Obituary: Cynthia Hazard, 71, of Ludington. Cynthia “Cindy” Hazard, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, after a lingering illness. Cindy was born March 8, 1951, in Ludington, the daughter of Hiram and Virginia Hazard. She was a lifelong resident and Ludington High School graduate. Cindy worked at three of the…
Scottville police chief told repeatedly during July 27 meeting that he wasn’t fired. SCOTTVILLE — Several details about circumstances leading up to the alleged termination of Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy were revealed during the city commission’s regular meeting Monday, Aug. 22, including: a taped recording of a meeting Wednesday morning, July 27, 2022, between now former City Attorney Carlos…
Grant Twp. Fire & Rescue annual chicken dinner is Sunday. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The annual Grant Township Fire and Rescue Department’s annual barbecue chicken dinner is Sunday, Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grant Township fire station, 835 W. Hoague Road. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department. Dinner is $15 per adult…
Man arrested for assaulting 2 men. 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. Editor’s Note: Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski provided corrected info Tuesday afternoon. Please note the bolded text. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on charges of felonious assault and assault and…
Obituary: Gaye Schulke, 70, of Scottville. Gaye E. Schulke, 70, of Scottville passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. She was born June 15, 1952 in Scottville to Roy and Madeline (Vermeiren) Shilander. She graduated from Mason County Central High School and went on to take some courses at Ferris State College. She married the late John “Jack” Schulke in 1975.…
Obituary: Michael Warner, 74, of Ludington. Michael (Mike) John Warner, 74, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Mike was born on August 5, 1948 to Louise (Durie) Warner and Jackson Warner. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1967, where he played varsity football and basketball. Mike enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1969 and after…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 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 recent death information…
Scottville attorney resigns, referencing issues with police chief, commissioners. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Attorney Carlos Alavardo resigned tonight, as a result of the issues the city recently has faced with its police chief, Matt Murphy and the efforts by some of the city commissioners to defend Murphy and place blame on City Manager Jimmy Newkirk. Alvardo’s resignation letter, dated today,…
Ruby Creek honors disabled veterans. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The Ruby Creek Tavern held its annual Thunder in the Creek on Saturday, Aug. 20. The 16th annual event raises funds for disabled veterans. It kicked off with a noon parade on Washington…
Woman arrested for slashing tire. 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. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Fountain woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Aug. 20, shortly after 10 p.m. for slashing a tire on a vehicle in the 2300 block of North 32nd…
Bystander saves elderly man from drowning in Ludington Harbor. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old West Bloomfield, Michigan man was rescued from the Ludington Harbor by a heroic bystander Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim was pulled from the water by a 62-year-old Kalamazoo, Michigan man who entered the water after seeing the…
District court arraignments, posted Aug. 22, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies -Matthew Elliot Penrod, 32; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and imitation manufacturing a controlled substance; offense date: Aug. 14; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Aug. 15; bond: $1,000/10 percent; probable cause hearing Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.…
New York man admittedly on drugs arrested at state park following strange episode. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Fairport, New York man was arrested following a 911 call reporting a “person possibly on drugs acting strange” at the Ludington State Park Sunday, Aug. 21, at 9:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and…
Obituary: Phyllis Schwartz, 93, of Ludington. Phyllis J Schwartz, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. Phyllis was the daughter of Clarence and Reva (Grubb) Folland. She was married to Warren Schwartz Sr. Phyllis worked at Consumers Power Pumped Storage Project and was the Riverton Township clerk for some time before retiring from Pro Gas. She was…
Recent births, posted Aug. 22, 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: Na’Vaeh…
Spartan Proud: MCC High School Band prepares for fall season. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Band completed a week of camp Friday with a community performance at Spartan Community Band. New band director Caleb Schultz has been preparing the band for…
MCC band to present community concert. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Marching Band, under the direction of Caleb Schultz, will present a community concert tonight, Friday, Aug. 19, at Spartan Community Field at 5 p.m. The concert is the finale of the band’s…
Obituary: John Gould, 79, of Ludington. John Kennedy Gould, 79, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born January 11, 1943, in Grand Rapids, the son of John Maxwell and Jane (Kennedy) Gould. John graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1961 then enlisted in the US Air Force.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 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…
Fin & Feather offering Basic Pistol Class, Sept. 3. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a basic pistol class on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the club grounds, 3276 N. Darr Road. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20. Contact instructor Jim Glover at 231-907-8330. The class is open…
Scottville fish cleaning station closed due to repair costs. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville has closed down its Riverside Park fish cleaning station until the city is able to pay for repairs. City Manager Jimmy Newkirk said the grinder motors and the computers that operate the station are no longer functional. He said records indicate that the equipment was…
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