Recent births, posted June 1, 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: Aurora…
Obituary: Phillip Henneberry, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater. Phillip John Henneberry,“Duck”, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, and Frankfort and Markham Ill., passed away on May 23, 2022. Phil was born on August 2, 1959 in Harvey, Illinois, the son of John LeRoy and Mildred Mary (Rejmijo) Henneberry. He attended Tinley Park High School, graduating with the class of…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 1, 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…
Public Notice: Representative for LMTA, City of Scottville. The Ludington Mass Transportation Board has an opening on the board for the Scottville Representative Position. You must reside within the City of Scottville to apply for this vacancy. Interested persons must submit a Letter of Interest for this position that outlines why you want to serve on the board and what…
Tom Thomas Memorial Celebration scheduled for June 17. Event will kick-off account that will help rent/furnish band instruments. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The legacy of Tom Thomas will be celebrated with a few hours of music and memories on Friday, June 17 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Thomas, who served as Mason County Central director of bands…
Ludington, Scottville, PM boards to meet tonight to discuss brownfield authorities. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A historic special meeting will take place today at the Ludington Municipal Building. For the first time, the governing boards of the City of Ludington, City of Scottville and Pere Marquette Charter Township, will meet in session in the same room. The topic…
Failing culvert closes portion of Beyer Rd. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has closed a portion of Beyer Road, between Stephens and Reek roads, due to a failing culvert. The 5-foot-diameter culvert is in bad condition and the concrete headwall has cracked and is tilting to the north, according to Mason County Road Commission Engineer Eric Nelson.…
Track chair expands access in state park for mobility-challenged By Steve Begnoche HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — An Action Track Chair purchased for Ludington State Park by Friends of Ludington State Park will improve access to miles of trails, the 1.8-mile walk (one way) trek to iconic Big Sable Point Lighthouse and the beach to people with mobility challenges. The powered, tracked…
LHS Loves Ludington Day is Wednesday. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School students and staff will show their appreciation to their hometown Wednesday by participating in LHS Loves Ludington Day. Students will be picking up, cleaning and improving areas around town from 8 a.m. to noon. “The Ludington community has given so much to the Ludington Area Schools over the years…
Obituary: Eugene Jorissen, 79, of Ludington. Eugene “Gene” J. Jorissen, 79, of Ludington, and Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Estero, Florida. Gene was born on Jan. 21, 1943, in Hart to Jerome A. and Mary A. (Peterson) Jorissen. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1960. He went on…
Woman pulled over in stolen car during traffic stop. 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 36-year-old Fountain woman was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle when she was pulled over by the Michigan State Police during a traffic stop Friday, May 27, said…
Obituary: Leonard Howe, 88, of Manistee. Leonard “Len the Barber” Howe, 88 of Manistee died Thursday May 26, 2022, at Maple Ridge Manor in Manistee. He was born in Scottville on November 18, 1933, the son of the late Alvin J. and Gertrude M. (Masten) Howe. Len attended and graduated from Scottville High School in 1951 where he was very…
Hamlin Township Clean-Up Day is June 18. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 8 a.m. to noon at the township transfer site on West Dewey Road. A transfer site voucher is required, which may be obtained at the township hall during regular business hours. Residents with clean-up items should be prepared…
Obituary: LeAnn Lyewski, 74, of Kentwood, formerly of Ludington. LeAnn Elaine (Sherburn) Lyewski of Kentwood, and formerly of Ludington, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a brief illness, at the age of 74. She was born April 30, 1948 to Raymond and Florence (Clemensen) Sherburn, the fifth of six children. She was baptized…
Fountain Horse Pull attracts large crowd. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. FOUNTAIN — After a two-year hiatus, the Fountain Horse Pull lived up to its reputation as being the premiere summer kick-off event in Mason County. Started in 1962, this should have…
Educator Spotlight: MCC’s Sarah Matthews. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. SCOTTVILLE – Sarah Matthews has been in education for almost 20 years, the last 13 as a full time teacher at Mason…
District court felony arraignments, posted May 26, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Nicholas Lee Samuels; birth year, 1987; larceny in a building; offense date, Oct. 28, 2021; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned May 18, 2022; probable cause hearing, June 1, 2022 at 1 p.m. –…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 29, 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…
Sheriff Cole: Kill our children and we will remove you from this planet. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please…
MCC 3rd graders release salmon into PM River. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central third graders, taught by Cheri Stibitz, release 52 young salmon into the Pere Marquette River today at Scottville Riverside Park. The class has raised the salmon from 150 eggs since…
Mason County Memorial Day services scheduled. Mason County veterans organizations will again hold Memorial Day services throughout the county on Monday, May 30, 2022. A service will be held at Mason County Central High School at 9 a.m. led by the Custer VFW Honor Guard along with the Mason County Central High School band. Traditionally an eighth grade student from…
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