SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville public safety committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday afternoon and there is only one agenda item: the police department. The City of Scottville currently has an agreement with the City of Ludington in which the Ludington police chief and captain oversee administration of Scottville’s police department. Ludington Police Department also offers the service of its detective…
Mason County Press introduces Bridal Stories. Engagement, wedding and anniversary stories will be posted on Mondays, with the deadline on Friday. For details, click on the link in the sub-menu. Our debut Engagement Story is Heather and Jordan. She and 23 Cubans were muy contentos. Heather Landis and Jordan DeVries took a trip to Key West to celebrate their fourth…
Submitted by Scott Gordon. SCOTTVILLE — On Saturday Scottville Cub Scout Pack 4144 had its annual Pinewood Derby. There were 17 racers this year, a bit down from previous years, but still a great time for everybody involved. One of the favorite parts is when the scouts get to vote for who has the best design for their car. Only…
The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. MORE magazine this month has a featured shout-out to women who showed guts and bravery – they call it “The Fierce List”. I have always loved the word fierce. It speaks to me of a fiery intensity, of zeal, and of passion. I love the juxtaposition of the phrase “fierce grace” –…
IRONS — A memorial service will be held for Stanley R. Dombrouski at St. Bernard’s Church in Irons on Saturday, May 4. Family visitation begins at 10 a.m. followed by mass at 11 a.m., The Father Anton Tran officiating. Visitors are invited to Lakeview Cemetery after the mass where the Lake County Veterans Honor Guard will present a 21 gun…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College will be recognizing students’ academic achievements and awarding scholarships on Friday, May 3. The Student Awards Convocation will be held at 7 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater located in the Arts and Sciences Center and the public is invited to attend. During the convocation, two students will be recognized as the outstanding…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Calling all Moms: Come enjoy a fun day out and off! The Hospice Mask Project Committee will be holding “A Mom’s Day Off” on Saturday, May 11th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ludington United Methodist Church at 5810 Bryant Road. A craft and vendor show will be held as part of the event.…
LUDINGTON — A chicken dinner to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease will be held Friday, May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church. The event is being sponsored by Oakview Medical Care Facility. Proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association. Cornerstone is located at 121 N. Nelson Road in Ludington.
BRANCH TWP. — Three fire departments were on scene of a woods fire on Benson Road north of Decker Road around 2:30 Friday afternoon. Branch, Fountain and Custer fire departments were called to what was initially reported as leaves on fire in the woods. High winds caused the fire to quickly spread and come near buildings, scorching a shed. Branch…
LUDINGTON – The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominations for the annual Community Service Awards. They include Barry Neal, Dr. Bill Anderson, Erin Doan, Nancy Supran, Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm and Lakeshore Civic Players. The recipients of the awards will be announced during the annual chamber dinner, May 11 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Nominations…
LUDINGTON – The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominations for the annual Business of the Year awards. Nominations include Nautical Yarn and BookMark, Synergy Broadcasting and West Shore Bank. Nominations are made by the public in a letter of recommendation. The recipient will be announced at the May 11 chamber dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – We pretty much take clean, safe drinking water for granted here in the United States. But, for the people of Third World, water is often a scarcity. For those who do have water, open wells and dirty water can often the source of diseases such as cholera. Such is the case for many Haitians.…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has announced the second music act for its Rhythm & Dunes concert series. Son of a Sailor, a Tribute to Jimmy Buffet, bring perform Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Waterfront Park Pavilion in Ludington. Larry Pearson, a self-proclaimed “Parrothead”, has been touring for the last 10 years with his band, Son of a Sailor. The…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings took place this week in 79th District Court: Sentences Kenneth Larry Nickerson, 48, no address listed, was found guilty April 16 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 93 days in jail and must not have any contact with victim for two years. Phillip Russell Engelman, 20, of 5325 Archer…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this week in 79th District Court. Felonies: Dominic Daniel Forseman, 18, of 1373 Rohrmoser Rd., Ludington, was arrested April 17 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of criminal sexual conduct, third degree. A preliminary examination is set for May 1 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/10…
VICTORY TWP. — Concerts, graduation celebrations and meetings, the following events will be taking place at West Shore Community College within the next month: April 28 – WSCC Concert Choir & The Collegiates – 2pm, Center Stage Theater May 1 – Shoah Remembrance, 12:30pm, Center Stage Theater May 2 – WSCC Percussion Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble, 7:30pm, Center Stage Theater May…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pere Marquette Charter Township zoning board of appeals, scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, has been cancelled.
UPDATE AMBER TWP. — Timothy Allen Olmstead of Scottville was reported hospitalized at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington today after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car Wednesday night. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Olmstead, 46, was riding his bicycle west on U.S. 10-31 when he was struck by a car driven by Nicholas David…
AMBER TWP. — Pere Marquette Fire Department quickly extinguished a grass fire this afternoon behind a residence on West Conrad Road. The fire burned about 3 acres along power lines. Property owner Joe Polcin said he had been tending to a burning barrel and watched it burned out. He said he didn’t know if that what the cause. He said…
LUDINGTON — Tourism is expected to increase by 4 percent this year in western Michigan while the Ludington area finds itself closer to being one of the top destinations for travelers in Michigan. The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau held its annual meeting this afternoon and announced the 2013 marketing strategy. The CVB is funded through an assessment (room)…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) announced this morning that it is kicking off a $2.4 million capital campaign. COVE representatives announced they are focusing on gaining financial support from residents throughout Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The purpose of the campaign is to build a new facility on East Ludington Avenue, replacing the 110-year-old…
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