Front Page Sunday: MCP, May 8, 1975 Front Page Sunday is presented by the Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. During this series we will bring to you select front pages of the Mason County Press when it was a weekly newspaper, from 1938 to 1976 and then 1986-1987. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief May 8, 1975…
Scottville commission may make decision on community development position. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. SCOTTVILLE — During its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 26, the Scottville City Commission will again discuss the creation of…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 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…
Obituary: Caroline Catt, 86, of Ludington. Caroline Anna Catt, 86, of Ludington, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born June 11, 1936 in Sheridan Township to Michael and Marian (Misunas) Monczunski. She graduated from Custer High School in 1954. Carol worked for Oakview Medical Care Facility as a kitchen aide for over 23 years. She retired in 1998.…
Tennessee man could face 15, 20 years in prison for causing Sunday motorcycle crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON —Bryan Lewis Bruner, 35, of Gatlinburg, Tenn., could face up to 20 years in prison in his involvement in a crash that occurred Sunday, Sept. 17 on Pere Marquette Highway in Pere Marquette Township. The crash occurred about 2 a.m. north…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 23, 2022. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Matthew James Carrier, 33; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and third-offense habitual offender; arrested Sept. 15 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned: Sept. 16; probable cause hearing: Sept.…
Trial for Manton man in deadly crash delayed. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Eighteen months after a deadly crash that killed three people in Walhalla, the trial for the man who drove the car that caused the crash has been delayed. A motion hearing was held on Sept. 13. During that hearing, defense attorney Matthew Kacel asked for an…
Chamber celebrates business, community involvement. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2022 awards dinner Thursday night, presenting various awards to area businesses and community activists. Safe Harbor Credit Union of Pere Marquette Township was awarded the 2022 Business of the Year while WMOM radio of Ludington received the 2022 Small Business of the…
Crashes cause injuries. 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. Two separate vehicle crashes in Mason County Thursday, Sept. 22, resulted in injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first crash, which occurred around 3:15 p.m. at Pere Marquette Highway and the northbound US 31…
Recent births, posted Sept. 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 births have been reported: Clara…
Baldwin schools evacuated following bomb threat BALDWIN — Baldwin Community Schools was evacuated Thursday afternoon following a bomb threat made by a bank robber in another part of Lake County, according to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Osceola State Bank’s Luther branch was robbed at 10 a.m. Thursday morning. According to the sheriff’s office press release,…
Police news, Sept. 22, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022: 7:01 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley Road west of Stiles Road, Riverton Township. 9:56 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and…
Obituary: Doyle Fenner, 70, of Ludington. Doyle Joseph Fenner, or ‘D’ as most called him, was called to heaven on September 6, 2022 after a long battle with his health. He came into this world on August 6, 1952 in Ludington. Doyle was known for diving into anything that supported kids. He had a passion for getting others to achieve…
Obituary: Christine Binando, 71, of Cape Coral, Fla. Christine Elizabeth Binando, 71, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in Michigan, near her daughter’s home. She was born May 30, 1951, and raised in Port Washington, Ohio, the daughter of Selby and Ruth (Bond) Lightbody. Christine worked as a nursing home administrator for over 20 years until…
VIDEO: Old Engine Club Education Day 2022 Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Hundreds of fifth grade students attended Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s annual Education Day Wednesday, Sept. 21. The event has taken place for over 30 years at the…
MCE students help Custer sculpture landscaping West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Students from Mason County Eastern High School’s freshman biology class helped members of the Custer sculpture committee and employees from Larsen’s Landscaping Wednesday with the landscaping around the village’s…
Meth arrest tops 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Illinois man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for methamphetamine possession Tuesday, Sept. 20, shortly after 3:30 p.m. following a traffic stop on Stiles Road near Conrad Road, according…
Churches offering free laundry day. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Members of area churches are gathering on Sunday, Sept. 25 to offer free laundry service from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brite ‘N Clean Laundromat, 50 S. Jackson Rd. Soap and snacks will be provided.
VIDEO: Flag football debuts in Scottville. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. Video and photographs by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — About 35 to 40 first and second grade students have been participating in the new Scottville flag football program, organized and coached by John Chalko. Practices and games…
WSCC recognizes two with Presidential Recognition Award. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Presidential Recognition Award recipients Marcie McCloskey and Julie Page-Smith were honored at the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Sept. 19. The Presidential Recognition Award recognizes individuals for exemplifying the vision…
Free technological assistance event to be held at Scottville senior center. SCOTTVILLE — The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM) will be partnering with the Scottville Area Senior Center to host a free drop-in technology assistance event to provide older adults with one-on-one support with their cell phones, tablets, and laptops. The event will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27…
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