Historical Society Winter Speaker Series begins with 3 murders and a riot LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will kick-off its 2023 Winter Speaker Series on Monday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. when Rob Alway, editor-in-chief of the Mason County Press, presents Three Murders and a Riot: Mason County in the Great Depression. The Great Depression years of 1929…
Obituary: Kevin Swygert, 58, of Ludington On the morning of January 5, 2023, Kevin Walter Swygert died at his home in Ludington. Kevin was born to Barbara and Charles Swygert on August 13, 1964 in Ludington and other than the four years he spent at Central Michigan University where he received his bachelor’s degree in his favorite subject, history, Kevin…
Obituary: Janice Tava, 78, of Ludington Janice M. Tava, 78, passed away peacefully Friday, January 6, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in 1944 to Frank and Leota Haslip, Jan grew up in Essexville with her older brother, Ken. She attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, where she met Ed Tava, to whom she would be married to…
Fountain Road work to begin Tuesday SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fountain Road between Darr and Ordway roads will be one land beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10. Hardman Construction is expected to cut the steel sheeting that is above the steam bed that is under the concrete arch culvert, according to Eric Nelson, project engineer of the Mason County Road Commission. The work…
Chamber to host State of the Community Breakfast at WSCC VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County (formerly the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce) will present its fourth annual State of the Community Breakfast on Wednesday, February 1 at West Shore Community College. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on the Chamber’s website.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 9, 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…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 8, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nathaniel Doug Huizingh, 28, two counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police; arrested Dec. 31 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Dec. 31; probable cause hearing: Jan. 11; bail: $500/10 percent. -Joshua Lewis Boyd Murrey, 18,…
Circuit court sentencings, posted Jan. 7, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced on Jan. 3, 2023 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Denise Cruz, 28: Two separate cases, two charges of controlled substance possession, methamphetamine/ecstasy, one year jail with credit, for 483 days served, fines and fees. Separate case (third case): Count 1, controlled substance delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 7, 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…
ESD offering early childhood education training 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 AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — In an effort to increase the availability of early childhood professionals in the area, the West Shore Educational Service District recently began offering…
Police investigate identity theft of $900 CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an identity theft that was reported Thursday, Jan. 5, around 2 p.m. in the 1700 block of South Darr Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported an unknown person opened a Charter Communications account and amassed a debt of over…
Public Notice: County Election Commission Meeting A Mason County Election Commission meeting will be held on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in the Mason County Board of Commissioners Room at the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Ave. in Ludington. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a clarity hearing on wording submitted for…
Obituary: Douglas Libby, 68, of Baldwin Douglas Alan Libby, 68, of Baldwin, formally of Detroit, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Doug was born on March 18, 1954, the son of Quentin “Red” H. Libby , Jr. and Susan (Amico) Libby. He graduated in 1972 from Redford High School in Detroit. Shortly after graduation, he attended the police academy,…
United Way accepting proposal requests LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting requests for proposals (RFPs) for the 2023/2024 funding cycle (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024) from local non-profit organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and/or working with individuals and families to be financially stable and improving health. The RFPs can…
WSCC fall dean’s list announced WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2022 Fall Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and…
Bid Notice: 2008 and 2013 Dodge Chargers, City of Scottville Last Chance! The City of Scottville is accepting sealed bids for the following vehicles: 2013 Dodge Charger; black; 96,448 miles; police cruiser; minimum bid: $2,000 2008 Dodge Charger; grey; 119,940 miles; police cruiser; minimum bid: $2,000 All items will be sold “as is.” Bids will be accepted until 2 p.m.…
Online fraud cases top police activity The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023: 7:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 3:23 p.m., (MCSO), fraud/Internet scam, 5400 block of East Millerton Road, Sherman Township. The complainant reported he or she was fraudulently “sold” a pickup…
Obituary: Lois Geil, 65, of Ludington Lois Ann Geil, 65, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at home. She was born November 14, 1957, in Ludington, the daughter of Guy and Rosemarie (Linder) Wrege. Lois was employed by Ludington Area Schools for over 30 years, she was a librarian for many years and then a custodian until her retirement. Most…
Obituary: Thomas McCumber II, 47, of Ludington Thomas Raymond McCumber, II, 47, of Ludington, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born September 21, 1975, in Traverse City. Tom was a truck driver for several years as well as a maintenance man and breakfast cook at Whiskey Creek. In his spare time, Tom…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 5, 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…
MCC pursuing new bond proposal By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education recently voted to move forward with a new bond request from the voters. The proposal is asking for approval, during the school election on May 2, of 1.6 mills which will generate $31.54 million to pay for facility and infrastructure repairs and…
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