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Obituary: Donald Roach, 75, of Ludington. Donald A. Roach, 75, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born January 19, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Donald and Alice (Mickevich) Roach, who both preceded him in death. Don’s family eventually settled in Fountain, where he graduated from…
Recent births, posted Dec. 7, 2021. The following births have been reported: Claire E. Mertz, the daughter of Lusmary and David Mertz of Scottville, was born on Friday, November 19, 2021. Watson Bennett Van Houten, the son of Kerry and Blake Van Houten of Ludington, was born on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Myles Avery Welch, the son of Alexis Frappier and…
Holiday open skate will raise money for girl undergoing cancer treatments. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Wolves Amateur Hockey Association will host a holiday open skate session on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Shore Community Ice Arena on the campus of West Shore Community College. Admission is $5 per person, which includes skate rental. …
Man visiting inmate arrested on warrant. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON —A 42-year-old Mason County man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies an outstanding Manistee County warrant for failure to appear after he came into the sheriff’s office to visit an inmate Saturday, Dec.…
Obituary: Judith Cools, 68, of Ludington. Judith Lynn Cools, 68, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born July 19, 1953 in Lincoln Park, Mich. to David and Jean (Goodall) Bonamici. Judy graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1970 and went on to receive her bachelor’s…
Obituary: Jacqueline Zahn Gerould, 74, of Ludington. Jacqueline Zahn Gerould, 74, passed away surrounded by family Monday, November 29, 2021, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a short illness. Jacquie was born March 16, 1947, in Milwaukee to Robert E. Zahn and Doris Dieterich Zahn. She grew up in the Milwaukee and Wauwatosa areas in Wisconsin before…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 6, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Joyce Mae Bernice Bohjanen, 91, of Ludington, formerly of Houghton, died Saturday, December 4, 2021. Funeral arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services of Ludington. Dorothy Overholt, 89, of Ludington, died on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove…
Closings, cancellations for Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy Kaleva-Norman-Dickson Schools Manistee Area School District Manistee Catholic Central School Manistee Intermediate School District Manistee Trinity Lutheran School Onekama Consolidated Schools
Educator Spotlight: Laura Acton, WSCC nursing instructor. 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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Only teaching at West Shore Community College for over a year now, adjunct nursing instructor, Laura Acton…
Scottville Christmas parade is another step in restoring town pride. By Rob Alway Rob Alway is editor-in-chief and owner of Mason County Press. He is also an elected city commissioner/mayor pro-tem of the City of Scottville. He writes this column as a way to communicate with constituents as a commissioner. Last night, my family and I decided that we…
Obituary: John Bergh, 99, of Ludington. On Thursday evening, December 2, 2021, John Victor Bergh began celebrating in the presence with Jesus. John was born on July 28, 1922 in Houghton, the son of Andrew Victor and Ebba Charlotta (Ohman) Bergh. He graduated from Houghton High School with the class of 1940 and attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology (modern Michigan…
Mason County Parks Commission asking for feedback. Mason County residents have a chance to have a say in the future of recreation in the county. Working with the Spicer Group, Inc., the Mason County Parks Commission has launched an online survey about recreation offerings and needs in the county. Mason County Parks Commission operates the Mason County Campground and Picnic…
Auditions scheduled for WSCC’s production of ‘Footloose”. WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will be holding open auditions on Wednesday, December 15 and Thursday, December 16 at 7 p.m. for an upcoming production of the musical “Footloose.” The production based on the 1984 motion…
BrrrewFest tickets on sale. LUDINGTON — Plans are underway to present the 2022 Pure Ludington Brrrewfest downtown Ludington on Saturday, Jan. 29. BrrrewFest will host 25 Michigan breweries showcasing their best brews, with a variety of beers, meads and ciders to sample. Tickets are now available online at https://mynorthtickets.com/events/pure-ludington-brrrewfest-1-29-2022. BrrrewFest tickets are $35 in advance of the event and include…
4-H volunteers recognized. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Mason County 4-H recently held its annual volunteer recognition event by honoring nine individuals who have devoted their time to the children of Mason County. The group has reached a collective total of 280 years, nearly three centuries, of volunteering: Silver Clover Award (five years of volunteering Ginger Malburg Chesney Griffis Emerald Clover Award…
79th District Court news, posted Dec. 3, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Randy Robert Roswell, 41, of 1344 Bakker Rd., Norton Shores, was arrested Nov. 24 by MCSO on felony charges of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor…
Ludington elementary schools to host open houses. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District, in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The three current Ludington Area School District elementary schools will host open houses to say farewell to the buildings. Soon, the new Ludington Elementary School will open in Pere Marquette Township. Each open house will…
No overnight on-street parking for snow removal. LUDINGTON — Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department issued a reminder to the public regarding on-street parking in the City of Ludington. There is no overnight on-street parking between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. through the end of April to allow for snow removal.
Obituary: Frances Habermehl, 77, of Ludington. Frances Ann Habermehl, a lifelong resident of Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 at her residence in Farmington Hills. She was born on August 2, 1944 in Highland Park, the daughter of Frank and Mildred Posner (Watson). Frances graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia, Class of 1963. She was married to…
Police news, posted Dec. 3, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021: 9:04 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 1:06 p.m.,…
Obituary: Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Nichols, 39, of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Scottville. Gabriel “Gabe” James Nichols, 39, of Bryan, Ohio and formerly of Scottville, passed away November 15, 2021 from a cardiac aortic dissection after being life flighted to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Gabriel was born March 19, 1982 in Ludington, the son of James and Mary (Cooper) Nichols. …
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