MCC, LASD, City of Ludington, KND voters go to polls Tuesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Election day is Tuesday, May 3 for voters in Mason County Central School District, Ludington Area School District, the City of Ludington, and Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Those ballot topics are: Mason County Central School District (read here for more details): Authorizing a millage…
Ludington Lakeshore Classic Fishing Tournament registration open. LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament will return for its 20th year July 11-17. The tournament will include divisions for professionals, amateurs, ladies and youth. Registration is now open. The Offshore Classic Pro Division will pay $15,000 to the winner, and the Amateur Division…
79th District Court arraignments, posted April 29, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following felony arraignments recently occurred in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Tommie Lee Green, 47, possession of controlled substance, methamphetamine/ecstacy, habitual offender, fourth offense; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 19, 2022; arraigned April 25, 2022; probable cause hearing, May 4, 2022 at 1 p.m. –…
Police News, posted April 29, 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. Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:16 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway north of Olmstead Road, Summit Township. 5:42 p.m., MCSO: A 22-year-old Custer man was arrested for…
Obituary: Shirley Ann Knudsen, 93, of Ludington. Shirley Ann Knudsen, 93, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022 in her home. She was born June 16, 1928 in Ludington, the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude (Meissner) Love, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1946. On October 14, 1950, Shirley married the love of her…
MCC Alumni Feature: Jimmy Newkirk, leading Scottville on a new path. 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. MCC class of 1993 Undergraduate degree: bachelor of political science, Grand Valley State University; social studies teaching certification, Saginaw Valley…
Career tech agriscience students plant orchard. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District agriscience students planted apple trees Wednesday in a small plot on the campus of West Shore Community College. The high school students are…
Police News, posted April 28, 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. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:25 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Gas drive off of $26.01, Ludington EZ Mart, 5985 W. US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 2:10 p.m., MCSO: Gas drive off of $50.01,…
WSCC fall Dean’s List. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for Fall 2021-2022 Fall Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average…
LHS ranks in magazine’s Best High Schools in America report. Ludington High School has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report magazine in its Best High Schools in America. LHS has been ranked in the report since 2017. The magazine ranked 18,000 public high schools out of more than 24, 000 that were reviewed. Graduation rates and college readiness…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 28, 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…
Grand Haven man sentenced to up to 20 years for drug possession. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ryan Steven Brock, 41, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, for possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy, fourth offense, to 22 months to 20 years imprisonment to run concurrent with another prison term he is already serving. Brock, whose last…
Hospital volunteers to sell flowers. LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital volunteers will hold a Mothers Day flower sale at the hospital on Thursday, May 5 from 8 a.m. until they are sold out. The flowers were grown locally at Weesies Brothers.
Fisher Road closed. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fisher Road is currently closed between Peterson and Victory Corner Road for construction related to bridge replacement that will take place in 2023. The Mason County Road Commission is completing soil borings at the site of the bridge. The estimated cost of the bridge replacement over the Lincoln River is $1,132,000, funded by Michigan…
Police News, posted April 27, 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. Monday, April 25, 2022: 6:39 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway south of Marrison Road, Summit Township. 6:20 p.m., MCSO: Car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 west…
Video: MCC High School Proposed Improvements Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Voters in the Mason County Central School District will go to the polls on May 3 to decide on a $33 million bond proposal. A large portion of the proposed 1.95 mill project will go…
Shelby man sentenced to probation for stalking. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 49-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to five years probation today in 51st Circuit Court on the charges of aggravated stalking and domestic violence. Stephen Allan Lange, of 7305 Baker Rd., was arrested by the Ludington Police Department in February of 2021 and pleaded “no contest” on…
Fin & Feather offering Basic Pistol Class, May 7. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a basic pistol class on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the club grounds, 3276 N. Darr Road. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20. Contact instructor Jim Glover at 231-907-8330. The class is open…
Obituary: Susan Daugherty, 65, of Ludington. Susan K. Daugherty (Hansen), 65, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home. Susan was one of six children born to Thomas and Marjorie Hansen. Susie and her siblings, Linda, Donna, Judy, Tom and Ron, brothers-in-law Don and Steve, sisters-in-law Christy and Catherine as well as her nieces and nephew,…
Scottville approves marijuana ordinance. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission passed an ordinance Monday evening allowing marijuana businesses, both recreational and medical, in select zones of the city. The ordinance passed unanimously 7-0. The ordinance will take effect in 15 days, but that does not mean that marijuana businesses will instantly be appearing in the city. City Attorney Carlos Alvarado explained…
MCC Alumni Feature: Harold Cronk, filmmaker, artist, writer, entrepreneur 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 Sarah Jensen, Contributing Writer. MCC Class of 1993 Undergraduate degree: Associate degree, West Shore Community College; bachelor of science, K-12 art education, Central Michigan University…
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