Obituary: Charles Campbell, Jr., 68, of Custer. Charles D. Campbell Jr., 68, of Custer passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was born March 19, 1954 in Hart to Charles and Virginia Campbell Sr. Charles graduated from Hart High School. He worked for Straits Steel &Wire for over 20 years.…
Demolition derby cancelled. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association has announced that the demolition derby scheduled for this evening has been cancelled due to inclement weather. All other fair activities have also been cancelled.
State Park concert cancelled tonight. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of the Ludington State Park concert series event scheduled for this evening, featuring Uneven Ground, Celtic music, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The next concert will feature Mike Lenich at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the park’s amphitheater.
Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Friday, August 12, 2022. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Here are some photographs created Friday, Aug. 12, at the Western Michigan Fair by Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway: Due to the inclement weather the rides will not be running at the Western Michigan Fair on Saturday. Food and games are still available, the animal auction and the demo derby…
Celebration of Life: Douglas Stevenson. A Celebration of Life for Douglas E. Stevenson who passed away at the age of 72 on June 22, 2022 will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel, 212 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 13, 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…
Ludington man arraigned on 3 charges of assaulting police. LUDINGTON — Caleb John Bowman, 39, of Ludington was arraigned on Wednesday, Aug. 10 in 79th District Court on three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer following an incident that took place in the Walmart parking lot, 4854 W. US 10 in Pere Marquette Township. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
LPD chief offered Muskegon public safety position. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal has been offered the position of director of public safety for the City of Muskegon. Kozal, who began working in Ludington in May 2020, was one of two finalists for the Muskegon job. The other was Derrick Turner, who is police chief…
Police news, Aug. 12, 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Aug, 11, 2022: 7:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road west of Tuttle Road, Eden Township. 9:25 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…
Gail Allen recipient of the Bee Award at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital LUDINGTON — Gail Allen, inpatient unit secretary at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the Bee Award winner by Emily Bowman, RN, who was named as the DAISY Award winner. The DAISY Award celebrates and honors extraordinary nurses. Each DAISY recipient gets to select someone who helps…
District court arraignments, posted Aug. 12, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies – John Sherman Russell, 59; controlled substance – possession of methamphetamine; habitual offender – third offense; offense date, March 24, 2021; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned, Aug. 4, 2022; bond, $5,000; hearing date not assigned. . – Rebecca…
Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Thursday, Aug. 11. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Here are some photographs created today at the Western Michigan Fair 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 County Press and Oceana County Press are…
VIDEO: Barnyard Boogie 5K will be held Saturday at the fair. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair ends Saturday evening. But, before the final demo derby car crashes, the day will be full of fun events, beginning with the Barnyard Boogie 5K…
Macker funds help community groups. LUDINGTON — Several community organizations were the recent recipients of donations through funds raised by the 2022 Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament. The tournament, hosted by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, was held in June at Stearns Park and included 37 courts with over 500 teams playing 3-on-3 basketball. Funds…
Hansen Road construction to begin Monday, Aug. 15. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that road construction will begin on Hansen Road, between Stiles and Amber roads, beginning Monday, Aug. 15. During that time the road will be closed to thru traffic with limited access to residents, emergency vehicles and school busses. Total road reconstruction will…
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;…
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