Obituary: Katherine Lemere, 57, of Ludington Katherine Kay Lemere, 57, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1965, the daughter of William and Virginia Rose Lemere. Katherine was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She loved being in nature, especially at the State Park where she loved to feed…
Conservation group seeks feedback from ORV trail users The North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) is asking for assistance from the off road vehicle (ORV) community. NCCISMA serves as the hub for those concerned with invasive species within Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford counties. Several locations within NCCISMA are well-known and popular destinations for ORV users.…
Medal of Honor mural being moved this week American Legion, Historical Society still in need of funds LUDINGTON — A mural honoring Mason County’s two Medal of Honor recipients is being removed this week from the downtown building that has hosted it since it was created. The mural, title “Medal of Honor Recipients: Ludington’s Own,” is currently located on the…
Scottville Elementary celebrates March is Reading month with pirate theme Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Like many local elementary schools, Scottville Elementary (Mason County Central’s lower elementary) is observing the March is Reading Month with a variety of activities to get kids excited…
Embezzlement trial against Scottville woman begins LUDINGTON — The trial of a 35-year-old Scottville woman began today with jury selection. Jessica Michelle Englebrecht faces 12 charges for allegedly abusing her authority as a guardian and embezzling from 11 vulnerable adults she as appointed by the Mason County Probate Court to protect. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed eight felony counts, one…
Man on late night donut-spinning spree arrested for drunk driving, cocaine possession PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, for operating while intoxicated and cocaine possession following multiple calls reporting a reckless driver, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The first call was reported as a…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 6, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bradley James Skofic, 22; two counts of larceny in a building; arrested Feb. 25 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 27; probable cause hearing: March 8; bail: $5,000/10 percent. …
District Court sentencings, posted March 6, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced to jail terms in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Bryan Daniel Tucker, 54. Offense date, Jan. 26, 2023. Arrested by Michigan State Police – Hart Post. Count 1: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Plea and sentencing, March 1, 2023: Guilty, 93 days in jail, 12 months…
Oriole Foundation hosting Dancing with the Local Stars HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area School District’s Oriole Foundation will host Dancing with the Local Stars on Saturday, April 29 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The event will raise money for the foundation and the district’s robotics program. Pennies from Heaven Foundation has committed a $50,000 match for funds raised during…
Obituary: Mickeal Patten, 72, of Scottville Mickeal Henry Patten, 72, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Mickeal was born on October 3, 1950. He was the son of the late George and Dollie May (Radford) Patten. In 1968, Mickeal graduated from Mason County Central High School. After countless years working as an ironworker, Mickeal was able to…
Circuit court sentencings, posted March 4, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. – Melissa Jean Garland, 29. Offense date, Oct. 27, 2022. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault); plea, guilty, on Jan. 3, 2023. Sentenced on Feb. 28, 2023: Count 1: three days…
VIDEO: Winter at Chinnery Rollway Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. WATCH VIDEO HERE By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: The following contains a little history about the Chinnery Rollway and the families who have been stewards of that now-historical landmark. This narrative doesn’t do justice to…
WSCC student’s poem featured at National Writers Series program WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College student Lola Piper recently was featured in the National Writers Series at the Traverse City Opera House. Piper read a poem she had written…
Deadline approaching for Momentum Business Plan Competition LUDINGTON — Local businesses and entrepreneurs have until March 24 to enter the Momentum Business Plan Competition, which will award cash and services to three winners this spring. Any Mason County for-profit or non-profit venture with a viable business idea, plan or invention – or existing organization or company with less than $250,000…
Deputies track down wanted suspects SCOTTVILLE — Mason County sheriff’s deputies tracked down a Ludington man and woman wanted for probation violation stemming from dangerous drug charges Thursday, March 2, shortly after 6 p.m., according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. “Deputies went to a residence in the 200 block of Second Street in Scottville in an effort to locate two…
Man sentenced to prison for drug manufacturing, dealing LUDINGTON — Tommie Lee Green, 48, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to serve six to 30 years in prison for drug manufacturing and dealing. Green was initially charged with four felony drug charges following a Feb. 14, 2022 arrest by SSCENT (State, Sheriff, Chief’s Enforcement of…
Obituary: David Patten, 58, of Ludington David Roy Patten, 58, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. David was born June 30, 1964, the son of Clifford Roy Dennison and DeEtta Frances Casteel. On December 20, 1999, David married the love of his life, Sarah Jean Patten. David worked at a few different places during his life including FloraCraft…
WSCC to host Nursing Career Day WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Nursing Career Day, an annual event sponsored by West Shore Community College’s Nursing and Allied Health Division, will be held Wednesday, Mar. 8 in the Tech Center atrium from 10 a.m. to noon. Now in its…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10 and Jebavy Dr. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (1 p.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash, US 10 and Jebavy Drive. No injuries. Use caution.
VIDEO: CTE criminal justice students raise awareness about impaired driving 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 — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education Criminal Justice program hosted an open house today…
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