PENTWATER – Todd Myers of Hesperia has been hired as the operations manager for Mason-Oceana 911. The newly created position replaces the previous title of systems administrator, a position vacated by new Director Ray Hasil. Hasil was promoted to director when previous director Rich Feole resigned to accept an assistant director position down state and be closer to family. The…
Letter to the Editor. By Gary Dittmer, manager/director, Mason County Road Commission. As a condition to build the Lake Winds Energy Park in Riverton and Summit townships, Consumers Energy Company, the developer, was required to agree to a road use agreement (RUA) as developed by the Mason County Road Commission. The purpose of the RUA was to protect the investment…
MANISTEE – Matt Knizacky, Farm Bureau Insurance Agent in Manistee has earned the company’s Rising Star Award. The Rising Star Award is presented to Farm Bureau Insurance Agents within their first 36 months in the business who demonstrate their ability to help clients with the products they need and the service they deserve. Matt has clearly demonstrated that he…
Gail Merideth Gerbers, 70 and her son, Gregory John Gerbers, 38, have been found and are reported safe and well. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office had reported Sunday that it was investigating a report of the two being missing. They left the Ludington area Thursday en-route to Hammond, Ind. However, they never arrived at their destination. Over the weeekend there…
AMBER TWP. — Grant Robert Bay, 65 of Branch died following a single vehicle crash Friday afternoon. The Mason County Sheriff’s Department reported that Bay was traveling east on U.S. 10-31 near Stiles Road when he apparently lost control of the bike and fell of it. He suffered head injuries and later died at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington. His…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a mother and son. Gail Merideth Gerbers, 70 and her son, Gregory John Gerbers, 38, left the Ludington area Thursday en-route to Hammond, Ind. However, they never arrived at their destination. Since they left, there has been no contact with family or friends nor has there been any activity…
UPDATED: HAMLIN TWP. — Dr. Bill Anderson received the 2012 Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Service Award tonight during the chamber’s annual dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Anderson is former president of West Shore Community College and served as the Michigan Director of Libraries and History under Govs. John Engler and Jennifer Granholm. He is the…
UDPATED: HAMLIN TWP. — West Shore Bank was selected as the 2012 Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year tonight at the chamber dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The bank was one of three nominees for the award. Other nominees were Synergy Broadcast Group and Nautical Yarn and Book Mark. West Shore Bank was nominated…
AMBER TWP. — A 65-year-old Branch man died following a single vehicle crash Friday afternoon. The Mason County Sheriff’s Department reported that the man was traveling east on U.S. 10-31 near Stiles Road when he apparently lost control of the bike and fell of it. The man suffered head injuries and later died at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington. His…
LUDINGTON — Former Ludington Police Chief and current Ludington City Councilor Wally Taranko has announced that he intends to run for mayor. “My vision for Ludington is to continue on the path we are on and to improve in areas that need improving,” Taranko said. Taranko served on the Ludington Police Department for 32 years, was Mason County Emergency Management…
UPDATED. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center has announced it intends to merge with Spectrum Health of Grand Rapids. The hospital signed a non-binding letter of intent to join Spectrum Health this morning during a press conference. The agreement will preserve the hospital’s board of directors, ensuring a local voice in governing the hospital. According to a…
Today’s announcement by Memorial Medical Center of its intention to merge with Spectrum Health is exciting news for our area. While, in this day and age, large corporate take-overs of smaller companies seem to be taking away our identities and can often compromise customer service, we believe health care may be an exception. Modern advances in health care have extended…
LUDINGTON — Mason County Press is proud to announce birth announcements. We will post the announcements as they are sent to us. Information is sent to us by Memorial Medical Center at the consent of the parents. However, we will also accept direct announcements and photographs from new parents. You may send them to editor@masoncountypress.com. – Traci Petersen and Jessie…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Middle School teacher Ryan Cox has announced he is running for mayor. Cox is the fifth person to take out a petition for the position. “After much deliberation and encouragement from others, I have decided to run for mayor because I want to play a leadership role in ensuring that the City of Ludington remains a wonderful…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: – Andrew Eugene Wicklund, 50, of 5938 W. Fourth St., Ludington, was found guilty May 15 of possession of weapons-firearms. He was sentenced to 270 days in jail with credit for 12 days served; must serve two months up front with balance…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this week in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse: KEY: MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office; LPD: Ludington Police Dept.; SPD: Scottville Police Dept; MSP: Michigan State Police; SSCENT: State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement Narcotics Team. Felonies – Patrick Michael Mohr, 47, of 506 George St., Ludington, was arrested May 4 by the Ludington…
Douglas L. Hill, aged 63 of Custer, passed away December 30, 2012. Doug was born on December 30, 1949 in Hart to Howard N. and Lillian M. (LaPorte) Hill, and graduated from Pentwater High School. Following graduation, Doug enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. Doug was well known in the area…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: – Barbara Lynne Williams, 49, of 738 Liberty St., Kalamazoo, was found guilty May 1 of driving while license suspended/revoked/denied. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; and $285 in fines and costs. Conviction…
LUDINGTON – Memorial Medical Center has scheduled a press conference for 10 a.m. Friday to discuss a decision that has been made regarding merging with another health system. In October 2012 the hospital’s board of directors announced it was going to explore forming a partnership with a larger healthcare system. Juniper Avisory LLC of Chicago was hired to advise the…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School’s School Student Council participated in the annual highway cleanup Wednesday, May 8th. The MCE student council has adopted the highway from Custer to Scottville and cleans up the highway twice a year as part of their community service. The high school student council is under the leadership of advisor Micah Schmidt
SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Optimist Club held its annual 200 Party last Saturday. Nearly 400 people attended the ’50s/’60s themed party. The party commemorated the club’s 60 years in existence. Lava lamp prizes were given to the best themed dress along with trivia questions. A special tribute from Gov. Rick Snyder and Rep. Ray Franz was given to the club.…
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