Fountain Road, Tuttle Road closures. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has announced road closures that will take place beginning next week. Fountain Road between Darr and Ordway roads will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, Aug. 15 to replace two 9-feet by 13-feet culverts with a new 32-feet wide concrete arch culvert. Tuttle Road between Fountain…
Pedestrian avoids serious injury after being hit by car in eye care center parking lot. 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 66-year-old Ludington woman received “non-life threatening injuries” after she was struck by a vehicle backing out of a parking spot…
Bowman receives extraordinary nursing award. LUDINGTON (Mason County) — Emily Bowman, RN, an inpatient charge nurse at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Bowman was not aware she had been nominated and selected until…
Obituary: Emma Hamilton, 81, of Ludington. Emma Lee Hamilton, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Elwell, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born June 28, 1941 in St. Johns to Lester and Flossie (Dukes) Waldron. Emma graduated from Chesaning Union High School. Later in life, Emma received her degree in business and computers from Davenport University. Emma married Paul…
Obituary: Jewel Pitcher, 82, of Walhalla. Jewel Arabella (Reene) Pitcher, 82, passed away on August 10, 2022. Jewel was born in Custer on November 10, 1939, the daughter of Lyle and Cleo-Bell (McCormick) Reene. Jewel and Arthur T Wallager were married for a number of years and had four children prior to parting ways. Jewel remarried Lester Pitcher in April…
Tews named Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Julie Tews was awarded the 2022 Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday evening at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Seven women entered the homemaker of the year competition. Second through sixth place included: Jeanne Knuth, second; Casey Leese, third; Helga Hendrickson, fourth; Della St. Louis, fifth;…
Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Wednesday, Aug. 10. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2022 Western Michigan Fair officially started Tuesday, Aug. 9. Here is an assortment of some photographs created today by Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway. Note to parents: Please feel free to share/download these images. To see a fair schedule, click here. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
Sheriffs’ friendship yields generous donation of underwater robot. LUDINGTON — Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker recently stopped by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office to deliver crucial underwater recovery equipment as a gift to the Mason County department. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a Blue View Technologies video ray underwater remote vehicle. Also called remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), underwater robots…
Obituary: Dr. John Carney, 100, of Ludington. John Richard Carney MD died on Friday, August 5, 2022, of natural causes at the age of 100. He was the son of Professor Robert J. Carney and Frances Sweet (Gibson) Carney. He was born in Ann Arbor on August 18, 1921, and was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School in the…
Memorial celebration: Dean and Marilyn Raven. A time of celebration and remembering the lives of Edwin Dean and Marilyn Raven will held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 15 at the United Methodist Church of Ludington. Friends may visit with their family on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Those who wish to remember Dean…
Obituary: Steven Heitz, 60, of Ludington. Steven “Kono” Lyle Heitz, 60, of Ludington went home to be with the Father on July 28, 2022. Despite the health issues Steve endured, his faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ never wavered and many drew strength from this. Steve was born December 19, 1961, in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated in 1980…
Man fights with police during arrest in Walmart parking lot. 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 39-year-old Ludington man fought with police during his arrest Tuesday, Aug. 9, shortly before 3 p.m.in the Walmart parking lot, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 10, 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…
Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Tuesday, Aug. 9 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2022 Western Michigan Fair officially started Tuesday, Aug. 9. Here is an assortment of some photographs created today by Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway. Note to parents: Please feel free to share/download these images. To see a fair schedule, click here. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
Harness racing starts today at the fair. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harness racing takes place today, Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Western Michigan Fair. The races were initially scheduled to begin Monday but were postponed due to rain. Tuesday’s races begin at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday’s races begin at 1 p.m. The fair’s midway opens at 3…
Police news, Aug. 9, 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 Monday, Aug, 8, 2022: 7:49 a.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 4:42 p.m., a 41-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for cocaine possession following a traffic…
Man allegedly holds scissor blade against victim’s throat during ‘rolling domestic.’ WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana Co. — A 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Friday morning, Aug. 5, following a “rolling domestic assault” — meaning the assault occurred while the victim and assailant were traveling in a vehicle. The couple were traveling on US 31 near Monroe…
Bus driver training program being offered. BALDWIN – Michigan Works! West Central is partnering with FiveCAP, Inc. to create a bus driver training opportunity for those looking for part- or full-time work. Michigan Works! West Central is recruiting eligible candidates for the training to be ready to work during the coming school year. All qualified candidates will be referred to…
Obituary: John Nichols, 71, of Denver, Colo. John Nichols, 71, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Denver, Colorado after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Ludington, the eldest son of Thomas F. Nichols and Loretta (Rogers) Nichols. For a short period John attended the Seminary in Grand Rapids and later returned to graduate from Mason…
Recent births, posted Aug. 9, 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: Hazyl…
Western Michigan Fair animal competitions begin; fair opens Tuesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 83rd annual Western Michigan Fair officially begins Tuesday, Aug. 9 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 13. Pre-fair events began Monday, which included a sheep show and a goat show. Still exhibit judging also took place. The fair schedule is as follows: Tuesday,…
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