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…
Recent births, posted March 29, 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: Wesley…
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Obituary: Kimberly Drake, 48, of Free Soil Kimberly Sue Drake, 48, of Free Soil, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born April 16, 1974, the daughter of Gerald Drake and Betty Kawa. In 1995 she graduated from Mason County Central High School and went on to attend Ferris State University earning a bachelor’s degree in history. Kimberly was a…
Minor injury in Jebavy Drive cash PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —A two-vehicle crash Monday, March 27, shortly after noon on Jebavy Drive north of US 10 resulted in a minor injury, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of…
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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 27, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Rodney Clifford Beaver, 44; failure to return rented property $20,000 or more and third offense habitual offender; arrested July 4, 2022 by Michigan State Police; arraigned March 16; probable cause hearing: March 29;…
Traffic alert: Crash at US 10 and Jebavy Drive PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash causing injuries at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive Monday, March 27, around noon. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to watch for responding emergency units and to avoid the intersection if possible.
Wayne heads back north By Wayne Dewyer Self-proclaimed “professional beach bum” Wayne Dewyer of Ludington is on his next adventure. He started with a 17-foot motorboat last fall, which he drove from Ludington to Panama City, Florida. After a short stint on a pontoon boat, he upgraded to a 29-foot boat. Now, he is heading back north by land with…
911 call reporting overdose leads to warrant arrest SCOTTVILLE — A 33-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on two outstanding warrants following a 911 call reporting a possible overdose Saturday, March 25, shortly before 2:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Thomas Street, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was wanted on warrants…
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…
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