Sheriff’s weekend report, posted April 10, 2023 The following is weekend activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, April 7, 2023: 1:04 p.m., credit card fraud, 10000 block of North Quarterline Road, Grant Township. The complainant reported being notified by their a identity security company of two suspicious transactions on a credit card to a car rental company in…
Obituary: Cherie Scott, 73, of Ludington Cherie Michelle Scott, 73, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 6, 1950, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Nicholas and Viola (Mead) Matzen. Cherie’s faith in Jesus Christ was the most important aspect of her life. She always tried to base…
Obituary: Linda Gonzalez, 73, of Scottville Linda Susan Gonzalez, 73, of Scottville passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Linda was born on August 20, 1949 in Ludington, the daughter of Camilo and Herlinda (Amador) Gonzalez and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1968. She furthered her education at Muskegon School of Business graduating in 1972…
Obituary: Evelyn Stewart, 97, of Branch Evelyn M. “Sis” Stewart, 97, of Branch passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Evelyn, or Sis as most knew her, was born on February 24, 1926 about 75 feet from where she lived all her life. She was the daughter of Herman and Jessie (Landon) Myers and the sister of Lee, Bud, Babe, and Richard. Sis…
Scottville school district was built by those who wanted a better future By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In 1877 the concerned citizens of Sweetland (now known as Scottville) met on a woodpile at what is now the southwest corner of Main and State streets. The group included Harry Melsom, C.W. Jones, J.C. Mustard, James Sweetland, John Winters, Andrew Neil,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted April 8, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Lee Hasty-Ruschkewicz, 33; third offense domestic violence and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Apr. 4 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Apr. 4; probable cause hearing: Apr. 12; bail: $25,000 cash. -Shawn…
MCC Bond Chat: Principal Kimes talks about the Legacy Vote SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes talks about the MCC family and 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, security, and bringing the school up to date…
Ludington Hospital named a ‘Gold Level Provider’ of Safe Sitter instruction LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, has been notified that its Community Services department has been named a Gold Level Safe Sitter Provider, the highest level that can be achieved. “The Safe Sitter class is important because if a child is choking, stops breathing, or…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 7, 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…
Recent births, posted April 7, 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: Buckley…
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…
MCE Athletic Boosters Auction to include 3 big hunts FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters will hold its annual auction, in person, on Saturday, April 22 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. This year’s event, which is the organization’s primary fundraiser, will feature bidding on three out-of-country hunts in South Africa, Argentina and New Zealand. The hunts…
Sports Hall of Fame banquet tickets available The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame will hold its annual banquet on Saturday, June 24. The day’s activities will begin with an unveiling ceremony at noon at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township. The induction banquet will then take place beginning at 6 p.m. at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in…
Recent births, posted April 6, 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: Jayce…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 6, 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…
VIDEO: Conservationists conduct archeological dig on Grant Twp. farm Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — An archeological dig is taking place this week on the property of Larry and Lorraine Leray, located near the intersection of Quarterline and Townline roads.…
Road weight restrictions to be lifted April 10. SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal road weight restrictions in Mason County will be lifted on Monday, April 10 at 6 a.m. Until then, restrictions are in place. All county roads are restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight and Speed Restrictions are enforced to…
Ludington Police Department report, posted April 5, 2023 The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Tuesday, April 4, 2023: 8:09 a.m., a 22-year-old Jenison, Michigan man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued by the 58th District Court in Hudsonville for an operating while intoxicated charge, 100 block of North James Street, City of Ludington.…
Ludington man arrested for 3rd-offense domestic violence, 4th-offense habitual offender and 4 warrants VICTORY TOWNSHIP —A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, April 4, shortly before 3:30 a.m. for third-offense domestic violence, fourth-offense habitual offender and on four outstanding warrants in the 3800 block of North Stiles Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 5, 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…
Ludington Hospital to offer biometric screening LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, will offer a free biometric screening for up to 48 people on Wednesday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lakeshore Resource Network located at 920 E. Tinkham Avenue. “Biometric screenings consist of checking important numbers such as blood sugar, blood…
.png)
