Obituary: Yvonne Bikulcius, 62, of Scottville Yvonne Kay (Raspotnik) Bikulcius, 62, of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Yvonne was born on September 17, 1960, the daughter of Stanley Raspotnik II and Kay Yvonne Knause Wienert. She graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1978. For 16 years, she worked at Indiana Summer Co-Op,…
Couple wanted on criminal charges arrested by deputies after hiding in a building 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 couple who were wanted on criminal charges were arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after they hid from police in a building in the…
Obituary: Ronald Scott, 73, of Ludington Ronald Hugh Scott, 73, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Ron was born on January 11, 1949, in Grand Haven. He was the son of the late Hugh Scott and Lauretta Jackson-Patterson. In December of 1968, Ron enlisted in the United States Army where he served as an automotive mechanic, stationed…
Spencer back on Scottville commission By Rob Alway Editor’s Note: Rob Alway is editor-in-chief and owner of Mason County Press. He also serves as a commissioner-at-large for the city of Scottville. This posting reports on the events of the Scottville City Commission meeting on Dec. 27, 2022 but also includes the author’s opinions. It’s been awhile since I’ve written…
Domestic violence arrests top police activity 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 Monday, Dec. 26, 2022: 1:57 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding 79th District Court warrant for failure to appear…
Obituary: Justin Kukalis, 84, of Ludington Justin Joseph “Jay” Kukalis, 84, of Scottville passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Justin was born in Joliet, Ill, the son of James and Mildred (Alisauskas) Kukalis and as a family, they moved to Scottville in 1944 where Justin graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1957. He worked for a…
Obituary: Terry Hillier, 64, of Ludington Terry Lee Hillier, 64, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. Terry was born on April 21, 1958, the son of Virgil and Johanna (Peeraer) Hillier. In 1976, Terry graduated from Ludington High School. On August 9, 1991, he married Debra (Jolly) Hillier. Together they shared over 30 years together. Terry had…
Police news, posted Dec. 26, 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 activity was reported by Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Dec. 23 to Dec. 25, 2022: Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 6:28 a.m., vehicle slide off, no damage/injury, US 31 freeway at mile marker…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 26, 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…
Over $40,000 awarded by Jaycees LUDINGTON – Over $40,000 has recently been contributed to various community organizations by the Ludington Area Jaycees. The Jaycees’ mini golf course, located at Stearns Park, recently donated $20,000, as a result of funds raised by its Major Project Grant program, to the following non-profit organizations: Hand 2 Hand Food Program: $5,000 Hand 2 Hand,…
Serving the community on Christmas Eve LUDINGTON — Community Church of Ludington hosted a community Christmas Eve dinner this afternoon. Though attendance at the church itself was small, most likely due to the weather, volunteers delivered over 200 meals. Several churches have cancelled evening services due to the weather. View Radiant Church’s live services at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.…
Closings and cancellations for Christmas Eve If you have a closing or cancellation to report, do not post it in the social media comments or send it by private message. Please only email it to editor@mediagroup31.com. The following closings and cancellations have been reported: CrossRoads Church of Custer, Christmas Eve services cancelled. Community Church, Ludington, Christmas Eve services, cancelled. The…
Community Christmas Eve dinner is still happening LUDINGTON — The Community Church of Ludington, 109 N. Harrison St., is hosting a free community Christmas Eve dinner from noon to 2 p.m. today in the church’s dining room. Pre-arranged deliveries will happen depending on road conditions and the safety of volunteers. Volunteers will make deliveries between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.…
VIDEO: Winter Flyover: Rondell Lake WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On the main campus of West Shore Community College sits the newest lake in Mason County. Most would argue that it’s probably not really a lake, but rather a pond. But,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 23, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Steven Geno Rice, 25, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), fourth-degree fleeing from a police officer in a vehicle, reckless driving, driving while license suspended and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Dec. 14…
Recent births, posted Dec. 23, 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: Wade…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 23, 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…
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. MCP and OCP are the only locally-owned news services in Mason and Oceana…
Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 If you have a closing or cancellation to report, do not post it in the social media comments or send it by private message. Please only email it to editor@mediagroup31.com. The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022: Mason County Senior Meals will not be making deliveries.…
Manistee man transported by ambulance following crash 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. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Manistee man was transported by Life EMS to Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital and then transferred to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City for a medical condition following a…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 22, 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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