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…
Obituary; Nancy DuVall, 77, of Ludington Nancy Lynn DuVall, 77, of Ludington, passed away Thursday January 12, 2023. Nancy was born April 15, 1945, the daughter of Charles and Shirley (Bachi) Harris. She graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing in 1963. Nancy continued her education at Western Michigan University, earning her undergraduate, before completing her master’s degree in…
Small plane crashes at Mason County Airport PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A single engine airplane crashed on the north-south runway at Mason County Airport Sunday morning. Emergency crews from Pere Marquette Fire Department, Ludington Fire Department and Life EMS were dispatched at 11:49 a.m. A few minutes later, Mason-Oceana 911 disregarded the units, except with the request of one fire…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 15, 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…
VanderWall to serve as vice chair of two state house committees State Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R, Ludington) has announced that his new Lansing office is officially open and ready to serve the residents of Michigan’s 102nd House District. VanderWall is beginning his second term after being re-elected to the Michigan House of Representatives this past November. He represents the new…
Obituary: Elaine Brogren, 89, of Ludington Elaine Brogren was born at home on February 8, 1933 in Ludington to Claude and Denelda Harwood and passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday January 11, 2023 with her son Jeff by her side. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1951 and upon graduation she worked for The General Telephone Company…
Obituary; Dorothy Johnson, 88, of Ludington Dorothy Jean Johnson, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Dorothy was born on October 22, 1934, the daughter of Charles and Lydia (Parker) Lapham. In 1952, she graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School, in St. Johns. She earned her associate degree from West Shore Community College. She married her…
Scottville senior center offering new programs Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center has scheduled several new programs this winter including cardio drumming, Zumba, beginning wood carving, a speaker series, craft events, help with digital devices and tax assistance. Monday, Jan. 30, 12:15 p.m.:…
Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Five grams of suspected methamphetamine were found on a male suspect during a shoplifting investigation Thursday, Jan. 12, shortly before 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 30-year-old Mears man and a 32-year-old Hart woman were both arrested on charges of retail fraud following a traffic…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 13, 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…
Recent births, posted Jan. 13, 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: Troy…
Recent births, posted Jan. 12, 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: Olivia…
MCC restarts quiz bowl team Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School has revitalized its quiz bowl team after several years in hiatus. The team has been practicing since late November in preparation for the upcoming competition season in the…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 12, 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: Gordon LaVee, 81, of Ludington Gordon Justin LeVee, 81, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. He was born January 7, 1941, in Gladwin, the son of Ellis and Alma (Witkoske) LeVee. Gordon earned his PhD in botany. He retired in 2003 from the University of Michigan where he worked in research within…
Youth Advisory Council set to be Lake Jump beneficiary LUDINGTON — The Mason County Youth Advisory Council of the Community Foundation for Mason County has been selected by the Ludington Lake Jump board to be this year’s beneficiary of the jump. The jump has traditionally taken place in early spring at Stearns Park beach. The mission of the MCYAC is…
Obituary: Julianne Marshall, 61, of Ludington Julianne Kay Marshall, daughter of Clarence and Helen Scott, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2023 from complications of a brain tumor. Julie was born October 3, 1961, in Buffalo, New York. Julie grew up in Middleville, Michigan where she attended Thornapple-Kellogg High School, graduating in 1979. She continued her education…
Identity theft investigations top police activity HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A case of identity theft was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 10, shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the 4600 block of North Tamarack Road. “The complainant noticed money missing out of an account, and upon checking, found suspicious activity on other accounts as well all over the…
Lighthouse Keepers Association hires new director LUDINGTON — Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) has recently hired Jack Greve as its executive director. Greve most recently worked in southwest Michigan as executive director and curator of the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma. He was also a board member of the Paw Paw Lake Sailing Foundation. “Growing…
Kids vs. Cops dodgeball games scheduled VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The annual Kids vs. Cops: Dodgeball with a Cause will take place on Tuesday, January 24 beginning at 6 p.m. at the West Shore Community College Recreation Center Gymnasium. During the competition, fifth through eighth graders from Covenant Christian School and Ludington Area Catholic School will compete against local first responders,…
Anderson re-elected county commission chair By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Janet Anderson was unanimously re-elected chair of the Mason County Board of Commissioners during the commission’s regular January meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Anderson has served as board chair since 2019, the first woman in Mason County to serve in that position. “I appreciate the vote of…
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