Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 14, 2022.

July 14, 2022

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…

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Resident safely escapes home as burglar breaks in.

July 13, 2022

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…

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Ludington man arrested for meth possession, suspended license, warrant.

July 13, 2022

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,…

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Rape case reduced to child abuse, defendant receives probation. 

July 12, 2022

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…

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Branch Township man pleads to animal killing charge. 

July 12, 2022

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…

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WSCC hosting College For Kids Aug. 1-5. 

July 12, 2022

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…

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Ludington man arrested for stabbing man last September.

July 12, 2022

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…

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County planning commission seeks input on zoning ordinance. 

July 12, 2022

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…

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Woman arrested for breaking into ex’s home.

July 12, 2022

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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Obituary: Wayne DeBoer, 81, of Ludington.

July 12, 2022

Obituary: Wayne DeBoer, 81, of Ludington. Wayne T. DeBoer, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home. Wayne was born March 6, 1941, in Holland, Michigan to Willis and Juliet (Pol) DeBoer. He married Gladys (Drost) DeBoer on June 6, 1961, at Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland.  Wayne had many driving jobs throughout the years…

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Obituary: Nicholas Matiash, 87, of Scottville. 

July 12, 2022

Obituary: Nicholas Matiash, 87, of Scottville.  Nicholas “Nick” Matiash, 87, of Scottville passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 in Grand Rapids.  Nick was born on June 28, 1935 in Laona, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Agnes (Zborowska) Matiash.  He graduated from Shelby High School in 1953 and went on to study civil engineering at Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana. …

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VIDEO: Ludington Offshore Classic begins Tuesday.

July 11, 2022

VIDEO: Ludington Offshore Classic begins Tuesday. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  LUDINGTON — The annual Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament begins Tuesday. Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with tournament participants Jeff Mount and Adam Knudsen about the tournament. Mount is also a member of the…

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Ludington asking for help in designing sesquicentennial logo. 

July 11, 2022

Ludington asking for help in designing sesquicentennial logo.  LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is asking the public to design a logo for the city’s sesquicentennial celebration, which will be held in 2023. The logo will be used for the official event marketing promotions.  Logo Design Contest Rules • Logo must include the words “150th or 150 years” and “City…

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Deputies recover stolen vehicle.

July 11, 2022

Deputies recover stolen vehicle. 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. FOUNTAIN — Mason County sheriff’s deputies, following up on a tip, recovered a stolen 1999 GMC Suburban that was reported stolen in the City of Muskegon. The vehicle was recovered Friday, July 8, shortly before 7…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 11, 2022. 

July 11, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted July 11, 2022.  LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court:  Felonies – Jeffrey J. Medina, 25; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police office (two counts); trespassing; arrested on June 30, 2022 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 1, 2022; bond, $250, 10%; preliminary examination, July 20, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. – Jesse Jacob…

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Recent births, posted July 11, 2022

July 11, 2022

Recent births, posted July 11, 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: Cohen…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 11, 2022.

July 11, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 11, 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…

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Scottville man accused of causing drug death bound over to circuit court. 

July 10, 2022

Scottville man accused of causing drug death bound over to circuit court.  LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Scottville man accused of causing the death of another Scottville man through drugs, has been bound over to circuit court following a preliminary hearing in 79th District Court last week. On March 9, 2022, Clinton John Taylor of 208 E. State St., was arrested…

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VIDEO: Learning to fly.

July 9, 2022

VIDEO: Learning to fly. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Children ages 8 to 17 got a chance to experience flying in a small plane today during the Mason County Pilots Association EAA (Experimental Aviation Association) Chapter 772 Young Eagles program at Mason…

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LHS alumnus recognized for film projects.

July 9, 2022

LHS alumnus recognized for film projects. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. LUDINGTON — Dawson Segraves, a 2020 graduate of Ludington High School, was recently honored for his film production of “Julie: A Summer Love Story”, which he and several classmates produced while attending LHS. A…

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‘Driving Force’ sculpture to be dedicated July 14.

July 9, 2022

‘Driving Force’ sculpture to be dedicated July 14. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society announces the dedication of the sculpture “Driving Force” at the Loomis Street Boat Ramp on July 14 at 6 p.m. The sculpture features the 14,000 pound propeller from the S.S. City of Midland 41 carferry. “Driving Force” joins three other maritime related works of art at this…

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