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An opportunity to support Irish music. For the past several years, Mason County Press has been a sponsor of the Michigan Irish Music Festival, held annually in Muskegon (with the exception of 2020 and 2021). A few years ago, we met Niamh Dunne from Ireland as she sang and played fiddle in the internationally acclaimed band Beoga. Like most artists,…
79th District Court news, posted Nov. 5, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Clinton Duane Franklin, 45, of 109 E. Foster St., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 29 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Probable…
Community Foundation awards grants to schools. The Youth Advisory Council of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved 13 Teacher Mini-Grant Awards to educators and counselors across Mason County. A total of $5,195 was awarded from the Youth Advisory Council fund through the competitive application process. Highlights of the grants awarded include: Covenant Christian Schools received a grant of $500…
MCE craft bazaar scheduled for Nov. 13. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters will hold a craft bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Lunch will be provided on site. The event is one of the main fundraisers for the athletic boosters. Anyone wishing to rent a table may contact Sheri…
Judge denies defendant’s attempt to withdraw plea. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Hamlin Township man recently convicted of larceny $1,000-$20,000, third-degree fleeing police and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was denied a motion to withdraw his guilty plea in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Nov. 4, by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski. Jeromy Richard Sobers, of 4309 N. Jebavy…
