Obituary: Charles Swygert, 81, of Ludington

October 24, 2022

Obituary: Charles Swygert, 81, of Ludington Charles William Swygert, 81, of Ludington lost his long battle with liver cancer on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Charles was given the news that he had stage 4 liver cancer in February of 2022 and took the news in stride saying that he lived a great life full of good times and great accomplishments.…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 24, 2022

October 24, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 24, 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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Obituary: Louis ‘Lou’ Gimbutis, Jr., 72, of Scottville

October 24, 2022

Obituary: Louis ‘Lou’ Gimbutis, Jr., 72, of Scottville Louis “Lou” Gimbutis Jr. passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids, at the age of 72. He lived his final weeks, months, and years in precisely the same manner that he had lived his previous 7 decades- concerned not for himself, but only for the happiness and well-being…

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Reader supports Proposal 3

October 24, 2022

Reader supports 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. Dear Editor:  Abortion is…

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Reader urges voters to research Proposal 3

October 24, 2022

Reader urges voters to research 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. Dear…

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Trio accused of stealing businesses’ smoker arraigned

October 23, 2022

Trio accused of stealing businesses’ smoker arraigned LUDINGTON — The three men accused of stealing a smoker valued at $5,200 from a local business were arraigned late last week.  Garth Allen Lemere, 23, of Scottville, Devonta Gene Young, 27, of Ludington, and Alvonya Martel Brown, 25, of Ludington, were each charged with larceny of $1,000 or more but less than…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 23

October 23, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 23 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tony Jerome Lopez, 48, assault with a dangerous weapon, home invasion and second offense habitual offender; arrested Sept. 27 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Oct. 17; probable cause hearing: Oct. 26; bail: $10,000…

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Obituary: Charlene Jagow, 87, of Warren, formerly of Scottville

October 23, 2022

Obituary: Charlene Jagow, 87, of Warren Charlene Rae Jagow, 87, of Warren, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Charlene was born on March 13, 1935, in Scottville  to her parents Theodore and Bessie Englebercht. Family meant the world to Charlene and she adored the time she spent with her granddaughter whether that be watching her figure skating and dancing…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 23, 2022

October 23, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 23, 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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‘Deer Camp ’86’ movie wins Best Special Effects at film festival

October 21, 2022

‘Deer Camp ’86’ movie wins Best Special Effects at film festival By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES — Locally filmed and produced movie “Deer Camp ’86” won the Best Special Effects award during the recent Screamfest film festival in Hollywood. Screamfest is the largest and longest running film festival in the United States and included over 20 feature films. Other…

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VIDEO: Flying over Gooseneck Lake

October 21, 2022

VIDEO: Flying over Gooseneck Lake 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 October 21, 2022 BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Gooseneck Lake is one of the most easterly lakes in Mason County. The 77 acre lake sits mostly in the Manistee National Forest with a…

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Car/deer crashes top police activity.

October 21, 2022

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…

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Obituary: Charles Carlson, 72, of Ludington

October 21, 2022

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…

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Obituary: Jerry Lee Brzak, 74, of Ludington

October 21, 2022

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,…

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Man arrested for smashing windshield, window of ex’s car.

October 20, 2022

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…

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Man arrested for 8th driving on suspended license charge.

October 20, 2022

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…

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Scottville Road closure

October 20, 2022

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…

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Sheriff’s office searching for missing Scottville man

October 19, 2022

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…

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Three men arrested for stealing $5,200 smoker from food truck.

October 19, 2022

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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A new brand for the chamber

October 19, 2022

A new brand for the chamber 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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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 19, 2022

October 19, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 19, 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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