Obituary: Thomas Clair, 72, of Ludington Thomas Carl Clair, 72, passed away in his lakeshore home surrounded by his family on November 23, 2022. Tom was born on January 16, 1950 in Trenton, New Jersey to Joe and Marjorie Clair. Brother to John (Tess), Tom grew up in Ewing Township riding bikes, sledding, and chasing their escaped pet rabbit down…
Obituary: Valerie Renwick, 68, of Scottville Valerie Ann Renwick, 68, of Scottville, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. Valerie was born on September 2, 1954, in Ludington, the daughter of Edward and Louise (Adriaensen) LeLugas. Valerie was a graduate of Mason County Central High School. Valerie loved nature and caring for her loved ones, most especially her grandchildren and grandpups.…
VIDEO: Electrical fire causes damage at Longfellow Towers, 5 department response By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Firefighters responded to a working fire Saturday morning at Longfellow Towers, 301 E. Court St. Ludington Fire Chief John Henderson said an electrical fire occurred in apartment 704 on the top floor of the senior housing complex. Henderson said firefighters were able to…
Fire destroys Hoague Road mobile home By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a hunting home at 1078 E. Hoague Road Saturday morning. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:21 a.m. According to Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Chief Vince Williams, the three male occupants of the mobile home were in the woods deer hunting when…
Want a job that can save a life? 911 is hiring. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — I’ll never forget Christmas Eve of 2015. It was a late December with no snow on the ground. In the late evening of Dec. 23, the winds started to pick up. Fire departments were getting dispatched out to downed power…
Meth 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. Mason County sheriff’s deputies made two methamphetamine possession arrests over the Thanksgiving holiday. A 38-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for methamphetamine possession following a traffic stop at Pere Marquette Highway and Chauvez Road in Pere…
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Who’s going to tell your story? By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief I have always loved history and genealogy. I believe one of the most important things we can do is document the story of ourselves and those who came before us. Last year, my family gathered and we filmed my dad and his sister and talked about their lives, growing up…
Obituary: Carl Jensen, 65, of Ludington Carl David Jensen, 65, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Carl was born October 1, 1957, the son of Arthur “Corky” Jensen and Barb Jensen. He was a 1975 graduate of Ludington High School. After high school, Carl joined the United States Navy and faithfully served his country. He worked at Whitehall…
VIDEO: Over 500 served at Community Thanksgiving 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 LUDINGTON — The annual Community Thanksgiving meal was served today at Radiant Church on South Washington Avenue. The free meal served 530 meals, including 350 deliveries with 137 volunteers.…
VIDEO: Ford Lake Flyover Video 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. If you would like to hire Media Group 31 to create a…
VIDEO: MCP Kids: What are you thankful for? By Avoca Alway Editor’s Note: My daughter Avoca, 9, has created another video. She asked some of her friends what they are thankful this Thanksgiving season.
Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens collection begins SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is again sponsoring the Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program. The program provides all families the opportunity to have a toy or gift their children will love under the tree on Christmas morning. FiveCAP is currently accepting donations of new toys and gifts for children ages up to 18-years-old.…
Cash box stolen in storage unit break-in. 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 cash box was reported stolen Tuesday, Nov. 22, shortly after 9 a.m. in a breaking and entering at the National Storage Center located in the 400 block of…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 23, 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…
VIDEO: MCC debuts Immersion Technology Room Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Board of Education members, along with the public, got preview of the new K-12 Immersion Technology Room on Monday, during the board’s regular meeting. The room, located in…
Deputies busy with crashes. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Nov. 21, 2022: 6:01 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 off-ramp to US 10, Amber Township. 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. 9 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Meisenheimer Road, Summit…
Obituary: Phillip Hunt, 97, of Ludington Phillip W. Hunt, 97, of Ludington, died peacefully Sunday, November 20, 2022, at MediLodge of Ludington. He was born April 7, 1925, in Indiana Phillip was a hard worker who always provided for his family. Born of modest means in Indiana, he lived his early life in Illinois. He enlisted in the U.S. Army…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 22, 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…
MCC board likely to consider bond request in December By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District’s Board of Education is expected to make a decision about pursuing another bond request when it meets Monday, December 19. During the board’s regular meeting tonight, Nov. 21, Superintendent Jeff Mount said each district building is currently reaching out to…
MSP investigating break in at auto dealership AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police Hart Post is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at Deals on Wheels Auto Sales, 750 W. US 10-31. According to a press release from MSP, several vehicle windows as well as business windows were smashed. Troopers are asking if…
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