Bike rodeo to be held at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Shoreline FORCE, the youth affiliate of the Shoreline Cycling Club, and West Shore Community College are presenting a bike rodeo on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon. This free and family friendly event will be located in the Tech Center parking lot of the college’s main campus at 3000…
Right to Life oratory winners. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, April 9, Right to Life organizations from Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties hosted their annual Right to Life of Michigan Educational Oratorical Contest at Lighthouse Baptist Church. First place winner was Sophia Grierson, a Ludington High School junior. She will compete in the Right to Life of Michigan statewide oratory…
Trekking the NCT: Now It’s Getting Real. 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…
In 66 year history, MCC has only had 5 facility bonds. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. On Tuesday, April 12, voters in the Mason County Central School District will have an opportunity to learn about the upcoming May 3 bond proposal vote during a community forum at A.O. Carlson…
Obituary: Rodney Hartung, 82, of Ludington. Rodney Lee Hartung, 82, of Ludington, was taken from this earth on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Affectionately known as Rod, he was born on July 3, 1939 in Ludington. An only child of Arthur and Verle (Minster) Hartung. Rod delivered Ludington papers in his youth. He was a graduate of Ludington High School and…
Name of fatal Hamlin crash victim released. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the people involved in a crash that resulted in the death of a Hamlin Township man Thursday afternoon. Rodney L. Hartung, 82, was killed after he was struck by a vehicle driven by Bailey Ann Sergott,…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, April 8, 2022. 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. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st…
Obituary: John “Dave” Larson, 101, of Ludington. John David “Dave” Larson died on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at age 101. He was born in Ludington on March 31, 1921, to John G. and Esther J. (Shilander) Larson. In 1940 he graduated from Ludington High School. Dave served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Company B, 35th Infantry,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 8, 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…
Road weight restrictions to be lifted April 18. SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal road weight restrictions in Mason County will be lifted on Monday, April 18 at 6 a.m. Until then, restrictions are in place. All county roads are restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight and Speed Restrictions are enforced to…
Deputies investigate home invasion, assault. 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a home invasion and assault that occurred at Wildwood Crossing Thursday, April 7, shortly after 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A report…
79th District Court news, posted April 8, 2022. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following court proceedings recently occurred in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Matthew Jason Case, 48, of 109 S. Columbia St., Scottville, was arrested March 25 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy).…
82-year-old Hamlin man dead after being struck by vehicle. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — An 82-year-old Hamlin Township man died Thursday afternoon after he was struck by a vehicle on North Jebavy Drive. Emergency crews were initially dispatched to the 2600 block of North Jebavy Drive, north of Fisher Road, at 2:06 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff…
MCC Alumni Feature: Chloe Kimes, pursuing a life of music and creativity. 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. Will perform locally on Friday, April 8. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Mason County Central Class of 2016 Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor’s degree in recording…
30th Gus Macker tournament registration now open. LUDINGTON — Registration is under way for the three-on-three charity Gus Macker basketball tournament at Stearns Park Beach. The 30th occurrence of the Ludington tournament is scheduled for June 18-19 and will include 700 teams. The event was not held in 2020 and 2021. The tournament, sponsored by the Ludington & Scottville Area…
Scottville man arrested for selling alcohol to minors. 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for furnishing alcohol to minors Wednesday, April 6, at 8:30 p.m. after he allegedly bought alcohol for minors…
Obituary: Jerry Young, 84, of Ludington. Jerry Alfred Young, 84, of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Jerry was born on September 15, 1937, to Robert and Spencer (Thomas) Young in Manistee. He graduated from Free Soil High School with the class of 1955 and went on to proudly serve in the United States…
Murder/arson suspect ordered to take competency exam. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. 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. LUDINGTON —…
Ludington man sentenced for assaulting husband. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington…
Ludington council to explore marijuana topic again. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief 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. LUDINGTON —…
Driver pleads ‘no contest’ to OWI causing serious injury. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON —…
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