Momentum 5×5 Night competitors announced. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, with the Epworth Assembly and Epworth Church Association, announced the five presenters who will be part of the Momentum 5X5 Night being held on August 15 at Epworth. The five presenters will be (listed in alphabetical order): Art by Mary Case, Cosmic Canine Creations, Humani-tea,…
Conrad Road closure in Custer Township. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that Conrad Road between Custer and Tuttle roads will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning today, Aug. 6, 2018.
80th Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday. #WesternMichiganFair PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 80th Western Michigan Fair kicks off officially on Tuesday, Aug. 7 but pre-fair events have already begun today with harness racing and a dog show. More pre-fair events will take place Monday (see schedule below). The midway opens on Tuesday at 3 p.m. All rides are $1 each…
List of Mason County polling places. Four Mason County voting precincts will have new polling places beginning during Tuesday’s Primary Election. City of Scottville precincts 1 and 2 have moved from the Scottville Optimist Center to the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St.; City of Ludington precinct 4 has moved from Pere Marquette School to Danish Brotherhood Hall,…
King CPL Instruction offering additional CPL classes in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — King CPL Instruction, LLC is offering one day concealed pistol license classes on Saturdays Aug. 18 and 25, Sept. 15, 22, and 29 and every Saturday in October at the McMaster Professional Center, 101 N. Main St. The classes are being taught by mother and son team, Susan McCray-King and…
Driver airlifted following Hamlin crash. #MasonCountyNews. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A two vehicle crash at the intersection of Dewey and Lincoln roads resulted in one victim being airlifted. The crash occurred about 12:41 p.m. An investigation by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office revealed that a 1998 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck, driven by Richard Eli Mathieu, 77, of Ludington was heading north…
Oakview Medical Care Facility millage covers 1/7th of operating budget. #Election18 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, Aug. 7 voters in Mason County will be asked to renew a millage rate of not more than .9715 of a mill for 10 years to support Oakview Medical Care Facility. Oakview is a county-owned facility that was started in 1966.…
Stolen car recovered. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 2011 White Chevy Malibu that was stolen during a home invasion shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the 2900 block of South Custer Road has been recovered by police, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A sheriff’s deputy located the stolen car in the 2700 block of South Scottville Road…
County clerk offers advice for Tuesday election. Tuesday is the Michigan Primary Election. Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly has submitted the following advice to voters: With the State of Michigan Primary Election on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, here is some information and reminders for first time and returning voters: Registered voters will have the opportunity to cast their vote for…
Car stolen during home invasion. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a home invasion and theft of a 2011 White Chevy Malibu that occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the 2900 block of South Custer Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The homeowner was awakened during the break-in by his dog…
Recent arraignments include accosting children charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony – Jeremy Ray Parker, 38, of 203 S. Crowley St., Scottville, was arrested by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) for a felony of accosting children for immoral purposes and a misdemeanor of assault and battery.…
Reader supports senior millage renewal. Letter to the editor by Mary Alway, Amber Township. Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press. I am writing in support of the Mason County Senior Millage Renewal. As someone who sees firsthand the benefits…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 2, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Crestino Ray Clever, 37, of 204 S. Harrison St., Ludington, was found guilty July 25 of receiving and concealing stolen property and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…
Reader opposes jail millage renewal. Letter to the editor by Paul Deller, Scottville Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press. If you were in charge of the Mason County budget, how would you spend it? What would you buy with…
45th annual Old Engine and Tractor Show begins Thursday. SCOTTVILLE — The 45th annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s Engine and Tractor Show takes place this weekend at Riverside Park. beginning Thursday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 5. The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and then 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Rhythm & Dunes concert to feature tribute to country music. LUDINGTON —The second of two free community West Shore Bank Rhythm and Dunes concerts will take place this Saturday, Aug. 4, at Waterfront Park. Young Guns, a tribute to country music superstars, will perform at 7 p.m. The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble will open the concert at 6 p.m.…
Obituary: Sidney Wilkins, 95, Ludington. Sidney “Sid” James Wilkins passed in peace at home in Sherman Oaks on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the age of 95. He is survived by his wife Barbara Wetherell Wilkins. Also surviving are Sid’s three children, Cydne Mitchell (Don), Jon Wilkins (Catherine) and Brad Wilkins (Michelle); six grandchildren; brother-in-law Richard Wagner; and Barbara’s children,…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 1, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Michael James McDonald, 83, of Ludington, died on Monday, July 23, 2018. Gerald Robert Buck Sr., 91, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Calvin Rule Rushford, 82, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Susan C. Juterbock, 62, of Ludington, died on…
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