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REED CITY — Every day, thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there. The American Cancer Society has recently partnered with Spectrum Health to expand its Road to Recovery program. The following options are available: As a collaborative effort between Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital,…
Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers will be enhancing statewide efforts to enforce snowmobile decibel level rules this winter. Noncompliance of the rules could damage Michigan’s nationally recognized trail system because 50 percent of trails pass through private land. Enhanced efforts will focus on the DNR-managed trail systems, high-use areas and areas where complaints are received. While on routine…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015: – 8:29 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 20-year-old Ludington man was cited for no…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville;www.erindoan.com. Winter’s on its way! Get ready by preparing your home and vehicle for colder weather. You can improve your safety, save money and keep comfortable throughout winter with a few simple steps: At Home: Have you… Cleaned the gutters? Clear debris from gutters and test…
West Shore Bank will hold holiday open houses at all its branch locations this Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bank has offices in Ludington, Scottville, Manistee and Hart. For more information, visit www.WestShoreBank.com.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Sally Cole is the newest city commissioner. Cole was appointed Monday night during the commission’s regular meeting, replacing David Johnson, who recently resigned for personal reasons. Cole owns Cole’s Antique Villa and has been serving on the planning commission and downtown development authority. As a city commissioner, Cole will need to resign from the…
LUDINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County is going to give one side of the county an opportunity for some bragging rights in the upcoming year. On Sunday, Dec. 27, Hoops for Homes alumni basketball event will be held at Hawley Gymnasium at Ludington High School. The event’s forerunners were the annual basketball games between alumnus from Mason County…
Mason County Press is brought to you free 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to the generosity of advertisers. Safe Harbor Credit Union of Ludington is one of those great advertisers. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is offering a 12 month Christmas loan with payments as low as $45 per month. Kyle Gurzynski, operations manager, said…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools has implemented a new district-wide program this school year known as Cardinal PROUD (Prepared, Respectful, Optimistic, United and Dedicated) in the secondary and Cardinal BEST (Be Kind, Earn Respect, Stay Safe, Take Responsibility) in the elementary. “This is part of our Multi-tier System of Supports (MTSS) and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, or PBIS,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A new specialty store in downtown Ludington has been started to meet the shipping and packaging needs of businesses and the general public. That Shipping Place is the first business to debut at the new Eclectic Market Place multi-purpose building, 307 S. James St. It is owned and operated by Amanda Ohlson and Dan…
Gloria Ann Johnson, 62, of Branch, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. Martha Buckmaster, 78, of Branch passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at her home. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will hold a public hearing and then take action on a proposed amendment to the city’s sidewalk ordinance during its regular meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. The amendment comes from the city’s planning commission and specifically addresses the Central Business District. The current sidewalk ordinance is a citywide ordinance and does not separate the commercial district,…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Warrants are being sought for a Ludington man in connection to a reported home invasion and assault that occurred Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11:43…
LUDINGTON — The Shakespeare Reading Group continues its reading of “Measure for Measure” when it meets Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The group picks up with Act IV, Scene 4. The group meets once a month for about two hours to read from the works of The Bard. SRG participants read the…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Parrothead Club held a food and toy drive Saturday afternoon at Shop-N-Save. Food collected will be used in the Salvation Army of Mason County’s food pantry and the toys will be distributed to families in conjunction with St. Simon’s Catholic Church. Bell ringing usually runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or whenever a group wishes…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. De’Angelo Louis Graham, the son of Chandra Burgin and Dennis Graham of Baldwin, was born November 26, 2015. Connor Jay TenHave, the son of Amanda and Rodney TenHave Jr. of Baldwin, was born November…
FREE SOIL — Christmas in the Village is being celebrated today with activities beginning at 2 p.m. The event will feature food, crafts, games and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The community Christmas tree will be lit at 5 p.m., the finale of the event. The event takes place at the Free Soil Community Center (former Free Soil…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Stephen Thomas Horton, 44, of 2554 Lincoln St., Manistee, was arrested Sept. 28 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of delivery of narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams and possession of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Ryan James McDonald, 23, of 502 N. Lewis St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 24 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to $870 in fines and costs; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); 93 days discretionary jail for one year; must attend the…
LUDINGTON — The Salvation Army of Mason County is providing food baskets and toys for families in need this Christmas season. The program is available for Mason County residents only. Christmas applications will be accepted at the Salvation Army Community Center, 116 E. Melendy St., on Monday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec.…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will host a Handmade Instrument Exhibit through January 30, with a reception December 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. The center is open Thursday-Saturday from noon-5 p.m. All LACA exhibits are free and open to the public. This exhibit features handmade instruments by Michigan artists Chester Winowieck, Carl Fish, Jon Erickson, Loyde Durham, Nelson Wood, Jason…
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