Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 6, 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 begins Tuesday; harness racing Monday. 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 harness racing will take place on Monday, Aug. 8 along with animal and exhibit competitions. Harness racing will continue Tuesday, Aug. 9. The fair schedule is…
District court arraignments, posted Aug. 5, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Misdemeanors – Andrew David Archey, 30; driving while license suspended/revoked/denied, second offense; offense date, April 16, 2022; arrested by Ludington Police Department; arraigned on July 28, 2022; bond, $250 cash; pre-trial hearing, Aug. 15, 10:45 a.m. – Zachary Keith Immekus,…
Police news, Aug. 5, 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 Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022: 6:21 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 54-year-old Baldwin man was arrested in Muskegon County on an outstanding warrant issued by the 79th District…
Trekking the North Country Trail: North Dakota- the Prairie Component By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the…
LHS Sneak Peek back to school events begin Aug. 8. LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Sneak Peek back to school orientations at Ludington High School begin next week: Seniors: Monday, Aug. 8, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., schedules and identification pictures. Juniors: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 to 11:30…
Back to School Backpack Bonanza is Aug. 11. LUDINGTON — Staircase Youth Services and the Ludington Area Jaycees will hold a free Back to School Backpack Bonanza on Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park from 3 to 6 p.m. At check-in youth will receive a backpack and can start their free round of…
West Shore Wolves to host golf scramble fundraiser. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — West Shore Amateur Hockey Association will hold a golf scramble fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 at Lakeside Links Golf Club. Registration begins at noon with shotgun start tee off at 1 p.m. Cost is $300 per team of four ($75 per player). The scramble will include 18…
Obituary: Harry Lee Ziolkowski-Abbe, 75, formerly of Ludington. Harry Lee Abbe “Ziolkowski” of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Ludington and Traverse City, passed away on July 15, 2022, at age 75 at his home from natural causes in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born on Sept. 26, 1946, in Traverse City to John and Veronica Ziolkowski. He was preceded in death by his…
Over 200 participate in College for Kids. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s College for Kids program began Monday, Aug. 1 and ends on Friday, Aug. 5. The program has over 212 students ages 9-15 from Mason, Lake, and Manistee counties. The program…
VIDEO: Antique tractors cruise Badger to visit Old Engine & Tractor Show. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON — Antique tractor collectors from Wisconsin made their annual trip across the SS Badger today, Thursday, Aug. 4, to participate in the 48th Western Michigan Old Engine &…
Police news, Aug. 4, 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 Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022: 4:46 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Brye Road and US 10, Amber Township. 10:31 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sherman Road…
1932 Murder of teen shook Free Soil; justice was swift. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief History Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Editor’s Note: I would like to thank Jake O’Brien for suggesting I research this case. Like any history story I research and write, my information is…
News Alert: House fire in Ludington. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 10:15 p.m. at 407 N. Rowe St.
News Alert: LFD called to assist at courthouse. LUDINGTON (2:27 p.m.) — Ludington Fire Department has been called to the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Ave., to assist a contractor who is stuck in a lift. No emergency or injuries.
Police news, Aug. 3, 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 law enforcement in Mason County for Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022: 3:42 a.m., Ludington Police Department: A 41-year-old Norton Shores woman was arrested in the 5900 block of West US 10,…
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,…
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