Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 16, 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: Jessie LaFleur, 93, of Ludington Jessie Jean (Grubbs) LaFleur, 93, of Ludington, formerly of Saginaw, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. Jessie was born November 18, 1929, the daughter of Lonnie and Emma (Stewart) Grubbs. Jessie married the love of her life, Raymond F. LaFleur on October 8, 1949, and spent 40 wonderful years with him until his passing…
Ludington to honor Mayor Miller LUDINGTON — Ludington Mayor Steve Miller will be honored with an open house on Monday, Dec. 19 following the regular meeting of the City Council, which begins at 6 p.m. Monday’s meeting will be Miller’s last regular council meeting as mayor. Miller was elected in 2018 and has served one four-year term. He was the…
High-speed chase suspect has extensive criminal record. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MASON COUNTY — The 25-year-old Shelby man arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding, methamphetamine possession, reckless driving, driving while license suspended and fourth-offense habitual offender following a high speed chase Wednesday night, Dec. 14, has an extensive criminal record. Steven Geno Rice III…
VIDEO: Suspect captured by police following high-speed chase MASON COUNTY — A 25-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding, methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended following a high-speed chase with speeds reaching nearly 100 mph Wednesday night, Dec. 14, shortly after 10:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Math & Mentors: Making math fun 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 SCOTTVILLE — Area second graders recently learned that math can be fun. Over 42 community volunteers helped bring Math and Mentors to all the elementary schools in…
Caritas Food Pantry donates Christmas meals CUSTER — Volunteers at Caritas Food Pantry recently assembled 150 Christmas means to donate to clients. Meals were made possible through donations from local businesses such as West Shore Bank’s Spirit of Giving campaign, Meijer Simply Giving Program, and funds from Caritas Food Pantry’s private donors. A donation oof 150 5-gallon buckets were also…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 15, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced for felony crimes on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. – Garrett Scott Buck, 30: Count 1, assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault), one day in jail with credit for one day served, two days probation; count 2, domestic violence, dismissed,…
Ludington man arrested for aggravated assault 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 62-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for aggravated domestic assault and battery Wednesday, Dec. 14, shortly before 1 p.m. in the 700 block of North Rowe Street, according…
VIDEO: LHS Band Performs Christmas Carols for Shoppers LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington High School band was at Walmart Tuesday evening to bring some live Christmas music to shoppers, especially to the children participating in the Shop with a…
VIDEO: Shop with a Cop/Hero 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 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero program is underway this week at Walmart and Meijer. Children who may not be able to afford Christmas…
Obituary: William Schulz, 87, of Ludington William Martin Schulz, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. William, also known lovingly as Buddy or Bill, was born on December 17, 1934, the son of William and Mary (Cieslewicz) Schulz. Bill graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1952. On February 16, 1968, he married the love…
G2S students selling Christmas trees for charitable causes By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The students of Gateway to Success Academy are selling decorated Christmas trees and donating the money to select charities. The project is part…
Over $100 in fuel stolen during gas drive-offs 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Over $100 in fuel was stolen during two separate gas drive-offs at the Airport EZ Mart on West US 10 Tuesday, Dec. 13, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Obituary: Timothy Berndt, 69, of Ludington Timothy Joe Berndt, 69, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Timothy was born on March 6, 1953, in Flint. On May 19, 1990, he married his forever love, and best friend, Kelly (Silver) Berndt. They were able to enjoy 32 beautiful years together. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in…
Recent births, posted Dec. 14, 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: Naomi…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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