By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Branch Township man pleaded “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 10, to a felony of interfering with an electronic communications device, or phone. In exchange for Roger Dean Newton’s plea, he faces serving up to four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence. Newton also pleaded guilty to…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will be holding an open casting call for its newest fundraising event, the Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival, on Saturday, May 21 from 3-6 p.m. and Sunday, May 22 from 2:30-6 p.m. at the Mason County District Library, Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Avenue. The plays that have been chosen for the festival are…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Registration for West Shore Community College’s summer and fall semesters is underway for first-time, returning, and guest students and will continue to the first week of each term’s classes. The summer semester runs from June 6 through July 29. The fall semester begins August 29 and ends December 16. Students who register early for classes have the best…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate a breaking and entering of Hamlin Grocery Monday, May 9, at 2:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The store, located in the 3900 block of N. Jebavy Dr., has been closed since April 18 due to back taxes being owed. The store’s owner, Vaughn Flewelling, was…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Vincent Michael Varenhorst, the son of Melanie and Matthew Varenhorst of Ludington, was born April 28, 2016. Grandparents are Michael and Renee Varenhorst and Terri Settler. Colton Larry Argue, the son of Michelle Radtke and Justin Argue of…
FREE SOIL — The Michigan Second Cavalry Civil War re-enactors will be holding a service on Sunday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 2845 E Michigan St. The group will also be at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons at 8 a.m. The group will present the U.S. flag and will perform patriotic…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Warrants are being sought for a 35-year-old Mason County man who allegedly attempted to run his girlfriend over with his vehicle Friday, May 6, on East Chickasaw Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect fled the scene prior to arrival of Mason County Sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were dispatched at 8:41 p.m. following a 911…
Life In Circles by Stephanie Wagner. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. It starts early in April. Ads featuring smiling women, bent down on one knee, smiling at the wispy haired toddler, holding out a crayoned card. Nurseries offer discounted flats of cheerful zinnias and hanging geraniums. Churches dust off their pews to make way for the sulky teens…
LUDINGTON — The famous Clare, Michigan doughnut shop, Cops & Doughnuts, announced today that it is purchasing McDonald’s Bakery, located at 103 E. Dowland St. The “McDonald’s Precinct” will open on May 15. The business has also purchased Sutherland’s Bakery in Bay City. “Just like Clare, our nine cop-owners are on a mission to save historic bakeries around Michigan and…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Ludington woman was injured following a single vehicle crash on Hansen Road between Victory Corners and Dennis roads Saturday morning just after midnight. The woman was driving east on Hansen Road when she apparently lost control of her SUV. The vehicle rolled over multiple times, went over a guardrail and then down an embankment on the…
Susan Lynn Kaiser, 63, of Scottville peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2016 at home with her family. Susan was born on May 5, 1952 in Chicago. She was the daughter of the late George Robert Carson and Shirley Randall (Fox) Carson. Susan attended Trinity Lutheran School in Tinley Park, IL and Bremen High School in Midlothian, IL. She…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies Scott Samuel-Ray MacArthur, 21, no address listed, was arrested April 28 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of third degree criminal sexual conduct, accosting a child…
The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, May 5, 2016: – 8:48 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), controlled substance, 1000 block of Pineway St., City of Ludington. – 5:25 p.m., (LPD), domestic assault, 700 block of W. Ludington Ave., City of Ludington. – 10 p.m., (LPD), shots fired, 700 block of N. Delia St., City of Ludington. The police news…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: Taylyn Louise Leonard, 30, 105 E. Foster St., Ludington, pleaded guilty on May 2 to disorderly person – disturbing the peace and sentenced to…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village, located on the Buttersville Peninsula, is now open for the season. Dr. Rick Plummer, executive director of the Mason County Historical Society talks about this year’s season, the 40th anniversary of the Village. Editor’s Note: We here at Mason County Press are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Mason…
LUDINGTON — The weekend of June 11 and 12 is being called a “Love Ludington Weekend” and will include several activities. The weekend will feature favorite annual traditions like the Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races, and “Pirates of the Caribbean” shoreline cruise on the S.S. Badger. It will also incorporate new traditions like a Guinness World Record attempt…
The following is local law enforcement activity Wednesday, May 4, 2016: – 9:34 a.m., (Ludington Police Department) malicious destruction of property (MDOP), 700 block of E. Tinkham Ave., City of Ludington. – 11:55 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 24-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for improper transport of medical marijuana, US 10 and Scottville Road, Scottville. – 12:19 p.m.,…
Stanley Paul Barauskas aged 92 of Ludington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Stanley was born on May 8, 1923 in Chicago, the son of Kazimieras and Julijona (Bachulis) Barauskas and moved to Ludington as a child with his family to establish a farm in Riverton Township. Stanley graduated from St. Simon’s High…
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