79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 3, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ryan Lee Pratte, 33; police officer, fleeing third degree; fleeing fourth degree; offense date, July 23, 2022; arrested by Scottville Police Department; arraigned on July 24, 2022; bond, $500, 10% deposit; preliminary examination, Aug. 10, 2022, 1:30…
Obituary: Robert Hannah, 63, of Ludington. Robert “Bob” Joseph Hannah, 63, of Ludington, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born September 4, 1958 in Flushing to Roger and Ruth (Schramm) Hannah. Bob attended Mason County Central. He worked in water and utilities department for Pere Marquette Township for many years. On June 9, 1990,…
Obituary: Roger Taylor, 68, of Scottville. Roger Alfred Taylor, 68, of Scottville, passed away on August 1, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1953, in Ludington, to Glenn and Catherine (Hathaway) Taylor Sr. Roger was employed for many years by the Harrington Tool Company as a tool and die maker. Those that knew Roger admired his personality. He was…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 4, 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…
Primary election results. The following are the unofficial results of votes cast in Mason County from Tuesday’s primary election: Of 25,140 voters, 6,914 people voted, 27.5% of registered voting: 4,876 voted Republican; 1,913 voted Democrat. DEMOCRAT RESULTS Governor Gretchen Whitmer, 1,901 Representative in Congress Jerry Hillard, 1,827 State Senator Terry Sabo, 1,824 Representative in State Legislature, 101st District Amanda Siggins,…
Police search for runaway. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old runaway. Thomas Ray Coffman of Ludington is 5’4″ and weighs 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Thomas was last seen Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 in the 700 block of East Filer Street in Ludington. If anyone has any information as to his whereabouts,…
Police news, Aug. 2, 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. 1, 2022: 12:04 a.m., retail fraud, Wesco Eastgate, 5600 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 4:40 a.m., two-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no…
Public invited to attend Momentum 5×5 Pitch Night. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Five finalists in the Momentum 5×5 Business Pitch Competition will present their business ideas on Tuesday, August 16 to determine which Mason County entrepreneur will walk away with a $5,000 cash prize. The public is invited to attend this pitch-night event at Epworth Heights, 1161 N. Lakeshore Drive.…
Recent births, posted Aug. 2, 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: California…
Fake $100 bill passed at golf course. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a complaint of a counterfeit $100 bill that was passed at Lakeside Links Golf Club located in the 5300 block of West Chauvez Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. It was reported Thursday, July 28, at 9 a.m. Other recent police…
Man cited for driving with suspended license 6th time. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Ludington man was cited by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for his sixth charge of driving while license suspended following a traffic stop Thursday, July 28, at 12:45 p.m. at US 10 and Nelson Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The police news…
Old engine show begins Thursday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The 48th Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s Old Engine and Tractor Show begins on Thursday Aug 4 and will continue through Sunday, Aug. 7. Recently, some of the club members gathered on a field farmed by Thurow Farms in Eden Township to cut grain in preparation for the show.…
Obituary: Robert Cloutier, 85, of Ludington. Robert “Bob” Donald Cloutier, 85, of Ludington, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at home. He was born August 17, 1936, in Harbor Beach, Michigan, the son of Alex and Lillian (Cray) Cloutier. Bob worked as a service tech in propane distribution for over 30 years until retiring in 1998. In his spare time, Bob…
Brad Reed to be second generation to teach photography at WSCC. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Brad Reed has been hired by West Shore Community College as an adjunct instructor to teach photography beginning the fall 2022 semester. Reed follows in the shoes of his father,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 1, 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…
Trying to remain optimistic about the Optimist project. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. I typically would have written this op-ed much sooner, but instead spent a planned vacation with my family this past week.…
Obituary: Jean Dalzell, 72, of Ludington. Jean Ann (Crepeau) Dalzell, 72, was called home to heaven on Friday, July 29, 2022. She was born in Flint on January 17, 1950, the daughter of Hector and Betsy (Smith) Crepeau. On December 12, 1970, Jean married David Dalzell in Traverse City and they shared 52 wonderful years together and raised seven children. …
Obituary: Ronald Newberg, 80, of Ludington Ronald Lee Newberg, 80, of Ludington passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Born December 22, 1941 in Ludington, he was a 1959 graduate of Ludington High School. In December of 1965, Ron finished basic training for the National Guard, and as an enlisted guardsman. He defended the City of Detroit during the Detroit…
Obituary: Chelsey Ray, 23, of Scottville. Chelsey Rebecca Ray, 23, of Scottville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born August 23, 1998 in Ludington to Scott and Melodey (Cole) Ray. Chelsey attended Ludington Schools. She enjoyed playing on her phone, camping, hanging with friends, but most of all she loved hanging out with her nieces and nephews. Chelsey…
Bumstead faces Ritchard in primary for 32nd Senate District. Senator Jon Bumstead (R-Muskegon) faces challenger Charles “Chuck” Ritchard (R-Hart) in the 32nd District of the Michigan Senate during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2. Bumstead currently represents the 34th Senate District. The newly-drawn 32nd District includes the majority of Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties, and parts of Manistee and Benzie…
Obituary: Laurie VanNortwick, 60, of Ludington. Laurie Jean VanNortwick, 60, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 22, 2022, at home. She was born July 12, 1962, in Ludington, the daughter of Wilbur and Audrey (Crampton) VanNortwick. Laurie graduated from Mason County Central in the Class of 1980, and then earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Ferris State…
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