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…
Obituary: Eric Stoike, 55, of Springfield, Va. Eric Jon Stoike age 55 died peacefully in his home on July 17, 2022. Eric was born March 20, 1967 in California, the son of Donald and Sharon (Rahn) Stoike. He went on to spend the first half of his life in Appleton, Wis. and the second half in Springfield, Va. It’s a…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Aug. 16, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. – Joseph Wayne James, 38, was sentenced to two days in jail and three years probation on the charges of computers – internet – communicating with another to commit a crime 2 to 4 years. A second charge of…
Custer man found guilty of assaulting police. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Custer man was recently found guilty on three counts of resisting/obstructing/assaulting (ROA) a police officer during a jury trial in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Darrick Cole Lilleberg has a history of assaulting police. The most recent incident occurred on Sept. 19, 2021. Ludington Police…
Riffle selected to serve on Promise Zone board. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. The Mason County Promise Zone Board recently selected Chad Riffle as its newest member. Riffle, who grew up in Mason County, was recently hired as the dean of students…
Ludington Area Senior Center to hold ice cream social. LUDINGTON — Ludington Senior Center will host its second and last ice cream social of the summer on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center, 308 S. Rowe St. The event is a fundraiser for the center and includes ice cream donated by House of Flavors, Inc. and…
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 Monday, Aug. 15, 2022: 9:50 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 and Gordon Road, Amber Township. 1:50 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Stiles Road north…
Recent births, posted Aug. 16, 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: Emilio…
County planning commission to consider bike track use permit. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Planning Commission is scheduled to hear a request from Colin DeHaan who is asking it to amend the county zoning ordinance to allow a special land use permit to be issued for a commercial dirt bike track on land zoned agricultural.…
WSCC launches 2022-2023 Performing Arts Series. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Tickets are now on sale for West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series 2022-2023 season. The season opener, on Sept. 16 is a collaboration between the WSCC Performing Arts Series and the City of Scottville,…
Counterfeit bill used at convenience store. 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 — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a counterfeit money complaint at Wesco Eastgate on West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A fake $100 bill was…
Domestic violence victim escapes abuser by locking herself in Walmart bathroom. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A domestic violence victim was able to escape her abuser by locking herself in a Walmart bathroom stall Saturday, Aug. 13, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The assault occurred on Pineway Street in the City of Ludington, said Sheriff…
Driver arrested on drug charges following US 10-31 crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested following a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews were dispatched at 1:18 p.m. The man was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated – drugs, possession with intent to deliver MDMA…
Man arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana after crash. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Loudon, Tennessee man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating under the influence of marijuana after he rear-ended a stopped vehicle on M 116 at the entrance to the Ludington State Park Friday, Aug. 12, shortly before 7 p.m., according to Mason…
Request for Proposals: Process Server, Mason County Treasurer’s Office. This is a paid posting, paid for by County of Mason. Introduction The Mason County Treasurer’s Office is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide personal service of process in connection with the foreclosure of delinquent real property taxes as required by MCL 211.78 (i) of Public Act 206 of…
Celebration of Life: Allan Carlson Allan Carlson’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 East Bryant Road in Ludington. Family will receive friends and family for visitation starting at 10 am, with memorial service to begin at 11am. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Arrangements have…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 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…
Forward Human Trafficking Task Force to hold fundraiser barbecue. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Forward Human Trafficking Task Force will hold a Fundraiser BBQ on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Up North Farm Market, 3890 Monroe Road. The event will feature live music, petting zoo, raffle, silent auction, and the Up North Market beer garden.…
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