Scottville to consider repealing recreational marijuana ban.

November 16, 2021

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…

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Obituary: Judith Morton, 84, of Scottville.

November 16, 2021

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…

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LASD staffers learn Bal-A-Vis-X. 

November 16, 2021

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…

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WSCC-sponsored film to be presented. 

November 16, 2021

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…

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New project aims to improve student mental health services 

November 16, 2021

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…

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Obituary: Donald Rood, 78, of Fountain.

November 16, 2021

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…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 16, 2021.

November 16, 2021

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 &…

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Police busy with crashes over the weekend.

November 15, 2021

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…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 14, 2021.

November 14, 2021

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…

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Obituary: David Bentz, 72, of Ludington.

November 13, 2021

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,…

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Educator Spotlight: Jan Bigalke of Ludington Area Catholic. 

November 12, 2021

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…

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79th District Court news, posted Nov. 12, 2021. 

November 12, 2021

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),…

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Dinner will honor those raising young relatives 

November 12, 2021

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…

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Library, health department to host vaccine clinic. 

November 12, 2021

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…

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Obituary: Robert Stokes, Sr., 69, of Fountain.

November 12, 2021

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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Obituary: Rogene O’Brien, 87, of Ludington.

November 12, 2021

Obituary: Rogene O’Brien, 87, of Ludington. Rogene Marie O’Brien, 87, of Ludington went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2021 after a short illness. She was born February 11, 1934 to Edmund and Leona (Mantych) Petzak. She was raised in Ludington and attended St. Simon School through the eighth grade. She graduated from Ludington High School…

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Obituary: Averil Edwards, 90, of Ludington.

November 12, 2021

Obituary: Averil Edwards, 90, of Ludington. Averil Georgina Edwards of Ludington, passed away on November 9, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born on July 30, 1931 in Coventry, England. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was 10-years-old by way of the Queen Mary just before their town was leveled by bombs. They lived in…

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Veterans honored in Victory Park ceremony. 

November 11, 2021

Veterans honored in Victory Park ceremony.  Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Post #76 held a Veterans Day ceremony at Victory Park today. The ceremony…

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