One dead following three vehicle crash on US 10-31 AMBER TOWNSHIP — One person died as a result of a three vehicle crash that occurred about 3 p.m. today, March 15, on US 10-31 between Amber and Quarterline roads. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, who was on the scene, a Hyundai Accent passenger car was eastbound on US…
History: Scottville’s Emma Bishop broke barriers for female teachers. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. Emma Bishop Loomis was a true pioneer woman. She moved from New York state to the wilderness of northwestern Michigan, to the town that is now Scottville when she was 34-years-old, a single (widowed) woman…
179 middle school students participate in Math Counts competition West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday, which happened to be “Pi Day”, 179 area middle school students gathered at the West Shore Community College arena…
Man arrested on multiple charges after woman suffers gash to head LUDINGTON — A 63-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for domestic felonious assault, assault by strangulation, resisting police and home invasion after allegedly assaulting a 33-year-old Ludington woman who suffered a gash to her head Wednesday, March 15, shortly before 2 a.m. in the 200 block…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 15, 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…
Fin & Feather Club offering CPL class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, May 5 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, all day with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather…
Police news, March 14, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, March 13, 2023: 5:43 p.m., vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Angling and Fountain roads, Victory Township. 9:02 p.m., a 53-year-old Scottville man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County Friend of the Court warrant, 900 block of West First Street, Amber Township. 9:27…
Obituary: Alice Kolberg, 93, of Ludington Alice “Auntie” Ruth Kolberg, 93, of Ludington, passed away Thursday March 2, 2023. Alice was born June 15, 1929, the daughter of George and Elma (Leafstrand) Peterson. She was a 1948 graduate of North Muskegon High School. Alice married the love of her life, Clayton Kolberg. She worked at the Clarke Machine Company, putting…
Scottville ZBA approves zoning variance for new Dollar General Market SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted a zoning variance Monday on property that is planned to be a new Dollar General Market (also called DG Market). Builder Jason Raleigh of AR Engineering addressed the ZBA. The property is located at 119 S. Main St., on the…
Victory READ program provides free books to students Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Once a month the students at Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center through the school’s READ (Read, Explore, and Discover) program. Traditionally, a community member would visit the classroom and read a…
Driver arrested for 3rd-offense OWI after allegedly crossing center line into path of patrol car Another drunk driving arrest over the weekend involved the driver fleeing after hitting a vehicle and then hitting a pole. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Bitely woman was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy for third-offense operating while intoxicated after reportedly crossing over the…
County board to discuss school resource officers PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a request from Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole for the addition of a second school resource officer (SRO) when it meets for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 14. The commission agenda includes a service agreement between Mason County and…
Obituary: Terry Usoff, 74, of Branch Terry Lee Mink” Usoff,” 74, of Branch, formerly of Groves, Texas, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. Terry was born October 30, 1948, the son of Albert Nicholas and Grace Louise (Keith) Usoff. He was a 1966 graduate of Port Neches/Groves High School. After high school, Terry served honorably in the U.S. Army from…
Sandcastles to hold The Masked (Local) Singer fundraiser LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum will hold a fundraiser on Friday, April 21 titled The Masked (Local) Singer. The evening will celebrate the museum’s 17th year along with the opening of two new exhibits. The event is based on the popular FOX television show, where celebrities perform in elaborate full-body costumes and…
Recent births, posted March 13, 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: Nora…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 13, 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…
Beekeepers to meet Thursday SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County will hold its first meeting of 2023 on Thursday, March 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Scottville, 114 W. State St. Meetings are free. Anyone with questions may contact Lenny at 773-320-8828 or ifneedbee10@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.scottvillebeekeepers.org
The origins of Ludington carferries nearly killed the town’s namesake. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past. The City of Ludington and the cross-lake carferries…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 12, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Alys Jean Benyo, 35, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Dec. 17, 2022 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned March 8; probable cause hearing: March 22; bail: $10,000 cash. -Cara Ann Ramsey,…
Law enforcement searching for Lake County shooting suspect WEBBER TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release today stating it is searching for a suspect who was involved in a shooting that took place about 8:27 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at a residence in Lake County’s Webber Township. The shooting involved a 33-year-old victim…
Obituary: Carletta (Stanton) Scarbrough, 81, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington Carletta (Stanton) “Cookie” Scarbrough, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Muskegon, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Cookie moved to Muskegon a few years ago to be closer to her son, Royce, who was her caretaker and shared many fond memories with her in their recent years together. She…
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