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…
Activity areas at Scottville Elementary, Victory center playgrounds will encourage healthy lifestyles. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — When students at Scottville Elementary (Mason County Central’s lower elementary) return to school next month, they will find some new additions to their playground. On Wednesday,…
Police news, Aug. 18, 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 Wednesday, Aug, 17, 2022: 9:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 31-year-old Scottville man was arrested on a criminal bench warrant for operating while intoxicated, Oceana Drive…
Obituary: Frances Stevenson, 98, of Epworth. Frances Elizabeth Stevenson of Dune Lodge cottage at Epworth passed away peacefully Monday, August 15, 20022 at the Westminster Health Center in St. Augustine, Florida. She was 98 years old. Coming to Epworth all of her life since 1923, she was the daughter of Peirce and Amy Lewis; great-granddaughter of Edward G. and Elizabeth…
Conservation district to host Farm Field Day. SCOTTVILLE — Mason-Lake Conservation District is hosting its annual Farm Field Day, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will meet at Gateway to Success Academy, 526 N. Scottville Road. The event is open to farmers as well as the public. There is no cost to attend the farm tour,…
WSCC to host Welcome (Back) to WSCC, Aug. 25. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will be hosting Welcome (Back) to WSCC to kick off the 2022 Fall semester. The event will take place Thursday, August 25, from 4 to 7 p.m., at…
New rubber chip sealing to be used on Stiles, Chauvez roads. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that nine miles of Riverton Township roads will be reduced to one lane over the next week, using flag control, to allow for chip sealing. Roads impacted are Chauvez and Stiles roads. The road commission has contracted with Pavement…
County planning commission denies dirt bike track request. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday, the Mason County Planning Commission denied a request for a zoning text amendment that would allow commercial dirt bike tracks within areas covered by the county’s zoning ordinance. The vote was 5-1. Colin DeHaan, who made the request, had plans to develop a commercial dirt bike…
Library to celebrate last week of Summer Reading Program. LUDINGTON — Children and families are invited to come to the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library to celebrate the last week of the Summer Reading Program on Friday, August 26, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Lots of fun events are planned – games, snow cones, face painting, and…
Meth possession 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. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended Tuesday, Aug. 16, shortly after 9 a.m. at the intersection of James and Dowland streets, according to…
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