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Obituary: Julienne G. Anderson, 95, of Ludington. Julienne G. Anderson, 95, of Ludington joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born February 22, 1926 in Ludington to Joseph and Teckla (Bengston) Seymour. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1945 and went on to attend Muskegon Business College where she learned to be a…
ESD program promotes employment for students with disabilities. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kim Beardslee, correspondent. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason Co.) — As businesses across the area are struggling to fulfill open employment positions, West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) is providing…
Minor injuries in US 31 crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Nunica man was transported by Life EMS to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital for minor injuries he sustained in a single-car crash Tuesday, Nov. 16, shortly before 6:30 a.m. on northbound US…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 18, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Frank Earl Wright, 79, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Mary Rezny, 92, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Rogene O’Brien, 87, of Ludington, died on Sunday…
Convicted sex offender to receive no jail time for new CSC conviction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Muskegon man pleaded “no contest” to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 16. Terrence Antonio-Robert Murphy, who is currently registered as a sex offender, will receive no jail time for his…
The ancient beaches of west Michigan, as found on the North Country Trail. By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. In many places along the North Country Trail in Mason, Lake, Manistee and Newaygo counties, you may notice that you are walking near the edge of an asymmetrical hill. To the west, the sandy slope gently descends into the distance, the…
Radiant Church to provide community Thanksgiving dinner. LUDINGTON — Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., will host a Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 25. from noon to 2 p.m. Meals are available for dine-in or delivery. “For many years Emanuel Lutheran Church has hosted a community Thanksgiving Day dinner,” said Jerry Theis, senior pastor at Radiant Church. “Emanuel…
Man receives delayed sentence for home invasion. LUDINGTON — A 61-year-old Midland man received a delayed sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 16, for breaking into a home in 2019. Joseph Michael LeClair, formerly of Mason County, pleaded “no contest” to second-degree home invasion, Sept. 15. A felony charge of possession of analogues was dismissed. LeClair who was arrested…
Deputies busy with crashes. 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Nov. 15, 2021: 1:51 p.m., two-car crash, no injury, US 10 and US 31, Amber Township. 5:42 p.m., two-car crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway near Hesslund Road,…
Recent births, posted Nov. 17, 2021. The following births have been reported: Octavia Sage D’Asaro, the daughter of Lacey Williams and Dino D’Asaro, Jr., of Branch, was born on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Tanner Lee Dodge, the son of Dianne Trim and Dustin Dodge of Custer, was born on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Elleigh Mae Lynn Thompson, the daughter of Caleigh Thompson and…
Obituary: Doug Busch, 70, of Ludington. Doug Owen Busch July 5, 1951 to November 15, 2021 Doug was born at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in western New York on July 5, 1951 to the late Howard C. and Jean (McEntee) Busch. His mother always said that it was the booming of the fireworks that brought on her labor for him. Doug…
VIDEO: Crown and Cork TV: Donna makes The Pecan Pie Martini. This post is presented by Crown and Cork Waterfront Kitchen & Bar located at 502 W. Loomis St., across from the Ludington Municipal Marina. Crown and Cork is currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Call for reservations 231.425.3557. For more information, visit www.crownncork.com or check…
Scottville to consider repealing recreational marijuana ban. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. The Scottville City Commission is considering repealing its current ordinance that prohibits the sale of recreational marijuana in the city. This is…
Obituary: Judith Morton, 84, of Scottville. Judith Lorraine Morton, 84, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Willowbrook Care Home. Judy was born on October 26, 1937 in Ludington, the daughter of John H. and Gertrude M. (Rofel) Ezdebski, attended St. Stanislaus School through the eighth grade before graduating from St. Simon High School. On March 16, 1964 she…
LASD staffers learn Bal-A-Vis-X. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press LUDINGTON — Over the weekend, OJ DeJonge Physical Education teacher Alison Helminski, along with MaryAnn Short, certified Bal-A-Vis-X instructor hosted administrators, educators and paraprofessionals, as well as occupational and physical therapists from around the state for a three day training. Bal-A-Vis-X stands…
WSCC-sponsored film to be presented. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Last spring West Shore Community College’s Humankind series hosted Mark Jeffrey and Lucy Cash as a part of the British Isles focus. During this event, Jeffrey and Cash presented their new movie titled “2 Holtwood Cottages: a…
New project aims to improve student mental health services West Shore School News is a service of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), the United Way of Mason County, and the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) are leading efforts to improve the…
Obituary: Donald Rood, 78, of Fountain. Donald Leo Rood, 78, of Fountain, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. Donald was born on August 21, 1943 in Joliet, Ill., the son of Leo and Esther (Sandstrom) Rood. In 1950, he was taken in by his family friends, Charles and Agnes Slusniss, whom he called his aunt and uncle. He graduated…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 16, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Paul W. Ruzgis, 94, of Scottville, died on Monday, November 15, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Patrick L. Hoxie, 77, of Manistee, died on Monday, November 15, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral &…
Police busy with crashes over the weekend. 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 over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 12, 2021: 4:08 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, no damage/no injury, Dewey Road near Meyers Road, Hamlin Township. 4:37…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 14, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Judith L. Morton, 84, of Scottville, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
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