Jennifer Lee Albrecht, 34, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. A visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington, with Rev. Wayne…
Employment: Media Sales Representative Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are seeking an advertising sales person. This is a commission-based position with lots of earning potential. Experience in media sales, including social media marketing, is certainly beneficial along with familiarity of the business climates in Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties. Send letter of inquiry and resume to Rob Alway,…
Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority Representative The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is seeking a person who will serve on its Board representing the townships of Free Soil, Grant, Meade, and Victory and the Village of Free Soil. The two-year position will begin at the earliest time. Must reside in one of the municipalities listed above. Interested persons…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School will hold its homecoming spirit week beginning Monday, Sept. 30. This year’s homecoming football game will be Friday, Oct. 4 against Manistee High School at Oriole Field beginning at 7 p.m. The homecoming dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 5. Pictured is the 2024 LHS homecoming court. Seated, from left:…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington mother was sentenced to 20 months to 10 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree child abuse in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 24. However, because Tara Lynn Treesh has already served 684 days in jail, she will be immediately eligible for parole. Treesh has been lodged…
David Andrew Tuinstra, 72, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2024. David was born in Ludington to parents Lester and Betty (Todd) Tuinstra, on September 18, 1952. David graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1971. After graduation David moved to Kooskia, Idaho, where he took a job in the sawmills and met Becky McLean…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Two security cameras were reported stolen Monday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. in the 5400 block of East Deer Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 includes:…
Lysander Bellamy Buell, the son of Chrystal and London Buell of Ludington, was born on Monday, September 23, 2024. Colton Glenn Kemp, the son of Elizabeth and Brayden Kemp of Manistee, was born on Monday, September 23, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community Ice Arena is currently offering a variety of skating lessons. Programs range from beginners to competition. The arena is located on the campus of West Shore Community College. Learn to Skate The Learn to Skate program is for…
Ruth “Ruthie” Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd., Pere Marquette Township. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. See obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral…
James Burton Anderson, 72, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. A funeral will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m.…
Nestor Fonseca, 45, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Manistee. He was born February 26, 1979, in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel in Ludington. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing…
LUDINGTON — The public is invited to attend an informational meeting with Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Sheriff Cole will talk about his recent visits to the southern U.S. border and his observations of the activities there. The program will take place at Stearns Hotel, 212 E. Ludington Ave. Sheriff Cole will additionally…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Chamber of Alliance of Mason County, along with member media Mason County Press, Ludington Daily News and Synergy Media (WKLA, WLDN, WKZC) will host a candidate forum on Thursday, October 17. The forum will highlight contested general election races and allow contenders to share with a live audience what sets them apart from the competition. This…
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, Sept. 20, 2024: 10:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Hansen Road, Amber Township. 9:22 p.m., (MCSO), a warrant is being requested for a…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP —Drivers of both vehicles involved in broadside crash at the intersection of US 10 and Brye Road were injured Friday, Sept. 20, shortly before 2 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The drivers were a 74-year-old Canton man and a…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harness racing, which had been scheduled to take place at Mason County Fairgrounds today and Tuesday, have been cancelled due to track conditions. The races had originally been scheduled to take place at the Western Michigan Fair in early August but had been postponed due to wet track conditions. They were then rescheduled to Sept. 23…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area School District Oriole Foundation will hold its annual Dancing with the Local Stars at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. Tickets to attend the event are now on sale for $75 and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing and entertainment (cash bar available). Tickets are limited…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -George William Winters, 70; fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct; arrested June 1 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 12; preliminary hearing: Oct. 2; bail: $25,000 cash. -David Duane Bothwell, 47; tampering with an electronic monitoring device; arrested Dec. 20, 2023, by…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Lindsay Jean Castonia, 41, pleaded guilty on September 18 to assault and battery and was sentenced to ten days in jail and $300 in fines/costs. -Sidney Gray Race, 59, pleaded guilty on September 13 to operating a vehicle while impaired by a…
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