September 23, 1925-October 21, 2013 Alfred F. Boulee age 88 of Hamlin Township in Ludington, MI, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2013. He was born September 23, 1925 in Manistee, MI son of Ford and Pearl (Elmer) Boulee. He graduated in 1944 from Manistee High School and joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. Alfred was a waist gunner on…
LUDINGTON – Eric John Knysz, the man accused of murdering Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, is scheduled to appear in front of Judge Richard Cooper in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. The 19-year-old Luther resident is expected to be arraigned in circuit court during a final conference hearing scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Knysz faces charges of murder of a…
SCOTTVILLE – Bob Smith is being remembered today as a great businessman and a supporter of his community. The 61-year-old owner of Smith & Eddy Insurance died Monday afternoon. However, his business, which has offices in Scottville, Ludington and Manistee, will continue on, as will his legacy. While Bob’s death was a shock to everyone, he was prepared for…
The following report is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, October 21, 2013: 9:08 a.m.: A 53-year-old Scottville male was arrested for driving while his license was suspended (DWLS) and for possession of marijuana; Pere Marquette Highway and First Street. 3:30 p.m.: A 27-year-old Fountain male was arrested at the sheriff’s office on a warrant from…
Carlos Alvarado Law PC is one of the sponsors of this week’s Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. See below for details. This story is the first in our new blog series: The Business Plan, a partnership with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. LUDINGTON – At the corner of Staffon and Harrison streets,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — By a vote of 4 to 3, the Mason County Central Board of Education voted Monday night to eliminate two math and science teaching positions, making up for a $337,920 deficit the district will have due to a reduction of 48 students. See related story here. One of the positions was the job held…
SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville resident would like to raise chickens on the property he rents on the southeast side of town. The resident, who lives at 116 E. Second St. asked the city commission to grant permission to raise up to 10 hens at the house for the purpose of producing eggs for consumption. The city’s ordinance requires permission to…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville businessman Robert “Bob” Smith died Monday afternoon. Smith was the owner of Smith & Eddy Insurance based in Scottville. He started working for his father, Robert Smith, in 1974 after graduating from Michigan State University. Over the years he grew the business from its Scottville base to include offices in Ludington and Manistee. Earlier this year, the…
UPDATED: SCOTTVILLE – The Mason County Central Board of Education is most likely going to layoff two teachers following action during tonight’s regular monthly meeting. Superintendent Jeff Mount told the board, in a memo, that the two positions need to be cut due to the loss of students and to maintain the school’s current level of student programming and services.…
The Mason County Press has teamed up with the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce to present feature stories that will focus on business topics that affect Mason County businesses. The topics of these stories will focus on a variety of issues facing businesses and the local economy. They will also spotlight chamber members and chamber programs, such as…
Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports the following recent activity: Breaking and Entries: Deputies responded to two recent breaking and entry incidences that occurred Thursday, Oct. 18 or Friday, Oct. 19, one of which has resulted in an arrest. – 2100 block of West Johnson Road in Amber Township. Numerous power tools and antiques were stolen. The case remains under investigation.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. White puffy clouds floated in the bright, beautiful fall sky Saturday afternoon. It was a fitting day to pay tribute to a great man. Dozens of emergency services personnel, along with community members, neighbors, friends and family paid tribute to the life of Custer Fire Chief John E. Allison. John, 51, died Monday, Oct. 14, after having…
Welcome to the world: Da’mya Ann-Marie Latimer, born Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She is the daughter of Stephanie Sharnowski of Ludington. Birth announcements are brought to you by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Check out their Facebook page here. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information,…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this week in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court: – Kyle Anthony Plasterer, 23, of 7121 E. Stolberg Rd., Fountain, was arrested Oct. 9 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of fleeing and eluding a police officer, second degree. A preliminary exam…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: – Morgan Marie Southern, 29, of 207 E. Danaher St., Ludington was found guilty Sept. 10 of controlled substance delivery, schedule 1, 2, 3. She was sentenced Oct. 15 to 90 days in jail with credit for three days served; serve 45 days up front…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – George Osdell Teague, 27, of 724 N. Harrison St., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 14 of disorderly conduct – fighting. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no contact…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Drama Department will be doing something new for this year’s fall theater production. A cast and crew of nearly 40 high school students will be presenting “A Night of Fairy Tales.” The student actors will perform two productions in one evening featuring “Sleeping Beauty” and “The Princess and the Pea.” Both plays are written by John O’Hara…
LOGAN TWP. — Two people received injuries after the vehicle they were in hit a horse on Matson Road this morning around 6 a.m. The accident happened near the intersection of Hawley Road in Carr Settlement. Mason County Sheriff Acting Chief Deputy Steve Hansen said two people received injuries but all four were transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The…
CUSTER — A concert event Friday night at Johnny’s of Custer will pay tribute to public and uniformed service personnel with proceeds going to the families of recently passed Custer Fire Chief John Allison and Custer citizen Steve Stickney. The show will be held in the newly renamed Vibe Room, formerly Johnny’s Big Room, and will feature Jimmy Dodson, Smoke…
EDEN TWP. — This has been a tragic and shocking week for Mason County, particularly the people in the Custer area. First, the news of the passing of 51-year-old Custer Fire Chief John Allison on Sunday night struck everyone hard. Then, on Tuesday, a classmate of John’s (Mason County Eastern Class of 1980), Steve Stickney, also 51, died from an…
UPDATED. AMBER TWP. — Elna Elaine Krupa, 83, of Ludington died Wednesday afternoon as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Dennis Road. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Krupa was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Cruz. She apparently turned off of North Dennis Road, heading west onto U.S. 10-31 into…
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