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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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Wilbur Verner Nelson, 96, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Wilbur (Will) was born September 19, 1927, at the family home on North Victory Corner Road in Victory Township, the second child of Verner J. and Olga K.P. (Hansen) Nelson. Wilbur was baptized June 9, 1935 with his sister Elsie and later confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church…
WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will hold its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the college’s Center Stage Theater. Over 150 students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates. Speakers for the event will be Scott…
LUDINGTON — The 25th Ludington Lake Jump, held last Saturday, April 27, raised $34,116.62 for the Friends of Ludington Police K-9. The Lake Jump took place at Stearns Park where people took pledged donations in exchange for jumping into Lake Michigan. “The Lake Jump was a great event with great energy,” said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “The funds raised…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity has been reported by Ludington Police Department: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – 7:35 p.m.: A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 400 block of East Danaher Street on a failure to appear in court warrant from Manistee County. 8:42 p.m.:…
Leland Archie Jennings North, the son of Sarah Cook and Vern North of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Saige Ellie-Anne Ray, the daughter of Hannah Tinkham and Chase Ray of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Receive…
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