Police officers go above and beyond the call of duty to buy food for struggling woman ‘It is often the actions not seen that truly reveal a person’s heart.’ PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A Mason County sheriff’s deputy and a Michigan State Police trooper went above and beyond the call of duty Sunday, April 2, when they gave their own…
MCC to host bond election community forum Wednesday SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host a community forum on Wednesday, April 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. The topic of the forum will be the upcoming May 2 bond election. The district is asking voters to approve a 1.6 mills tax increase, which will…
WSCC to present free film series at The Vogue WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE — The West Shore Community College Humankind series will host a mini film series during the month of April at the Vogue Theatre, 383 River St., in connection with its theme of the year,…
Deputies find meth on man who was being arrested on meth possession warrant CUSTER TOWNSHIP —Mason County sheriff’s deputies were arresting a 59-year-old Scottville man on a felony methamphetamine possession warrant Friday, March 31, around 8:30 p.m. when they found more meth on the suspect, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Meth was found on him during a ‘pat…
Conservation District seeking input on strategic plan SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking public comment and feedback on its strategic plan through April 30. The Mason-Lake Conservation District serves as the local hub to meet the conservation-based needs for farms and private landowners in Mason County and the western half of Lake County. This includes providing assistance for…
Obituary: Carol Bourdage, 78, of Fountain Carol Veronica Bourdage, 78, of Fountain, passed away April 1, 2023. Carol was born March 3, 1945, the daughter of George and Veronica (Grabowski) Vitucki. She attended Mason County Central Schools. On June 9, 1962, Carol married the love of her life, David F Bourdage. They shared 54 wonderful years together until his passing…
Obituary: Sgt. James Ricklefs, 75, of Ludington Sergeant James “Chico” Ricklefs of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 75. The youngest of seven siblings, Chico was born on February 13, 1948 to Charles and Anna (Bentz) Ricklefs. He was proud to serve his country as an automotive repairman in the US Air Force from…
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Clown Band accepting summer arts camp scholarship applications SCOTTVILLE — Every year the Scottville Clown Band awards scholarships to middle school and high school children attending summer performing arts education programs. These scholarships are awarded in the memory of Raymond Schulte, who restarted the band in 1947, following a five-year hiatus during World War II and officially named it the Scottville…
Obituary: Floyd Arnold, 71, of Wyoming, Mich., formerly of Baldwin Floyd Lee Arnold, 71, transitioned to heaven peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Born March 17, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee, to Bernice (Arnold) Smith and Floyd Williams. Floyd spent his childhood in Hayti, Missouri, before moving to Baldwin. He was a 1970 graduate of Baldwin…
Art exhibit ‘With What We Could Carry’ begins April 6 at WSCC WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Humankind Series is hosting an exhibition of artist Megan Young’s works titled With What We Could Carry. The exhibition will be presented at the…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 31, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Brian Adam Lange, 38; aggravated stalking and possession of a controlled substance (ecstasy); arrested March 18 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned March 27; probable cause hearing: April 5; bail: $10,000 cash. -Deandre Cavelle…
Obituary: Kathryn Vanderpool, 80, of Fountain Kathryn “Kathy” Veva Vanderpool, 80, of Fountain, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. Kathy was born May 6, 1942, the daughter of Theodore Earl Lint and Beulah Leiliah (Greenwood) Lint. Kathy graduated May of 1959 from high school in Palo, Iowa. On December 6, 1960, she married the love of her life, Charles William Vanderpool.…
TVs, hunting equipment stolen in cabin break-in BRANCH TOWNSHIP — “Numerous items, including TVs and hunting equipment” were reportedly stolen during a breaking and entering to a cabin located in the 8900 block of East US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported to police Thursday, March 30, and it happened some time within the last…
Mason County Sports Hall of Fame wins three international sports heritage awards PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHOF) recently received recognition from the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA), winning three ISHY awards in three separate categories; Publications and Books, Educational Programming and New Exhibit. Winning submissions included the MCSHOF Commemorative Book, honoring the Class…
Warrant arrests top police activity The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Wednesday, March 29, 2023: 3:15 p.m., a 53-year-old Ludington man was arrested on two outstanding warrants issued by the 79th District Court for disorderly conduct and an alcohol-related offense, 300 block of South William Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…
Obituary: Donald Carrick, 84, of New Era Donald Carrick, 84 years of age, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his New Era home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born, the youngest of two children, on January 15, 1939, in Highland Park, to Elmer and Ruth Carrick. He was educated in the Hazel Park School system in…
United Way of Mason County exceeds $330,000 campaign goal LUDINGTON – United Way of Mason County recently announced that it has exceeded its 2022/2023 campaign goal of $330,000. “The funds raised will support valuable programs that help Mason County residents, such as the Lakeshore Employer Resource Network, Mason County Family Link, and 2-1-1, which are managed by UWMC” states a…
Warrant and probation violation arrests top police activity The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, March 28, 2023: 3:03 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Free Soil Township. 8:21 a.m., (MCSO), deputies were assisting the Michigan State Police on a domestic violence call when they came in contact with a 23-year-old Brethren man who was wanted on…
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