VIDEO: LHS graduation parking and other information LHS is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School will hold its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26 beginning at 4 p.m. In this video Principal Dan Mesyar explains some of the parking options, particularly because of building construction. He also discusses seating…
Obituary: Dorothy Rozell, 97, of Scottville Dorothy M. Rozell, 97, longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Dorothy was born on June 19, 1925 in Victory Township, the daughter of John C. and Rose (Olk) Modjeski and grew up in northern Mason County. On May 17, 1947, she married Clarence Rozell Jr. in Manistee and they…
West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events LUDINGTON — On June 30, West Shore Bank will have served the local area for 125 years. The bank was founded as State Savings Bank of Scottville in downtown Scottville by Curtis W. MacPhail. In honor of the Bank’s anniversary, West Shore Bank is partnering with several local businesses…
Obituary: Marian Riffle, 86, of Ludington Dearest Marian Riffle, Every smile line on your face was in perfect place from joyous memories. You are cherished by five children. They remember the days when you made football plays and granny shots in the front yard of the family farmhouse. They remember the special treats of glazed donuts and vanilla ice cream,…
Obscenity scratched on car hood after motorist ‘flips the bird’ PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A woman told sheriff’s deputies that a motorist “gave her the finger” on US 10, and afterwards she pulled into the Walmart parking lot. Upon returning to her vehicle, an obscene word was scratched into the hood, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident was…
Obituary: Robert VandenHeuvel, 74, of Pentwater Robert Allen VandenHeuvel, 74 of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Robert, also known lovingly as Bob Vandy, was born on January 14, 1949, in Hart, the son of the late Frank and Lorena (Wieber) VandenHeuvel. In 1967, he graduated from Hart High School, and shortly after was drafted in the United…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 24, 2023 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…
Recent births, posted May 24, 2023 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: Elliot…
WSCC Dean’s List, winter semester 2023 WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2023 winter semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time…
Blessing of the ORVs continues to grow in Irons; Sunday, May 28 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief IRONS — A week after the popular Blessing of the Bikes weekend in Baldwin, another blessing event will take place a few miles to the north with the annual Blessing of the ORVs on Sunday, May 28 at Skinner Park in Irons. The event…
Police news, posted May 23, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 22, 2023: 6:37 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Benson Road north of Hansen Road, Branch Township. 7 a.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 2:30 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 8:14 p.m., car/deer crash, no…
Obituary: Frances Buck, 92, of Pentwater Frances Jane Buck, 92, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Frances was born on December 16, 1930, the daughter of Harold Mehl and Erma (Conklin) Mehl. Upon graduation from high school in 1948, she went on to further her education at Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, earning her nursing degree in…
Your Venmo payment can support local news Please consider helping to support local news. MCP and OCP are brought to you for free thanks to the support of local businesses and individuals. We will not require a paywall, but kindly ask you to consider supporting us with a contribution of your choosing. As the only locally-owned news service in Mason…
Free kids’ birding hike June 3 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A free kids’ birding hike will take place on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ludington State Park. Sponsored by AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) and Sable Dunes Audubon, the event is intended for children ages 7 to 12. Leading the hike,…
Recent births, posted May 23, 2023 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: Krew…
Public Notice: City of Scottville Commission Vacancy The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling a “Commissioner At-Large” vacancy. This seat is a partial term, set to expire November 2026.The successful applicant must be a resident of the City of Scottville for at least one year immediately preceding their appointment to office. The…
MCC voters will consider two proposals in November election By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District voters will get a third chance to decide on school facility needs during the Nov. 7 election. The Board of Education voted unanimously during a special meeting Monday evening, to place two proposals on the ballot. One proposal will address…
Fire destroys Free Soil Township home By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a house overlooking Gun Lake Monday afternoon. Initial dispatch reports stated a yard had caught fire near a house at 7196 N. Poplar Road. Homeowners Joe and Amber Howe said they didn’t know what had started the fire. The fire quickly made its way…
Ludington council to consider water and sewer rate hikes LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will consider increasing water and sewer rates when it meets today for its regular meeting. If approved, the council will increase water rates 7.5 percent and sewer rates 4.9 percent for each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026. In 2022, the Council increased rates for…
MCC school board to talk November election at special meeting By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight, at 7 p.m., to discuss the likelihood of holding an election on Nov. 7. The board will also discuss the scope of work of another bond proposal. Earlier this month,…
Police News, posted May 22, 2023 The following is activity of local law enforcement over the past weekend: Friday, May 19, 2023 6:58 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Two vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 7:33 a.m., MCSO: single vehicle crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. …
.png)
