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…
Trailer stolen 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the larceny theft of a small utility trailer in the 100 block of North Dennis Road that was reported Monday, Dec. 12, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derek Wilson.…
Obituary: David Fonnesbeck, 66, of Ludington David Clarence Fonnesbeck, 66, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Monday December 12, 2022 in the comfort of his own home. Prior to his passing, he spent his last days surrounded by friends and family. Dave was born on August 30, 1956 to Clarence and Wilda (Boals) Fonnesbeck. After graduating from Ludington High School…
Obituary: Patrick Danks, 76, of Ludington Patrick Roy Danks, 76, of Ludington, passed away after a year long battle with liver cancer on Friday December 9, 2022. Patrick was born on May 4, 1946, the son of Robert and Gladys (Carey) Danks. He graduated from Brethren High School in 1965. On June 15, 1968, Patrick married the love of his…
Ceres Solutions offering scholarships to college students In its continuing effort to support youth pursuing careers in agriculture, Ceres Solutions will offer $25,000 through scholarships to high school seniors and college students this coming spring. Students receiving the scholarships will be selected based on their commitment to agricultural youth programs and their desire to pursue higher education. “Our employee group…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 12, 2022 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joshua Terry Navis, 42, unlawful imprisonment, assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of felony firearms; arrested Nov. 30 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; probable cause hearing: Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.…
Historic Riverton house damaged by fire By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a house that was originally built in the 1800s Monday, Dec. 12. The house, at 4087 S. Gordon Road, is owned by Dan Reid. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 1:01 p.m. Dan’s son, Gabriel, lives next door. He said he works third…
Weekend police news, Dec. 12, 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 9, 2022: 7:05 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 12, 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: Dennis Padron, 63, of Scottville Dennis Padron, 63, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Dennis was born on July, 22 1959, the son of Alberto and Joyce (Smith) Padron. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1977. On April 7, 1984, Dennis married his wonderful bride and best friend, Kimberly (Bigford) Padron. They…
Cronk wins Emmy Award By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features local entrepreneurs and businesses. LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, Harold David Cronk of Scottville became the second person from Mason County to win an Emmy Award when he received the award for Outstanding Directing for a Multiple Camera Program…
VIDEO: St. Mary’s Lake Flyover 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 RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — St. Mary’s Lake is one of five lakes in Riverton Township but the only one accessible to the public. The 114 acre lake includes a Michigan Department of…
Obituary: Charles Riffle, 91, of Custer Charles Augustus Riffle, 91, of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Charles was born on September 7, 1931, the son of Charles and Bessie (Mendenhall) Riffle. He graduated from Free Soil High School in 1951. Shortly after graduation, Charles married Sadie Louis (Griswold) Riffle. Before her passing in 2009, they shared 58…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 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…
Scottville’s Harold Cronk nominated for Emmy Award By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, Dec. 10, Mason County will be represented at the inaugural Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. Scottville-based filmmaker Harold David Cronk has been nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on a Disney series. Cronk was nominated for an award for Outstanding Directing for…
VIDEO: Scottville Elementary Christmas program Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Over 800 parents, grandparents, and other family members of Scottville Elementary kids packed A.O. Carlson Gymnasium at Mason County Central High School Thursday to watch the kindergarten through second grade students perform their Christmas program. The students…
Ludington man allegedly in possession of 39 grams of meth arrested. 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 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine Thursday, Dec. 8, shortly before 8 p.m. following a…
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…
.png)
