Three-vehicle New Year’s Eve crash sends four people to the hospital. Two Good Samaritans assisting stranded motorist suffer serious injuries. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured — two of whom were seriously hurt — in a three-vehicle crash Saturday, Dec. 31, at 1 a.m. on Hoague Road east of Amber Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 2, 2023 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…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 30, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Owen Nettles, 31, domestic violence third offense and second offense habitual offender; arrested Dec. 24 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Dec. 27; probable cause hearing: Jan. 4; bail: $50,000 cash. -Michaela Lou…
Recent births, posted Dec. 30, 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: Caden…
Obituary: Sarah Jensen, 68, of Ludington Just a few months after realizing her dream to return to Michigan for retirement, Sarah A. Jensen died of natural causes at her home in Ludington. Born May 19, 1954, to Viggo and Aletha Jensen, Sarah grew up in Victory Township where, encouraged by her book-loving and free-thinking family, she developed an early and…
Adult suspect charged for firing weapon from moving vehicle SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Tiona Lara, 18, of Monroe, Mich., was arraigned today in 79th District Court on one count of carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of discharging a firearm from a vehicle, both felony charges. Lara, along with a 15-year-old juvenile, also from Monroe, was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 28,…
Conservation District asking for help to save hemlock trees SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is asking property owners to check their hemlock trees for hemlock wooly adelgid. If there are tiny balls of a white, woolly material lining hemlock branches this winter, property owners are asked to contact the conservation district office. The material could indicate the presence of…
Two teens arrested for firing handgun from vehicle on US 31 The 911 caller was a military veteran who recognized the sound of gunfire and followed the vehicle until a deputy arrived. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Two teens — one of whom is a juvenile — were apprehended by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Dec. 28, shortly after 5 p.m. following…
Police news, Dec. 29, 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. 28, 2022: 3:03 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 6:24 a.m., alarm activation, City of Scottville. 11:17 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette…
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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.…
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