A tribute to a man of music. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — On Friday, several hundred people gathered to celebrate the life of a true man of music. Tom Thomas, 64, died on May 2, 2022. He served as Mason County Central band director for 22 years, making him the longest serving band director in the district’s history. Tom…
Road construction on Bryant Road. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that Bryant Road between Sherman Road to the west entrance of Ludington Elementary School will be reduced to one lane for utility exploration beginning 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21 and is expected to take two days to complete. Please consider helping to fund…
Obituary: Carol Dawn Wright, 86, of Ludington. Carol Dawn Wright, 86, of Ludington, was called home to the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 23, 2022. She was born August 2, 1935 in Ludington. Carol married the love of her life, Arden Dale Wright on November 3, 1955 in Scottville. They had two children, Ricky and Kimberley. She…
Lighthouse keepers association director charged with financial crimes. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) announced recently that it has named Jeff dePuis of Montague as its interim executive director following the recent arrest of Executive Director Peter Manting. Manting, 66, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and arraigned in Mason County’s…
79th District Court arraignments, posted June 19, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies – Lillian Denise Canty; birth year, 1964; check, no account (two counts); offense date, March 21, 2018; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned on June 9, 2022; probable cause hearing, July 13, 2022, 1 p.m. – Lance…
Obituary: James Vorac, 65, of Ludington. James Lee Vorac, 65, of Ludington passed away at his home, Thursday, June 16, 2022, with his daughter Rachel by his side. He was born February 15, 1957 in Ludington to Herbert and Donna (Hollinshead) Vorac. Jim graduated from Ludington High School in 1976. He married Jean Ann Stever in 1984. He worked in…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 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…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital receives tree seedling grown from capitol eastern catalpa. LUDINGTON — State Senator Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) recently presented an eastern catalpa tree seedling recently to Drew Dostal, president of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The seed used to grow the sapling came from an eastern catalpa on the grounds of the Michigan State Capitol Building and was grown to…
Police news, June 17, 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 police activity in Mason County Thursday, June 16, 2022: 8:53 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 33-year-old Fountain woman was arrested on two warrants issued in Mason County, 2300 block on North…
Obituary: Deborah Lester, 51, of Scottville. Deborah Sue Lester, 51, of Scottville passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022. She was born April 5, 1971 in Ludington to Portman and Linda Lester. Deb graduated from Mason County Eastern in 1990. She enjoyed spending time with family, watching true crime shows, and playing with her cat and grand cat. Deb will be…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 17, 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…
American Legion will be new home to Medal of Honor recipients mural. Donations needed to help with relocation. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A mural honoring Mason County’s two Medal of Honor recipients will soon have a new home, thanks to the efforts of the Mason County Historical Society and the American Legion Edwin H. Ewing Post #76. The…
Memorial Service: Ruth M. Frost. A gathering to celebrate and honor the life of Ruth M. Frost will take place on Sunday, June 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Ludington Boat Club, 502 Lake Street, Ludington. Ruth is greatly missed by her sons Curtis Frost of Ludington, and James (Amy) Frost of Scottville; her grandson James Frost Jr. of…
Deputy captures suspect who fled into the woods. 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 49-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on numerous charges after fleeing in his car and then running into the woods following a traffic…
Recent births, posted June 15, 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: Leif…
Rape conviction from 2015 appealed; new plea expected. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Michigan Court of Appeals recently overturned the rape convictions of a 41-year-old Ludington man who was ordered in 2015 to serve four consecutive sentences of 25 to 75 years in prison, along with an additional term of seven to 15 years, consecutive to the first…
Educators recognized for positively impacting special education. By Kim Beardslee, Correspondent. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) and the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) held an extraordinary event Wednesday, June 8, 2022, to…
Active for Life Expo is June 23. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Senior Center will hold its seventh annual Active for Life Expo on Thursday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at OJ DeJonge Middle School. The event is free. Lunches will be sold at $1 for the first 200 visitors. There will be 40 vendors sharing exceptional…
Marine animals to be featured at libraries. LUDINGTON — Children and families are invited to meet marine animals at the Mason County District Library on Monday, June 20 at 1 p.m. at the Ludington library and Wednesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at the Scottville Library. Humans live on land but share the planet with a large variety of sea…
Det. Sgt. Posma honored by sheriff’s association. Mason County Sheriff’s Office Det. Sgt. Tom Posma was recently presented with the Michigan Sheriff’s Association’s Presidential Citation and Medal for his 30 years of service in law enforcement. Posma began his law enforcement career in 1992 after graduating from West Shore Community College with a 4.0 grade point average. He worked for…
Manistee man charged in shooting of Free Soil man. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — A 37-year-old Manistee man has been charged for allegedly shooting a 31-year-old Free Soil Friday evening. Leonard Roger Sannes was arraigned in Manistee County’s 85th District Court and charged with assault with intent to murder, felonious assault and two counts of felony…
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