Three people were arrested over the weekend by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Below is information on those arrest and other activity of deputies. Jan. 31 – 2:47 a.m.: Alarm activation, 200 block of South Main St., City of Scottville. – 7:26 a.m.: One vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Lakeshore Dr. and Abrahamson Rd., Hamlin Twp. A 22-year-old Ludington man…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts has added to people to its staff. Chris Plummer has been hired as the new executive assistant, with duties including the coordination of the West Shore Art Fair. Megan Cross is the centers’ new intern. Chris said she is thrilled to help continue the extraordinary success of the WSAF in its second…
Believe it or not, today’s forecast calls for a chance of us seeing the sun. Partly cloudy skies are expected throughout the day and into the night with a 0% chance of snow and a high temperature of 21 degrees F, low overnight of 16 F. Wind, southwest at 5 to 10 mph changing to south-southwest at 7 mph at…
Off Broadway. A blog by Craig Convissor. There’s always a certain amount of nervous excitement when it comes to leaving your place of comfort and familiarity. The road promises uncertainty and adventure, new sights and tastes and smells. One never really knows what this adventure will entail. It will most certainly be a mix. But then, is that not what…
LUDINGTON — Two children were injured as a result of a two-vehicle crash on Jackson Road, south of Ludington Avenue Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred when the 26-year-old male driver of a Chevrolet Impala pulled out of a private parking lot into the path of a north-bound Ford pickup truck driven by a 52-year-old Ludington man. Jackson road is on…
UPDATE: AMBER TWP. — A 14-year-old Scottville boy received a broken leg and ankle after the snowmobile he was riding was hit by a car Friday afternoon. The crash occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Amber Road. Daniel VanDusen, who was riding with a group of other snowmobiles, attempted to cross U.S. 10-31 when his…
The area is under a winter weather advisory Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Snow will develop toward daybreak and continue through early Saturday evening with accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. High temperature of 23 degrees F with winds east-northeast from 5 to 10 mph. Evening temperature at 19 degrees with a 40% chance of snow and…
VICTORY TWP. –The Performing Arts Series at West Shore Community College announces changes to its current 2013-14 season. Due to a cancellation by the artists themselves, “Committed,” the a cappella singing group originally booked on April 10, has reneged on their contract, according to the arts series director, Dr. Rick Plummer. “I am sorry for this unfortunate turn of events; ‘Committed’…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies – Bryan James Carrell, 21, of 3221 Luce Rd., Flushing, was arrested Jan. 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of first-degree home invasion. A preliminary exam is set for Feb. 5…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. 1 sentenced in Circuit Court LUDINGTON – The following defendant was sentenced Jan. 23 in 51ST Circuit Court: – , 46, of 708 St. Catherine, Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for two days served; work release allowed; $233 in fines and costs; and…
AMBER TWP. — A 14-year-old Scottville boy was injured after the snowmobile he was driving was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Amber Road Friday. The snowmobile was struck while the driver attempted to cross the highway. The snowmobiler was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital where he was apparently treated for a broken leg…
CUSTER TWP. — Two people were injured following a head-on crash Thursday morning on Hansen Road. The crash occurred when a vehicle driven by a 74-year-old fountain man crossed into the path of a vehicle driven by a 63-year-old Custer man, according to a report from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The Custer man and his 63-year-old female passenger were…
The area may get a temporary break from the snow today. Some areas are reporting snow this morning but it is expected to stop this afternoon and give way to partly to mostly cloudy skies. Today’s high temperature will be 17 degrees F with wind from the west at 8 mph. Tonight, there is a 30% chance of snow showers…
Welcome to the world… Victoria Melanie Rodriguez, the daughter of Maria Beltran-Flores and Victor Rodriguez of Ludington, was born January 30, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information, to editor@masoncountypress.com. Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on…
SCOTTVILLE — The 23rd annual Family AfFAIR will be held Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. Every year, hundreds of people from businesses and community agencies get together to provide a whole day of free fun for families. Over 45 groups and organizations bring intriguing and entertaining hands-on activity for participants.…
If you have a closure or a cancelation, please email editor@masoncountypress.com or call/text 231.757.3202. Please identify your affiliation. – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central Schools – Mason County Eastern Schools – Ludington Area Catholic School – West Shore ESD – Mason County Eastern vs Brethren basketball at MCE tonight is canceled. – West Shore Community College classes tonight,…
CUSTER TWP. — Near whiteout conditions appeared to be the cause of a head-on crash Thursday morning on Hansen Road between Bean and Tuttle roads. It was reported that three people were injured. At times visibility to that location from U.S. 31 was nearly zero visibility. Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Scottville Fire Dept., Custer Fire Dept. and Life EMS responded.…
Stiles Road, between U.S. 10 and Sugar Grove Road in Amber and Victory townships, has caused some havoc on motorists this winter. There have been numerous traffic incidents, mostly involving only one vehicle, in that stretch, particularly at the intersections with Fisher Road and also with Johnson Road. The pattern of vehicle rollovers or slide offs in those areas have…
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