Educator Spotlight: Ludington Elementary School’s Alan Albrecht 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. PERE MARQUETTE TWP – Ludington Elementary School teacher Alan Albrecht has taught his entire 21 year career at Ludington Area…
Gus Macker registration deadline is May 30. LUDINGTON — Registration ends soon for the Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Stearns Park beach. The 30th anniversary of the event in Ludington is set for June 18-19 with bracket play for athletes of all ages. A slam-dunk contest, music, merchandise, trophies and an all-new food court will add a festive…
Police news, May 20, 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. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, May 19, 2022: 11:39 a.m., breaking and entering of a seasonal cabin, 2400 block of South Masten Road, Branch Township. 7:15 p.m., car/turkey crash,…
VIDEO: Spring planting at Scottville Area Senior Center. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — In 2020 high school students from Mason County Central’s Spartan Academy built raised garden beds for the Scottville Area Senior Center. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the beds were…
WSCC, CTE and Me Day to be held May 24, 25. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College, in partnership with the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, will be hosting a “WSCC, CTE and Me” day at WSCC’s main campus on May 24 and 25. The purpose of the event is to introduce third…
Thanking the road crews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — The employees of the Mason County Road Commission were treated to lunch today by Michelle and Norm Gilliam, owners of Whiskey Creed Campground, located on the boundaries of southern Eden and…
Woman arrested after allegedly assaulting man and woman and throwing rock at car. 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. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police officers for domestic assault, assault and battery and malicious destruction of property Wednesday, May 18, shortly…
Obituary: Martin Drechen, 83, of Pentwater. Martin J. Drechen, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Pentwater on May 9, 2022. Marty was born on November 30, 1938 in Chicago, the son of Martin Arthur and Marie (Kostka) Drechen. He graduated from Morton West High School in Berwyn, Ill. He attended Western Michigan University and John Marshall Law School,…
South Stiles Road road construction begins Friday. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — South Stiles Road between Chauvez and Marrison roads, will be reduced to one lane on Friday, May 20 as the road is scheduled for re-paving. Construction will begin at 7:30 a.m. and is expected to take one day. The project schedule may change due to weather. Please consider helping to…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 19 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…
Irons man injured after falling off moped. 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 33-year-old Irons man suffered a non-life-threatening injury after he reportedly fell off his moped while attempting a left turn out of the Meijer parking lot on US 10 onto…
Recent births, posted May 18, 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 births have been reported: Parker…
Sue Carlson retiring from library after three decades. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. A retirement party will be held for the public from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18 at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. LUDINGTON…
WSCC inducts new members into Mentors Society, Cornerstone Society. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Five individuals were recently inducted into the West Shore Community College Mentors Society. The Mentors Society began in 1987 when WSCC celebrated its 20th anniversary and held its first Founders Day Banquet.…
Obituary: Andrew Becker, 79, of Fountain. Andrew John Becker, 79, and long time Fountain resident, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed from this world and moved to Heaven on Sunday, May,15, 2022. Andy was born on November 1, 1942 at his family home in Sheridan Township, the son of Andrew and Genevieve (Goodrow) Becker. He attended Fountain…
WSCC board adopts new logo. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The new West Shore Community College logo was approved Monday by the college’s board of trustees. Over the past several months, WSCC has engaged its stakeholders in exploring a revitalized brand. Feedback was used from focus…
Paddle boat reported stolen. 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A paddle boat with a blue bottom and beige seat was reported stolen from Travis Drive Monday, May 16, around 8:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other…
Road Commission seeks bids for building. The Mason County Road Commission is soliciting bids for an 80-feet by 200-feet barn/pole building with the following specifications: 80-feet by 200-feet storage barn/pole building with 16-foot side walls, with two 20-feet by 200-feet lean-tos with mono trussed off one side; install metal rodent protection. Storage barn/pole building floor and entrance slabs to be…
VIDEO: WSCC Wellness Center Update Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart visits the West Shore Community College Wellness Center and speaks with Julie Page Smith and Noah Dodson about some of the programs. Please consider helping to fund local…
District court felony arraignments, posted May 16, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following 79th District Court arraignments have been reported to MCP. Donald Catania; controlled substance delivery/manufacturing 5 to 45 kg; offense date, Sept. 5, 2020; arraigned May 6, 2022; probable cause hearing scheduled for May 18, 2022 at 1 p.m. Daniel Ray Dunn; controlled substance – possession of methamphetamine/ecstacy; offense…
Police investigate shed break-ins. 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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Saturday, May 14, shortly before 9 a.m. in the 9000 block of East Barothy Road. “The complainant reported assorted items stolen…
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