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VIDEO: West Shore Wolves hockey: State Champions Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves youth hockey team, based out of the West Shore Community Ice Arena at West Shore Community College, recently won the state championship for the Bantum 14U league. Toni Swinehart speaks…
Gas theft tops police activity. 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, March 23, 2022: 12:56 p.m., alarm activation, Sheridan Township. 4:38 p.m., gas drive-off, $47.25 in fuel stolen, 100 block of Main Street, City of Scottville. Please…
Riverton pancake breakfast returns May 7. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast is returning this year after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County Rural Authority’s millage. The breakfast will…
Scottville Recreation Ball registration occurring. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville Recreation is holding a series of summer ball round-ups at Spartan Community Field near the Middle School. Parents interested in registering their children for t-ball, baseball or softball are encouraged to attend. The remainder of round-ups are as follows: Monday, April 4, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 6 to 7…
MCC Middle School honor roll. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central students earned honor roll for the second trimester of the 2021-2022 school year: Sixth Grade Jordyn Aultman Ava Bloom Noelle Brooks Adria Bruursema Mackenzie Carney Brielle Cerka Michael Chye Jackson Cooper Jamison…
Arson murder case has led detectives to Alaska, U.P. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The case involving the murder of a Sheridan Township resident has involved countless hours and thousands of miles of travel by Mason County Sheriff’s Office detectives, including a trip to Anchorage, Alaska. Jeffrey Grant, 57, died in a house fire at 3746 N. Morse Road…
Three arrested following ‘suspicious vehicle’ complaint. 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Three suspects were arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, March 22, shortly after 9 p.m. in the 100 block of North Nelson Road following a suspicious vehicle complaint in…
Custer VFW Cabin Fever Stew Cook-off. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer VFW will hold a Cabin Fever Stew Cook-off on Saturday, March 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Entry fee is $5, taster fee is $5. There will be prices for first, second and third place. The event will also include a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. The event is open…
Man faces prison term for assaulting woman, 13-year-old boy. 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. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man faces…
Ludington man receives prison term for violating probation. 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. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Ludington man was sentenced…
Ludington Schools prepares for middle school, high school renovations. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District is preparing to move into the next stages of its facilities improvements by addressing updates to the high school and middle school. The repairs are…
Local businesses sought for MCC College & Career Fair. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Area businesses are invited to help educate local students at the Mason County Central High School’s College and Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. The goal of…
Woman arrested for meth possession, operating under the influence of drugs. 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 28-year-old Scottville woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating under the influence of drugs and methamphetamine possession Monday, March 21, shortly after 1…
Cancer center receives chemo bags donation. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Cancer Center recently received a gift of 104 chemotherapy bags from Megan Tresnak of Ludington. Tresnak is a registered nurse who is currently taking a break from that career to raise her two children. A few years ago she became a sales consultant for…
LHS graduate learns locally while living in Germany. Staying local for college doesn’t mean that you can’t be a world traveler, which is what Alaina Ashley and her parents discovered. The daughter of Leona and Scott Ashely of Pere Marquette Township, Alaina became an exchange student in Germany in 2019. As a part of the program, she graduated from Ludington…
Obituary: Nancy Ziemkowski, 61, of Ludington. Nancy Ann Ziemkowski, 61, of Ludington, passed away on March 19, 2022. Nancy was born on August 1, 1960, to Louis and Dorothy (Olson) Darke in Ludington. She graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1978. Nancy was married to her husband Rick Ziemkowski on November 17, 1979. “Bird” as…
Funeral Service Notice: Alice Gordon, 95, of Ludington. Alice A. Gordon, 95, of Ludington, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held for Alice at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 26 at Our Savior Lutheran Church of Scottville with her friend Rev. John Hansen officiating. Burial will…
Gold Coast Gobblers annual banquet scheduled for April 29. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Gold Coast Gobblers will hold its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Friday, April 29 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, online and through many of the committee members. The event is Gold Coast Gobblers’…
MCC forensics team wins third place in recent competition, prepares for regionals. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Forensics Team earned a third place team trophy last weekend in Medium School Division in competition at Walled Lake Western High School. The…
Caritas Food Pantry continues to serve rural Mason County. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Caritas Food Pantry, located at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 85 S. Madison St. has been serving Mason County and surrounding areas since 2006. The pantry is…
Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity. 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, March 17, 2022: 9:25 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) warrant issued by…
