New garbage pickup schedule in Scottville

July 7, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Beginning July 1, Republic Services became the City of Scottville’s new waste hauler. City Manager Amy Williams reminds residents that the waste hauler has a different pickup schedule than the previous hauler and residents would have their trash and recycling out on the curb no later than 7 a.m. of waste haul day, which is Tuesday. Trash should…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births

July 7, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Allasyn Linda-Beth Hardee, the daughter of Bethany Hardee of Ludington, was born July 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Charlotte Lynn Lipps, the daughter of Courtney and Christopher Lipps and little sister of Chloe Lynn Lipps, of Ludington, was born…

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Art fair winner

July 7, 2014
Art fair winner

LUDINGTON — Chris Gug received the first place award for his photography during the 46th West Shore Fine Arts Fair last weekend. The art fair was sponsored by the Ludington Area Arts Council. Second place was Diane Overmyer for her paintings. Third place went to Lisa Vetter and Paul Siefert of the Art Farm for sculpture and metal. Organizers have…

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Free airplane rides for children this Saturday

July 7, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Pilots Association EAA Chapter 772 will be offering free airplane rides on Saturday July 12, 2014.  Children ages 8 – 17 years old may ride from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The EAA Chapter’s goal is to introduce young people to flight, and possibly foster an interest in aviation.  Several experienced pilots from…

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Judge candidates Glancy and Cooper to speak at Tea Party meeting

July 7, 2014

AMBER TWP. — The Ludington Area Tea Party will hold its regular monthly general meeting on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church located at 105 N. Dennis Rd, Ludington. The group will continue its candidate forum this month with two of the 51st Circuit Court judge candidates that will be on the August 5, 2014 Primary Election…

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Fairgrounds improvements dedication ceremony is Thursday

July 7, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners and the Western Michigan Fair Association Board are inviting the citizens of Mason County to a dedication ceremony for the new improvements at the Mason County Fairgrounds.  The ceremony is scheduled at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. Mason County received funding of…

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The kings have moved; bait fish scattered

July 6, 2014
The kings have moved; bait fish scattered

For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald. The bait fish have scattered in the Ludington area. The good number of kings we were catching in 70-120 foot of water have moved. It should be a few weeks before our larger kings begin to stage in our area in those depths. Our best catch rates in the last…

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Undefeated t-ball team

July 6, 2014
Undefeated t-ball team

RIVERTON TWP. — Shown is the Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning Pirates t-ball team, which went undefeated this season in the Mason County Recreation t-ball season with a record of 8-0. Shown, front row, from left are Emily Adams, Maylan Sanders, Brooklyn Scott, Elizabeth Norman, Hannah Thurow, Braylin Thurow, Morgan Beenen, Justin Resendiz, Nathan Adams; Back: Wyatt Glamzi, Makenzie Beenen, Bryce Thurow, Charlie Gamble,…

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Obit: Luise Schmidt, 76, Reed City

July 5, 2014

Luise Frieda Schmidt, age 76, of Reed City passed away at the Autumn Winds AFC, Ludington on Friday evening, July 4, 2014, following the recent diagnosis of a terminal illness.  Luise was born December 5, 1937, the daughter of Robert and Hedwig Brummer of Nicklashausen in the District Tauberbischofsheim, Germany. On January 16, 1961, Luise married Kenneth Schmidt, a United States…

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Obit: Richard Skrodenis, 73, Scottville

July 5, 2014
Obit: Richard Skrodenis, 73, Scottville

Richard Skrodenis, Age 73 of Scottville died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born on July 10, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late John and Ann (Polacek) Strodenis.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Era.  He married Donna Elaine Toms on June 18, 1966 in Roselle,…

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Happy Independence Day! Pure Ludington.

July 4, 2014
Happy Independence Day! Pure Ludington.

Photo by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Another amazing Freedom Festival, organized by the Ludington Area Jaycees, ended with a bang Friday night. Slightly cool temperatures and still winds made for a perfect evening. The SS Badger just outside of the harbor also added to the excitement of Mason County’s celebration of America’s independence. For more photos, go to www.Facebook.com/MasonCountyPress

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Happy 238th birthday America!

July 4, 2014
Happy 238th birthday America!

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and…

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79th District Court arraignments

July 4, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Lakeysha Camelle Cage, 31, of 1690 E. Summit Ave., Muskegon, was arrested June 26 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of absconding or forfeiting bond. A preliminary exam is set for July 9 at 11:15…

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79th District Court sentencings

July 4, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Steven Paul Rathburn, 49, of 174 N. Nelson Rd., Ludington, was found guilty June 30 of trespassing. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 30 days discretionary jail for one year; not to enter Oceana Auto…

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The RV travel to-do list

July 4, 2014
The RV travel to-do list

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Is the old-fashioned American road trip on your summer agenda? If it’s by way of RV, use this checklist to plan a smooth ride. Get Insured: A blend of homeowners and auto insurance is typically used to cover the vehicle’s multiple uses. Talk to your agent for more information.…

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Ludington, Scottville restrict fireworks hours over holiday

July 4, 2014

While Michigan state law allows for the launching and use of fireworks on federal holidays, along with the day before and day after, the law also allows municipalities to put some restrictions on fireworks usage. Last year the cities of Scottville and Ludington amended their ordinances to ban the use of fireworks during those days between 1 to 8 a.m.…

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Traffic restrictions for July 4

July 3, 2014

LUDINGTON — The following are the street closures for the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Freedom Festival activities on Friday, July 4: Grand Parade (start time 2 p.m.): Ludington Avenue: restricted beginning at 12:30 p.m. Madison Street: Closed up through end of parade. Downtown parking: cleared by noon. Note that westbound Ludington Avenue from Park Street to Lakeshore Drive will be closed for…

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Assaulting police, cocaine possession yields prison term

July 3, 2014
Assaulting police, cocaine possession yields prison term

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Carl Lee Herring, 24, of 219 E. Loomis St., Ludington, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court, June 25, to three concurrent prison terms for two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and controlled substance possession, less than 25 grams. Herring received a term of one year, three months to four years with the…

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Fourth of July, a tradition for Ludington families

July 3, 2014
Fourth of July, a tradition for Ludington families

LUDINGTON – There is no question that the Fourth of July is Ludington’s biggest day of the year, bringing in thousands of tourists to celebrate with locals on the nation’s birthday. Many area residents have Fourth of July traditions that stem back decades and Mason County Press Senior Correspondent Kate Krieger met up with three different families who take their…

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New K-9 officer, sergeants at sheriff’s office

July 3, 2014
New K-9 officer, sergeants at sheriff’s office

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.   LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is going through a period of transition. Four deputies have recently been promoted to sergeant, including Mike Hanson, Adam Lamb, Eric Soneral and Kenny VanSickle. In addition, a Dep. Ken Baum has been named the K-9 officer. Hanson replaces Sgt. John Mendham, who has served on the sheriff’s office…

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3 injured in roll over near Round Lake

July 3, 2014

SHERIDAN TWP. — Three young adults were injured following a roll-over single vehicle crash early this morning. Emergency crews were called to Sugar Grove Road west of Campbell Road near Round Lake at 2:40 a.m. The crash occurred when a 2006 Ford 500 4-door car ran off of Sugar Grove Road and went into a ditch, striking a tree and…

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