Thief or thieves cut catalytic converters from vehicles.

November 7, 2022

Thief or thieves cut catalytic converters from vehicles. 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. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the larceny theft of two catalytic converters in the 600 block of West First Street, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The…

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Lakeshore Drive street closure

November 7, 2022

Lakeshore Drive street closure LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Drive (M-116) will be closed beginning Tuesday, Nov. 8 until Wednesday, Nov. 9, for a sewer repair. Traffic will be detoured to Rath Avenue north to Tinkham Avenue.

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Recent births, posted Nov. 7, 2022

November 7, 2022

Recent births, posted Nov. 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 births have been reported: Charlie…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 7, 2022

November 7, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 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…

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Animal Shelter to hold cat and dog adoption event

November 6, 2022

Animal Shelter to hold cat and dog adoption event 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 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Animal Shelter will hold a free cat and dog adoption event Thursday, Nov. 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. and…

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued, 2:39 p.m.

November 5, 2022

Severe thunderstorm warning issued, 2:39 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, effective at 2:39 p.m., for Mason and Oceana counties, until 4:15 p.m. Severe thunderstorms were located along a line ine extending from 15 miles northwest of Silver Lake to 30 miles west of Grand Haven, moving northeast at 65 mph with wind gusts of…

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The Vogue to offer encore showings of “Deer Camp ’86” 

November 4, 2022

The Vogue to offer encore showings of “Deer Camp ’86”  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The Vogue Theatre has added two more showings of the locally produced, award winning movie “Deer Camp ’86” after it was sold out tonight, Friday, Nov. 4. The film will show again on Monday, Nov. 14 and — fittingly — Tuesday, Nov. 15. Both…

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Local businesses defrauded roughly $250,000 by organized scam operation. 

November 4, 2022

Local businesses defrauded roughly $250,000 by organized scam operation.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Businesses in Mason and Oceana counties were defrauded a total of approximately $250,000 by a sophisticated scam operation that involved cashing fake payroll checks. “There are three stores in Oceana that were impacted by a group of scammers that came up from Central America, Honduras,…

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Suspect uses officer’s flashlight to assault him during scuffle.

November 4, 2022

Suspect uses officer’s flashlight to assault him during scuffle. The officer was treated at ER for head injuries. LUDINGTON — ​A 27-year-old male officer with the Ludington Police Department was struck in the head with a flashlight by a 39-year-old male suspect in the 800 block of West Loomis Street Thursday, Nov. 3, shortly before 9:30 p.m., according to Interim…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 4, 2022

November 4, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 4, 2022 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Darcie Lynn Adolphson, 36, three counts of stealing a financial transaction device, arraigned Nov. 2, probable cause hearing: Nov. 16, bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Donne Jean Knight, 25, assault with a dangerous weapon…

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Shop with a Cop/Hero pie auction will be Nov. 23

November 4, 2022

Shop with a Cop/Hero pie auction will be Nov. 23 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero pie auction fundraiser is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 23. The auction raises money for the annual shopping event that will take place Dec. 12-15 at Walmart and Meijer. Ludington Police Department School…

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Ludington Christmas parade entries sought 

November 4, 2022

Ludington Christmas parade entries sought  LUDINGTON — The annual Aglow on the Avenue holiday parade will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to town and kick off the holiday season in Downtown Ludington, Saturday, Nov. 26. Parade entries are now being accepted, and community members are invited to participate.  Sponsored by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown…

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LHS to present ‘Our Town’ Nov. 17-20

November 4, 2022

LHS to present ‘Our Town’ Nov. 17-20 LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama Club will present Thorton Wilder’s “Our Town” on Thursday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 20 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The play will be directed by Chris Plummer.  Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday,…

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Pedestrian walking with traffic after dark struck by vehicle.

November 4, 2022

Pedestrian walking with traffic after dark struck by 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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington man was struck by a vehicle while walking northbound on Stiles Road in the northbound lane Thursday, Nov. 3, just after 7:01 p.m., according to…

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Ludington Senior Center to hold arts and crafts show Saturday

November 4, 2022

Ludington Senior Center to hold arts and crafts show Saturday LUDINGTON — The Ludington Senior Center will hold its seventh Holiday Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 308 S. Rowe St. Over 20 vendors will be displaying jewelry, wreaths, glass art, porch signs, ornaments, cards, mittens, dish cloths, towels, and…

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Traveling through the locks of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

November 3, 2022

Traveling through the locks of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway 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…

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MCC student experiences MEA Next Gen Teacher Program

November 3, 2022

MCC student experiences MEA Next Gen Teacher Program Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. The saying “a little encouragement goes a long way” is especially true for Sarah Houston, a Mason County Central High School senior. A chemistry teacher’s encouragement to apply to the Michigan Education Association Next Gen Teachers…

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Ludington man sent to prison for fleeing, resisting police

November 3, 2022

Ludington man sent to prison for fleeing, resisting police LUDINGTON — Enrice Domingo Morin, 27, of Ludington was sentenced Tuesday in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to serve four to 20 years in prison in relation to an incident that took place in April.  According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, on Saturday, April 17, 2022, a sheriff’s deputy clocked…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Nov. 3, 2022

November 3, 2022

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Nov. 3, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court.  – Carl Lee Herring, 32: count 1, assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer (one year in jail minimum with credit for 153 days served, fines and fees); count 2, trespassing (dismissed). See related story here.  – Tyler…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise.

November 3, 2022

Car/deer crashes on the rise. 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 Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022: 7:02 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Tuttle Road, Custer Township. 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance ready to help Medicare customers

November 3, 2022

Smith & Eddy Insurance ready to help Medicare customers SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country in the process of helping people ages 65 and over navigate through Medicare. The current Medicare enrollment period began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. In addition, the Affordable Health Care Act market place began on…

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