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…
Brawl in Scottville leads to injured deputy. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said one of his deputies sustained a cut to the leg “following a 911 call of an active fight between multiple people” Friday, Nov. 11, shortly after 10:30 p.m. in the 300 block of South Main Street. “When two Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived, several…
Teen arrested for OWI following rollover crash. 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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated following a one-vehicle rollover crash Friday, Nov. 11, shortly before 9 a.m. on Walhalla Road…
Trekking the North Country Trail: Minnesota Arrowhead 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 year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike took her…
Obituary: Raymond Guiher, Sr., 94, of Ludington Raymond Perry Guiher Sr., 94, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Raymond was born on January 2, 1928, in Lincoln Park, Mich. to Ray and Ida (Smith) Guiher. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army in 1946 where he was a weapons crewman at Fort Lewis, Washington. He was…
Obituary: Gary Seymour, 76, of Ludington Gary Lynn Seymour, 76, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Gary was born May 31, 1946, the son of Ward and Mercein (Parsons) Seymour. Gary was married to the love of his life, Cheryle (Nargis) Seymour. Gary faithfully served his country in the United States Army. During his service he was…
MCC Spanish students learn firsthand experience from teacher Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School Spanish students have a unique opportunity. Their teacher, Ana Quinteros, speaks Spanish as her primary language. Born and raised in El Salvador, Quinteros moved to…
First snow of season Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The first snow accumulation for the season occurred Saturday, Nov. 12, and overnight into Sunday, Nov. 13. This image was taken today, Sunday, over a field owned by Needlefast…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 13, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Rachel Marie McLain, 41, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Sept. 1 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Nov. 4; probable cause hearing: Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. –…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 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…
VIDEO: Exploring the Big South Branch Pere Marquette River By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Please subscribe to MiTravelogue YouTube Channel and like and share this video. Also, please subscribe to my blog, MiTravelogue.com. The Manistee National Forest offers thousands of acres and hundreds of trails to explore. Earlier in the week, my friend Mike and I took advantage of a sunny…
Lynda Holcomb, RN, named recipient of the DAISY Award at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital LUDINGTON — Lynda Holcomb, RN, a nurse in the Critical Care Unit at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. “I am very honored to have been nominated and selected…
Crash investigation leads to meth arrest. 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 — A 34-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for methamphetamine possession following a two-vehicle crash Thursday, Nov. 10, shortly before 11 p.m. at the intersection of US 10…
Recent births, posted Nov. 11, 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: Fernando…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 11, 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…
Radiant Church to offer community Thanksgiving meal again LUDINGTON — Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., will host a Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24. from noon to 2 p.m. Meals are available for dine-in or delivery. “Last year was our first year offering the community Thanksgiving Day dinner, which had been hosted by our neighboring church, Emanuel…
Police news, Nov. 10, 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 Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022: 12:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Masten Road north of Washington Road, Logan Township. 4:15 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…
MCE craft bazaar scheduled for Saturday CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters will hold a craft bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Lunch will be provided on site. The event is one of the main fundraisers for the athletic boosters. Anyone wishing to rent a table may contact Sheri Howe…
Obituary: Ronald Miller, 65, of Ludington Ronald Jean Miller, 65, of Ludington, formally of Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Ronald was born March 6, 1957, in Modesto, California to Clarence Miller and Reva Bailey. Ronald enlisted in the United States Army on March 22, 1974, where he served as an armor unit supply specialist at Fort Jackson,…
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