The Wayne Dairies: Key West scooter adventure By Wayne Dewyer Self-proclaimed “professional beach bum” Wayne Dewyer of Ludington is currently trekking his way to the Florida Keys. He started with a 17-foot motorboat, which he drove from Ludington to Panama City, Florida. After a short stint on a pontoon boat, he upgraded to a 29-foot boat that is currently anchored…
First baby born in 2023 at Ludington hospital born Monday The new year’s first baby born at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), is David Grey Reeves, born to Chloe Reeves and Cameron Holler, both of whom recently moved to Manistee from Grand Rapids. David was delivered by Dr. Margaret Gustafson at 1:47 p.m. on Monday, January…
Sheriff announces Det. Sgt. Tom Posma’s retirement, three promotions LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole announced the retirement of Det. Sgt. Tom Posma and the promotions of Det. Sgt. Mike Kenney, Det. Kyle Boyd and Sgt. Levi Wolthuis effective Jan. 1, 2023. Det. Sgt. Tom Posma Detective Sergeant Tom Posma concluded his law enforcement career Dec. 31, 2022 following…
United Way closer to 2023 campaign goal LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is closer to its 2023 campaign goal as a result of workplace campaigns from Metalworks, West Shore Community College and West Michigan Community Mental Health. “We are so grateful to Metalworks and other workplace campaigns,” said Lynne Russell, Executive Director of United Way of Mason County.…
Area professionals continue working to improve school safety Behavioral Threat Assessment Training on January 17 West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Schools have always focused on teaching the three Rs – Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic. But over the last few years, scattered incidents…
Obituary: George Rees, 82, of Ludington George Lee Rees, 82, residing in Michigan during the summer and Nevada in the winter, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. George was born on October 18, 1940, the son of James “Jim” Earnest Rees and Gladys Irene (Smith) Rees. In 1958, George graduated from Ludington High School. Shortly after graduation, he joined…
Obituary: William Stubbs, 89, of Ludington William James (Bill, aka BS) Stubbs, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Manistee and Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022. Bill was born August 2, 1933, the son of William and Frances Henrietta (Cooper) Stubbs. Bill was a talented athlete. While attending Manistee High School, he lettered in four different sports: track, basketball,…
Obituary: Heather Pardo, 45, formerly of Ludington Heather Marie (O’Herron) Pardo, 45, of South Lyon, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Heather was born on October 10, 1977, the daughter of Michael and Jennifer (Schroeder) O’Herron. She was a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and went on to further her education by earning her bachelor’s…
782 revelers receive free rides on New Year’s Eve LUDINGTON — A total of 782 people took advantage of the free Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign on New Year’s Eve, according to Interim Ludington Police Chief, Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. A total of 693 people rode Ludington Mass Transit Authority buses, and 89 people were provided transportation by Judy’s Rides. Seven…
Police news, posted Jan. 3, 2023 Recent police activity in Mason County includes: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022: 7:08 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 68-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested for operating while under the influence of drugs, 900 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. She was lodged at the Mason County Jail. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022: 5:46 a.m., (LPD),…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 3, 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…
Obituary: Maximina Gaytan, 72, of Pentwater Maximina Gaytan, 72, of Pentwater, formerly of Monterrey, Mexico, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Maximina was born August 17, 1950, the daughter of Cutberto Sifuentes Camacho and Maximina Ramirez Sustaita. She married the love of her life, Bernardino Gaytan, on June 28, 1967. They spent 55 wonderful years together until her passing. …
Man, 70, allegedly punches deputy and bites officer. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 70-year-old Ludington man was arrested for assault and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police after he allegedly assaulted a female victim and then punched a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the chest and bit a Ludington police officer Thursday, Dec. 29, shortly after 9 p.m., in the 5900 block of West…
Three-vehicle New Year’s Eve crash sends four people to the hospital. Two Good Samaritans assisting stranded motorist suffer serious injuries. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured — two of whom were seriously hurt — in a three-vehicle crash Saturday, Dec. 31, at 1 a.m. on Hoague Road east of Amber Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 2, 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 Dec. 30, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Owen Nettles, 31, domestic violence third offense and second offense habitual offender; arrested Dec. 24 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Dec. 27; probable cause hearing: Jan. 4; bail: $50,000 cash. -Michaela Lou…
Recent births, posted Dec. 30, 2022 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: Caden…
Obituary: Sarah Jensen, 68, of Ludington Just a few months after realizing her dream to return to Michigan for retirement, Sarah A. Jensen died of natural causes at her home in Ludington. Born May 19, 1954, to Viggo and Aletha Jensen, Sarah grew up in Victory Township where, encouraged by her book-loving and free-thinking family, she developed an early and…
Adult suspect charged for firing weapon from moving vehicle SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Tiona Lara, 18, of Monroe, Mich., was arraigned today in 79th District Court on one count of carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of discharging a firearm from a vehicle, both felony charges. Lara, along with a 15-year-old juvenile, also from Monroe, was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 28,…
Conservation District asking for help to save hemlock trees SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is asking property owners to check their hemlock trees for hemlock wooly adelgid. If there are tiny balls of a white, woolly material lining hemlock branches this winter, property owners are asked to contact the conservation district office. The material could indicate the presence of…
Two teens arrested for firing handgun from vehicle on US 31 The 911 caller was a military veteran who recognized the sound of gunfire and followed the vehicle until a deputy arrived. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Two teens — one of whom is a juvenile — were apprehended by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Dec. 28, shortly after 5 p.m. following…
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