Obituary: Patricia ‘Kay’ Hanson, 84, of Ludington

October 18, 2022

Obituary: Patricia ‘Kay’ Hanson, 84, of Ludington Patricia “Kay” Hanson of Ludington, formally of Midland, passed away on October 14, 2022. Kay was born on August 22, 1938 to Garland and Texa (Sloan) Stratton. She graduated from Columbus North High School in 1956 and received her bachelor of science degree in microbiology from The Ohio State University.  On June 11,…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 18, 2022

October 18, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, 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 recent death information…

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Taste of Mason County to be held Oct. 29. 

October 18, 2022

Taste of Mason County to be held Oct. 29. LUDINGTON — The Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County will hold The Sweet Taste of Mason County at the Ludington Area Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St., on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to all ages.  Local beekeepers will be on hand to share…

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Candidate forum scheduled for Thursday at WSCC

October 17, 2022

Candidate forum scheduled for Thursday at WSCC VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A candidate forum is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the North Lounge of the West Shore Community College Administration & Conference Building. The forum is sponsored by Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, Mason County Press, Ludington Daily News, and WMOM radio. Featured will be…

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Jaycees accepting applications for Mini Golf Major Project Grant Program

October 17, 2022

Jaycees accepting applications for Mini Golf Major Project Grant Program LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees organization is asking area organizations to apply for grant funds through its Mini Golf Major Project Grant Program. In 2021, the Jaycees awarded $30,000 to five area organizations with funds raised at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf Course at Stearns Park.  Representatives from…

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Halloween Events 2022

October 17, 2022

Halloween Events 2022 The following Halloween events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” Thursday, Oct. 27 Trunk or Treat, Mason County Department of Health and Human Services, 915 Diana St., Ludington, 5:30…

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Halloween activity information requested for MCP/OCP

October 17, 2022

Halloween activity information requested for MCP/OCP If your organization is planning a Halloween event in Mason or Oceana counties, please contact us to be placed on a master schedule. You may email information to editor@mediagroup31.com. Please begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” Thank you, Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief

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51st Circuit Court sentences, posted Oct. 17, 2022

October 17, 2022

51st Circuit Court sentences, posted Oct. 17, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court.  – Damien Charles Dietz, 30: counts 1-4: assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer (counts 3-4 dismissed; counts 1-2: 12 months jail with credit for 89 days served, 18 months probation, fines and fees, concurrent; count 5: operating an unregistered vehicle (dismissed). …

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Haunted Village is Saturday at White Pine Village

October 17, 2022

Haunted Village is Saturday at White Pine Village PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will hold its annual Haunted Village on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2 to 5 p.m., which will also be the last day of the village’s 2022 season.  Visitors will be treated with a trail of volunteers handing out candy to kids dressed in costume.…

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Man arrested after threatening his roommate with a knife.

October 17, 2022

Man arrested after threatening his roommate with a knife. LUDINGTON — ​A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on a charge of felonious domestic assault after threatening his roommate with a knife Monday, Oct. 17, shortly before 3 a.m. in the 400 block of South Emily Street, according to Cpt. Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. The…

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Loaded handgun found in drunk driving suspect’s vehicle.

October 17, 2022

Loaded handgun found in drunk driving suspect’s 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A loaded 9mm handgun was found found under the driver’s seat by Mason County sheriff’s deputies during a drunk driving traffic stop on US 10 west of the US…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 17, 2022

October 17, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 17, 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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Locally made film holds premiere in Hollywood

October 15, 2022

Locally made film holds premiere in Hollywood By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES — A movie that was filmed almost exclusively in Mason and Oceana counties had its world premiere this last week at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. “Deer Camp ’86” was one of the first three films shown at Screamfest film festival on Wednesday, Oct. 12.  The…

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Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Leland Township, Leelanau County

October 15, 2022

Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Leland Township, Leelanau County MI Travelogue by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LELAND TOWNSHIP (Leelanau County) — Just under 3 miles north of Leland on M-22 (Manitou Highway) is Clay Cliffs Natural Area. The 104 acre preserve was established in 2013 by the Leelanau Conservancy; the land is owned by Leland Township.  There is a small parking lot…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 15, 2022

October 15, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 15, 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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Scottville reader urges no vote on Proposal 3

October 15, 2022

Scottville reader urges no vote on Proposal 3 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.…

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Reader thanks governor for road repairs

October 15, 2022

Reader thanks governor for road repairs 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 Editor:…

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Threats with folding knife lead to felonious assault arrest.

October 14, 2022

Threats with folding knife lead to felonious assault 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. LUDINGTON — ​A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested for felonious assault following an argument in the 200 block of West Ludington Avenue Thursday, Oct. 13​, shortly after 8:30 p.m., according to…

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Shed fire spreads to two other structures

October 14, 2022

Shed fire spreads to two other structures LUDINGTON — Firefighters were on scene of a multi-structure fire for nearly six hours overnight. The original fire was reported as a shed fire near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Melendy Street. Emergency crews were called to the scene about 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Upon arrival of the first Ludington Fire Department unit,…

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Crown & Cork offering Crown & Coffin dining experience

October 13, 2022

Crown & Cork offering Crown & Coffin dining experience LUDINGTON — This Halloween season Crown and Cork restaurant, 502 W. Loomis St., is offering a spook-tacular family-friendly dining experience. From October 17  -29 guests can have the option of dining in Crown and Coffin, a dark and haunting room with flickering lights, misty smoke, roaming objects and plenty of fright and…

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Inmate dies at Mason County Jail.

October 13, 2022

Inmate dies at Mason County Jail. LUDINGTON — A 59-year-old male inmate at the Mason County Jail was found unresponsive in his cell during a cell check/meal service Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. and was later pronounced dead, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Corrections deputies with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office immediately started life saving measures on…

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