By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is facing some serious financial issues that will require major changes in how the it conducts business which may include eliminating or contracting out police services, re-assigning ordinance and code enforcement, reducing the city manager’s salary and hours, or raising taxes. In a memorandum to the city commission written on…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A warrant charging a 40-year-old Scottville man with smuggling contraband into a correctional facility is being sought after he was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine in the Mason County Jail Thursday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m., according to…
Nora Jean McKiddie, 76, of Scottville, formerly of Detroit, passed away on October 8, 2024. Nora was born on January 7, 1948 in Detroit. She graduated from Highland Park High School with the class of 1964. Nora retired from working in adult foster care in 2022. She enjoyed her time working with residents and built many friendships. Nora spent many…
Skylar Ann Argue, the daughter of Donna Honeycutt and Devon Argue of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Luke Jay Claveau, the son of Tashawna Scovill of Hart, was born on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Robb Watson, 30; aggravated stalking; date of offense: May 13; arrested by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Oct. 23; preliminary hearing: Nov. 13; bail: $10,000 cash. -O’dell Eugene Martin, 44; two counts of failure to pay child support/leaving the state; date…
Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Here are some views of the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse during sunset tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. ________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Voters in the Mason County Eastern School District are being asked to approve a five-year .75 mill transportation millage on Nov. 5. If passed, the millage is expected to raise about $183,000 a year. Superintendent Paul Shoup said the sinking fund millage is needed in order to maintain the school’s fleet of 10 buses.…
LUDINGTON — A 74-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on two counts of felonious assault following a 911 call reporting a disturbance in the 500 block of East Danaher Street Tuesday, Oct. 22, shortly before 7 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Havemen of the Ludington Police Department. The man was lodged in the Mason County Jail. The…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Car/deer crashes continue to plague motorists in Mason County. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024: 6:26 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Anthony Road west of Morton Road, Riverton Township. 6:49 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US…
Dale Lawrence Fitch, 75, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd., will host Surviving the Holidays on Sunday, Nov. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Christian-based program is part of the church’s GriefShare support group programs. The cost is $7 which includes purchase of the course book. Those wishing to participate are asked to sign up online…
Clarence Vicent, 99, of Baldwin, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Christ Community Church in Baldwin. His funeral will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Baldwin High School with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A famed stunt pilot with local connections died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 while piloting an airplane during an air show. Charles Thomas “Chuck” Coleman died while flying in the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo in New Mexico. Coleman, 61, was the son of JoAnn (Benedict) Smith of Ludington and the late Thomas Coleman of Ludington.…
David C. Hullinger, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Eaton, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. David was born on June 7, 1948, in Muncie Ind., the son of Joseph C. Hullinger and Mary Olive Linton. He attended Eaton High School, graduating with the class of 1966. On May 24, 1975, David married his former wife and lifelong friend,…
Noah Jon-Thomas Raines, 29, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Noah was born on January 12, 1995, the son of Rachel Brock and Christopher Raines. Noah attended Mason County Central High School, graduating with the class of 2013. Noah had the kindest heart, and most caring personality. He always put others first, well…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Band Boosters will hold a bottle and can drive on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at the high school parking lot. Donors may also make arrangements to have the bottles and cans picked up (schedule at mccbandboosters@gmail.com). ______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The next segment of West Shore Community College’s Humankind series is titled “Loneliness in the Aging Population: A Panel Discussion” and will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 at noon. The event will take place in the North Lounge of the…
Customers who sign up for the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing will be entered into a drawing to receive free round-trip passage for two on the SS Badger in the 2025 sailing season. For $10 a month, the Daily Briefing is sent each weekday to your email inbox. It includes a recap of all the day’s stories from both Mason County Press…
LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will speak about his recent visits to the U.S. southern border and how the crisis there impacts Mason County during a public forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Cole had previously spoke at a presentation at Stearns Hotel on Sept. 24. Because of the event’s popularity, it…
WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. WASHINGTON D.C.— Michigan Technological University and West Shore Community College recently took center stage at an education-focused Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus event on Sept. 19. The partnership between the two institutions, which aims to revolutionize remote robotics training and education, was highlighted as an example…
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