Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10 and Jebavy Dr. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (1 p.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash, US 10 and Jebavy Drive. No injuries. Use caution.
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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10 and Jebavy Dr. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (1 p.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash, US 10 and Jebavy Drive. No injuries. Use caution.
VIDEO: CTE criminal justice students raise awareness about impaired driving West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education Criminal Justice program hosted an open house today…
VIDEO: Cheering on the cheer team Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Competitive Cheer Team received a big send off this morning as the team headed to the state championships at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant.…
Jones selected as new Ludington police chief LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has hired a new police chief. Christopher Jones has been offered the job as the city’s next top law enforcement officer. The search process for police chief began almost a year ago after the resignation of Timothy Kozal, who accepted a job as the director of public…
Snowmobiler injured after striking tree GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Scottville man was transported by Life EMS to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health) for “non-life threatening injuries” after the snowmobile he was operating struck a tree Wednesday, March 1, around 1:30 p.m. on US Forest Service Trail 8038 near Nurnberg Road, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson.…
Obituary: Michael VandeVoorde, 73, of Custer Michael Andrew VandeVoorde, 73, of Custer passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Mike was born on February 11, 1950 in Fremont, the son of CJ and Odene (Way) VandeVoorde, and grew up on a farm in Walkerville where he graduated from Walkerville High School in 1968. Mike served his country by enlisting with…
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By: Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. A “developmental disability” can be categorized as any disability that requires treatment for disorders…
Traffic alert: 2-vehicle crash on US 10-31 AMBER TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on US 10-31 in front of Our Savior Lutheran Church Wednesday, March 1, shortly before 1 p.m.
Police news, posted March 1, 2023 The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023: 4:45 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road near Nurnberg Road, Grant Township. 8:03 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 near Hansen Road, Custer Township. 4:04 p.m., two-vehicle crash, minor injury, US 10 at Quarterline Road, Amber Township. 4:24 p.m.,…
Obituary: Lila Mae Cater, 90, of Ludington It is with a heavy heart that we say farewell to Lila Mae Cater, a shining star that brightened the lives of all who knew her. Lila, 90, of Ludington passed away quietly on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. She was born in Manistee on May 31, 1932, to…
Advertisement for Bids, Siding Replacement PROJECT: Siding Replacement West Shore Educational Service District BASE BID: Single All-Trades Bid for Metal Siding replacement at existing building PROJECT DESCRIPTION: West Shore Educational Service District (Owner) requests bids from experienced and qualified contractors for the removal and replacement of approximately 5,600 square feet of existing metal siding on the north and west sides…
Horticulture meeting set for March 16 WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County – Michigan State University Extension has scheduled this year’s spring horticulture meeting for Thursday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Michigan Research Station located at 5185 N. Oceana Dr. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and lunch will be provided. The event is sponsored in conjunction…
Watch for lane closures on US 31 near Pentwater PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — Lane closures for road work are in effect through 3 p.m. this Friday, March 3, on northbound US 31 from Monroe Road (Exit 154) to the north branch of the Pentwater River, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Scottville commission hears about proposed Amber Twp. housing development SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission heard a presentation Monday, during its regular bi-monthly meeting, about a proposed housing development that will be located adjacent to the city’s cemetery in Amber Township. Amber resident T.J. Shimunek is proposing a 40-unit housing development on 22 acres of land east of Brookside Cemetery. Though…
Mount Pleasant man injured in rollover crash SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Mount Pleasant man was transported by Life EMS to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital) for non-life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash in icy road conditions Monday, Feb. 27, at 10:10 a.m. on US 31 near Meisenheimer Road, according to Mason Undersheriff Derrek Wilson…
Recent births, posted Feb. 28, 2023 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: Prince…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 28, 2023 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…
Genson to retire after 31 years as MCC athletic director Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Tim Genson plans on retiring from his career at Mason County Central Schools at the end of this school year. Genson, 55, started at MCC as a part-time…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. This post may be updated. Schools Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Free Soil Area Senior Center (closed remainder of the week) Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
News Alert: Truck fire at House of Flavors LUDINGTON (12:34 p.m.) — Report of a truck fire inside a bay at House of Flavors manufacturing, 110 N. William St. (fire is located near Robert Street).
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crash with injuries SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (10:15 a.m.) — Report of a single vehicle crash, southbound US 31 freeway south of Meisenheimer Road.
