
Traffic Alert: Tractor-trailer crash, US 10, Custer Township. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Report of a tractor-trailer that has overturned on US 10 near Stephens Road. Highway is partially blocked.

Police news, Feb. 22, 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022: 2:17 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant on a traffic…

Man wanted on felony warrants fights with officers. 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. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville man…

Obituary: Cenith “Lorraine” Gore, 93 of Ludington Cenith “Lorraine” Gore, 93 of Ludington, formerly of Washington, D.C. metro, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Lorraine was born on February 26, 1928 in Norfolk, Va., the daughter of Richmon and Mary (Belvin) Gore. Lorraine was a stenographer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 25 years. Lorraine is survived by…

Obituary: George “Jerry” Daggett, 74, of Pentwater. George “Jerry” Marshall Daggett, 74, of Pentwater passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born March 25, 1947 to George and Mary Helen (Dickenson) Daggett. He graduated from Pentwater High School in 1966. On May 16, 1970, Jerry married Charlene Aerts. Together they raised two children. Jerry worked as a millwright…

Obituary: Amy Eastway, 41, of Shelby. Amy Bree Eastway, 41, of Shelby, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Amy was born in Ludington on September 28, 1980, to Doris Eastway. She graduated from Ludington High School. Amy worked a short time for Dimensions Unlimited. She loved to do arts, crafts and sewing, and loved giving those things to others. Amy…

Obituary: Sandra Brooks, 80, of Ludington. Sandra Kay Brooks, 80, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She was born June 29, 1941, in Williamston, Michigan, the daughter of the late Alfred and Irene (Luscia) Taylor. Sandra married Reg Brooks and raised their three children in Saginaw where she also managed a credit reporting…

Closings and cancellations, Feb. 22, 2022. Check back to this post for updates. 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. …

Conservation district to hold annual meeting Thursday. 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation…

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 22, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Sandra Kay Brooks, 80, of Ludington, died on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation. Walter E. Engelberg, 66, of Custer, died on Monday, February 21, 2022. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…

WSCC Foundation presents Presidential Recognition Awards. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The inaugural Presidential Recognition Award recipients were honored at the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Feb. 21 during a presentation by the West Shore Community College Foundation. The Presidential…

Oriole News: LHS celebrates 125 years of accreditation. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School officials announced the renewal of the school’s accreditation, marking 125 years since the initial achievement of this distinction in 1907. Ludington High School’s accreditation is granted by CogniaTM, a nonprofit organization…

Fountain man cited for 6th driving while license suspended charge. 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. FOUNTAIN — A 44-year-old Fountain man was cited for his sixth driving while license suspended (DWLS) charge following a traffic stop Friday, Feb. 18, shortly before 2 a.m. at…

Scottville man arrested for fourth OWI following crash. 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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old…

Fire extinguishers set off during break-in to community center. 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. FREE SOIL — Mason…

Notice of Public Input Meeting, Mason County. The Mason County Board will hold a Public Input Meeting as part of its regularly scheduled meeting on March 8, 2022 at 9 a.m. in the conference room at the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 West US-10, Ludington. The purpose of this meeting will be to authorize the submission of a Natural Resources…

79th District Court news, posted Feb. 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. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer.…

History: The Grand Army of the Republic. Around the County – History is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Veterans organizations play an important role in communities. Most local people today recognize the American Legion Post # 76, Edwin H. Ewing in Ludington and Custer VFW Gold…

Grown Locally: Putting people first, Epic Manufacturing. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Epic, (noun): A long story of adventure, heroic feats and legendary history. Job shop, (noun): A business that performs custom parts manufacturing for other businesses. Epic Manufacturing…

Branch man arrested for OWI following crash. 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. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated following a one-vehicle crash Thursday, Feb. 17, shortly after 1 a.m. at Sugar Grove…

Recent births, posted Feb. 18, 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: Jaden…