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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Obituary: Alice Gordon, 95, of Ludington. 

February 7, 2022

Obituary: Alice Gordon, 95, of Ludington.  Alice A. Gordon, 95, of Ludington, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Alice was born January 20, 1927 in Ludington, the daughter of Hale D. and G. Ruth (Forbes) Slagle. She grew up in Eden Township and Scottville and graduated from Scottville High…

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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 7, 2022.

February 7, 2022

Closings and cancellations, Feb. 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 schools are closed today due…

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Educator Spotlight: MCC’s Roger Bailey  

February 6, 2022

Educator Spotlight: MCC’s Roger Bailey   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. SCOTTVILLE – As a 1993 graduate from Mason County Central, MCC Middle School English teacher, Roger Bailey has not only been…

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Trekking the NCT: The Balmy South.

February 6, 2022

Trekking the NCT: The Balmy South. By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike will take her…

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MCC board expected to approve election resolution. 

February 6, 2022

MCC board expected to approve election resolution.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. 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 —…

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Detroit man arrested for assaulting girlfriend at area hotel.

February 5, 2022

Detroit man arrested for assaulting girlfriend at area hotel. 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.…

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Amber Twp. woman sent back to prison for drug possession. 

February 5, 2022

Amber Twp. woman sent back to prison for drug possession.  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,…

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Hart man sent to prison for raping minor.

February 5, 2022

Hart man sent to prison for raping minor. 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 and…

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Man who assaulted girlfriend, Good Samaritan, sentenced to prison. 

February 5, 2022

Man who assaulted girlfriend, Good Samaritan, sentenced to prison.  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…

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Ludington man receives prison sentence for dealing drugs. 

February 5, 2022

Ludington man receives prison sentence for dealing drugs.  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…

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Video: MCE Boys Basketball Coach, Mark Forner

February 5, 2022

Video: MCE Boys Basketball Coach, Mark Forner Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  CUSTER — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Mark Forner, Mason County Eastern head boys basketball coach (and high school principal). The two discuss the current season, the team’s successes and challenges.   …

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