Ludington Schools prepares for middle school, high school renovations. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District is preparing to move into the next stages of its facilities improvements by addressing updates to the high school and middle school. The repairs are…
Local businesses sought for MCC College & Career Fair. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Area businesses are invited to help educate local students at the Mason County Central High School’s College and Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. The goal of…
Woman arrested for meth possession, operating under the influence of drugs. 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 28-year-old Scottville woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating under the influence of drugs and methamphetamine possession Monday, March 21, shortly after 1…
Cancer center receives chemo bags donation. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Cancer Center recently received a gift of 104 chemotherapy bags from Megan Tresnak of Ludington. Tresnak is a registered nurse who is currently taking a break from that career to raise her two children. A few years ago she became a sales consultant for…
LHS graduate learns locally while living in Germany. Staying local for college doesn’t mean that you can’t be a world traveler, which is what Alaina Ashley and her parents discovered. The daughter of Leona and Scott Ashely of Pere Marquette Township, Alaina became an exchange student in Germany in 2019. As a part of the program, she graduated from Ludington…
Obituary: Nancy Ziemkowski, 61, of Ludington. Nancy Ann Ziemkowski, 61, of Ludington, passed away on March 19, 2022. Nancy was born on August 1, 1960, to Louis and Dorothy (Olson) Darke in Ludington. She graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1978. Nancy was married to her husband Rick Ziemkowski on November 17, 1979. “Bird” as…
Funeral Service Notice: Alice Gordon, 95, of Ludington. Alice A. Gordon, 95, of Ludington, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held for Alice at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 26 at Our Savior Lutheran Church of Scottville with her friend Rev. John Hansen officiating. Burial will…
Gold Coast Gobblers annual banquet scheduled for April 29. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Gold Coast Gobblers will hold its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Friday, April 29 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, online and through many of the committee members. The event is Gold Coast Gobblers’…
MCC forensics team wins third place in recent competition, prepares for regionals. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Forensics Team earned a third place team trophy last weekend in Medium School Division in competition at Walled Lake Western High School. The…
Caritas Food Pantry continues to serve rural Mason County. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Caritas Food Pantry, located at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 85 S. Madison St. has been serving Mason County and surrounding areas since 2006. The pantry is…
Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity. 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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, March 17, 2022: 9:25 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) warrant issued by…
Obituary: Carolyn Rose Fisher, 94, of Ludington. Carolyn (Caroline) R. Fisher, 94, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022 at Medilodge of Ludington. She was born July 1, 1927, in Ludington to Theodore and Harriet (Lewicka) Boguszweski. She attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and St. Simon High School in Ludington. She married John (Jack) W. Fisher, Jr. on June 28,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 21, 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…
Educator Spotlight: Amy Taranko, teacher to principal to assistant superintendent. 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. AMBER TWP – Growing up in a family full of educators, West Shore Educational Service District’s Assistant…
Trekking the NCT: Third State of Being. By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike will take…
US 31 lane closures begin Tuesday. 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. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Daily lane closures will…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 19, 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…
Suspect in connection to fatal Sheridan Twp. fire charged with murder. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Chippewa County woman, who was originally arrested as a person of interest in connection to a fatal fire that took place in Sheridan Township in November 2021 has been arraigned on three felony charges including homicide – open murder, first degree…
MCC Alumni Feature: Mike Hankwitz, a half century coaching college football. Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. This special series of Spartan News features alumni of MCC. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Mason County Central Class of 1966 Undergraduate Degree: University of Michigan Career Highlights: Defensive coordinator, Western Michigan University, University…
Orioles en-route to the Breslin Center. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team left for the state semi-finals this morning, with their classmates, families and members of the community sending them off. Students and parents lined the halls…
79th District Court news, posted March 18, 2022. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following court proceedings recently occurred in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jeffery Clay Young, 52, of 6571 E. Beech St., Hamlin Township, was arrested March 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of unarmed robbery, possession of a controlled…
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