Obituary: Paul Kolinski, 88, of Ludington Paul Walter Kolinski, 88, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 24, 2023. Paul was born on February 5, 1935, the only son of Walter and Josephine (Krawczunas) Kolinski, in Petoskey during one of the worst snowstorms of the year. As a child and young man, Paul…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 27, 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…
Police news, posted March 24, 2023 The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, March 23, 2023: 12:07 a.m., a 30-year-old Branch man was arrested for probation violation following a 911 call reporting an intoxicated person causing a disturbance, 6600 block of East US 10, Branch Township. 12:37 a.m., gas drive-off, $20 in fuel stolen, Airport Shell, 5400 block…
Obituary: Mary Karnicki, 70, of Ludington Mary Elizabeth (Nielsen) Karnicki, 70, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Mary was born on September 16, 1952, the daughter to Sam and Dorothy (Brant) Nielson. In 1970, she graduated from Ludington High School. On June 6, 1974, Mary married Stanley Karnicki. Together they shared almost 50 years together. In 2020,…
ESD’s InspiREading Team honored with Agency of the Year Award West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. GRAND RAPIDS — On Sunday, March 19, West Shore Educational Service District’s InspiREading Team was honored by the Michigan Reading Association with the Agency of the Year…
The Hamlin Report, March 2023 By Nancy VanderVest, Hamlin Township Supervisor The following is a recap of what’s been happening in Hamlin Township over the last couple of months and what’s being work on in the near future. Zoning Board of Appeals: The Hamlin Township Zoning Board of Appeals met on February 27, 2023 to reconvene on and act upon…
WSCC students attend College Access Advocacy Day in Lansing WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LANSING — Four members of the West Shore Community College Student Senate recently attended College Access Advocacy Day at the Michigan Capitol. College Access Advocacy Day is an event sponsored by the Michigan College Access…
Circuit court sentencings, posted March 23, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. – Sara Rose Aguilar, 33. Offense date, Aug. 24, 2021. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Plea, guilty, on April 12, 2022. Sentencing, one day in jail with credit for one day serviced, 10 months…
Judge orders woman’s arrest for bond violation LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Branch woman was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy at the Mason County Courthouse Wednesday, March 22, around 1:30 p.m. “after it was learned she was having contact with a co-defendant who was incarcerated in the Mason County Jail,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Judge John Middlebrook…
Recent births, posted March 23, 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: Thea…
Ludington kicks off sesquicentennial year By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington became a city on March 22, 1873. Tonight, the year-long celebration began with a Sesquicentennial Kickoff Event and Reception at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Mayor Mark Barnett served as master of ceremony. Keynote speaker Jim Jensen, president of the Mason County Historical Society, gave a presentation on some of…
Woman treated for breathing issues at apartment fire LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington woman had difficulty breathing and was treated at the scene by Life EMS during an apartment fire at 802 N. Rowe St., on the northeast corner of Rowe and Whittier streets, Tuesday, March 21, around 6:40 p.m., according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department,…
Scottville area youth ball registration begins SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville area summer youth t-ball, softball and baseball registration period has begun. Participation is based on the grade the child is currently enrolled in during the 2022-2023 school year: T-ball (coed), kindergarten through second grade; Pony League softball (girls): third and fourth grades; Mites baseball (boys): third and fourth grades; Elementary…
Obituary: Donna Collins, 88, of Ludington Donna Lee Kimberly Collins, 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 20, 2023. Donna Lee was born on August 26, 1934 in Howell, the daughter of G. Boyden and Ruby (Spalding) Kimberly. She graduated from Howell High School with the class of 1952 and then attended Michigan State…
News Alert: House fire in Ludington LUDINGTON (6:42 p.m.) — Ludington Fire Department has been dispatched to a house fire at 802 N. Rowe St.
Pirates at Scottville Elementary Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Members of the Lakeshore Pyrate Head Club visited Scottville Elementary Tuesday as part of the March is Reading Month activities. The lower elementary’s reading month theme is “Pirate Bookaneers.” The visit from the local pirates concludes the reading…
Sheriff announces officers’ retirements, promotion LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has announced the retirement of Deputy Dale Berndt and Sgt. Kelly Winters and the promotion of Deputy Russ Phillips to the rank of sergeant. Deputy Dale Berndt, assigned to the corrections division, retired effective March 21, 2023. Deputy Berndt joined the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 18, 2008.…
Police news, posted March 21, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, March 20, 2023: 7:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Hawley Road, Summit Township. 7:34 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Deren Road, Summit Township. 1:14 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 36-year-old…
MCC to host preschool, kindergarten registrations SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold 2023-2024 school year preschool and kindergarten registrations next month. Preschool MCC’s Victory Early Childhood Center will host registration for Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) preschool on Monday, April 10, 6 p.m., at Scottville Elementary, 201 W. Maple St. and Wednesday, April 12, 6 p.m., at Victory…
Obituary: Steven McLellen, 61, of Ludington Steven Ray McLellen, 61, of Ludington, formerly of Fruitport, passed away Sunday March 19, 2023. Steve was born April 2, 1961, the son of Max McLellen and Barbara (George) Rees. Steve was a 1979 graduate of Fruitport High School. After graduating he went on to attend West Shore Community College for the apprenticeship program…
Obituary: Martin Schilling, 74, of Walhalla Martin Schilling, 74, of Walhalla, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on March 15, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Stanley and Catherine (Hutchinson) Schilling on July 1, 1948. The family relocated to Walhalla when he and his brother and sister were children, where his parents formed Fair Oaks Estate on…
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