Registration open for #WillStrong Soccer Tournament. LUDINGTON — Registration is underway for the second annual #WillStrong Soccer Tournament, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Bryant Road Soccer Fields. The tournament is held in the memory of Will Flewelling, a 2019 graduate of Ludington High School who passed away on May 31, 2021 at the age of…
Obituary: Ray Thompson, 98, of Free Soil September 28, 1923 – July 5, 2022 Ray Louis Thompson, 98, passed away peacefully at his home in Free Soil. Ray was born in Free Soil on September 28, 1923, the son of William and Lillie Thompson. He graduated from Scottville High School in 1941. He served his country in World War II…
Obituary: Nancy Rodriguez, 82, of Scottville. Nancy Kay (Albrecht) Rodriguez, 82, of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Nancy was born on April 26, 1940, to Joseph and Jule (Bice) Albrecht. Nancy spent 25 years working as an associate for K-Mart in Ludington. She was a faithfully proud member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Nancy selflessly dedicated her…
Obituary: Lawrence Konicki, 71, of Ludington. Lawrence “Larry” Donald Konicki, 71, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at his home. He was born January 31, 1951, in Manistee, the son of Donald and Mary Jane Konicki. Larry was a caring father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend. Larry is survived by: two sons, Scott (Eileen) Konicki, and Jeremy…
Hoague Road construction to begin Monday. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Construction on Hoague Road between US 31 and Darr Road will begin on Monday, July 11 and is expected to be completed on Aug. 29, 2022. During the construction project, the road will be closed to thru-traffic. The detour is Free Soil Road, Custer Road, Rybicki Road and Countyline Road.…
Couple arrested for meth possession at local park. 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. A 50-year-old Ludington man and a 39-year-old Ludington woman were arrested by Ludington police officers for methamphetamine possession at 1:30 p.m. at Copeyon Park Wednesday, July 6, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski…
Driver with orange traffic cone stuck underneath vehicle arrested for second-offense drunk driving. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Custer man was arrested or second-offense operating while intoxicated by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop Wednesday, July 6, shortly before 6 p.m. at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Magic shows at libraries. The Mason County District Library will hold a free magic show for children and families, featuring magician Gordon Ross, on Monday, July 11. The show will be at the Ludington branch at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and the Scottville branch at 4 pm. On Thursday, July 14, magic lessons will be taught at both branches:…
Local students receive free books. PoWeR! Book Bags recently completed its School Vacation Literacy Giveaway Program for the 2021-22 school year in Mason and Lake counties. Students from Ludington Elementary School and Baldwin Elementary School selected new books to take home, read and keep. Additionally, each student received two create-your-own story booklets designed to encourage them to continue to write…
Obituary: Wallace Larsen, 83, of Ludington. Wallace “Wally” Irving Larsen, 83, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. He was born May 22, 1939, in Milwaukee to Irving and Marian “Susie” (Bartelt) Larsen. Wally worked for Harrison Oil in Brookfield, Wisconsin for over 40 years. He was a devout Jehovah’s Witness. He dedicated his life to Jehovah…
Free biometric screening for seniors at Scottville Area Senior Center. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital personnel will conduct a free biometric screening for seniors at Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St., on Friday, July 15, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 7, 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…
US 31 freeway construction begins Monday. The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced major construction on US 31 freeway will begin Monday, July 11. The project will include full closure of southbound US 31 between Pere Marquette Highway and Oceana Drive from July 11 to July 22. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on Pere Marquette Highway to Oceana Drive…
Ludington woman arrested for trespassing, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. LUDINGTON — A 47-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police officers on charges of trespassing, disorderly conduct and resisting and opposing police Wednesday, July 6, shortly after 12:30 a.m. in the 300 block of East Court Street, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. She was lodged in the Mason County…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 5, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brent Ryan Wicklund, 40; illegally driving away a vehicle; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 10, 2022; arraigned, June 23, 2022; bail, $2,500 cash/surety; preliminary examination, July 13, 1:30 p.m. – Anthony Stuart Blowers, 35;…
Police news, posted July 5, 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Free Soil was arrested Sunday, July 3, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and possession of cocaine with intent…
Kids learn to dig gardening. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Several area children are participating in the U Dig It Community Garden program this summer. Each Thursday, through Aug. 11, the kids, ages 7-11, meet at the U Dig It Community Garden,…
Obituary: Lillian Pierce, 87, of Ludington. Lillian Marie Pierce, 87, of Ludington, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born May 16, 1935, in Ludington, the daughter of Charles and Isabella (Sielski) Bryant. Lillian is survived by: her daughter, Debbie (Dave) Maglothin of Ludington; her son, Robert Pierce of Hart; five grandchildren,…
Fireworks still happening. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival committee announced on its Facebook page that tonight’s waterfront fireworks are still happening. As of 9:10 p.m., weather radar showed light rain happening in Ludington until about 10 p.m. and then stopping until about 11 p.m. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…
The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…
Obituary: Bernice Marion (Bolach) Schrader, 92, of Ludington Bernice Marion (Bolach) Schrader, 92, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born November 29, 1929, in Chicago, where she lived until about the age of 13. The family eventually moved to a farm in Scottville, and then resided on Harrison Street…
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