VIDEO: Round Lake Flyover By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels: Mason County Press and MiTravelogue. We would appreciate if you would click “like” and leave feed back. For some insights into places to visit in Mason County and beyond, visit MiTravelogue.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Just a few minutes before more snow came down, I…
Mother, boyfriend charged with child abuse By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A mother and her boyfriend have been charged for child abuse in a case that occurred in December 2021. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink said Kevin James Kaiser, 29, of Ludington, has been arraigned in 79th District Court with first degree child abuse, which is punishable by…
Four charged with illegal gambling at Eagles club LUDINGTON — Four people have been charged with illegal gambling related to incidents that allegedly took place at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 108 S. Harrison St. According to Ludington Police Department Interim Chief Steve Wietrzykowski, on May 3, 2022, LPD was approached by two complainants with information that extensive illegal…
Crashes keep deputies busy. 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 Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022: 6:55 a.m., vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Jebavy Drive near Ehler Road, Hamlin Township. 7:30 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Scottville…
LHS students learn home and finance skills in new class LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Most adults have to learn to manage their finances including paying for a place to live, buying food, paying utility bills, credit card bills, and many other expenses. At…
Police 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 police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022: 1:10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Gordon Road, Amber Township. 6:41 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no…
WSCC to present Holiday Rock Spectacular Reunion WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series, in collaboration with the Ramdsell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee, will present “A WSCC Holiday Rock Spectacular Reunion,” on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. and…
Recent births, posted Nov. 17, 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: Ronald…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 17, 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…
Meth possession arrest tops 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Hart man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on an outstanding failure warrant in Oceana County Tuesday, Nov. 15, shortly before 10:55 p.m. in Cartier Park, according…
Scottville Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors is Sunday SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center and Mason County Senior Meals Program will hold the annual Scottville Thanksgiving dinner for seniors on Sunday, Nov. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. This year’s event will again be a drive-up event held in the parking lot of the former Scottville Optimist Building. The free…
Ludington hospital receives top safety rating LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Corewell Health Ludington Hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Another A grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group affirms our team’s dedication…
Obituary: Robert Haupt, 87, of Scottville Robert Aloys Haupt, 87, of Scottville, passed away peacefully at his home on Hackert Lake on Monday, November 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on March 11, 1935 in Chicago, the son of Aloys and Minnie (Kaddatz) Haupt who had immigrated to the United States from Germany. After graduating high…
Library book sale is this weekend LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library’s Friends of the Library will host an indoor book sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The sale will be held in the West Shore…
Sheriff’s Office activity, Monday, Nov. 14, 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 from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, Nov. 14, 20022 has been reported to MCP: 3:50 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Tuttle Road south of Hansen Road, Custer Township. …
Christmas/Holiday Events 2022 The following Christmas/holiday events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Please do not add an event in the Facebook comments. If your organization is holding an event, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas (or holiday) event.” Friday, December 2 Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade Parade &…
Obituary: David Hackert, 71, of Ludington David Walter Hackert was born Dec 18, 1950, in Mason County to Merton William and Elsie Josephine (Lehrman) Hackert. David lived on the family centennial farm in Amber Township, which was established in 1870. He passed away at home on Saturday, Nov 12, 2022, at the age of 71 with his wife Linda, and…
Lack of quorum cancels Scottville City Commission meeting By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission was scheduled to meet this evening to swear in the recently elected commissioners and elect its mayor and mayor pro-tem. Instead, the commission did not have enough members show up to take any action. During last week’s General Election, Commissioner Rob…
A letter to the citizens of Scottville James Newkirk, City Manager City of Scottville 105 N. Main St. Scottville, MI 49454 Nov. 10, 2022 To the Citizens of the City of Scottville: I would like to thank you for electing me twice to represent you on the Scottville City Commission. I have spent the majority of my life in this…
Board of canvassers determines tie in MCE board seat LUDINGTON — Mason County Eastern Board of Education write-in candidates Ryan Howe and Ben Norton tied for the full term position in last week’s General Election. Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly said the tie was determined by the Mason County Board of Canvassers. As a result, the two will meet at…
Ludington man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for ‘violent forceful rape’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 14, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. A jury found Christian Lee Mitchell guilty during a trial last September. “This case…
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