Registration now open for Young Eagles event. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will again host its Young Eagles event on Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mason County Airport. The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in…
GSRP offering free preschool in the fall. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Preschool programs at Baldwin Community School, Hart Public Schools, Ludington Area School District, Mason County Central Public Schools (Victory Early Childhood Center), Mason County Eastern Public Schools, Pentwater Public Schools,…
Police news, May 12, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, May 11, 2022: 8:43 a.m., a 55-year-old Branch man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued in Mason County, a failure to…
Man with criminal history faces drug, weapons charges. LUDINGTON — Travis John Gajewski, 30, of Grant Township was arraigned on May 8, 2022 on the charges of controlled substance delivery/manufacturing – methamphetamine, felony firearm, and possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Gajewski was arrested Tuesday, May 3, shortly after 2 a.m. following a traffic stop on US 10…
Family Health Care warns of Medicare scam BALDWIN — Family Health Care is warning its patients of a Medicare scam. Several patients of the local health center have received phone calls from someone claiming to be with Medicare. The caller is asking patients to verify their Medicare information over the phone. Family Health Care reminds patients to never give out…
Obituary: Michael Schultz, 74, of Pentwater. Michael Douglas Schultz, 74, of Pentwater, passed away on May 7, 2022. Mike was born on April 30, 1948 in Ludington, the son of John and Bessie (Brickley) Schultz. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1967 and was a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mike…
Victory Corner road work to take place. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Road work is expected to reduce Victory Corner Road near Dewey Road to one lane of traffic on Monday, May 16. Paving is scheduled. Paving will take place in the section of road that crosses the North Branch of the Lincoln River. Road work is being done by Mason County…
Obituary: Randy Rozell, 65, of Ludington. Randy Earl Rozell, 66, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, June, by his side, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born July 7, 1955 in Ludington to Clarence and Dorothy (Modjeski) Rozell. Randy graduated from Mason County Central in 1973 and joined the U.S. Navy. After meeting June…
Obituary: Margaret “Peggy” Loeser, 82, of Pentwater. Margaret “Peggy” Loeser, 82, passed away on May 10, 2022 at her home in Pentwater. Peggy was born on July 6, 1939 in Lorain, Ohio, the only daughter of seven children to Olaf and Darlene (Wardell) Aslaksen. Peggy graduated from Avon Lake High School in Ohio where she was a very proud cheerleader!…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 12, 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…
‘Unruly’ ER patient throws cup of urine on officer. 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 58-year-old Ludington man who became an “unruly” patient in the emergency room at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital threw a cup of urine on a Ludington police officer Tuesday,…
Ludington man sentenced to prison for assault. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison today, Tuesday, May 10, in 51st Circuit Court. On March 22, 2022, Brian Keith Blackburn admitted to assaulting a 35-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy in the 400 block of South Harrison Street…
Woman sentenced 1 year in jail on drug charges. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Jaralee Chaloux Sobers, 38, of Hamlin Township, was sentenced to serve 12 months in jail, and three months probation on multiple drug charges in 51st Circuit Court Tuesay, May 10, 2022. Sobers was convicted on three counts including controlled substances – possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy, controlled…
Man receives jail, probation for stalking. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Clinton Duane Franklin, 45, of Sherman Township, was sentenced to five years probation, along with 12 months in jail, serving 10 months up front — with credit for 190 days served — on the charge of aggravated stalking during proceedings in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 10, 2022. …
Hospital celebrating Health Care Week with Veggie Van. LUDINGTON –Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is celebrating Health Care Week, and families across Mason and Oceana Counties are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy produce when the Veggie Van makes stops in Fountain, Ludington and Hart over the next several days. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, May 10,…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital receives high marks. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. “I’m very pleased that our physicians and clinical teams have once again been recognized for their commitment to safe…
VIDEO: Farm Science Lab visits MCC; Ag Night is Wednesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools, along with the Mason County Farm Bureau, are currently hosting the Michigan Farm Bureau’s Farm Science Lab. Throughout the week, all students in grades…
Lane closures on Jebavy Drive today. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Jebavy Drive between US 10 and Bryant Road will experience some lane closures today as soil borings will take place. The soil borings are in preparation for road reconstruction projects which are scheduled for 2023 and 2025. In 2023 a $700,000 milling and resurfacing project will take place, funded by…
Obituary: Edward Beyer, Sr., 96, of Ludington. Edward H. Beyer, Sr., 96, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was born in Free Soil Township on December 8, 1925 to Charles and Amelia (Berndt) Beyer. Edward attended Pelton School in Grant Township and graduated from Manistee High School in 1942. Ed worked at Carrom Industries for 24 years…
Recent births, posted May 10, 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: Violet…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 10, 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…
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