Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. The busiest shopping weekend of the year has arrived. If you’ll be joining the crowd of more than 140 million Black Friday shoppers, take some extra precautions to protect yourself, your purchases and your personal information. In the Store From fistfights to identity theft, Black Friday shopping brings a few…
SCOTTVILLE — Over 390 students and the people who are special to them were served a Thanksgiving lunch at Scottville Upper Elementary today. Submitted photo.
SHERIDAN TWP. — An 82-year-old Branch woman was injured Monday night when the vehicle she was driving ran over her. The accident occurred in the 8200 block of East Decker Rd. The woman had pulled her vehicle into her driveway and told Mason County sheriff’s deputies that she thought she put the vehicle in “park” when she actually put the…
EDEN TWP. — A 66-year-old Twin Lake man was reported lost in the woods near Whiskey Creek around 7:04 p.m. Monday night. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office spent about 30 minutes searching for the man. They were able to pin down his location by placing patrol units at various locations and activating sirens at different times until he could…
Survivor Story. Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544; www.all-access-care.com. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE – High school can be a difficult time for many students, especially after returning from being gone for a period of time. Ludington resident, Ivy Johnson, 22, had an even harder time returning to high school…
By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Community Cats TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to achieve population decline of the unaltered, free-roaming, feral and/or abandoned domestic cats in our area through education and the use of a humane technique known as Trap-Neuter-Return. Volunteers humanely live trap the cats and transport them to a local veterinarian…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 20-year-old Ludington man was arrested Sunday morning and charged with minor in possession. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were called to the area of Brandy Lane for a report of a reckless driver. The deputy was able to follow the suspect’s vehicle’s tracks in the freshly fallen snow a residence in the 1000 block…
Former local radio personality Guy Wynn Titsworth died over the weekend, according to postings on Facebook. Guy, known on the air as Guy Wynn, most recently worked at WMOM radio in Ludington. He had previously worked for WKLA radio in Ludington and WMTE radio in Manistee when they were owned by Lake Michigan Broadcasting. In May 2013 he suffered from a…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts recently surpassed a fund raising goal, which earned the center a matching donation. Beginning in July the center was challenged by an anonymous donor to raise $50,000 in 120 days and the funds would be matched dollar for dollar. “We are pleased to announce the good news – the LACA met and…
The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. Hospital issue gray socks, with the little non-slip nubbies crisscrossed on the bottom so you don’t slide on the polished floors. Gray socks, slightly askew, on the ends of bare white legs. Gray socks, poking out from under thin white flannel blankets. Gray socks, wrapped in crinkly plastic, on top of the…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Darrin Maurice Morgan, 45, of 415 S. James St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 10 of breaking and entering without owner’s permission. He was sentenced to 116 days in jail with credit for 16 days served; $535 in fines and costs; and 90…
LUDINGTON — Angela Beth Tanner, 35, of 5982 Riverview, Ludington, was sentenced Nov. 5 in 51st Circuit Court for probation violation to one year and six months in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison, with credit for one year served in jail, with a recommendation from Judge Richard Cooper that she serve her time in a Special Alternative Incarceration SAI…
Slippery road conditions Thursday morning resulted in two separate crashes in the county just moments apart. At 7:44 a.m., two vehicles collided head-on on Rasmussen Road between Jebavy Dr. and Meyers Rd. in Pere Marquette Township. A 17-year-old Ludington woman lost control of her vehicle and slid left of the centerline and struck a vehicle being driven by a 47-year-old…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Benjamin Michael Bentz, 33, of 202 Fourth St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 7 by the Ludington Police Department (LPF) on four felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13/defendant 17 or over. A preliminary…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Cross Country team was named one of United Dairy Industry of Michigan’s (UDIM) Chocolate Milk: Nature’s Sports Drink grant recipients, which emphasizes good nutrition. This fall, 50 Michigan high school sports teams were awarded funds to purchase and provide low-fat or fat-free chocolate milk to help their student athletes get the nutrition that they need…
See video below. LUDINGTON — Over 75 people attended Thursday night’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Win with Wellness cooking demonstration at Ludington High School. The attendees were treated to generous portions of roast and salad while they listened to chef and nutritionist Laura McCain speak about preparing the foods in a healthy manner. One of the keys McCain spoke of was…
Editor’s Note: Mason County Press welcomes its newest advertiser, G&M Burgers. We also welcome G&M Burgers to downtown Scottville! By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Ginger and Matthew Schneider have created a little bit of a sizzle in downtown Scottville. Late last month they opened G&M Burgers and became the newest restaurant in town. They wanted to keep the menu…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts presents Bottles and Brushes. Learn to paint with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Art teacher Scott Bentz will lead a two-hour guided painting lesson in The Red Room at Jamesport Brewing Company. Located on James Street in Ludington from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17. Tickets are $40 for Ludington Area Center…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. The workshops will be held on Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at Mason County Eastern High School and Dec. 10, at 5…
AMBER TWP. — A Christmas Shoppe Arts & Crafts Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at Mason County Reformed Church, located at the corner of U.S. 10-31 and Amber Rd. The fair supports local vendors and the church’s Dominican outreach projects. Admission is free and food is available for purchase. Free entertainment is available for kids. Click here for…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School SADD team will be collecting items to donate to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Items that are in the highest need include: lip balm (not chocolate flavor), small toys worth under $1, crayons (8-24 packs), coloring books, glue sticks, child version scissors, infant rattlers/teethers, toddler board books, small Lego kits,…
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