Mental Health Matters: Talking to children about the Oxford School shooting Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Alan Neushwander, West Michigan Community Mental Health. As the nation and Michiganders continue to process the tragic events that happened at Oxford High School in southeast…
Ludington woman arrested for trying to run over man with car. LUDINGTON —A 32-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police Monday, Dec. 6, shortly before 8 a.m. in the 500 of North Lavinia Street after she tried to run over a 29-year-old Custer man with a car, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. “No one was injured in the incident,” said…
Obituary: Ronald Castonia, 89, of Ludington. Ronald Lee Castonia, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 surrounded by his family. Ron was born on August 5, 1932 in Ludington, the son of Edward L. and Angeline J. (Luskin) Castonia and graduated from St. Simon High School in 1951. He answered the call of his country and proudly…
MCC Middle School honor roll, first trimester 2021-2022. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following students have made the Mason County Central Middle School honor roll for the first trimester of the 2021-2022 school year: Sixth grade Jordyn Aultman Addison Austin Violet Ballmer Ava Bloom Noelle Brooks…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 7, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Gordon “Gordie” Forrester, 66, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping to fund local…
Obituary: Donald Roach, 75, of Ludington. Donald A. Roach, 75, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born January 19, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Donald and Alice (Mickevich) Roach, who both preceded him in death. Don’s family eventually settled in Fountain, where he graduated from…
Recent births, posted Dec. 7, 2021. The following births have been reported: Claire E. Mertz, the daughter of Lusmary and David Mertz of Scottville, was born on Friday, November 19, 2021. Watson Bennett Van Houten, the son of Kerry and Blake Van Houten of Ludington, was born on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Myles Avery Welch, the son of Alexis Frappier and…
Holiday open skate will raise money for girl undergoing cancer treatments. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Wolves Amateur Hockey Association will host a holiday open skate session on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Shore Community Ice Arena on the campus of West Shore Community College. Admission is $5 per person, which includes skate rental. …
Man visiting inmate arrested on warrant. 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 42-year-old Mason County man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies an outstanding Manistee County warrant for failure to appear after he came into the sheriff’s office to visit an inmate Saturday, Dec.…
Obituary: Judith Cools, 68, of Ludington. Judith Lynn Cools, 68, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born July 19, 1953 in Lincoln Park, Mich. to David and Jean (Goodall) Bonamici. Judy graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1970 and went on to receive her bachelor’s…
Obituary: Jacqueline Zahn Gerould, 74, of Ludington. Jacqueline Zahn Gerould, 74, passed away surrounded by family Monday, November 29, 2021, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a short illness. Jacquie was born March 16, 1947, in Milwaukee to Robert E. Zahn and Doris Dieterich Zahn. She grew up in the Milwaukee and Wauwatosa areas in Wisconsin before…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 6, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Joyce Mae Bernice Bohjanen, 91, of Ludington, formerly of Houghton, died Saturday, December 4, 2021. Funeral arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services of Ludington. Dorothy Overholt, 89, of Ludington, died on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove…
Closings, cancellations for Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy Kaleva-Norman-Dickson Schools Manistee Area School District Manistee Catholic Central School Manistee Intermediate School District Manistee Trinity Lutheran School Onekama Consolidated Schools
Educator Spotlight: Laura Acton, WSCC nursing instructor. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Only teaching at West Shore Community College for over a year now, adjunct nursing instructor, Laura Acton…
Scottville Christmas parade is another step in restoring town pride. By Rob Alway Rob Alway is editor-in-chief and owner of Mason County Press. He is also an elected city commissioner/mayor pro-tem of the City of Scottville. He writes this column as a way to communicate with constituents as a commissioner. Last night, my family and I decided that we…
Obituary: John Bergh, 99, of Ludington. On Thursday evening, December 2, 2021, John Victor Bergh began celebrating in the presence with Jesus. John was born on July 28, 1922 in Houghton, the son of Andrew Victor and Ebba Charlotta (Ohman) Bergh. He graduated from Houghton High School with the class of 1940 and attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology (modern Michigan…
Mason County Parks Commission asking for feedback. Mason County residents have a chance to have a say in the future of recreation in the county. Working with the Spicer Group, Inc., the Mason County Parks Commission has launched an online survey about recreation offerings and needs in the county. Mason County Parks Commission operates the Mason County Campground and Picnic…
Auditions scheduled for WSCC’s production of ‘Footloose”. WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will be holding open auditions on Wednesday, December 15 and Thursday, December 16 at 7 p.m. for an upcoming production of the musical “Footloose.” The production based on the 1984 motion…
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