Obituary: Patricia Genter, 88, formerly of Ludington Patricia (Patti) Irene Genter, 88, of Grand Rapids, formally of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Patti was born on June 25, 1934, the daughter of the late John and Martha (Bertram) Wagner. She attended Custer High School, and in 1952 graduated as the valedictorian of her class. After graduation, she…
MCC pep band goes on the road Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. NEWAYGO — The Mason County Central High School Pep Band went on the road Wednesday evening, to perform during the MCC girls junior varsity and varsity basketball games against Newaygo High School. MCC band director Caleb Schulz,…
Vehicle vandalized HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a damaged property complaint Wednesday, Jan. 18, shortly before 2 p.m. in the 6000 block of Barnhart Road. “The complainant reported their vehicle had a fuel line cut, tires flat and a missing turn signal,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes:…
Recent births, posted Jan. 19, 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: Emerson…
Mason County Road Commission Request for Proposal for Construction Services January 18, 2023 Reconstruction of: SN 6685 Fisher Road over Lincoln River, Victory Township, Mason County The Mason County Road Commission (MCRC) is seeking proposals for the cost of construction engineering and services for reconstruction of the existing bridge and roadway. The proposal must include all necessary work for construction…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 19, 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…
Circuit court sentencings, posted Jan. 18, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced for felony offenses in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. – Shawn Michael Babcock, 45. Charged with two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer (counts 1 and 2), one count (count 3) of operating a motor vehicle without security (insurance) and one count…
County board to hear Council on Aging presentation By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The main topic of the session will be the Mason County Council on Aging, whose representatives are expected to make a presentation and present a proposed job description for…
History: Murder on the shores of Crystal Lake By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A bizarre murder took place along the shores of Crystal Lake on Saturday, Jan. 20, 1934. The victim was 62-year-old Bertha Bean, also known as Bertha Comley. The sole suspect was Bean’s common law husband, 68-year-old Charles Comley, a former Chicago Board of Trade operator who had been…
VIDEO: LHS robotics team starts new season LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School robotics team, the Obots 7160, began its season earlier this month. The team has since been updating its equipment and preparing for upcoming competition. Coached by Karen Shineldecker and Hjordis Rivet, the…
Friends of Ludington State Park offering Zoom programs HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park is offering five no-cost programs to the public concerning Ludington State Park via Zoom in the coming months. Scheduled sessions are: Ludington State Park Photography with Brad Reed – Monday, January 23, 7 p.m. Aquatic Invasive – Sea Lamprey with Alan Wernette, DNR Park Interpreter – Tuesday, February 23,…
Motel guest allegedly steals TV HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A larceny of a TV was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after a guest at the Lakewood Motel on North Lakeshore Drive reportedly took the TV that was in the room upon leaving Monday, Jan. 16, shortly before 9 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. In a separate…
Obituary: Curtis Hoek, 62, of Ludington Curtis “Curt” Allen Hoek, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Holland, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. Curt was born September 11, 1960, the son of Chester Herbert Hoek and Betty Ann (Konyndyk) Sluis. Curt was a 1979 graduate of West Ottawa High School. Curt was a faithful member of Bachelor Evangelical Church of Fountain.…
Obituary: Charles Marker, 81, of Ludington Charles Harold Marker, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Chuck was born October 8, 1941, the son of Ben Marker and Loretta (Wright) Marker. In 1959, he enlisted in the United States Army serving in Landstuhl, Germany and in 1962 was honorably discharged. Chuck married Janice (Coleman) Marker, on October…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 17, 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…
Historical Society Winter Speaker Series begins tonight: 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…
WSCC nursing students achieve 100% pass rate WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s registered nurse (RN) students achieved a 100% first time pass rate for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing exam (NCLEX) for the year 2022. This accomplishment on its…
Rifle stolen from residence GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a rifle from a home located in the 9600 block of North US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny theft was reported Saturday, Jan. 14, at 4:15 p.m. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
The case for replacing Scottville City Hall Op/Ed By Rob Alway Editor’s Note: Rob Alway is editor-in-chief of Mason County Press and also serves as a Scottville city commissioner. This article is an opinion editorial (op/ed) and represents the views of the author. During the last regular meeting of the Scottville City Commission, held Jan. 9, the commission set its…
Obituary: Sandra Lange, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain Sandra “Sandy” Kay Lange, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain, passed away January 12, 2023. Sandy was born December 3, 1941, the daughter of Stirling and Ida Belle (Sterling) Fenner. She graduated from Mason County Eastern in 1960. On April 4, 1961, Sandy married her wonderful husband, Gary Lange. They spent…
Police busy with Friday the 13th crashes MASON COUNTY — Early morning snowfall Friday, Jan. 13, wreaked havoc for motorists, with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office reporting nine crashes on the icy roads. No one was injured. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 13, 2023: 7:31 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere…
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