2, Mason County Central Schools is seeking a 1.6 mill increase to raise $31.54 million. If passed, the bond would focus on facility upgrades that will focus on safety, security, and bringing the school up to date in 21st century learning. In this video, High School…

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VIDEO: Lessons in financial reality

April 12, 2023

VIDEO: Lessons in financial reality This edition of WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College and Filer Credit Union in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — High school seniors from Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern attended a Financial Reality Fair today at West Shore Community College. The fair was sponsored by Filer Credit…

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MCC alumnus, class of ’69, encourages a yes vote on May 2

April 12, 2023

MCC alumnus, class of ’69, encourages a yes vote on May 2 Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer…

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Hansen Road construction to begin Monday

April 12, 2023

Hansen Road construction to begin Monday AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road between Meyers and Dennis roads will be closed to thru traffic beginning Monday, April 17 due to construction. Residents who live on Hansen Road will have access to their property. School buses, refuse trucks, emergency vehicles and residents should expect delays and use caution when driving within the project…

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LPD handles warrant arrests

April 12, 2023

LPD handles warrant arrests LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers arrested two people on outstanding warrants at the intersection of Fitch and Rowe streets Tuesday, April 11, at 9:35 p.m. A 28-year-old Ludington woman was wanted on two outstanding warrants in Mason and Lake counties for retail fraud, and a 26-year-old Muskegon man was wanted on three warrants in Muskegon and…

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Suspected fentanyl found during traffic stop

April 12, 2023

Suspected fentanyl found during traffic stop GRANT TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies are requesting a fentanyl possession warrant for a 28-year-old Free Soil woman following a traffic stop Tuesday, April 11, shortly before 8 p.m. at US 31 and LaSalle Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, April 11,…

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Obituary: Vicky Edwards, 73, of Ludington

April 12, 2023

Obituary: Vicky Edwards, 73, of Ludington Vicky Lynn Edwards, 73, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her home. She was born June 2, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (Edwards) Abrams. Vicky was an avid reader; she also enjoyed playing games on her Kindle, playing bingo, and watching various television…

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Obituary: Paul Merrifield, 66, of Ludington

April 12, 2023

Obituary: Paul Merrifield, 66, of Ludington Paul Clare Merrifield, 66, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly April 10, 2023, at home. He was born August 16, 1956, in Hart, the son of George and Adamarie (Verschueren) Merrifield.   Paul graduated with the Class of 1974 from Hart High School where he played football.  He then served four years in the US…

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Obituary: Suzanne Smith, 87, of Ludington

April 12, 2023

Obituary: Suzanne Smith, 87, of Ludington Suzanne Marie (Smith) Smith, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully April 11, 2023 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 17, 1935 in Custer, the daughter of the late Eugene and Rosetta (Wing) Smith.  Susie graduated from Ludington High School in 1953.  On June 12, 1954…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 12, 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…

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