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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 8, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jeffrey J. Medina, 26: counts 1 and 2: assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer (one count dismissed), two days jail with credit for two days served, 18 months probation; count 3: trespassing (dismissed). – Patrick Allen…
Ludington man receives up to 30 years in prison for vehicle theft, drugs and assaulting police LUDINGTON — Christopher Wayne Bailey, 49, of Ludington, was sentenced to prison Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Bailey faced three charges: unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, possession of methamphetamine and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was initially arrested on…
Police news, Dec. 8, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022: 6:40 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway near the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 7:16 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 8, 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 Dec. 8, 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: Andrew…
Murder on Long Lake: A Mason County Great Depression tale By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief An evening of drinking and romance in a cottage along Long Lake ended with the shooting death of a 52-year-old Indiana man in late October 1941 and eventual murder charges against a 38-year-old Branch woman. Crystal (Landon) Jasper Anderson grew up a little over a mile…
ESD’s Book Bus continues a lifelong educator’s legacy West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP —Jacquie Gerould spent 40 years as a teacher at Reed City’s Norman Elementary School, retiring in 2010. During that time she developed a…
Driver injured in rollover crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Hart man suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash on Oceana Drive near Lake Road Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was driving a 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup truck on Oceana Drive, crossing the bridge. “The bridge was icy…
Portion of Warren Road to be closed daily. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Warren Road between 88th and 96th avenues will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…
California company joins Peterson Farms. HART TOWNSHIP — The Peterson family has announced the addition of Fresh Innovations California, LLC, to the Peterson Farms Family of Companies. Fresh Innovations California, located in Stockton, California, specializes in organic and conventional fresh-cut apple slices, under the brand Prize Slice, supplying schools and retail throughout the United States. “The addition of Fresh Innovations…
Fat tire biking on the dunes begins Dec. 15. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Following another successful off-road vehicle riding season and the first official shoreline horseback riding season this past November, the Department of Natural Resources is expanding outdoor recreation at Silver Lake State Park. An all-new fat-tire biking season will take place at Silver Lake ORV Area Dec. 15 through…
Deputies busy with crashes. 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 Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022: 6:44 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 7:30 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US…
New Era man sent to prison for selling meth to undercover officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties on Oceana County Press. The issue is being worked on. For that reason, we are sharing OCP articles on MCP today. HART — A 47-year-old New Era man was sentenced to serve a minimum of 18 months…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 7, 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: Jeremiah Meyers, 41, of Ludington Jeremiah Philip Meyers, 41, of Ludington, formally of Essexville, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Jeremiah was born on October 21, 1981, in Barbourville, Kentucky. He was a 1999 graduate of Garber High School, in Essexville. Jeremiah enlisted in the National Guard and proudly served his country for many years. In 2004 he was…
Grants being offered to help celebrate Ludington’s 150th LUDINGTON — As Ludington sesquicentennial approaches in 2023, the Community Foundation for Mason County, in partnership with the City of Ludington, Love Ludington and Pennies from Heaven Foundation, is offering grants to organizations and businesses that promote the city’s 150th anniversary. Applicants may apply for up to $1,500 with applications due by…
Police news, Dec. 6, 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 Monday, Dec. 5, 2022: 10:59 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 12:21 p.m., (MCSO), a 30-year-old Ludington man turned himself in to the sheriff’s…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 6, 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…
Trekking the North Country Trail: Breezing through Wisconsin By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike took her…
MCC honor roll, first trimester 2022-2023 Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students were named to the honor roll. In order to make the honor roll a student must earn all As and Bs on his/her report card. Sixth grade Ethan…
Woman arrested for OWI, illegal entry after allegedly barging into home and then fleeing in vehicle. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Sunday, Dec. 4, shortly after 2 a.m. after she allegedly “forced her way into a home” at Marilyn and Jagger roads and then fled in a vehicle, said Mason…
