Police news, posted Jan. 25, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023: 5:17 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Treml Road, Free Soil Township. 9:56 a.m., (Ludingon Police Department), a 35-year-old Big Rapids man was arrested for retail fraud, 300 block of West Ludington Avenue, City…
Recent births, posted Jan. 25, 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 births have been reported: Mason…
Election board approves one recall petition against PM treasurer By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission denied the language of three recall petitions and approved one for an attempt to recall two Pere Marquette Township officials. The commission met on Friday, Jan. 20 to consider whether the assertions in the petitions were stated clearly and factually.…
Driver seriously injured following crash on US 31 bypass AMBER TOWNSHIP — The driver of a pickup truck sustained serious injuries following a two vehicle crash on the US 31 bypass near Scottville this morning. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were called to the scene, north of US 10, at 7:22 a.m. The crash resulted after…
West Michigan Symphony flutist mentors MCC elementary students Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary music teacher, April Keith, is utilizing new technologies to connect her students with local flutist, Jill Brown, principal flute player for the West Michigan Symphony, through a virtual…
Man who got in gunfight with deputy after armed robbery sentenced to 18-40 years By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 52-year-old Mears man convicted of armed robbery was sentenced to 18-40 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 23. Harold Raymond Labeau, of 5845 W. 6th St., robbed and assaulted an elderly couple in Oceana…
Domestic violence cases top police activity The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023: 3:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 58-year-old Fountain man was cited for driving with an expired license, Victory Road west of Decker Road, Amber Township. Monday, Jan. 23, 2023: 8:48 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 14-year-old girl was referred to juvenile…
Emergency home repair loans available SCOTTVILLE — Home repair loans are available through the Mason County Emergency Repair Program, a deferred payment loan to eligible homeowners to make needed repairs to their homes. The program goal is to improve houses of low to medium income through a zero (0) percent interest deferred loan. It is a service provided by the…
Amber Township woman found not guilty on domestic assault charges LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Amber Township woman was found not guilty by a jury Monday during a trial in 79th District Court. Jaytria Lynn Traeger was charged on Aug. 2, 2022 for domestic assault following her arrest by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at Liv Wildwood Apartments…
Public Notice: Commissioner Vacancy, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling a “Commissioner At-Large” vacancy. This seat is a partial term, set to expire November 2024. The successful applicant must be a resident of the City of Scottville for at least one year immediately preceding their appointment to office.…
Obituary: Loretta Tipton, 93, of Ludington Loretta Mae Tipton, 93, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Ludington Woods Assisted Living Center. She was born January 11, 1930 in Ludington, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Smith) Lange. Loretta started her career working as a secretary at a law firm in Ludington. She then held several other office…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 24, 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…
Momentum Business Plan Competition returns LUDINGTON — After a hiatus during the pandemic, the Momentum Business Pitch Competition is back, which will award $15,000 cash to a small business, plus a $10,000 suite of support services. The application period is currently open and closes March 24, 2023. Any Mason County for-profit or non-profit venture with a viable business idea, plan…
Sheriff issues warning about financial accounts LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is warning the public to keep an eye on their financial accounts. “With the recent uptick in fraud and ID theft type cases, it is important to remember to keep a close eye on your bank and credit card statements,” Cole said in a statement Monday morning. …
Carlson named president of FloraCraft LUDINGTON — Steve Carlson has been promoted to president of FloraCraft. Carlson has been with the company for 20 years and will lead all manufacturing, fabrication and global supply efforts of the locally owned corporation. He will also assume new roles in strategy development, accounts and marketing. In addition to his promotion to president, Carlson will remain…
Police news, posted Jan. 23, 2022 The following police activity took place over the weekend in Mason County. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 10:10 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): A 43-year-old Muskegon woman was arrested following a traffic stop and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), first offense, US 10 west of Tuttle Road, Custer Township. Saturday, Jan.…
Scottville Wesco customers donate over $9,000 to Hand 2 Hand Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Customers of Scottville Wesco have raised $9,208.95 to help the Hand 2 Hand Program. Throughout the year, customers of the store were asked to “round up” their purchases to…
Police busy with crashes, warrant arrests The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023: 6:42 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, US 31 north of Dewey Road, Sherman Township. 6:59 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 8:01 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle rollover crash, no…
MSU planning students helping Scottville with walkability study Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Five students enrolled in Michigan State University’s Urban and Regional Planning Practicum course are assisting the City of Scottville with assessing the city’s walkable spaces. The course is MSU’s capstone course required…
District court arraignments, posted Jan. 20, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies – Dustin Douglas Clark, 30. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Offense date, Jan. 12, 2023. Count 1, controlled substance possession, methamphetamine/ecstacy; count 2, controlled substance possession of narcotic/cocaine, less than 25 gram; counts 3 and 4, retail fraud,…
LHS, OJ DeJonge MS announce online parent teacher conference scheduling LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Parents of students at Ludington High School and O.J. DeJonge Middle School will have a different experience with parent teacher conferences next week. The school is trying out a new program, asking parents…
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