Recent births, posted Nov. 17, 2021. The following births have been reported: Octavia Sage D’Asaro, the daughter of Lacey Williams and Dino D’Asaro, Jr., of Branch, was born on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Tanner Lee Dodge, the son of Dianne Trim and Dustin Dodge of Custer, was born on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Elleigh Mae Lynn Thompson, the daughter of Caleigh Thompson and…
Obituary: Doug Busch, 70, of Ludington. Doug Owen Busch July 5, 1951 to November 15, 2021 Doug was born at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in western New York on July 5, 1951 to the late Howard C. and Jean (McEntee) Busch. His mother always said that it was the booming of the fireworks that brought on her labor for him. Doug…
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Scottville to consider repealing recreational marijuana ban. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. The Scottville City Commission is considering repealing its current ordinance that prohibits the sale of recreational marijuana in the city. This is…
Obituary: Judith Morton, 84, of Scottville. Judith Lorraine Morton, 84, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Willowbrook Care Home. Judy was born on October 26, 1937 in Ludington, the daughter of John H. and Gertrude M. (Rofel) Ezdebski, attended St. Stanislaus School through the eighth grade before graduating from St. Simon High School. On March 16, 1964 she…
LASD staffers learn Bal-A-Vis-X. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press LUDINGTON — Over the weekend, OJ DeJonge Physical Education teacher Alison Helminski, along with MaryAnn Short, certified Bal-A-Vis-X instructor hosted administrators, educators and paraprofessionals, as well as occupational and physical therapists from around the state for a three day training. Bal-A-Vis-X stands…
WSCC-sponsored film to be presented. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Last spring West Shore Community College’s Humankind series hosted Mark Jeffrey and Lucy Cash as a part of the British Isles focus. During this event, Jeffrey and Cash presented their new movie titled “2 Holtwood Cottages: a…
New project aims to improve student mental health services West Shore School News is a service of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), the United Way of Mason County, and the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) are leading efforts to improve the…
Obituary: Donald Rood, 78, of Fountain. Donald Leo Rood, 78, of Fountain, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. Donald was born on August 21, 1943 in Joliet, Ill., the son of Leo and Esther (Sandstrom) Rood. In 1950, he was taken in by his family friends, Charles and Agnes Slusniss, whom he called his aunt and uncle. He graduated…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 16, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Paul W. Ruzgis, 94, of Scottville, died on Monday, November 15, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Patrick L. Hoxie, 77, of Manistee, died on Monday, November 15, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral &…
Police busy with crashes over the weekend. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 12, 2021: 4:08 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, no damage/no injury, Dewey Road near Meyers Road, Hamlin Township. 4:37…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 14, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Judith L. Morton, 84, of Scottville, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
Obituary: David Bentz, 72, of Ludington. David William Bentz, 72, of Ludington, was called home to our Lord on November 8, 2021. David was born in Ludington on June 5, 1949, to Herman and Marie (Jensen) Bentz. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1967. David married the love of his life, Julie Petersen, on November 28,…
Educator Spotlight: Jan Bigalke of Ludington Area Catholic. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Catholic principal, Jan Bigalke said she was called to education by God and knows…
79th District Court news, posted Nov. 12, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignment -James Warren Howe, 46, of 2544 E. Johnson Rd., Custer Township, was arrested Nov. 6 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy),…
Dinner will honor those raising young relatives SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Kinship Care Recognition dinner will be held Wednesday, November 17 at 6 p.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St. This will be the second time the event has been held, the first in 2019. Mason County residents raising their grandchildren—or other young relatives—are invited…
Library to host vaccine clinic. LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch, along with District Health Department #10 will hold a flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition to access to the vaccines, there will be free books, games, prizes and fun. This year, DHD#10 will be offering the…
Obituary: Robert Stokes, Sr., 69, of Fountain. Robert Eugene Stokes, Sr., 69, of Fountain passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. Robert was born on January 21, 1952 in Ypsilanti, the son of Bernice Eugene and Margaret Delores (Loukiainen) Stokes. After moving to Mason County, Robert worked for Kaines Manufacturing until his retirement in 2014. …
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