Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. The Superbowl was turned on in our home this weekend, but I didn’t watch the whole thing, or even pay a lot of attention to the parts I did watch. As such, I’m just now getting caught up on the Coca-Cola ad controversy. I have to ask the nay-sayers: “Really??” I couldn’t imagine that a…
Letter to the Editor: Have you heard of the marketing campaign, “Buy local.” It sounds and feels good, and when we can, we do “buy local.” However, what if that was all you could do? Buy locally… no where else. This is what Great Lakes Energy is asking us to do in this special election. They want to limit our…
BIRCH RUN — The Mason County Central forensics team won the Birch Run tournament on Saturday besting International Academy by 34 points. MCC finished with a total of 326 points, International Academy scored 292 and Birch Run came in third place with 199 points. MCC was first over 27 teams competing.. The team qualified 22 out of 25 entries placed…
Partly cloudy skies early today followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few snow showers later in the day. High temperature of 17 degrees F with wind southwest at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 30% chance of snow. Sunset at 6:06 p.m. Tonight, 60% chance of snow with a low of 13 F and wind east-southeast at 4…
Welcome to the world… Jareth James Harris Avra, the son of Jamie Harris and Christopher Avra of Ludington, was born February 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kannon Lee Nelson, the son of Fawn Nelson and Chance Christmas of Scottville, was born February 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Nathaniel Christopher Suter, the son of Tanya and Timothy Suter of…
On Thursday Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola released his legal opinion about the Jan. 14, 2013 shooting of William Marble by Michigan State Police Trooper James Luttrull at Marble’s home, 1221 N. Dennis Road in Amber Township. Spaniola declared the shooting justified. Attached is a PDF of his opinion. Click the link below, which will take you to the downloadable…
The family of Josh Collins has established the Josh Collins Family Memorial Fund. Josh’s wife, Amanda, and their 10-month-old daughter, Lillian, died in a crash Wednesday night on Jebavy Drive in Hamlin Township. His 7-year-old stepdaughter, Madysen Church, is in critical condition at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Any…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this past week: – Mason Alan Salisbury, 24, of 8336 West St., Free Soil, was found guilty Dec. 3 of breaking and entering (B & E) of a building with intent and habitual offender, third conviction. He was sentenced Feb. 4 to one year in jail with credit…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court. Felony – Jeremy Jason Bonneau, 39, of 6765 Ann St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of operating while intoxicated, third offense. A preliminary exam is set…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced in 79th District Court this past week: – Dyllon Eugene Kissell, 19, of 1713 W. Kinney Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 30 of driving while license suspended (DWLS). He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for one day served; $285 in fines and costs; and 93…
LUDINGTON — Environmental writer Jerry Dennis will discuss his award-winning book, “The Living Great Lakes,” onWednesday, February 12, 7:30 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. This semester West Shore Community College is taking stock of its location in a water rich environment to focus student attention on the myriad…
LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. has donated $25,000 to the capital campaign for COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters). “The donation by House of Flavors is a great boost to the campaign,” said Debra Goodwin, capital campaign chairperson. The $25,000 gift will generate an additional $12,500 for the campaign through the pledge of a principal anonymous donor who promised to donate…
LUDINGTON —Cornerstone Baptist Church will be offering a seven week video study series on the “Art of Marriage” by Family Life Ministries beginning Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pastor Jim Peterson, senior pastor, will be leading the study. Childcare provided through the AWANA program. “Being so close to Valentine’s Day, this series is perfect for any Ludington…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce will hold its Winterfest Saturday, Feb. 8. The event includes a variety of activities, indoors and outdoors, for all ages. Events include: – Pentwater Lake Perch Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Storytelling at Storybook Village, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – Soup competition at the Antler Bar, noon…
AMBER TWP. — Deputies arrested a 38-year-old Ludington man Thursday for retail fraud. The man is accused of taking boots and a shirt from Meijer, located at U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Feb. 6, 2014, included: – 8:54 a.m.: Gas drive off of $48.51, Pioneer Party Store, U.S. 10, Branch Twp.…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. We are pleased to welcome a new contributor and advertiser, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency of Scottville. Erin and his team will be providing you with weekly Good Neighbor Tips. Mason County Press is able to continue to be a free service to our readers thanks to…
In response to residents’ heating energy needs during Michigan’s exceptional winter, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it is now selling fuelwood permits – a month and a half before the traditional starting date of April 1. “Michigan’s vast forest resources provide many products and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors,” said Bill O’Neill, chief of the DNR’s…
LANSING — One of the last laws Gov. Rick Snyder signed in 2013 was state Rep. Ray Franz’ bill to create a conditional liquor license for business owners who are waiting for the state to finalize a permanent liquor license transfer. Franz and supporters of the legislation gathered at the end of January to celebrate Public Act 236 of 2013…
Friends and family members have established a Facebook prayer page for Madysen Marie Church, the 7-year-old Ludington girl who was critically injured in a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive in Hamlin Township Wednesday night. Madysen’s mother, Amanda Collins, along with Amanda’s 10-month-old daughter Lillian Grace Collins, died during the crash. Madysen is at DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola has declared that last month’s fatal shooting of William Marble by Michigan State Police Trooper James Luttrull was justified. Spaniola issued a statement this morning with his legal opinion. Today’s statement was the first time officials have released the names of the troopers involved. The incident occurred on Jan.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — A mother and her infant daughter died Wednesday night as the result of a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive. Amanda Collins, 28, of Ludington, and her 10-month-old baby Lillian Grace Collins, both died at the scene, just north of Fisher Road. Another daughter, 7-year-old Madysen Marie Church, is in critical condition at…
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