Obituary: Terry Hillier, 64, of Ludington

December 27, 2022

Obituary: Terry Hillier, 64, of Ludington Terry Lee Hillier, 64, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. Terry was born on April 21, 1958, the son of Virgil and Johanna (Peeraer) Hillier. In 1976, Terry graduated from Ludington High School. On August 9, 1991, he married Debra (Jolly) Hillier. Together they shared over 30 years together. Terry had…

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Police news, posted Dec. 26, 2022

December 26, 2022

Police news, posted Dec. 26, 2022 The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following activity was reported by Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Dec. 23 to Dec. 25, 2022:  Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 6:28 a.m., vehicle slide off, no damage/injury, US 31 freeway at mile marker…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 26, 2022

December 26, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 26, 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 recent death information…

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Over $40,000 awarded by Jaycees

December 26, 2022

Over $40,000 awarded by Jaycees LUDINGTON – Over $40,000 has recently been contributed to various community organizations by the Ludington Area Jaycees. The Jaycees’ mini golf course, located at Stearns Park, recently donated $20,000, as a result of funds raised by its Major Project Grant program, to the following non-profit organizations:  Hand 2 Hand Food Program: $5,000 Hand 2 Hand,…

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Serving the community on Christmas Eve

December 24, 2022

Serving the community on Christmas Eve LUDINGTON — Community Church of Ludington hosted a community Christmas Eve dinner this afternoon. Though attendance at the church itself was small, most likely due to the weather, volunteers delivered over 200 meals. Several churches have cancelled evening services due to the weather. View Radiant Church’s live services at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.…

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Closings and cancellations for Christmas Eve

December 24, 2022

Closings and cancellations for Christmas Eve If you have a closing or cancellation to report, do not post it in the social media comments or send it by private message. Please only email it to editor@mediagroup31.com.  The following closings and cancellations have been reported: CrossRoads Church of Custer, Christmas Eve services cancelled. Community Church, Ludington, Christmas Eve services, cancelled. The…

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Community Christmas Eve dinner is still happening

December 24, 2022

Community Christmas Eve dinner is still happening LUDINGTON — The Community Church of Ludington, 109 N. Harrison St., is hosting a free community Christmas Eve dinner from noon to 2 p.m. today in the church’s dining room. Pre-arranged deliveries will happen depending on road conditions and the safety of volunteers. Volunteers will make deliveries between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.…

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Winter Flyover: Rondell Lake, WSCC

December 23, 2022

VIDEO: Winter Flyover: Rondell Lake WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On the main campus of West Shore Community College sits the newest lake in Mason County. Most would argue that it’s probably not really a lake, but rather a pond. But,…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 23, 2022

December 23, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 23, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Steven Geno Rice, 25, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), fourth-degree fleeing from a police officer in a vehicle, reckless driving, driving while license suspended and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Dec. 14…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 23, 2022

December 23, 2022

Recent births, posted Dec. 23, 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: Wade…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 23, 2022

December 23, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 23, 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 recent death information…

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Please consider helping to fund local news.

December 22, 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. MCP and OCP are the only locally-owned news services in Mason and Oceana…

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Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022

December 22, 2022

Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 If you have a closing or cancellation to report, do not post it in the social media comments or send it by private message. Please only email it to editor@mediagroup31.com.  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022: Mason County Senior Meals will not be making deliveries.…

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Manistee man transported by ambulance following crash

December 22, 2022

Manistee man transported by ambulance following crash The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Manistee man was transported by Life EMS to Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital and then transferred to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City for a medical condition following a…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 22, 2022

December 22, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 22, 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 recent death information…

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Obituary: Yvonne Brown, 90, of Pentwater

December 22, 2022

Obituary: Yvonne Brown, 90, of Pentwater Yvonne D. Brown, 90, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born August 20, 1932, in Shelby, the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Tower) Ash. Yvonne was a graduate of Shelby High School and furthered her education at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, earning her registered nurse degree. She was a…

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Blizzard warning

December 21, 2022

Blizzard warning A blizzard warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Mason County effective 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 until 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. Other areas that may be impacted include Lake, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, VanBuren, and Kalamazoo counties.  Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches are possible with winds gusting…

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crashes, US 31

December 21, 2022

TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crashes, US 31 GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews are on the scenes of two separate vehicle crashes near US 31 and Hoague Road. Use caution in that area.  

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Police news, Dec. 21, 2022

December 21, 2022

Police news, Dec. 21, 2022 The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022: 12:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road east of Morton Road, Riverton Township. 1:05 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US…

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Public Notice: City of Scottville Parks & Recreation Plan

December 21, 2022

Public Notice: City of Scottville Parks & Recreation Plan A draft copy of the City of Scottville 2023-2027 Five Year Parks & Recreation Plan is available for review and public comment for a period of 30 days at the at the Scottville City Hall located at 105 Main St., Scottville, MI 49454 during regular office hours.  Feedback will used to…

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Obituary: Sherman Brown, 88, of Ludington

December 21, 2022

Obituary: Sherman Brown, 88, of Ludington Sherman “Sherm” Eugene Brown, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Sherman was born December 1, 1934, the son of William Henry Brown and Amy Isabela (Sherman) Eckley. Sherman was a 1952 graduate of Ludington High School.  Sherman married the love of his life, Carole Jean (Whitman) Brown on December 3,…

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