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…
Police news, Dec. 6, 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 Monday, Dec. 5, 2022: 10:59 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 12:21 p.m., (MCSO), a 30-year-old Ludington man turned himself in to the sheriff’s…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 6, 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…
Trekking the North Country Trail: Breezing through Wisconsin By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike took her…
MCC honor roll, first trimester 2022-2023 Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students were named to the honor roll. In order to make the honor roll a student must earn all As and Bs on his/her report card. Sixth grade Ethan…
Woman arrested for OWI, illegal entry after allegedly barging into home and then fleeing in vehicle. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Sunday, Dec. 4, shortly after 2 a.m. after she allegedly “forced her way into a home” at Marilyn and Jagger roads and then fled in a vehicle, said Mason…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 5, 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…
A new boat for the Bum By Wayne Dewyer Self-proclaimed “professional beach bum” Wayne Dewyer of Ludington is currently trekking his way to the Florida Keys in a 17-foot motorboat. From time to time, Wayne will update the readers of MCP about his journey. You can also follow him by subscribing to his YouTube channel, The Wayne Diaries here. Hello…
Obituary: John E. Stevenson, 98, of Epworth Heights, St. Augustine, Fla. John E. Stevenson, a summer resident at Dune Lodge cottage at Epworth Heights for over 50 years, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his St. Augustine, Florida residence. He was 98 years old. Stevenson was a former veteran Columbus, Ohio banking executive for over 40 years. He served…
Road commission plans road connecting PM Highway and Jebavy Dr. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission is planning to build a road between Pere Marquette Highway and South Jebavy Drive. The road, located on 2.8 acres of property purchased by the road commission, will run to the south of Family Fare, formerly Shop-N-Save. Recently South Jebavy Drive…
Scottville city employees unionize in response to recent turmoil SCOTTVILLE — The full time employees of the City of Scottville have formed a union, in response to recent turmoil within the City Commission. The six employees have joined the Technical, Professional, and Office Workers Association (TPOAM). City Manager Jimmy Newkirk, as an administrator who has a contract with the City…
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital breaks ground on new Cancer & Hematology Center LUDINGTON — Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper donned his hard hat and shovel alongside a group of Corewell Health executives and construction and architectural firm principals to help “break ground” and thank donors for the local hospital’s new Cancer & Hematology Center at its groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday afternoon…
Catalytic converter cut from vehicle 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 — A catalytic converter was reportedly cut from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of South Jebavy Drive Thursday, Dec. 1, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was…
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