April 17, 1932 – September 25, 2024. Kenneth Ray Decker peacefully stepped into Eternity on September 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Surviving to hold onto the memories are Ken’s children, Kevin (Montana) Decker of Pickford, Beckie (Russ) Scott of Ludington, Richard (Amy) Decker of Scottville. His grandchildren, Angela, Bryan, Kyle, Jennie, Tracy Jo, Corey, Ryan and Kelsey will…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — School groups have begun an annual ritual of visiting the Mason County Historical Society’s Historic White Pine Village for its History in Action program. Over the next few weeks, hundreds of elementary children will explore what life was like in the 19th century and early 20th century in Mason County. ___________________…
LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County recently recognized some local businesses and organizations with its 2023 Workplace Campaign Awards. The awards celebrate the impact made by workplaces and employees that have gone above and beyond to support United Way’s mission to improve the health, education, and financial stability of individuals in our community. The 2023 awardees are: Community Builder…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024: 11 p.m., a 50-year-old Lake Orion man was arrested for domestic assault, 500 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason…
Dixie Lee Murawa, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Lyons, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024. Dixie was born on May 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Otto and Elonore (Lindsey) Horrocks. In 1956, she graduated from Lyons High School. Shortly after high school, on June 30, 1956, she married James Murawa. Dixie worked for the State of Michigan…
Colson Archer Tighe, the son of Breanna and Andrew Tighe of Manistee, was born on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Baker Steven Gannon, the son of Elizabeth and Conor Gannon of Ludington, was born on Friday, September 27, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The residents of Branch Township and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to visit the new township municipal building in two open houses scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. The newly constructed 80-foot by 100-foot framed building is being mostly…
The following Halloween events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” The following are trick-or-treating and Halloween events scheduled in Oceana and Mason counties: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024: 1:15 p.m., Spitler Elementary…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A two-vehicle crash caused a minor injury Wednesday, Sept. 25, shortly after 10:15 a.m. on US 10 west of Meyers Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, Sept. 25,…
LUDINGTON — Recipients of the Ludington Area Jaycees 2024 Mini Golf Charity Mondays gathered at the Stearns Park mini golf course Monday, Sept. 23 where they were each presented checks as a result of the funds raised on Mondays throughout the summer. The organizations were awarded 30 percent of the funds raised on that particular charity day. Checks presented totaled…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Dale Goodrich has been hired as the new administrator of the Mason County Rural Fire Authority. Goodrich, a retired Michigan State Police trooper, previously served as chairman of the fire authority’s board. He has served for seven years as the representative of Grant, Free Soil, Meade and Victory townships, and the Village of Free…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (10:20 a.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash in the 4900 block of West US 10 between Meyers Road and Pere Marquette Highway. The west bound lane of US 10 is currently blocked. _________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host Early Childhood Summit 2024 on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Center Stage Theater located in the college’s Arts & Sciences Building. The two day event will bring together educators, caregivers, and advocates…
LUDINGTON — The Scottville Beekeepers will present The Taste of Honey event on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ludington Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St. The event is open to the public and includes informational sessions with local beekeepers along with sales of bee supplies and demonstrations. The event will also include a Queen Bee…
Nestor Fonseca-Vazquez, 45, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Manistee. He was born February 26, 1979, in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico, the son of Agustin and Reyna (Vazquez) Fonseca. Nestor was currently employed at Sanders Meats, in Custer, where he had been working for over 20 years. He was a beloved husband, stepfather and brother, who loved spending time with his…
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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…
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