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Scottville commission eliminates seasonal campsites. 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. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission voted to eliminate seasonal campers at Riverside Park during…
Emergency crews respond to Indian Summer co-op. This story has been updated. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are on scene at Indian Summer Co-op, 3958 W. Chauvez Rd., for a possible hazardous material situation. Five people were transported by ambulance to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and the facilities have been evacuated, according to Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper. Two…
Double decker pontoon boat stolen. 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 — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 24-foot double decker pontoon boat in the 7000 block of South Harbor Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The black…
Obituary: Michael Oszust, 45, of Ludington. On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Michael Lee Oszust passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 45 years old. After graduating from Ludington High School, Michael found enjoyment in over-the-road truck driving and most recently he was employed by Whitehall Industries. He was a lover of the great outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and…
Recent births, posted Oct. 5, 2021. The following births have been reported: Everleigh R. Douglas, the daughter of Kailee Douglas and Braden Chadwick of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Aspen Marie Thomas, the daughter of Emily and Nathan Thomas of Ludington, was born on Monday, October 4, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington…
OHVs now allowed on national forest roads. CADILLAC — Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are now allowed on the majority Huron-Manistee National Forests roads, effective Oct. 1. Some municipalities and the state of Michigan refer to such vehicles as off road vehicles (ORVs). These include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), which is 50 inches or less in width; utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), an off-highway…
Drunk driver with baby in vehicle 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. SCOTTVILLE — A 37-year-old Lansing man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC)/super drunk driving and child endangerment Saturday, Oct. 2, shortly before…
LHS homecoming week begins. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School is holding its homecoming week today with the theme “The Wonderful Worlds of Disney.” Events started Sunday with hallway decorating. The schedule includes: Monday, Oct. 4: Monster University dress, wear a monster outfit or wear…
Driver taken to hospital following collision with tree. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Hamlin Township man was transported by ambulance to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a single vehicle crash on Johnson Road west of Amber Road Sunday evening. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 7:42 p.m. The Nissan Altima was eastbound on Johnson Road when it apparently…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 3, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Danyel Rebecca Horsley, 33, of 703 S. Washington, Ludington, was found guilty July 6 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Sept. 7 to 17 months to 10 years in prison with credit for 237 days served in…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 3, 2021 Nestor Nieves, 93, of Tallman Lake, died on Friday, October 1, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Ludington Schools to observe Walk to School Day Wednesday. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — On Wednesday, Oct. 6, Ludington Area School District will participate in National Walk to School Day. During the event, walking routes are being organized for all students, including those…
Police news, Oct. 1, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021: 3:50 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of US 10, Amber Township. 7 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Townline west of Stiles (Victory Township)…
News Alert: Structure fire, Landon Road. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — 11:49 a.m., Report of a structure fire in the 1600 block of South Landon Road.
79th District Court news, posted Oct. 1, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Gregory Allen Miller, 58, of 702 S. Dryden St., Hart, was arrested Sept. 28 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of first-degree home invasion and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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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