LUDINGTON — Salvation Army of Ludington has been assessing itself and the communities it serves. For the past week Norman Marshall of Coles and Associates, Grand Rapids, has been in Mason County talking with various community members about what Salvation Army means to them. In order to make an effective assessment, he said he needs to have over 60 respondents.…
LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington’s popular Friday Night Live summer street fair begins this Friday. It will also be held 6 to 9 p.m. on July 19, July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. FNL features food, family activities and, of course, music. It is held on Ludington Avenue in downtown Ludington along with some of the side streets. This Friday’s…
The heat of summer is here, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with extended periods of high temperatures. “A combination of high temperatures and high humidity can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions,” said Andrew Velasquez III,…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. The area remains under a severe heat advisory until midnight tonight. The National Weather Service reports high temperatures this afternoon and Thursday may be in the mid-90s. This means it’s another great day to head to the beach! Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 10:30…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series announces its cast for the long-running off-Broadway hit musical send-up, “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits,” to play at the Center Stage Theatre August 8 -11. “The cast we have assembled for this show is supremely stellar,” says Rick Plummer, director of the production. “Each of them brings mounds of heavy-hitting, hilarious talent in the form…
CUSTER TWP. — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club braved the 90-degree temperatures today to cut wheat for the upcoming old engine show. Just like with anything in the old engine club, they did it the old fashioned way, using antique tractors, an antique cutter and manual labor. The field, located along U.S. 10, is owned by Jim…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Most of Michigan is under a heat advisory until Thursday evening. The National Weather Service reports high temperatures this afternoon and Thursday may be in the mid-90s. This means it’s time to head to the beach! Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. today.…
VICTORY TWP. — As the West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series announces a new season. it is also making a big splash in the virtual reality pool. The Series will soon have a larger online presence on both Twitter and Facebook, offering more information on the events and chances for followers to win free tickets and merchandise via contests…
LUDINGTON — The Oakview Medical Care Facility’s 13 annual antique car show, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 18, has been postponed due to the high temperatures. The show has been rescheduled for Aug. 1 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Antique car owners are invited to display their vehicles; participants will receive a commemorative pin. Refreshments will be available. The event…
By Lisa Enos. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The four candidates running for mayor of Ludington appeared to be in lock-step with one another on many issues as they answered questions in front of a crowd of about 100 people during a forum at Waterfront Park Tuesday night. The forum was partially sponsored by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of…
By Lisa Enos. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following are some of the questions asked by audience members during the mayoral candidates forum: Q: Recently a plan to have a section of Ludington designated as a Historic District failed: Would you support this on private or public property? Kosla : The historic district was going to impose a lot of…
LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters has been lodged in the Mason County Jail for over a year. He has been charged with 32 counts stemming from a June 2012 incident that included the shooting of Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. He has yet to have his day in court. In April Fetters waived his right to a speedy trial so he…
LUDINGTON — Travis Malone received two concurrent sentences of 5 to 15 years in prison today for arson. The 18-year-old Ludington resident also received 2 to 5 years in prison for unlawfully driving away a vehicle. Malone, along with Marshall Jennings Brault, 20, burned down an abandoned house on North William Street on Oct. 17, 2012, along with a garage…
LUDINGTON — Donald Jacob Beck received a sentence of 34 months to 20 years in prison today for assault/strangulation habitual offender, third offense. The sentence stems from an April 26, 2013 incident against two Ludington women. On June 4, Beck refused a plea agreement from Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Since that time, however, he chose to accept the agreement.…
LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters, the man who is accused of shooting Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie, is scheduled for a final conference in 51st Circuit Court today. The last time Fetters appeared in court was on April 16. During that conference, his attorney, David Glancy requested that Fetters seek an independent psychological examination to determine if he can stand trial. Fetters,…
SCOTTVILLE — Four properties have reached the highest priority list of homes that need to comply with the city of Scottville’s zoning code. For the past few months the City Commission has been discussing homes that are violation of the city code. A list of about 30 homes was compiled by city employees and commissioners. The majority of the property…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Fred Reader IV is in pursuit of correcting what he says is a historical inaccuracy that leaves out a key figure in Scottville’s history. In 1989, Scottville celebrated its centennial, honoring the year it became a chartered village (in 1907 Scottville was chartered as a city). The town held a year-long celebration with one…
Mason County Press is looking for correspondents! We need reliable people who are trustworthy and consistent who have journalism and/or other writing experience. Candidates should be familiar with local government and be able to report the news objectively and factually. They should also be able to meet deadlines and understand the timeliness of online news. Experience in social networking and…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission discussed parking in downtown Scottville Monday during its regular meeting. The topic seems to come up about once every few months. City Manager Amy Williams said she wanted to bring the topic up to the commission because she received an email from a downtown merchant who was concerned about over-sized cars parking downtown and was…
Two accidents, occurring on opposite ends of the county, resulted in the transport of two people to Grand Rapids hospitals Sunday. The first incident took place around 1 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 31 and Hoague Road in Free Soil Township. Bicyclist William Matson, 81, Saginaw was travelling south on U.S. 31 and was attempting to make a left-hand…
SCOTTVILLE — After receiving numerous complaints from residents, Scottville City Commission will begin talking about regulating fireworks during national holidays during its regular meeting this afternoon. In 2012 the state legislature legalized the sale of most fireworks in Michigan. It also allowed for the usage of fireworks by the general public on the day before, during and after a national…
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