LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Ludington man was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana. The arrest followed an investigation that began in the fall of 2014. The State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s, Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) and the Ludington Police Department made the arrest at a residence in the 100 block of East Whittier Street. According to a press release from…
VICTORY TWP. – “Profound intersections with America’s civil rights movement and our nation’s politics of race,” is how Dr. Rick Plummer, co-director of the West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series describes “MASTER HAROLD…and the boys,” a drama by acclaimed South African playwright Athol Fugard, which plays at the college Center Stage Theater for one performance only, Wed., Feb. 4, at…
MASON COUNTY — Seven liquor inspections were conducted by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at various locations throughout the county during the evening hours of Monday, Jan. 26. No violations were found, said Sheriff Kim Cole. Other MCSO activity from Monday, Jan. 26, 2015: – 11:16 a.m., alarm activation, 7500 block of Barothy, Branch Twp. – 5:19 p.m., gas drive-off,…
Helen Luspin, age 87 of Ludington passed away peacefully on January 25, 2015 surrounded by her children. Helen was born on January 3, 1928 in Ludington the daughter of the late Menno and Rose (Paasch) Schrader. She attened Pere Marquette Elementary School and graduated from Ludington High School in 1946. On August 6, 1954 Helen married Stanley J. Luspin Sr. who…
SCOTTVILLE — The Community Table meal, held at Scottville United Methodist Church, 114 W. State St. will restart today from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The meals have been in hiatus since the end of December. The meal is open to any interested individuals and is offered on a donation-basis. Community Meal is each Tuesday evening from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with several community…
Mason County Press has traditionally run the death notices in one of the side columns of the site, above the advertising. We have had requests to post these on our social media sites as well. Beginning today, the notices will appear as regular postings on our site, and therefore will also be posted automatically to our Facebook and Twitter feeds,…
SCOTTVILLE — A Family Fun Craft series will be featured at the Mason County District Library Scottville branch on Tuesday, February 3 at 3 p.m. The series features Valentine chalkboards. Families are invited to drop in any time between 3 to 5:30 p.m. and get creative. Other craft nights are scheduled: March 3 – Fairy and dinosaur gardens April 7 – Washcloth Easter bunnies May 5 – Beach grocery bag…
LUDINGTON — The Pure Ludington Brrrewfest will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 from 1 to 6 p.m. in the North James Street Plaza. The beer fest will feature approximately 20 brewers and live music. Confirmed brewers include Arbor Brewing Co., B. Nektar, Bell’s Brewery, Founders Brewing Co., Blake’s Hard Cider, Petoskey Brewing Co., Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Mountain Town Station, New…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Don Koepfer of Columbus, Georgia says how his college fraternity ring made its way to Scottville, Michigan is certainly a mystery. He’s grateful that, after 50-plus-years, the ring has been found, though. See related story here. “It’s quite a mystery to me as to how my Theta Chi Fraternity ring ended up in Scottville, but I’ll…
Charles J. Hagerman, Sr., age 88 of Ludington died on January 22, six days after suffering a brain injury in a bad fall. Charles was born on December 9, 1926 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Miles and Mary Hagerman who preceded him in death. He attended school in Ft. Wayne and entered the Army Air Corps in 1944, serving in…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — An act of a good Samaritan and some detective work from some city employees have resulted in a class ring being reunited with its owner. Recently, Jacob Larson, 16, a student at Mason County Central High School brought in the ring that he had found on his walk to school near the intersection of State…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — An 18-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of ecstasy and his passenger, a 17-year-old Norton Shores woman, was arrested for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop Sunday, Jan. 25, at 3:55 a.m. on PM Highway near the US-31 Freeway on-ramp. Scales,…
CUSTER TWP. — A 39-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Friday, Jan. 23, at 4:11 p.m. for driving while license suspended and operating without security in the 1000 block of North US-31. Other weekend MSP activity in Mason County includes: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015: – 11:01 p.m., family dispute, 6000…
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The Millennials. Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releases a “Dirty Dozen” list of common tax scams. The following ranked high in 2014, so keep an eye out for them. Telephone Tax Refund Scams Scam artists may pose as IRS employees or law enforcement in an attempt to steal your money…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Jason Warren, 33, of Mount Clemens, was Tuesday by Mason County Sheriff’s Office on charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of analogues — hydrocodone. Warren faces double penalties if convicted. He…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Corey Evan Carsten, 29, homeless, Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 15 of disorderly person – public intoxication. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for 10 days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; and no alcohol/drugs. – J.…
SCOTTVILLE — The 24th Annual Family AfFAIR will be held Saturday, March 14 at Mason County Central High School. “Those of you who have attended in the past know that it’s a wonderful day to celebrate family by spending a day having a great time with your children or grandchildren,” said Angela Taylor, director of early childhood development at MCC…
AMER TWP. — A 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested for retail fraud by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, Jan. 22, at 3:40 p.m. in the 4000 block of US-10. This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727,…
MASON COUNTY — The sheriff’s office made two separate arrests recently for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS). The following is recent MCSO activity: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015: – 8 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Lakeshore and Abrahamson, Hamlin Twp. – 8:24 a.m., a 30-year-old Branch man was arrested for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop, US-10 and Gordon,…
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