LASD sinking fund renewal passes. Ludington Area School District voters approved a renewal request of .25 mills for its building sinking fund. The 10 year renewal will provide for a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings and all other purposes. It is expected to raise approximately $369,565 in 2023. The millage renewal passed 1,438 to 921. …
Today is Election Day: Polls open until 8 p.m. MCC, LASD, City of Ludington, KND elections today. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Today is election day for voters in Mason County Central School District, Ludington Area School District, the City of Ludington, and Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Those ballot topics are: Mason County Central School District (read here for more…
Grown Locally: Sleep Outside Tonight offers a van camping experience. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Katie Provenzano, MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON – Melissa Alvarado did not grow up camping. She embraced the culture as an adult, even tent camping alone in winter weather. “That’s when…
Trekking the NCT: The Western Wall By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike will take her…
Great Lakes Energy appoints new COO. Great Lakes Energy (GLE) has appointed Shari Culver to chief operating officer. Culver currently serves as GLE’s vice president of communications and member services and will step into her new position after the seat was vacated with Shaun Lamp’s appointment to CEO. “Shari’s selfless dedication to our members, employees, and her duty at GLE…
Obituary: Norrine Hendriksen, 86, of Pentwater. Norrine Avis Henriksen, 86, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Norrine was born on August 26, 1935, in Clio, the daughter of Perry and Ada (Durham) Hillier. She is survived by her children, Cindy Lou Henriksen, Randy Paul Henriksen, and Brenda Kay Henriksen; brother, Lester Hillier; sisters, Joyce Darling and Betty…
Recent births, posted May 3, 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: Persephone…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 3, 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…
MCC’s Tom Thomas loved music, loved his students; community mourns his passing. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools lost its music man this morning. Long-time band director Tom Thomas passed away at his home early this morning. He was 65-years-old. Tom taught music at MCC for 22 years, making him the longest serving band director in…
VIDEO: MCC School Traffic. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Voters in the Mason County Central School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 3 to decide on a $33 million bond proposal. A key element of the bond is school safety and security. New…
Smith & Eddy donates to Scottville Optimist Park project. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance recently announced its support of the Scottville Optimist Park and Sculpture project with a $50,000 donation. The financial commitment comes from three sources, Smith & Eddy Insurance principal Patricia Smith, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and corporate partnership Auto-Owners Insurance. A contribution…
VIDEO: MCC’s Tom Richert Speaks About An Auditorium. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Voters in the Mason County Central School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 3 to decide on a $33 million bond proposal. A large portion of the proposed 1.95 mill…
Obituary: Shane Bowman, 48, of Ludington. Shane Lee Bowman, 48, of Ludington passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born April 4, 1974 in Ludington to Clifford and Peggy Lee (Williams) Bowman. Shane graduated from Ludington High School in 1992 where he was an all-state soccer Pplayer. He received a scholarship to play soccer for Olivet College. After school,…
Police News, posted May 2, 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. Friday, April 29, 2022 5:39 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Washington Road east of Morton Road, Riverton Township. 2:03 p.m., MCSO: A 56-year-old Custer man was arrested on an…
Educator Spotlight: G2S’s Andy Hamilton. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. SCOTTVILLE – Gateway 2 Success Academy middle school social studies teacher, Andy Hamilton hasn’t been in the field very long, but also…
MCC forensics places high at state tournament. TROY – The Mason County Central High School Forensics Team participated in the state tournament held Saturday, April 30 at Troy High School, finishing third place in class C/D and fifth place overall in the class B, C/D competition. Finishers included: Roxy Jeffries, first place, dramatic interpretation, open Nicole Bowen, first place, prose…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 1, 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…
MCC Alumni Feature: Maynard James Keenan: rock star, vintner, entrepreneur, Spartan. Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. This special series of Spartan News features alumni of MCC. By Sarah Jensen, Contributing Writer. MCC class of 1982 Profession: Founder and vocalist, Grammy award-winning bands Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer; owner Caduceus…
MCC Alumni Feature: Sarah Jensen, the art of writing. Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. This special series of Spartan News features alumni of MCC. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: Over the last couple of months, MCP has featured profiles of alumni of Mason County Central and the role…
MCC to host Farm Science Lab, Ag Night. 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, will celebrate farming during an Ag Night on Wednesday, May 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. near the Upper…
MCC, LASD, City of Ludington, KND voters go to polls Tuesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Election day is Tuesday, May 3 for voters in Mason County Central School District, Ludington Area School District, the City of Ludington, and Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Those ballot topics are: Mason County Central School District (read here for more details): Authorizing a millage…
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