Scottville police make additional drug arrests. 

September 25, 2021

Scottville police make additional drug arrests.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Two people were arrested Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 by the Scottville Police Department and charged with felony drug charges. The arrests make the third drug arrests in the city this week.  Anthony Jordan Genta, 36, of 555 N. Jackpine Road, Branch Township, and Alys Jean Benyo, 33, of…

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Police news, Sept. 24, 2021.

September 24, 2021

Police news, Sept. 24, 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. 23, 2021: 5:13 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Darr Road south of Marrison Road, Eden Township. 5:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles south of Victory…

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Scottville police arrest Victory Twp. man on felony drug charges.

September 24, 2021

Scottville police arrest Victory Twp. man on felony drug charges. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Scottville Police Department arrested a 35-year-old Victory Township man on multiple charges, including drug charges, following a traffic stop.  “At 11:43 a.m., the Scottville Police Department located a vehicle coming out of a well-known area for drug use,” Scottville Police…

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Ludington schools placed on lockdown temporarily. 

September 24, 2021

Ludington schools placed on lockdown temporarily.  LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools were placed on lockdown this morning after school administrators received information that a possible weapon was brought into the high school, according to Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal.  Ludington Police Department school resource officers were at the school and were able to determine quickly that there was no weapon,…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, Jebavy and Johnson.

September 24, 2021

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, Jebavy and Johnson. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 10:33 a.m.: Report of a vehicle crash at Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road (Tinkham Avenue), no injuries, but expect congestion.

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 24, 2021

September 24, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 24, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Charles Hargreaves, 93, of Ludington, died on Friday, September 24, 2021.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP:  …

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Bryant Road to close for construction.

September 23, 2021

Bryant Road to close for construction. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Bryant Road between Jebavy Drive and Sherman Road will be closed to thru traffic beginning Monday, Sept. 27. Construction will include adding a left turn lane to the new Ludington Area Schools elementary complex, among other road work. The project is anticipated to be completed by Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.…

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Education Spotlight: Jack and Cheri Stibitz, father-daughter teachers.

September 23, 2021

Education Spotlight: Jack and Cheri Stibitz, father-daughter teachers. Education Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Jack Stibitz and his daughter, Cheri Stibitz love teaching at the same school district. Mason County Central. Jack, a 1973 graduate of…

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Man arrested for meth possession, absconding parole.

September 23, 2021

Man arrested for meth possession, absconding parole. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers Wednesday, Sept. 22, shortly after 3:30 p.m. in the 300 block of East Court Street​ on a warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District…

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79th District Court news, posted Sept. 23, 2021. 

September 23, 2021

79th District Court news, posted Sept. 23, 2021.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Darrick Cole Lilleberg, 26, of 2322 E. US 10, Custer, was arrested Sept. 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on three felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Probable cause…

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Obituary: John Harper, 64, of Custer.

September 23, 2021

Obituary: John Harper, 64, of Custer. John E. Harper, 64, of Custer passed away quickly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home.  John was born on June 12, 1957 in Shelby, the son of William and Francis (Fargo) Harper and attended school in Montague and Spring Lake.  John served his country by enlisting with the United States…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 23, 2021.

September 23, 2021

Recent births, posted Sept. 23, 2021. The following births have been reported: Liam Jameson Schultz, the son of Jessica Jannenga and Travis Schultz of Ludington, was born on Friday, September 17, 2021. Hazel Marie Smart, the daughter of Kara Moore and Garrett Smart of Baldwin, was born on Monday, September 20, 2021. McKayla RoseMarie Smith, the daughter of Hailey Cabot and…

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Local officials help draft new bus safety laws; take effect in October.

September 22, 2021

Local officials help draft new bus safety laws; take effect in October.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On Oct. 11, 2021, four new school bus safety laws take effect. The four laws were made possible mostly through the efforts of local school…

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Sculpture commemorating Johnny’s Bandstand to be dedicated Oct. 3. 

September 22, 2021

Sculpture commemorating Johnny’s Bandstand to be dedicated Oct. 3.  CUSTER — A sculpture commemorating Johnny’s Bandstand will be dedicated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The sculpture, located on South Main Street in the village, will be the latest installment in the Mason County Sculpture Trail. Donations paid for the majority of the funds used to purchase it.  Arizona…

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Test drive a bus at Ludington schools.

September 22, 2021

Test drive a bus at Ludington schools. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Have you ever wanted to drive a school bus? You’ll have an opportunity to do so on Friday, Oct. 1 when Ludington Area Schools transportation department holds a Test Drive a School Bus event in…

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Lakeshore Food Club launches fund raising campaign. 

September 22, 2021

Lakeshore Food Club launches fund raising campaign.  LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club is launching it Be A Hero fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $80,000 to help provide food for local families. The campaign asks for a $19 per month donation.  “Everywhere we turn, costs are climbing at historic highs, said O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director. “Housing costs. Health…

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Police news, Sept. 22, 2021.

September 22, 2021

Police news, Sept. 22, 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. 12:59 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, 3300 block of West US 10, Amber Township. ​2:45 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), ​a 27-year-old Oceana County man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS),…

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Fly fishing group teaching fly tying. 

September 22, 2021

Fly fishing group teaching fly tying.  PENTWATER — The West Michigan Hacklers group is welcoming people interested in learning about fly fishing to attend sessions at the Pentwater Library, 402 Park St. on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Topics include: Oct. 6, tie a wooly bugger. Oct. 13, tie a nymph Oct. 20, dry flies Oct. 27, tie a…

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$66.50 bill unpaid in ‘dine and dash’ incident.

September 21, 2021

$66.50 bill unpaid in ‘dine and dash’ incident. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Three adults are accused of leaving the China Buffet restaurant on West US 10 Monday, Sept. 20, shortly after 1 p.m. without paying their $66.50 bill in a “dine…

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Scottville City Commission to revisit recreational marijuana ordinance. 

September 21, 2021

Scottville City Commission to revisit recreational marijuana ordinance.  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. It’s been a busy month in Scottville. We have several important issues…

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Walkerville woman seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash.

September 21, 2021

Walkerville woman seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP —  A 59-year-old Walkerville woman was seriously injured after the vehicle she was operating westbound on Johnson Road failed to stop at the Gordon Road stop sign and drove into the path of a southbound pickup truck on Gordon Road Monday, Sept. 20, shortly before 4 p.m., according to Mason County…

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