Obituary: Carla Lobenherz, 69, of Ludington. Carla Rae Lobenherz, currently of Ludington, was born July 8, 1953, while her family was at Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, California, to Richard and Dora (Miller) Krieger. After a long illness, Carla passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 12, 2022. Most of Carla’s childhood and adult life was spent in…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 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…
LMTA bus involved in 3-vehicle crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people were transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a three-vehicle crash that involved a Ludington Mass Transit Bus Tuesday afternoon on US 10-31 between Independence Lane and Amber Road. The crash occurred about 4:24 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the bus was rear-ended by a Chevrolet…
BOGO camping weekend offered at Mason County Campground PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Campground, 5906 W. Chauvez Road, is offering a special buy-one-night, get-one-night-free camping weekend Oct. 7 and 8 to encourage area residents to get to know the campground and nearby Mason County Picnic Area. “We hope people in Mason County will come camp and see what a…
Veggie Van to visit Fountain Friday. FOUNTAIN — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is inviting families across Mason County to pick up a bag of free healthy produce when the Veggie Van makes a stop at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. from 3 to 4 p.m. or until all bags are gone, on Friday, Sept. 16. The goal of the…
Obituary: Nancy Dolan, 67, of Ludington. Nancy Dolan of Ludington, formerly of Lincoln Park, Mich., passed away September 13, 2022, at the age of 67. Beloved Nana to Camden and Caleb Larsen. Dearest stepmother to Brad (Rachelle) Larsen, Margo Larsen, and Brian (Pam) Larsen. Dearest sibling of Patricia (ALJ) Makarewicz, Maureen Branham, Patrick (Annette) Dolan, Timothy (Patricia) Dolan, Sheila (Jan…
Crashes cause minor 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A pair of vehicle crashes Monday, Sept. 12, resulted in minor injuries. The first crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m. at the intersection of US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway when a…
Obituary: William Sterling, Sr., 76, of Ludington. William J. Sterling, Sr., 76, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain passed away September 10, 2022 at Blodgett Hospital after a three week illness. Bill was born March 9, 1946 in Ludington, the son of James D. and Gladys M. (Smith) Sterling. Bill spent most of his life in Fountain. He attended Mason County…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 13, 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…
Recent births, posted Sept. 13, 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: Paisley…
Robbery suspect involved in police related shooting held on $1 million bond. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 51-year-old man accused of robbing and assaulting an elderly couple in Golden Township last week and then fleeing in their vehicle was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Sept. 12, on six felony charges. Harold Raymond Labeau, of 5845…
Wayne Dewyer: Professional beach bum, and loving it. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features local entrepreneurs and businesses. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SOMEWHERE IN PERE MARQUETTE LAKE — Wayne Dewyer, 58, lives life on his own terms. A native of Ludington, which serves as his home base, each year Wayne finagles a new…
K-9 bites fleeing suspect. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —K-9 Officer Diego with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office helped capture and contain a suspect Saturday, Sept. 10. A 29-year-old Hart man was arrested following a 911 call reporting a domestic assault around 10:30 p.m. in the 5700 block of West Johnson Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect reportedly fled…
Names released from Sunday fatal crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Lori Nicole Henkaus, 36, of Fountain, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, as a result of injuries suffered in a two vehicle crash at the intersection of US 31 and Johnson Road (along the Scottville bypass). Henkaus was driving a Chrysler Town & Country minivan east on…
Weekend police news, Sept. 12, 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 9, 2022: 3:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Branch Township. 6:13 p.m., (MCSO), attempted damaged property/harassment, Thomas Street, City…
Obituary: Bryan Lund, 36, of Ludington. Bryan Patrick Lund, 36, of Ludington, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Friday, September 9, 2022, following a brief illness. Bryan was born December 21, 1985, to Daniel Lund and Laura (Magee) Lund. He graduated from Ludington High School. He will be greatly missed by his parents, his brother, Eric…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 12, 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…
Local woman dies in Amber Township crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Mason County woman died Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11, 2022, following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of US 31 and Johnson Road (along the Scottville bypass). The crash is the second traffic fatality in Mason County over the weekend. The first was on…
Remembering Trooper Paul Butterfield. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos and Text by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A small group of people gathered Friday evening on Custer Road, just north of Townline Road to remember Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, who was…
Obituary: Clare Reeds, 90, of Scottville. Clare W. Reeds, 90, of Scottville passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. Clare was born on December 26, 1931 in Lansing, the son of James Ralph and Elva Pearl (Mallison) Reeds and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1950. Clare served his country with the United States Air Force during…
Dogs, cat die in Round Lake fire. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Two dogs and a cat died in a house fire at a residence at 6591 E. Sugar Grove Road (near Round Lake) Saturday evening, Sept. 10, 2022. Fountain Area Fire Department and Branch Fire Department were initially dispatched to the scene at 9:42 p.m. According to Barry Ruger, Fountain assistant…
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