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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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…
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. Dear…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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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