Obituary: Gary Haiss, 78, Pentwater

October 1, 2019

Obituary: Gary Haiss, 78, Pentwater Gary Ellis Haiss, 78, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at his home. He was born March 17, 1941, in Flint, the son of Orville and Kathleen (Brown) Haiss.  Gary was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing, a hard worker that worked his whole life to provide for his family, and…

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Open house will celebrate college’s new public safety training center.

October 1, 2019

Open house will celebrate college’s new public safety training center. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting a grand opening celebration of the Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center, 6050 N. US 31, on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A brief ribbon cutting ceremony, by the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce…

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West Shore Bank employees donate to local causes. 

October 1, 2019

West Shore Bank employees donate to local causes.  LUDINGTON  – West Shore Bank employees donated to several charities over the summer by participating in Jean Days. Employees wore jeans on Fridays through the months of June through August by donating $5 to charity. Charities were chosen by employee suggestions from each office. Collectively, West Shore Bank employees donated $2,304 to…

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Opinion: Paving the way for a more efficient use of road dollars

September 30, 2019

Opinion: Paving the way for a more efficient use of road dollars Letter to the Editor: By State Rep. Jack O’Malley Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff…

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3 cited for going on breakwater.

September 30, 2019

3 cited for going on breakwater. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – Three women were issued citations by the Ludington Police Department Saturday, Sept. 28, shortly before 6:30 p.m. for disregarding the barricades and going onto the north Lake Michigan breakwater, which was closed due to dangerous conditions. Ticketed were a 28-year-old Ferndale, Michigan woman, a 31-year-old Highland, Michigan woman and a 27-year-old…

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Scottville Road/Main Street closure.

September 30, 2019

Scottville Road/Main Street closure. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Scottville Road (Main Street) between Johnson Road and US 31 will be closed beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1 for a culvert replacement. The culvert is located south of the Gateway to Success Academy entrance. The work is anticipated to take two days and traffic is being re-routed.

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More rain Tuesday-Thursday; temperatures will drop by Wednesday.

September 30, 2019

More rain Tuesday-Thursday; temperatures will drop by Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Some clouds expected tonight. A stray thunderstorm or shower is possible. Low temperature of 69 degrees. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 Thunderstorms likely. High 71; low 54 Precipitation: 90% day; 100% evening. Wind: SW 7 mph day; NNE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 91% day; 97% evening. Sunrise: 7:42…

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Congratulations to Mason County Eastern for a great weekend:

September 30, 2019

Congratulations to Mason County Eastern for a great weekend: First Place in the West Michigan D Fishing Tournament (see related story here) First place in boys cross country at Fruitport Invitational. First place equestrian team regionals. Second place robotics at Ferris State University.

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Man arrested for 6th-offense DWLS following crash.

September 30, 2019

Man arrested for 6th-offense DWLS following crash. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested for sixth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) after he caused a three-vehicle crash Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11:10 a.m. at US 10 and Meyers Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “It was determined the Ludington man was driving too fast for…

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Obituary: Irene Lenz, 85, Ludington.

September 30, 2019

Obituary: Irene Lenz, 85, Ludington. Irene Ella Lenz, 85, of Ludington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born July 14, 1934 in Paris, Mich. to Virgil and Beatrice (Parker) Culp. Irene graduated from Evart High School in 1952. She married the late John Lenz Sr. on September 10, 1955. Together they…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 30, 2019

September 30, 2019

Recent births, reported Sept. 30, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Vada Grace Petersen, the daughter of Kaley and Frederick Petersen of Ludington, was born September 29, 2019. Dash William Blamer, the son of Tracy and Keith Blamer of Pentwater, was born September 25, 2019. Ryver Elaine Dehaan, the daughter of Kourteney Selby and Cody Dehaan of…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 30, 2019.

September 30, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 30, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Pastor Daniel Richard Rader, 73, of Yuma, Ariz., and formerly of Ludington, died on Friday, September 27, 2019.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Visitation…

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MCE team takes first place in fishing tourney.

September 30, 2019

MCE team takes first place in fishing tourney. STRONACH TOWNSHIP — Mason County Eastern students Keegan Bates and Wyatt Crawford were the big winners in the inaugural West Michigan D League Fishing Tournament, which took place Sunday, Sept. 29 on Manistee Lake, at the Stronach boat launch. Seven teams, representing four schools competed. Schools represented were MCE, Bear Lake, Brethren,…

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Hackert Lake Improvement Board to meet.

September 30, 2019

Hackert Lake Improvement Board to meet. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Hackert Lake Improvement Board will meet on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at Amber Township Hall, 144 S. Amber Road.  The only agenda item at this time is discussion with the Mason County drain commissioner on what can be done to keep the lake drain operational.   

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Patron reportedly exposes himself to cab driver, stiffs fare.

September 29, 2019

Patron reportedly exposes himself to cab driver, stiffs fare. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP – A female taxi cab driver reported to police that a male patron exposed himself to her and then refused to pay for the cab fare Sunday morning, Sept. 29, at 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of Scottville and Hawley roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Fight erupts at Dollar General.

September 29, 2019

Fight erupts at Dollar General. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – Charges of assault and trespassing are being sought against two women who allegedly got into a fight at the Dollar General store on South Main Street Friday evening, Sept. 27, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 50-year-old Scottville woman and a 68-year-old Fountain woman are suspects in the altercation that…

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Rain expected most of this week.

September 29, 2019

Rain expected most of this week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy with occasional showers tonight. Low temperature of 54 degrees. Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 Rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day. Thunderstorms developing after midnight. High 77; low 68 Precipitation: 60% day; 80% evening. Wind: SSE 12 mph day; SSW 11 mph evening. Humidity: 86% day;…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 29, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP:

September 29, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 29, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jasper “Jack” Lawrence Cunningham, 89, of Branch, died on Monday, September 23, 2019. Beverly Jean Comstock, 89, of Ludington, died on Friday, September 27, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Listing of 2019 deaths

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