
Traffic Alert: Motorcycle crash, Amber Township AMBER TOWNSHIP (1:45 p.m.) — Report of a single vehicle motorcycle crash, with injuries, Conrad and Meyers roads.

Cybersecurity program offered at library LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Mason County District Library will present a cybersecurity seminar on Thursday, May 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Ludington branch library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Det. Sgt. Mike Kenney of the sheriff’s office and Al Geist of the library will be presenters. Registration is…

Ludington Petunia Parade to hold informational meetings LUDINGTON — Ludington Petunia Parade will hold two information meetings next week Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. and Monday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Ludington Municipal Complex, 400 S. Harrison St. Ludington Petunia Parade is an all volunteer non-profit organization not affiliated with the City…

Police busy with warrant arrests The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, May 8, 2023: 6 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road east of Darr Road, Eden Township. 7:33 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by Oceana County’s 79th District Court, Anderson Street…

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 9, 2023 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…

Obituary: Raymond Dewyer, 68, of Fairbault, Minn., formerly of Pentwater Raymond Peter Dewyer, 68, passed away in his home in Faribault, Minnesota on February 17, 2023. Raymond was born on April 16, 1954 in Ludington to Ovid and Emily Dewyer and grew up in Pentwater. He met Suzanne Marie Nigro while attending college at Michigan State University and they were…

Recent births, posted May 9, 2023 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 births have been reported: Lucia…

Public Notice: City of Scottville Commission Vacancy The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling a Commissioner At-Large vacancy. This seat is a partial term, set to expire November, 2024. The successful applicant must be a resident of the City of Scottville for at least one year immediately preceding their appointment to office.…

Obituary: Patricia Hakanson, 80, of Ludington Patricia Lou (Bowden) Hakanson, 80, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Muskegon. Patricia was born on June 29, 1942, the daughter of Jack and Arbutus (Mattis) Bowden. In 1960, she graduated from Ludington High School. On July 14, 1967, she married the love of her life, Roger Hakanson. Together they…

Scottville considering outsourcing some enforcement services SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will consider a proposal today from SafeBuilt Michigan, LLC. which would include zoning and ordinance (code) enforcement, rental inspection, and permitting services, which will be provided on a fee, hourly and monthly basis. The commission will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main…

Lake Jump raises over $60k for area youth LUDINGTON — The 24th annual Ludington Lake Jump, held on April 22, raised $60,603.01 for the Mason County Youth Advisory Council. The council, which is part of the Community Foundation for Mason County, initially had a goal of $20,000. The total amount raised was achieved with a matching grant from Pennies from…

Local author inspires MCC fourth graders Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Local author Carol Farley recently visited fourth grade students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary. Teacher Sarah Matthews said she’s been inspired by Farley’s books since she was in elementary school. …

Broken down vehicle leads to theft, meth, warrant arrest BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested for possession of stolen property and meth possession in the 6600 block of East US 10 Sunday, May 7, around 6:30 p.m. and after Mason County deputies were called to a broken down vehicle that had been observed at the scene of…

Wellston man arrested for 6th OWI with a blood alcohol level of .33 VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Wellston man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for his sixth operating while intoxicated charge with a high blood alcohol content or “super drunk driving” Friday, May 5, around 9:45 a.m. on Sugar Grove Rd near Gordon Road, according to Mason…

Obituary: Karen Mohler, 79, of Scottville Karen Lee (Colf) Mohler, 79, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2023, in Grand Rapids with family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1943, in Monroe, the only child of Carl and Ivah (Happy) Colf. Karen graduated from Dundee High School in 1962 and went to West Shore…

Obituary: Dolores Smith, 92, of Ludington Dolores M. (Lundberg) Smith, 92, of Ludington passed away May 3, 2023 at Oceana Medical Care Facility after a brief illness. Dolores Martina was born March 26, 1931 in Muskegon, the daughter of Martin and Dorothy (Wichtowski) Dufon. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1949 and then graduated from E.W. Sparrow School of…
Obituary: Ronald Chapel, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Hart Ronald “Ron” John Chapel, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. He was born June 15, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of the late Harvey H. and Helen A. (Beluzar) Chapel. He was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School,…

Memorial Service Notice: Martin Schilling A memorial service will be held for Martin Schilling on Saturday, May 13 beginning at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at noon. Martin Schilling, 74, of Walhalla, died on March 15, 2023. Read Martin’s obituary here. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.…

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 8, 2023 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…

LHS Prom royalty LUDINGTON — Ludington High School held its junior/senior prom Saturday night and announced the prom royalty as elected by the senior class. The school no longer uses the terms “king” and “queen.” Elected were Adam Keffer, son of Joann Keffer and the late David Keffer, and Kat Wang, daughter of Maria and Jody Fox.

1967 Ford Truck serves as WSCC outreach vehicle WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has recently updated its 1967 Ford pick-up truck with graphics tied to the new branding. The truck, acquired in 2018, is used for community outreach including participation in area…