Six rescued from PM River. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Six people were rescued by first responders from the Pere Marquette River Saturday, July 23, 2022, during a thunderstorm. Emergency personnel were dispatched to Indian Bridge at 9:47 p.m. for, what was initially reported as five people, in the river about 1.5 miles east of that location. Apparently the victims, who were…
East Lake man arrested following motorcycle chase. SCOTTVILLE — Ryan Lee Pratte, 33, of East Lake was arrested by the Scottville Police Department after a motorcycle chase that began at 2:02 a.m. on Saturday July 23, 2022. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies encountered a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on US-31 and attempted to stop the motorcycle…
Obituary: Michael Companion, 79, of Scottville. Michael Allen Companion, 79, of Scottville, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Michael was born on May 26, 1943 in Bridgman, the son of Carl and Lodine (Yeske) Companion. He graduated from Bridgman High School with the class of 1961. Michael married the love of his life, Joan Schoenfeldt, on…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 23, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Damien Charles Dietz, 30; assault, resisting/obstructing/assaulting a police officer (two counts); fleeing a police officer fourth degree (two counts); operating an unregistered vehicle; offense date: July 14, 2022; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned on July 15,…
2 arrested for shooting ‘water bullets’ at people. LUDINGTON — Two people were arrested today by Ludington Police Department in connection to several incidences Thursday night involving people being shot at by “water bullets.” Arrested were a 19-year-old Ludington woman and a 17-year-old Ludington teen (gender not specified by LPD0. LPD received complaints Friday about “water bullets” being fired from…
Obituary: Edwin Dean Raven, 97, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville. Edwin Dean Raven, 97, of Ludington and longtime Scottville resident, died early Sunday morning, July 17, 2022 at the Village Manor of Ludington. He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Dean was born on July 9, 1925 in Cadillac, the son of Christian and Gladys (Dunbar) Raven…
Scottville to consider hiring community development director. 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. SCOTTVILLE — On Monday, July 25, the Scottville City Commission is going to consider creating a community development director position. This is…
‘Water bullets’ fired at ice cream parlor customers, beach goers. LUDINGTON — Ludington police are investigating a bizarre case of “water bullets” that were fired from a Jeep at House of Flavors customers and beach goers at Stearns Beach Thursday evening, July 21, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. Police are asking that anyone who was…
K-9 leads police to woman who fell 75 feet into ravine. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — K-9 Diego made a heroic discovery Thursday evening, July 21, when he led police to a 58-year-old Custer woman who had been trapped for nearly 24 hours after falling 75 feet into a ravine, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was reported missing…
Police news, July 22, 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: Wednesday, July 20, 2022: 2:23 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 34-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for illegal entry of a residence, 600 block of East Dowland…
Obituary: James “Nasty” Nastold, 79, of Ludington. James “Nasty” Phillip Nastold, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1942, to Felix and Margaret (Panter) Nastold. Jim attended Bentley High School in Livonia, graduating in 1960. He then went on to attend Western Michigan University earning a bachelor of science degree in…
Recent births, posted July 22, 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: Malachi…
Obituary: William Copeland, 73, of Scottville. William Michael Copeland, 73, of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Bill was born on May 29, 1949 in Peru, Indiana, the son of William and Betty (Fontain) Copeland. He graduated from Peru High School with the class of 1968 then enlisted in the United States Army. Bill worked as a conductor…
Obituary: Raymond Cummins, 83, of Ludington. Raymond “Ray” Lance Cummins, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Ray was born July 22, 1938 to Willis and Helen Cummins in Bluffton, Ohio. He attended Bluffton High School, graduating in 1956, then attended Ohio University where he earned a bachelor of science degree in broadcast journalism in 1960. Ray…
Dean Raven left a legacy in the Mason County farming community. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Six years ago, I got a phone call from former Mason County MSU Extension Officer Dave Peterson. He was wondering if he and Dean Raven, another former MSU extension officer, could come out to our family’s farm to tour our hop yard. Naturally, I brought…
Murder of Ludington police officer took place July 20, 1958. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief with contributions by Lisa Cooper. Only two police officers have been murdered in the line of duty in Mason County. The most recent was the shooting of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield II on Sept. 9, 2013 on Custer Road in Free Soil Township. The…
Woman allegedly invades home and just sits on couch. 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for home invasion Tuesday, July 19, shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the 3200 block of West Hansen Road after she entered a…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 20, 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…
VIDEO: WSCC Muddy Fox Trot race is Saturday. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Muddy Fox Trot, a family-friendly 5K mud run with a boot camp style…
Judge sets bond at $1 million for man accused of criminal sexual conduct with child. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Late Monday evening, Mason County’s 79th District Court Judge John Middlebrook set bond at $1 million for Michael James Walworth. The 49-year-old Scottville man has been arraigned on 10 charges in connection to a criminal sexual conduct case, involving a…
Obituary: Dennis Winiecke, 70, of Ludington. Dennis Edward Winiecke, 70, of Ludington, died Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was born October 26, 1951 in Ludington to Vernon and Mary Jane (Ruschkewicz) Winiecki. Dennis graduated from Ludington High School. He married, the late, LuAnne Henrickson on August 6, 1976. According to his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family…
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