Lenz-Balder donates to Lakeshore Food 4 Kids. 

February 26, 2022

Lenz-Balder donates to Lakeshore Food 4 Kids.  LUDINGTON — Lenz-Balder Insurance recently donated $1,845 to Lakeshore Food 4 Kids through its Quote for Kids Program. Each new insurance quote request or customer referral resulted in LBI giving a $5 donation. On Thursday February 24, Casey Lakari and Andrew Yankee of LBI presented a check to Lakeshore Food 4 Kids. Lenz-Balder…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 26, 2022

February 26, 2022

Recent births, posted Feb. 26, 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: Benjamin…

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Police news, Feb. 25, 2022.

February 25, 2022

Police news, Feb. 25, 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022: 8:01 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), disorderly conduct arrest, 6000 block of Curtwood Road, Pere Marquette Township. “Deputies were dispatched to an…

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Scholarships available for high school graduates in Mason County.

February 25, 2022

Scholarships available for high school graduates in Mason County. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students who will or plan to graduate from a high school in Mason County within the next two years may qualify for scholarship support from the Mason County Promise in order to…

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Police news, Feb. 24, 2022.

February 24, 2022

Police news, Feb. 24, 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 recent police activity in Mason County:  Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022: 12:01 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), single-car rollover crash, no injury, Stiles Road near Townline Road, Victory Township. 5:55 a.m., (MCSO),…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 24, 2022.

February 24, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 24, 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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Beekeeping class to be held March 5. 

February 23, 2022

Beekeeping class to be held March 5.  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.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Scottville Beekeepers…

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Icy roads cause crashes.

February 23, 2022

Icy roads cause crashes. 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several vehicle crashes Tuesday, Feb. 22, on icy roads, including the following: 12:19 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Stiles and Meisenheimer roads, Riverton Township. 12:46 a.m., vehicle slide-off/no…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

February 22, 2022

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. Check back to this post for updates. 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…

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Traffic Alert: Tractor-trailer crash, US 10, Custer Township.

February 22, 2022

Traffic Alert: Tractor-trailer crash, US 10, Custer Township. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Report of a tractor-trailer that has overturned on US 10 near Stephens Road. Highway is partially blocked.

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Police news, Feb. 22, 2022.

February 22, 2022

Police news, Feb. 22, 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022: 2:17 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), ​a 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant on a traffic…

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Man wanted on felony warrants fights with officers.

February 22, 2022

Man wanted on felony warrants fights with officers. 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. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville man…

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Obituary: Cenith “Lorraine” Gore, 93 of Ludington

February 22, 2022

Obituary: Cenith “Lorraine” Gore, 93 of Ludington Cenith “Lorraine” Gore, 93 of Ludington, formerly of Washington, D.C. metro, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Lorraine was born on February 26, 1928 in Norfolk, Va., the daughter of Richmon and Mary (Belvin) Gore. Lorraine was a stenographer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 25 years. Lorraine is survived by…

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Obituary: George “Jerry” Daggett, 74, of Pentwater.

February 22, 2022

Obituary: George “Jerry” Daggett, 74, of Pentwater.  George “Jerry” Marshall Daggett, 74, of Pentwater passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born March 25, 1947 to George and Mary Helen (Dickenson) Daggett. He graduated from Pentwater High School in 1966. On May 16, 1970, Jerry married Charlene Aerts. Together they raised two children. Jerry worked as a millwright…

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Obituary: Amy Eastway, 41, of Shelby. 

February 22, 2022

Obituary: Amy Eastway, 41, of Shelby.  Amy Bree Eastway, 41, of Shelby, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Amy was born in Ludington on September 28, 1980, to Doris Eastway. She graduated from Ludington High School. Amy worked a short time for Dimensions Unlimited. She loved to do arts, crafts and sewing, and loved giving those things to others. Amy…

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Obituary: Sandra Brooks, 80, of Ludington.

February 22, 2022

Obituary: Sandra Brooks, 80, of Ludington. Sandra Kay Brooks, 80, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  She was born June 29, 1941, in Williamston, Michigan, the daughter of the late Alfred and Irene (Luscia) Taylor. Sandra married Reg Brooks and raised their three children in Saginaw where she also managed a credit reporting…

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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 22, 2022.

February 22, 2022

Closings and cancellations, Feb. 22, 2022. Check back to this post for updates. 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. …

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Conservation district to hold annual meeting Thursday. 

February 22, 2022

Conservation district to hold annual meeting Thursday.  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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation…

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