Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 18, 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…
Obituary: Kenneth Simonds, 56, of Ludington. Kenneth Wayne Simonds, 56, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was born August 31, 1965 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Charles and Bonnie (Green) Simonds. Ken was a hardworking man. He enjoyed having something to do. Whether it was work around the house or being a handyman for others, he took…
Sherman Twp. man faces 7 charges in connection to home invasion. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. A 28-year-old Sherman Township man who allegedly broke into a Sherman Township home, stole a gun and then fired shots along US 31 on Wednesday has been charged with five felonies and two misdemeanors. On July 13, Dylan James Hansen, 211 E. Dewey Road, was…
Ludington man sentenced to up to 20 years on meth charges. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Ludington man was sentenced earlier this week to serve up to 20 years in prison for selling/manufacturing methamphetamine. Franklin Eugene Chaple, whose last known address was 110 N. Washington Ave., was arrested by SSCENT (State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement of Narcotics Team) in January of 2022…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 15, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Randy Robert Roswell, 41; count 1: operating a vehicle while intoxicated – third offense; count 2: operating a vehicle while license suspended, revoked or denied; count 3: operating a vehicle while intoxicated with an occupant less than 16-years-old;…
Obituary: Steven Jorgensen, 68, of Gahanna, Ohio. Steven George Jorgensen, 68, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. Steve was born June 8, 1954 in Detroit to George and Wilmae (Flickinger) Jorgensen. Steve graduated from Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio in 1972. He went on to attend Ohio State University receiving a bachelor’s of science degree in…
Pauline Schroeder, 80, of Ludington, died on January 10, 2022. A celebration of life will be held Friday, July 29, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at noon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Read obituary here.
Recent births, posted July 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 births have been reported: Jose…
3 seek Republican nomination for newly formed 102nd state House seat. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Michigan will hold its primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The primary election is held by each political party to nominate a candidate who will run in the November 8 General Election. Among those candidates are three people running to be the Republican nominee to…
102nd House candidate profile: Andrew Sebolt. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Andrew Sebolt, 40, of Hart, is seeking his party’s nomination for state representative for the second time. In 2020, Sebolt challenged incumbent Scott VanSingel of Grant for the Republican nomination of the 100st House District seat. Since re-districting has occurred, Sebolt is now seeking the nomination for the newly formed…
102nd House candidate profile: Curt VanderWall. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Curt VanderWall, 60, of Ludington, is hoping to return to the Michigan House of Representatives after serving one four-year term as a state senator and a previous two-year term as a representative. VanderWall currently represents the 35th senate district, which has been changed due to re-districting. He previously was the…
Man leads police on car chase that ends at dead end of two track. The suspect fought with deputies and had to be tased. 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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Mason County man faces charges of fleeing and eluding police and…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 14, 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…
Resident safely escapes home as burglar breaks in. Anyone who was traveling on US 31 between Scottville and Manistee Wednesday afternoon, July 13, who witnessed a shirtless man in the area shooting a gun at passing cars or has damage to their vehicle consistent with a gunshot, should contact the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A male resident…
Ludington man arrested for meth possession, suspended license, warrant. 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 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for possession of methamphetamine, driving while license suspended and on an outstanding warrant issued in Manistee County Tuesday, July 12,…
Rape case reduced to child abuse, defendant receives probation. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Branch Township man received two years of probation in 51st Circuit Court today after he pleaded no contest to child abuse fourth degree. Chriselle Renard English of 1617 S. Landon Road was initially charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree and child abuse…
Branch Township man pleads to animal killing charge. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Branch Township man accused of shooting a cat pleaded no contest in 51st Circuit Court today on the charge of second degree killing/torturing an animal. Brandon Matthew Jablonski was initially charged with second degree killing/torturing an animal and reckless use of firearms after he was arrested on March…
WSCC hosting College For Kids Aug. 1-5. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids, August 1 – 5. The five-day College for Kids is a hands-on career exploration day camp on the college campus that is packed with…
Ludington man arrested for stabbing man last September. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder after allegedly stabbing a 39-year-old Ludington man last September. The suspect was arrested by Ludington police officers Tuesday, July 12, shortly before 1:30 a.m. in the 300 block…
County planning commission seeks input on zoning ordinance. The Mason County Planning Commission is in the process of reviewing and updating the county’s zoning ordinance. The ordinance is updated every five years following the update of the county’s master plan, which was completed in 2021. The planning commission is looking at areas within the ordinance that need updates based on…
Woman arrested for breaking into ex’s home. 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. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for illegal entry following a 911 call reporting a person had broken into the caller’s home Monday, July 11,…
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