LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Branch Township man turned down a plea deal from the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office today in 51st Circuit Court. Samuel Donald Morse, 2023 N. Benson Road, was arrested Feb. 20, 2013 by the State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement Narcotic Team for the delivery of less than 50 grams of methadone. He was charged with two counts, each…
LUDINGTON — A 17-year-old Custer Township man pleaded guilty this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court for receiving and concealing stolen property valued at more than $1,000 but less than $20,000. Collin Derek Trim, 1873 E. Wilson Road, was arrested Aug. 4, 2013 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for stealing outboard motors and tackle equipment from a Ludington marina. On…
UPDATED. AMBER TWP. — A 17-year-old Ludington male was not injured after the pickup truck he was driving rolled over and struck a Consumers Energy power pole this morning. The accident occurred on Stiles Road north of Hansen Road. The driver, Nate Schmidt, apparently was attempting to pass a semi truck on the icy road. After the pole was struck,…
The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.superiorelectric.com. Today: Snow showers expected with high temperature of 32 degrees F in Ludington and 29 in Scottville. Partly cloudy tonight with low of 27. Humidity: 56%; wind: northwest at 16 mph. Sunset: 5:23 p.m. Wednesday: Partly cloudy and windy with high of 42 and low of 37.…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. The workshops will be held on Nov. 21, 6 p.m., at Mason County Central High School and Dec.…
The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on November 11, 2013: 12:59 a.m. Car/deer crash, no injuries. Pere Marquette Highway and Conrad Road, PM Township. 7:31 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries. Jebavy Drive and Jagger Road, Hamlin Township. 8:07 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries. Hansen Road west of Stiles Road, Amber Township. 10:29 a.m.: Larceny of…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club is hosting its annual Senior Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, Nov. 17 at noon at the Optimist Community Center. For nearly 40 years the club has offered the free dinner to area seniors. All food will be provided, deserts are welcome.
VICTORY TWP. — The current 2002 Series General Educational Development (GED) Test is being replaced with a new series of tests that is entirely computer based in 2014. The deadline to complete the current GED Test series in paper/pencil version is December 20. If all five tests from the 2002 Series GED Test are not completed, the entire series will be voided…
AMBER TWP. — A 23-year-old Ludington man has been arrested in connection to a Saturday night breaking and entering at Grassa’s Farm Market, 2442 W. U.S. 10-31, Amber Township. Justin Stever has been arraigned on the charge of breaking and entering with intent. Sheriff Kim Cole said the incident happened Saturday, Nov. 9, around 7 p.m. Stever was identified from…
UPDATED: LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council promoted three employees during tonight’s regular meeting. Recently, Shawn McDonald, Department of Public Works supervisor, retired. In addition, Rob Allard, supervisor of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Utility Maintenance Department, announced his resignation to accept the position as Pentwater Village Manager. City Manager John Shay, and the city’s personnel committee, recommended promoting three…
The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2013: November 8, 2013. 6:30 a.m.: Car/deer, no injuries, Custer Road south of Free Soil Road, Free Soil Township. 7:59 a.m.: Car/deer, no injuries, Jebavy Drive north of U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Township. 8:48 a.m.: Assist to Manistee County Sheriff’s Office, Hamlin Township.…
Full Circle. A blog by Thad Ray. I apologize. I realize that it’s been some time since I’ve posted a blog. I’ve been getting requests for new posts, and it’s been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve had what I first thought was some type of writer’s block, and because of this, I was pretty lackadaisical in my approach…
Mason County Press welcomes the addition of Carrie Klemm to our editorial team. Carrie will serve as a correspondent, writing about various news and social topics around Mason County. Carrie is a graduate of Ludington High School. She earned a degree in English, specializing in creative writing, from Michigan State University. She was born and raised in Mason County and…
By Carrie Klemm. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – A gathering of friends and interested parties met this week to review plans for The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Leading the discussion was John Thorp, president of the Mason County Historical Society Board of Directors, who explained the details of what is to come. The museum will be housed in Ludington’s former…
HAMLIN TWP. — The Ludington State Park is offering a snowshoe making class Nov. 15 and 16. Participants will learn to weave a pair of traditional wooden snowshoes, similar to how the Native Americans crafted them for generations. This is one class over two days. Part 1 is Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. and part 2 is Sunday from…
Michigan Bridge Cards could no longer be used at bank machines in liquor stores, casinos and adult entertainment clubs under legislation approved this week by the Michigan House. Mason County’s state representative Ray Franz voted for House Bills 5014-15, which require liquor stores, horse racing tracks and adult entertainment venues to stop taxpayer-funded Bridge Card transactions on their premises and …
LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting requests (RFP) for proposals for the 2014-2015 funding cycle, April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, from local non-profit organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and working with individuals and families to be financially stable and independent and improving people’s health. The RFP document can be…
LUDINGTON — November is National Diabetes Month. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win with Wellness program and the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program are sponsoring a free wellness seminar on Tuesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. in the Ludington High School cafeteria. Cardiovascular Dietitian Caren Rojas from Spectrum Health Hospital Group will give a presentation titled, “Nutritional Approaches for Diabetes and Heart Disease.” A…
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