Yonker Road closed for repairs SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Yonker Road, between Sauble and Freeman roads, is currently closed for twin culverts repairs near the Sable River, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The work is anticipated to take about two weeks. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free…
Obituary: Patrick Nielsen, 78, of Ludington Patrick Roger Nielsen, 78, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Patrick was born January 13, 1944, in Grand Rapids, the son of Othell and Ruth (Benedict) Nielsen. He graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic Central in 1963. Patrick married the love of his life, Darlene (Fauble) Nielsen, on April 2, 1987. He joined…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 9, 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…
Recent births, posted Dec. 9, 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 births have been reported: Evelyn…
Man sentenced to prison for drug charges LUDINGTON — Zarquinton Salvron Quinn, 22, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 on charges of possession of methamphetamine. Quinn was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on July 6, 2022. He initially faced the drug charges and a charge of operating under a forged or false license. Additional charges…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 8, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jeffrey J. Medina, 26: counts 1 and 2: assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer (one count dismissed), two days jail with credit for two days served, 18 months probation; count 3: trespassing (dismissed). – Patrick Allen…
Ludington man receives up to 30 years in prison for vehicle theft, drugs and assaulting police LUDINGTON — Christopher Wayne Bailey, 49, of Ludington, was sentenced to prison Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Bailey faced three charges: unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, possession of methamphetamine and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was initially arrested on…
Police news, Dec. 8, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022: 6:40 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway near the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 7:16 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 8, 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…
Recent births, posted Dec. 8, 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 births have been reported: Andrew…
Murder on Long Lake: A Mason County Great Depression tale By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief An evening of drinking and romance in a cottage along Long Lake ended with the shooting death of a 52-year-old Indiana man in late October 1941 and eventual murder charges against a 38-year-old Branch woman. Crystal (Landon) Jasper Anderson grew up a little over a mile…
ESD’s Book Bus continues a lifelong educator’s legacy West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP —Jacquie Gerould spent 40 years as a teacher at Reed City’s Norman Elementary School, retiring in 2010. During that time she developed a…
Driver injured in rollover crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Hart man suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash on Oceana Drive near Lake Road Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was driving a 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup truck on Oceana Drive, crossing the bridge. “The bridge was icy…
Portion of Warren Road to be closed daily. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Warren Road between 88th and 96th avenues will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…
California company joins Peterson Farms. HART TOWNSHIP — The Peterson family has announced the addition of Fresh Innovations California, LLC, to the Peterson Farms Family of Companies. Fresh Innovations California, located in Stockton, California, specializes in organic and conventional fresh-cut apple slices, under the brand Prize Slice, supplying schools and retail throughout the United States. “The addition of Fresh Innovations…
Fat tire biking on the dunes begins Dec. 15. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Following another successful off-road vehicle riding season and the first official shoreline horseback riding season this past November, the Department of Natural Resources is expanding outdoor recreation at Silver Lake State Park. An all-new fat-tire biking season will take place at Silver Lake ORV Area Dec. 15 through…
Deputies busy with crashes. 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022: 6:44 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 7:30 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US…
New Era man sent to prison for selling meth to undercover officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties on Oceana County Press. The issue is being worked on. For that reason, we are sharing OCP articles on MCP today. HART — A 47-year-old New Era man was sentenced to serve a minimum of 18 months…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 7, 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…
Obituary: Jeremiah Meyers, 41, of Ludington Jeremiah Philip Meyers, 41, of Ludington, formally of Essexville, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Jeremiah was born on October 21, 1981, in Barbourville, Kentucky. He was a 1999 graduate of Garber High School, in Essexville. Jeremiah enlisted in the National Guard and proudly served his country for many years. In 2004 he was…
Grants being offered to help celebrate Ludington’s 150th LUDINGTON — As Ludington sesquicentennial approaches in 2023, the Community Foundation for Mason County, in partnership with the City of Ludington, Love Ludington and Pennies from Heaven Foundation, is offering grants to organizations and businesses that promote the city’s 150th anniversary. Applicants may apply for up to $1,500 with applications due by…
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