Car/deer crashes 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. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022: 6:08 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Hansen Road, Amber Township. 7:08 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Beyer…
Obituary: Charles Carlson, 72, of Ludington Charles Paul Carlson, 72, of Ludington passed away early Wednesday morning, October 19, 2022 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on February 9, 1950 in Hart, the son of Paul L. and Dorothy M. (Hoffman) Carlson and grew up in the Pentwater area. Charlie or Chuck as…
Obituary: Jerry Lee Brzak, 74, of Ludington Jerry Lee Brzak, 74, of Ludington, went to join his family on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. There was no warning and no preparation, just the sudden, jarring news that he was gone. We take comfort, the truest, deepest kind of comfort in knowing that he is with our family that passed before him,…
Man arrested for smashing windshield, window of ex’s car. 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 27-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for smashing the windshield, passenger side window and the interior of a 2010 Hyundai Elantra that…
Man arrested for 8th driving on suspended license charge. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for his eighth driving while license suspended (DWLS) charge, along with a failure appear warrant issued in Oceana County, following a traffic stop Wednesday, Oct. 19, around 10:40 p.m. at US 10 and Atkinson Drive, according to…
Scottville Road closure Scottville Road between Meisenheimer and Marrison Road will be closed for a culvert replacement beginning Monday, Oct. 24 through Wednesday, Oct. 26. Barricades will be set up the intersections of Scottville Road and Meisenheimer Road, Sippy Road and Marrison Road. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
Sheriff’s office searching for missing Scottville man UPDATE: Mr. Holden has been located safe. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently attempting to locate Denis Holden, 81, of Scottville, who is missing. Holden is a delivery driver for Sanders Meats of Custer. Today, Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 9:30 a.m. he left Sanders Meats driving a Ford F-350 company vehicle to…
Three men arrested for stealing $5,200 smoker from food truck. 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 — Three local men were arrested by police Tuesday after allegedly stealing a smoker valued at $5,200 from a food truck at the 10 Spot food truck…
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Obituary: Jonathan Stark, 44, of Branch Jonathan “Jon” Michael Stark, 44, of Branch, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 from sepsis, a complication from his fight with mantle cell lymphoma. Jon was born March 10, 1978, to Daniel and Elizabeth Stark. He graduated from Mason County Eastern in 1996 and attended Lake Superior State University, transferred to West Shore Community…
Notice of Public Hearing: Jackson Haynes State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Mason File No. 22-080-NA In the matter of JACKSON HAYNES. To all interested persons including UNIDENTIFIED FATHER whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on November 17, 2022 at…
Mason County PAWS holding adoption event, photo contest PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County PAWS Society will hold an Adoption Event Special on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wags to Wiskers, 4815 W. US 10. During the event, the cat/kitten adoption fee is reduced to $20. Those who would like to adopt a cat should…
Notice of Public Hearing: Raland McFadden State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Mason File No. 16-002-NA In the matter of RALAND MCFADDEN. To all interested persons including DAVI MCFADDEN whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on November 17, 2022 at…
Author Fred Carlisle to visit Ludington library LUDINGTON — The Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library will host author Fred Carlisle, author of “The Lake Effect: A Lake Michigan Mosaic” on Monday, Oct. 24 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Carlisle lived in Michigan for 20 years, raising a young family and teaching at Michigan State University. He enjoyed a…
Fin & Feather Club receives NRA Foundation grant SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The NRA Foundation has awarded the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County a grant totaling $1,000 to fund educational opportunities with respect to firearms, hunting safety, and marksmanship, as well as other subjects that are of importance to the well-being of the general public and to support activities…
Police news, Oct. 18, 2022. The following is Mason County Sheriff”s Office activity Monday, Oct. 17, 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. 9:53 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway near the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 10:43 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US…
Recent births, posted Oct. 18, 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: Waylen…
Obituary: Christopher Davis, 39, of Ludington Christopher Lee Davis, 39, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born June 25, 1983, in Oceanside, California, and later moved to Ludington in 1993. Chris graduated from Ludington High School, and for the past six years was employed as a cook at Applebee’s in Ludington. Chris…
Obituary: James Casteel, 81, of Ludington James Henry Casteel, 81, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born January 19, 1941, in Durand, the son of Jay and Virginia (Cline) Casteel. Jim spent most of his life in construction, building things from roads throughout Michigan, to power plants around the United States. The travel…
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