Obituary: Evart ‘Chris’ Christensen, 92, of Concord, Cali., formerly of Scottville. Evart Wayne “Chris” Christensen, 92, passed away on Thursday December 16, 2021 at home in Concord, Cali. He was born July 2, 1929 to Carl and Eva (Pirtle) Christensen in Scottville. He attended school in Scottville’s kindergarten through 12th grade building. He was vice president of his eighth grade…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 5, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Janet S. Thompson, 86, of Ludington died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider…
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. This post may be updated. The following closings and cancellations have been reported: The scheduled Mason County Eastern junior varsity/varsity girls basketball game at MCE vs Elk Rapids scheduled for tonight is canceled. Shelby Public Schools: All after school practices and activities cancelled. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy…
Ludington Elementary School opens, traffic issues being addressed. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today was the first day of classes at the new Ludington Elementary School, located on Bryant Road near Jebavy Drive. While classes seemed to go smooth inside the school, traffic seemed to cause some issues. Motorists reported that eastbound traffic was backed up, at times, to Washington Avenue. …
MCP observes 10th anniversary; a history to Mason County newspapers. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. This week marks the 10th anniversary of the current version of Mason County Press. I started MCP as an online news service on Jan. 4, 2011 through the encouragement of the community and friends who wanted to see an alternative news source in the county. Since…
‘Near blizzard conditions’ expected. MASON COUNTY — The US National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for west Michigan, including Mason County. NWS issued the warning Tuesday, Jan. 4, shortly after 11 a.m. In addition to Mason County, impacted counties include Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent and Allegan. The warning remains in effect from…
Pair arrested for trying run over woman with vehicle. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Custer man was arrested for felony assault and damaged property, and a 21-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for felony assault following a disturbance Monday, Jan. 3, shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of East US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
WSCC to hold auditions for ‘Almost Maine’ WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will hold open auditions for an upcoming production of “Almost Maine” on Tuesday, January 11 at 7 p.m. The romantic comedy will open Thursday, March 3, 2022 and will be…
Obituary: Kandi Fugere, 45, of Ludington. Kandi Michele Fugere, 45, of Ludington, died Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born May 27, 1976, in Ludington. Kandi was very active in the community and instilled the importance of volunteering in her children. She had been a member of the Ludington Area Jaycees for…
Police news, posted Jan. 4, 2022. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A total of 800 free rides were provided to New Year’s Eve revelers by the Ludington Mass Transportation Authority, according to Ludington Police Department Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski, along with 150 free rides by…
Obituary: James Alfred ‘Jimmy’ Leonard, 49, of Fountain. James Alfred “Jimmy” Leonard, 49, of Fountain passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Jimmy, also known as “Lumpy” was born on July 2, 1972 in Ludington, the son of Kenneth L. and Patsy P. (Higginbotham) Leonard. He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1990 and began…
Recent births, posted Jan. 4, 2022 The following births have been reported: Emily Lou Raczkowski, the daughter of Melissa Brower and Bryan Raczkowski of Scottville, was born on Monday, January 3, 2022. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 4, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Kandi Michele Fugere, 45, of Ludington, died Sunday, January 2, 2022. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services, Ludington. Frances G. Nash, 96, of Custer, died on Monday, January 3, 2022 in Manistee. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation…
Trekking the NCT: Follow the Blue Blazes to 1850 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…
WSCC to present the Diego Rivera Quartet WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will be presenting the Diego Rivera Quartet on Friday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m., at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St.. A world-class…
Weekend police news, Jan. 3, 2022. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office over the holiday weekend: Friday, Dec. 31, 2021: 12:42 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Hansen Road, Amber Township. 1:29 p.m.,…
Environmental Quality Incentive Program apps being accepted. SCOTTVILLE — The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in Scottville is currently accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). EQIP provides landowners with technical expertise and cost-share assistance for best management practices that address natural resource concerns. Popular activities in recent years have included cover crops on farmland, sustainable forest management…
79th District Court news, posted Jan. 2, 2022. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Scott David Alexander, 60, of 2233 N. Sherman Rd., Hamlin Township, was arrested Dec. 25 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of third-offense domestic violence. Probable…
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