MCP is hiring! Mason County Press is looking for a news correspondent. This is a freelance position with the potential for more hours. Hours are flexible but you must be available to cover certain public meetings and other topics related to your news beat. Specifically we are looking for a correspondent to cover the City of Scottville, Amber Township, and…
Recent births, posted Oct. 27, 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: Walker…
Flyover: Chinnery Rollway, Amber Township MI Travelogue by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The light just before sunset tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 26, was just amazing. The dark clouds that had been looming the last two days finally made their way east as the sun shone from the west onto what is left of the fall colors. I was in…
WSCC Humankind series program presents ‘The Future of Work in this Region’ WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series will present “The Future of Work in this Region” on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 3:30-5 p.m. via Zoom. The event is accessible at…
Squires, Copenhaver seek County Commission Fourth District seat By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Lewis Squires and Rita Copenhaver are each seeking to be elected on Nov. 8 as the representative of Mason County Board of Commission’s Fourth District, which includes Amber Township and the northern portion of Pere Marquette Township. Squires, a Republican who lives in Amber Township, has served in…
Update on US 10-31 fatal crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the people who were involved in the fatal crash on US 10-31 Tuesday morning. Kathy Ann Owens, 70, of Shelby, died as a result of the crash. Owens was the driver of a 2013 Ford Fusion, which had been eastbound on…
A recommendation for Lew Squires, county commission Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear…
Ludington resident calls Barnett a ‘true born leader ready for mayor’ Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 26, 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…
Obituary: John Duquette, 87, of Ludington John Maurice Duquette, 87, of Ludington, formally of Holland, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022. John was born in Manistique on September 25, 1935, the son of Henry and Pearl (Salter) Duquette. After attending Manistique High School, John joined the U.S. Air Force in 1953, during the Korean War. He was stationed at…
Ludington mayor encourages people to vote, get involved Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…
Reader, health care professional says Proposal 3 is dangerous and extreme Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to…
Reader offers opinion on why Roe vs. Wade was overturned Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s…
VIDEO: Western Michigan Fair Recap Mason County Press was recently asked to furnish the Western Michigan Fair Association some photographs from the 2022 fair for its annual report. We decided to put the photos in video and set them to music. Mason County Press, through its parent company, Media Group 31, is available for commercial photography, including drone services.…
The Wayne Diaries: Ludington to Chicago in a 17-foot boat 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 here. …
One person dead following two vehicle US 10-31 crash This story has been updated. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 70-year-old Shelby woman died following a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 west of Dennis Road Tuesday morning, Oct. 25, 2022. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene in front of Watson’s car dealership at…
Recent births, posted Oct. 25, 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: Josephina…
Obituary: Linda Abraham-Tanks, 73, of Ludington Linda Kay Abraham-Tanks, 73, of Ludington, lost her hard-fought battle with cancer on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Her compassionate heart and kind nature will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Linda was a member of the Ludington Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. …
Police news, Oct. 25, 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 Monday, Oct. 24, 2022: 11:47 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested for domestic assault and resisting arrest, 900 block of East Mitchell Street,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 25, 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: Gun Lake flyover 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 If you are enjoying our videos, please subscribe to the Mason County Press Youtube channel, select like on this video, share the video and comment, if you would like. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP —…
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