Update: MCC bus driver harassed by angry parent

January 22, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — An unhappy parent apparently verbally harassed a Mason County Central bus driver Tuesday afternoon while the bus was on its route in Amber Township. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint Tuesday night about the incident that took place at the intersection of Hansen and Amber roads. Superintendent Jeff Mount said the parent, who used his truck…

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Petunia chair charged with embezzlement

January 22, 2014
Petunia chair charged with embezzlement

LUDINGTON — The former chairwoman of the Ludington Petunia Parade has been charged with embezzlement. Donna Lee Brown, 60, 4152 W. Washington Rd., Pentwater, was arraigned last week in front of the Mason County magistrate on a summons in 79th District Court. Brown has been accused of taking $47,807.15 from the organization since she became chairwoman in November 2007 until…

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MCC wrestlers win matches

January 22, 2014

HART – Mason County Central wrestlers won both their matches in Hart Wednesday. Here are the results: MCC 48 Hart 24 Mcc 72 Ravenna 0 Double winners were: Ethan Hill (112) Trever Skinner (125) Caleb Wood (135) Logan Merrick (140) Jordan Steiger 9145) Cody Jensen (160 Josh Quinn (189) Doug Wyman (285) Single Winners: Brad Johnson (119) Dylan Foster (119)…

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Bus driver harassed

January 22, 2014
Bus driver harassed

AMBER TWP. — A Mason County Central bus driver was apparently harassed Tuesday night. A report from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office states that an unknown subject blocked the path of the bus near the intersection of Amber and Hansen roads around 7:34 p.m. The person apparently started yelling obscenities at the bus driver. Sheriff Kim Cole said he does…

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Eden man pleads to statutory rape, stabbing

January 22, 2014
Eden man pleads to statutory rape, stabbing

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb pleaded guilty this morning in 51st Circuit Court to having sex with a 14-year-old girl and then stabbing the girl’s father. The 19-year-old Eden Township man was initially charged with assault with intent to commit murder, felonious assault and criminal sexual conduct third degree. Today, he accepted a plea agreement from…

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Welcome to the world! Anessa

January 22, 2014
Welcome to the world! Anessa

Welcome to the world… Anessa Rose Jobbins-Penã, the daughter of Juanita Jobbins and Samuel Penã of Ludington was born January 20, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information, to editor@masoncountypress.com.

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Manistee Co Press looking for reporter

January 22, 2014
Manistee Co Press looking for reporter

Manistee County Press is looking for a reporter. The candidate must have journalism experience, a flexible schedule and an entrepreneurial spirit. Ideally, the candidate should also have political, geographical and historical knowledge of Manistee County. This person must also have an active knowledge of social networking, a basic understanding of photography and experience with the Internet. The candidate must also own…

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Air ambulance service to Ludington hospital resumes today

January 22, 2014

AeroMed unlikely to land today, due to weather. LUDINGTON — The new helicopter landing site at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is now officially open. The dedication will feature presentation of a $50,000 check by hospital volunteers. A scheduled fly-in by Aero Med is unlikely due to the weather forecast. The donation represents the first payment on a $125,000 pledge the…

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House of Reps high school phone app contest

January 22, 2014
House of Reps high school phone app contest

WASHINGTON, DC:  Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today announced his office is accepting entries from high school aged students in Northern Michigan for the 2014 House App Contest, a national competition for students to design an award winning smartphone app. “This contest is a great way for students up here in Northern Michigan to come up with a new app design…

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Really cold temps continue

January 22, 2014
Really cold temps continue

Today’s weather forecast: Period of snow with 1 to 3 inches expected. High temperature of 15 degrees. Wind, southeast at 9 mph. Sunset: 5:43 p.m. Tonight: Snow continues with a low temperature of 7. Wind, north-northeast at 11 mph. Tomorrow: 90% chance of snow with 1 to 3 inches expected. High of 12 and low of 5. Wind, north at 11 mph. …

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2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

January 21, 2014
2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

LUDINGTON — Michigan tourism has been rising steadily since the 2009 launch of the Pure Michigan campaign. Last year, 3.8 million out-of-state visitors travelled to Michigan and spent a record breaking $1.1 billion at Michigan businesses. The Ludington Area is seeing these trends on a local level as well. The Pure Ludington campaign, now in its third year, is taking…

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Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

January 21, 2014
Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb, the 19-year-old Scottville man accused of statutory rape and stabbing the victim’s father is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday at 9 a.m. At that time, Fairlamb is expected to enter a plea. Fairlamb was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following the alleged Sept. 22, 2013 stabbing incident that took place…

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Stuff

January 21, 2014
Stuff

Editor’s note. One of our first bloggers, when MCP started two years ago, was Craig Convissor. Life happens and people change direction. But, we are happy to have Craig back on board.  Off Broadway. A blog by Craig Convissor.  Whenever I’m in doubt, I pull out my black T-shirt with WWGCD in large block letters. It comforts me and gives me…

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Obit: May C. Snow, 90, formerly of Ludington

January 21, 2014
Obit: May C. Snow, 90, formerly of Ludington

May C. Snow, aged 90 of Yuma, Arizona, former resident of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014.  May was born on May 5, 1923 in Boise, ID, the daughter of John and Cecelia (Jensen) Knudsen, and moved to Scottville with her family where she grew up and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1942.  On February 19,…

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Hamlin transportation informational meeting

January 21, 2014

HAMLIN TWP. — The Committee for Hamlin Public Transportation is hosting an informational presentation on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall. Speakers will include Kathy MacLean, president/CEO of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce; Paul Keson, Pere Marquette Township supervisor and Nicole Schwarz. Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Barry Matthews at b2matthews@hotmail.com Please…

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Scottville Blizzard Blast is Saturday

January 21, 2014
Scottville Blizzard Blast is Saturday

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Blizzard Blast will take place this Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Scottville Area Senior Center, Scottville Optimist Center and the Charles Thompson Memorial Green, located near the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Below is the schedule: * Chili Cook-Off & Quilt Show, 11:30am-2pm, Scottville Area Senior Center. The events below all take place at the Scottville Optimist…

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Obit: Rose Amelia Chye, 93, Custer

January 21, 2014
Obit: Rose Amelia Chye, 93, Custer

Rose Amelia Chye, age 93 of Custer passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 18, 2014.  Rose was born on October 14, 1920 in Free Soil to James and Amelia (Dufon) Shereda and grew up on the family farm south of Freesoil.  She graduated as Salutorian from Free Soil High School with the class of 1938, then earned…

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Sheriff report, Jan. 20, 2014

January 21, 2014

The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, Jan. 20, 2014: – 3:28 a.m.: Suspicious person call, U.S. 10 and Taylor Rd., Branch Two. Report of a person walking down U.S. 10. Case closed. – 10:35 a.m.: Traffic assist, Lakeshore Dr. and Chauvez Rd., Pere Marquette Twp. Vehicle broke down in the roadway. – 12:51…

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