SCOTTVILLE — City Manager Amy Williams is reminding citizens and visitors to Scottville to have patience with the city’s snowplowing crews. “I would like to just remind everyone of some items that go along with snowplowing as we’ve had a few issues here and there,” Williams wrote to the City Commission in a memo. Williams said the first priority of…
SCOTTVILLE — Beginning March 11, Scottville residents will need to purchase special bags in order to use the city’s refuse system. In order to compensate for a negative balance in the refuse budget, the city commission recently approved the new procedure. Bags can be purchased at City Hall or Wesco. The price will be $6 for a package of 13…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and area fire departments responded to several crashes over the weekend, some resulting in injuries. It also made several arrests. The following is the report of the MCSO from Jan. 17 to 19, 2014: Jan. 17: – 6:08 a.m.: Gas drive-off, $88.04, 5400 block of West U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Twp. – Gas drive-off, $20.11,…
BALDWIN — Ludington resident Julie Sherlock was the recipient of the Giant Award Sunday during Lake County’s Martin Luther King celebration. Sherlock has taught K-6 music at Baldwin Public Schools for the past eight years. “I really work hard to embrace the diversity in the community,” Sherlock said. In addition to her paid teaching position, Sherlock also volunteers leading a…
Today’s weather forecast: Occasional snow showers; 60% chance of snow. High temperature of 17 degrees F. Winds, north-northeast at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset: 5:39 p.m. Tonight: 100% chance of snow with a low temperature of 7. Wind, north-northeast at 20 mph. Tuesday: 60% chance of snow with a high of 17. Wind, north-northeast at 16 mph. Monday night, low of…
Welcome to the world… Hailee Sue Cole, the daughter of Karla Dyer and Kevin Cole was born January 13, 2014. She was 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 inches long. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information, to editor@masoncountypress.com.
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. THOMPSONVILLE, Benzie County — I had been counting the days until my trip to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort from the moment I had planned it. For you readers who have never visited the resort, it’s time that you do. For those of you who have been there, you need to return this season. Crystal was the…
LUDINGTON — The new helicopter landing site at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will open Wednesday, January 22. The dedication will feature an inaugural fly-in by Aeromed, Spectrum Health’s air ambulance service, and presentation of a $50,000 check by hospital volunteers. The donation represents the first payment on a $125,000 pledge the volunteers made to the hospital’s “Building Exceptional Health Care” expansion…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies – Clinton Earl Seymour, 38, of 5350 W. Hesslund Rd., Ludington, was arrested Jan. 13 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony counts of assaulting/resisting obstructing a police officer; domestic violence; and assault and battery. A preliminary exam is set…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Travis John Gajewski, 21, of 35 W. Free Soil Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty Jan. 14 of selling fish; wildlife conservation part – taking deer/bear/turkeys; and using computers to commit a crime. He was sentenced to six days in jail; $2,500…
Today’s weather forecast: 50% chance of snow showers with a high of 25 degrees F; wind chill feels like 16. Wind south-southeast at 8 mph changing and decreasing to south at 3 mph later this afternoon. Sunset: 5:38 p.m. Tonight: 50% chance of scattered snow showers with a low of 19, total accumulation of 1 inch. Wind expected to increase. Sunday: 50%…
Snowshoeing walk to take place Saturday at Ludington State Park. by Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent HAMLIN TWP. — The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed and as per usual, it is still cold and snowy in Mason County. If you’re like me, the idea of heading out into the frigid temperatures can seem daunting. There is, however…
Welcome to the world… McKenzie Marie Earl, the daughter of Lyndsay and Seth Earl of Ludington, was born January 14, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Oliver Thomas Shelly, the son of Michelle and Ryan Shelly of Ludington, was born January 15, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them,…
SHERMAN TWP. — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is holding Big Game Award Night on February 15, 2014, doors open at 5 p.m. Adult tickets are $35 per person and tickets for youth’s 15 and under are $25. There will be door prizes, games and raffles which include 11 quality firearms, a crossbow package, ice fishing packages,…
SUMMIT TWP. — Two people received injuries after a rollover crash on U.S. 31 expressway Friday morning. The crash occurred around 11:15 a.m. A Dodge Ram pickup truck was traveling north on the expressway, between the Pere Marquette Highway and Meisnheimer Road overpasses when it left the road, flipped over once and landed on its wheels, according to Michigan State…
by Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As the snow buries the streets outside, the Social and Political Book Club bends a few book bindings and warms up to collective discussion, inviting anyone and everyone to join the conversation. What began in 2005 as a few members of the Ludington Democratic Party discussing a political book became a gathering of…
Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several weather-related traffic crashes Thursday. One of the crashes resulted in the arrest of a 36-year-old Ludington man. – 4:25 a.m.: Single vehicle slide off, no damage/injuries, U.S. 31 and Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Twp. – 8:58 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles and Fisher roads, Victory Twp. – 9:52 a.m.:…
LUDINGTON — Congressman Bill Huizenga is scheduled to attend next week’s Business After Hours at Luciano’s Ristoranti in downtown Ludington. Huizenga, a Republican from Holland, is one of two congressmen who represent Mason County. The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce event will be held Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. It is the first Business After…
LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington businesswoman Megan Payment has been hired full-time as the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Event Coordinator. Payment replaces Kristen O’Hare who is leaving the chamber for a job in Grand Rapids. Payment has worked in various capacities at the chamber since 2008. Since early 2013 she has worked part time as a marketing/communications assistant…
Today’s weather forecast: Cloudy with a 60% chance of snow showers, 1-inch of accumulation expected. High temperature of 26 degrees. Wind, west at 12 mph. Sunset: 5:37 p.m. Tonight: 60% chance of snow showers, less than an inch expected. Low temperature of 18 degrees. Weekend: Saturday, high temperature 23 degrees with a 30% chance of snow. Low of 10. Wind, south at…
This posting contains cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. As it is updated we will also post the indivual cancellations on our Facebook and Twitter pages: – Scottville Youth Wrestling practice is cancelled. – Ludington JV girls and boys basketball at Orchard View cancelled. If you need to report a cancellation, and can speak officially for the company or organization…
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