79th District Court news, posted Feb. 11, 2022.

February 11, 2022

79th District Court news, posted Feb. 11, 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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Man injured in workplace fight.

February 11, 2022

Man injured in workplace fight. 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 — A 44-year-old Ludington man received a cut on his head after reportedly being assaulted by a fellow employee, a 48-year-old Ludington man, Thursday, Feb. 10, shortly before 2:30 p.m. at…

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Obituary: Daniel “Danny” Lundberg, 56, of Pentwater

February 11, 2022

Obituary: Daniel “Danny” Lundberg, 56, of Pentwater Daniel “Danny” Darris Lundberg, 56, of Pentwater, went Home on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  He was born October 31, 1965, in Ludington, the son of Donald and Donna (Vance) Lundberg. Danny was known for his love of wearing shorts, tank tops and mardi gras beads to match.  He had a precious heart and…

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Obituary: Lisa Johnson, 65, of Ludington.

February 11, 2022

Obituary: Lisa Johnson, 65, of Ludington. Lisa Hagerman Johnson, born February 3, 1957, passed away from respiratory failure on February 9, 2022, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with family by her side. Lisa was a severe asthmatic from early childhood, yet still managed to have a full and satisfying life. She attended schools in both Ludington and Scottville. She…

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Closings, cancellations, Feb. 11, 2022.

February 11, 2022

Closings, cancellations, Feb. 11, 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. Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy…

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Manistee woman injured in rollover crash.

February 10, 2022

Manistee woman injured in rollover crash. 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. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP —A 20-year-old Manistee woman received non-life-threatening injuries after the vehicle she was driving left the road, struck a tree, and rolled over Wednesday, Feb. 9, shortly before 8 p.m. on…

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Obituary: Richard Dennis, 98, of Ludington.

February 10, 2022

Obituary: Richard Dennis, 98, of Ludington.  Richard Ross “Dick” Dennis died peacefully at home Friday, February 4, 2022, at the age of 98. He was born January 20, 1924, at his home farm in Victory Township, Ludington, Michigan, the son of Charles G. Dennis II, farmer, and Blanche B. Brown, homemaker.   His parents were from Victory Township and after they…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 10, 2022.

February 10, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 10, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Shirley Louise Littiebrant Mahynski, 91, of Scottville, formerly of Hart, died on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Roger Frank Warmuskerken, 74, died on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation. Lisa Hagerman Johnson, 65, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, February…

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Deputies busy with crashes.

February 9, 2022

Deputies busy with 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 following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office:  Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022:  2:31 a.m., car/tree crash, Hawley Road near Federal Forest Road 6348, Logan Township. The driver sustained minor injuries but declined…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 2022

February 9, 2022

Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 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: Natalynn…

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Police news, Feb. 8, 2022.

February 8, 2022

Police news, Feb. 8, 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 Monday, Feb. 7, 2022: 6:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, no damage, Gordon Road and US 10, Amber Township. The driver lost control on…

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An opportunity to support local journalism.

February 8, 2022

An opportunity to support local journalism. Since 2012, Mason County Press has been serving Mason County with free, online news. We do this through the generous support of our advertisers and also individuals who contribute financially to our service. It is my goal to never have a pay wall between the reader and the news. We are very thankful to…

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Obituary: William Hogenson III, 76, of Ludington.

February 8, 2022

Obituary: William Hogenson III, 76, of Ludington. William Herbert Hogenson III, 76, of Ludington went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was the youngest child, born July 20, 1945 in Muskegon, of William H. and Helen (Griswold) Hogenson Jr. Bill grew up in the Mason and Manistee area. In high school, he…

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Obituary: Frances Eastway, 60, of Scottville.

February 8, 2022

Obituary: Frances Eastway, 60, of Scottville. Frances P. Eastway, 60, of Scottville went to heaven to be with her parents and sister, Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was born February 13, 1961 in North Carolina to Archie and Alice (Thomas) Eastway.   Frances is survived by her four siblings, Dixie Williams, Mike Eastway, Joe Eastway, and Todd (Dorothy) Eastway, and…

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MCC board approves placing bond proposal on ballot.

February 7, 2022

MCC board approves placing bond proposal on ballot. 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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE…

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County commission to consider courthouse security. 

February 7, 2022

County commission to consider courthouse security.  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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The…

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Assault arrest tops police activity.

February 7, 2022

Assault arrest 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for assault Saturday, Feb. 5, shortly after 11 p.m., according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. “Deputies investigated an assault…

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Obituary: Raymond Wheaton, 82, of Custer.

February 7, 2022

Obituary: Raymond Wheaton, 82, of Custer. Raymond A. Wheaton, 82, of Custer, owner of Wheaton Transport, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Ray will be greatly missed by his wife of 61 years, Karen (Kunkel); his daughters Kathleen (Mitch) Dotson of Arizona, and Michelle (Wayne) Dorcas of Florida; his granddaughter Raelyn Yoshihashi – whom he…

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