By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A Michigan State Police trooper is facing charges for domestic violence, a misdemeanor, following an April 14, 2024 arrest by Ludington Police Department. Sammy Sidney Seymour, Jr., 50, is assigned to the Cadillac MSP post. According to arraignment information from the 79th District Court, he was arraigned on April 14. A pre-trial conference between…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Late last month, Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink announced her resignation effective June 1. Michigan law MCL 201.35(1) states that in the event of a vacancy in the office of prosecuting attorney, the circuit court judge shall (must) fill the vacancy by appointment, and that the person appointed shall hold the office for the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May 3, 2024: 7:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, 3900 block of West US 10, Amber Township. 9:11 a.m., (MCSO), disturbance, 2500 block of East Michigan Street, Free Soil…
Pat Stevenson, of Ludington, passed away peacefully, with family at her bedside, on April 26, 2024. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 87 years old. Born Patricia Joan Willemin on January 5, 1937 in Detroit, to Amedeus and Margaret (Treharne) Willemin, Pat grew up in a close-knit family with four siblings. Known in those days…
Dylan Thomas Kolaski, the son of Ada and Jordan Kolaski of Ludington, was born on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief We can’t get enough of this year’s cherry blossoms. Here’s a video of some of the scenes in Riverton Township, Mason County, and Hart Township, Oceana County. _____ Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Mason and Oceana counties. Images were created in Riverton (Mason) and Hart (Oceana) townships. ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
The Social Awareness Book Club (SABC) of the Mason County District Library is sponsoring a diaper drive from Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 18. Collection bins will be at both the Ludington and Scottville branches of the library. All diapers collected will be donated to the Lakeshore Food Club. ______ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
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Video by Rob Alway AMBER TOWNSHIP — A short tour of the sounds and sites of spring on Alway’s Shady Lane Farm, Amber Township. This sweet video presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington. ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Upper Elementary (grades 3-5) spring recital “Lemonade” was Thursday evening at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium. Watch video to see program in its entirety. _________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 11 from 7 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. 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. This…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man and a woman early today with charges of stealing a vehicle and possessing illegal drugs. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies were called to Walmart, 4853 W. US 10, at…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Scottville man was arrested for the fifth time for operating a vehicle while intoxicated after he allegedly drove his vehicle off the road and struck a mailbox. The incident was reported at 9:47 p.m. Thursday, May 2 and occurred…
Employment: Baldwin Community Schools Baldwin Community Schools has the following employment opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year: DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SECONDARY PARAPROFESSIONAL ELEMENTARY PARAPROFESSIONAL PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL ELEMENTARY TEACHER MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER SECONDARY MATH TEACHER SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER SECONDARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER SECONDARY ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Apply at www.baldwin.k12.mi.us EOE This is a paid…
This article is presented by the Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Ron Chappel is a fifth generation resident of Free Soil Township. He and his wife, Thelma, live right on Michigan Street, the main street, in the village of Free Soil. His family has made a mark…
Planting day is May 18 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade is looking for volunteers to help with the planting and maintenance of the project’s 32,000 flowers that line Ludington Avenue, along with portions of Loomis and Ferry streets. Volunteers can help on planting day, Saturday, May 18, or anytime throughout the summer. The Petunia Parade…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Thomas Dwight Fay, 35, pleaded no contest on May 1 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days in jail and $250 in fines/costs. -Jasper Dale Gibson-Lovellette, 27, pleaded guilty on April 29 to possession of marijuana and…
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