Public Notice: Commissioner-At-Large, City of Scottville

December 14, 2022

Public Notice: Commissioner-At-Large, 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. The…

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Obituary: Sandra Sekenske, 78, of Ludington

December 14, 2022

Obituary: Sandra Sekenske, 78, of Ludington Sandra Lee (Shaw) Sekenske, 78, of Ludington, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, December 9, 2022. Sandra was born October 7, 1944 in Elmira, NY to Gerald and Amelia (Rogers) Shaw. She graduated from Elmira High School in 1962 and earned her accounting degree from West Shore Community College. She was employed…

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Library board to honor Ivan Anthony

December 13, 2022

Library board to honor Ivan Anthony SCOTTVILLE — Ivan Anthony, the long-serving president of the Mason County District Library Board of Trustees, is retiring.  He has served the Library since 1995.   In that time, he has been instrumental in renovations to both the Ludington and the Scottville branches of the Mason County District Library.  “Ivan has been supportive of…

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Respiratory therapist John Bottrell honored with Bee Award

December 13, 2022

Respiratory therapist John Bottrell honored with Bee Award John Bottrell, registered respiratory therapist at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), was selected as the Bee Award winner by Lynda Holcomb, RN who was named as the DAISY Award winner. The DAISY Award celebrates and honors extraordinary nurses. Each DAISY recipient gets to select someone who helps the…

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Jack O’Malley: Letter to constituents

December 13, 2022

Jack O’Malley: Letter to constituents To people across Benzie, Leelanau, Manistee and Mason counties I had the privilege of serving in the Fighting 101stDistrict in the Michigan House – along with those in the greater Traverse City area who make up the new 103rd House District: The end of December marks the end of my second term in the House…

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Trailer stolen

December 13, 2022

Trailer stolen 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the larceny theft of a small utility trailer in the 100 block of North Dennis Road that was reported Monday, Dec. 12, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derek Wilson.…

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Obituary: David Fonnesbeck, 66, of Ludington

December 13, 2022

Obituary: David Fonnesbeck, 66, of Ludington David Clarence Fonnesbeck, 66, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Monday December 12, 2022 in the comfort of his own home. Prior to his passing, he spent his last days surrounded by friends and family. Dave was born on August 30, 1956 to Clarence and Wilda (Boals) Fonnesbeck. After graduating from Ludington High School…

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Obituary: Patrick Danks, 76, of Ludington

December 13, 2022

Obituary: Patrick Danks, 76, of Ludington Patrick Roy Danks, 76, of Ludington, passed away after a year long battle with liver cancer on Friday December 9, 2022. Patrick was born on May 4, 1946, the son of Robert and Gladys (Carey) Danks. He graduated from Brethren High School in 1965. On June 15, 1968, Patrick married the love of his…

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Ceres Solutions offering scholarships to college students

December 13, 2022

Ceres Solutions offering scholarships to college students In its continuing effort to support youth pursuing careers in agriculture, Ceres Solutions will offer $25,000 through scholarships to high school seniors and college students this coming spring. Students receiving the scholarships will be selected based on their commitment to agricultural youth programs and their desire to pursue higher education. “Our employee group…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 12, 2022

December 12, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 12, 2022 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joshua Terry Navis, 42, unlawful imprisonment, assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of felony firearms; arrested Nov. 30 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; probable cause hearing: Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.…

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Historic Riverton house damaged by fire

December 12, 2022

Historic Riverton house damaged by fire By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a house that was originally built in the 1800s Monday, Dec. 12. The house, at 4087 S. Gordon Road, is owned by Dan Reid. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 1:01 p.m. Dan’s son, Gabriel, lives next door. He said he works third…

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Weekend police news, Dec. 12, 2022

December 12, 2022

Weekend police news, Dec. 12, 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 9, 2022: 7:05 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township.…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 12, 2022

December 12, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 12, 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: Dennis Padron, 63, of Scottville

December 12, 2022

Obituary: Dennis Padron, 63, of Scottville Dennis Padron, 63, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.  Dennis was born on July, 22 1959, the son of Alberto and Joyce (Smith) Padron. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1977. On April 7, 1984, Dennis married his wonderful bride and best friend, Kimberly (Bigford) Padron. They…

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Cronk wins Emmy Award

December 11, 2022

Cronk wins Emmy Award By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features local entrepreneurs and businesses. LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, Harold David Cronk of Scottville became the second person from Mason County to win an Emmy Award when he received the award for Outstanding Directing for a Multiple Camera Program…

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VIDEO: St. Mary’s Lake Flyover

December 11, 2022

VIDEO: St. Mary’s Lake Flyover Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — St. Mary’s Lake is one of five lakes in Riverton Township but the only one accessible to the public. The 114 acre lake includes a Michigan Department of…

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Obituary: Charles Riffle, 91, of Custer

December 10, 2022

Obituary: Charles Riffle, 91, of Custer Charles Augustus Riffle, 91, of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Charles was born on September 7, 1931, the son of Charles and Bessie (Mendenhall) Riffle. He graduated from Free Soil High School in 1951. Shortly after graduation, Charles married Sadie Louis (Griswold) Riffle. Before her passing in 2009, they shared 58…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 2022

December 10, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 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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Scottville’s Harold Cronk nominated for Emmy Award

December 9, 2022

Scottville’s Harold Cronk nominated for Emmy Award By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, Dec. 10, Mason County will be represented at the inaugural Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. Scottville-based filmmaker Harold David Cronk has been nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on a Disney series. Cronk was nominated for an award for Outstanding Directing for…

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VIDEO: Scottville Elementary Christmas program

December 9, 2022

VIDEO: Scottville Elementary Christmas program Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Over 800 parents, grandparents, and other family members of Scottville Elementary kids packed A.O. Carlson Gymnasium at Mason County Central High School Thursday to watch the kindergarten through second grade students perform their Christmas program. The students…

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Ludington man allegedly in possession of 39 grams of meth arrested.

December 9, 2022

Ludington man allegedly in possession of 39 grams of meth arrested. 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. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine Thursday, Dec. 8, shortly before 8 p.m. following a…

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