WSCC Dean’s Lists. 

October 1, 2021

WSCC Dean’s Lists.  WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s Lists for 2020-2021 Winter Semester and 2021 Summer Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors…

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Floor collapses in downtown Scottville business. 

September 30, 2021

Floor collapses in downtown Scottville business.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A floor collapsed in one of the Holden Home Emporium buildings located at 209 S. Main St. Thursday afternoon. Owner Roy Holden said that he had gone down to the business’s main retail building at 119 S. Main St. and when he was walking back noticed that the…

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History: The 1934 Custer farmer riot. 

September 30, 2021

History: The 1934 Custer farmer riot.  Around the County/History is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Great Depression of the 1930s was a time of uncertainty and unrest throughout the world. The political climate of the world was changing with the rise of fascism, socialism and…

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Police news, Sept. 30, 2021.

September 30, 2021

Police news, Sept. 30, 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 Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021: ​8:46 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 16-year-old Ludington boy was petitioned to the juvenile court on a retail fraud charge after he was caught…

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Flewelling honored posthumously for community service; Hardman Construction, North Star Chiropractic win business awards.  

September 30, 2021

Flewelling honored posthumously for community service; Hardman Construction, North Star Chiropractic win business awards.   Hardman Construction was named Business of the Year during the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards virtual presentation Thursday evening. NorthStar Chiropractic & Fitness was named Small Business of the Year. The winners were recognized in a virtual presentation on Facebook live.…

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Chamber awards ceremony held virtually tonight. 

September 30, 2021

Chamber awards ceremony held virtually tonight.  The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual business awards will be presented live tonight on the Mason County Press Facebook page.  Recognized for excellence in business and service to the community, 12 finalists have been named for the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards. See related story here.  The…

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LHS yearbooks may be picked up at homecoming game.

September 30, 2021

LHS yearbooks may be picked up at homecoming game. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — Ludington High School yearbooks for the 2020-2021 school year will be distributed during the varsity football homecoming game at Oriole Field on Friday, Oct. 8. Books can be picked up at the storage garage…

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LPD cautions motorists to watch for deer.

September 29, 2021

LPD cautions motorists to watch for deer. LUDINGTON — Captain Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department cautions drivers about “increasing deer activity in the coming months and urges motorists to constantly scan for them, even in low-speed residential neighborhoods. “Driving at or just below the speed limit can help alleviate collisions with deer that often bolt out in front of…

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Driver sustains minor injuries after rear-ending semi on US 31.

September 29, 2021

Driver sustains minor injuries after rear-ending semi on US 31. 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 51-year-old driver from Norton Shores sustained minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, Sept. 28, shortly after 11 a.m. on northbound US 31 near the rest area…

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Sheriff, judges ask county board to consider courthouse security, again. 

September 28, 2021

Sheriff, judges ask county board to consider courthouse security, again.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has again proposed that the Mason County Board of Commissioners consider adding security to the Mason County Courthouse. Cole submitted a proposal Tuesday, Sept. 28, to the county’s public safety and courts committee with the endorsement of…

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Oriole Work Based Learning Academy became a family for recent graduate.

September 28, 2021

Oriole Work Based Learning Academy became a family for recent graduate. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondant.  LUDINGTON — Unlike other students in high school, Krystal Martzolff has not always had an easy life. “She’s a real fighter and has had to be,” said Melanie…

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Sunny skies continue Wednesday. 

September 28, 2021

Sunny skies continue Wednesday.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 46 degrees. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 Clear skies. High 75; low 48. Precipitation: 7% day; 10% evening. Wind: S 4 mph day; ENE 2 mph evening. Humidity: 67% day; 91% evening.…

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Speed, alcohol considered factors in Custer Road crash.

September 28, 2021

Speed, alcohol considered factors in Custer Road crash. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Irons man was injured following a single vehicle crash on Custer Road south of Treml Road (and the railroad tracks) late Monday evening. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 11:35 a.m. Upon arrival, Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Chief Vince Williams reported the engine compartment of the Chevrolet…

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1 injured in Quarterline Road crash.

September 28, 2021

1 injured in Quarterline Road crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash Monday, Sept. 27, shortly before 1:30 p.m. p.m. on Quarterline Road at Forest Trail Road, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. “The vehicle was traveling south on Quarterline Road when a second vehicle failed to yield and pulled out in…

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Police busy with crashes.

September 28, 2021

Police 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Sept. 27, 2021: 7:18 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Stephens Road near Dewey Road, Sherman Township. 2:50 p.m., two-vehicle crash involving minor injuries, Pere Marquette Highway…

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Deputies search for driver of vehicle who left scene of crash.

September 27, 2021

Deputies search for driver of vehicle who left scene of crash. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are searching for the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a two vehicle crash this afternoon at the corner of Hawley and Campbell roads. The crash occurred about 4:15 p.m. when a GMC Sierra truck, driven by…

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Weekend police news, Sept. 27, 2021.

September 27, 2021

Weekend police news, Sept. 27, 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 over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 24, 2021: 6:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Anthony Road, Eden Township. 1:55 p.m.,…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, Quarterline Road and Forest Trail

September 27, 2021

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, Quarterline Road and Forest Trail GRANT TOWNSHIP, 1:20 p.m.: Report of a single vehicle rollover crash at Quarterline Road and Forest Trail. Status of injuries unknown.

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VanHouten named new Staircase Youth Services director.

September 27, 2021

VanHouten named new Staircase Youth Services director. LUDINGTON – Kerry VanHouten has been hired as the executive director of Staircase Youth Services, beginning October 1.  VanHouten replaces Cindy Arneson, who is retiring on September 30.  VanHouten has worked for Staircase for nine years as the homeless youth outreach specialist for Mason and Lake counties.  “I have no doubt that Kerry…

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Library series focuses on post-pandemic topics. 

September 27, 2021

Library series focuses on post-pandemic topics.  LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library and the nonprofit Abondia Center will present Shifting Landscapes, a new public lecture series, examining fallout from COVID-19 and many other events that have occurred over the past 20 months. The first section, Community, begins October 4, 2021, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the…

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Ashley named Golf Professional of the Year.

September 26, 2021

Ashley named Golf Professional of the Year. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Scott Ashley, owner of Lakeside Links Golf Club, was recently won the Golf Professional of the Year for the Northern Chapter of the Michigan PGA. Ashley also won the Chris Cheney Shootout for the Northern Chapter of the Michigan PGA. He was one of the top point earners for…

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