LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will be honoring several people during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Commissioners are also expected to make appointments to several boards. Below are some of the action expected. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the commission chambers on the second floor of the county courthouse. – Resolution honoring outgoing commissioners. The…
Pines Campground gets new electrical service HAMLIN TWP. — There is a lot of commotion on the west side of the Ludington State Park this fall. Several park facilities are getting updating and restored. The biggest project is the renovation of the Lake Michigan Beach House. The building was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and completed in 1935. On…
HAMLIN TWP. — Snow enthusiasts will see some changes this winter at the Ludington State Park. At least two miles of cross-country ski trails will be illuminated on certain occasions this winter at the Ludington State Park. Park Manager Jim Gallie said the park has purchased solar powered lights that will be set up along the park’s bicycle path, allowing…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Youth for Christ/Campus Life has a Christmas wish list. If you are able to help, please contact the center at: (843) 843-1323 or info@campuslifecenter.org. Please find our wish list detailed below: • Vacuum cleaner for the center (one that will go from hard floors to low rise carpet easily) • 2 ½ gallon cooler for drinks…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned in 79th District Court this week. See key below for abbreviations. – Ronald Murray Broadwell, 61, 5959 E. Hansen Rd., Custer, was arrested Dec. 2 by MCSO for Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated. Bail: $2,500. Pre: Jan. 7, 2013, 10 a.m. – Sarah Kaye Stepka, 23, 2092 E. U.S. 10, Custer, arrested Dec. 2…
LUDINGTON — Three people were sentenced in 79th District Court this week. They included a guilty plea of driving a vehicle while impaired by liquor, assault and battery and a hunting violation. – Melanie Lee Thomas, 44, 701 N. New William St., Ludington, was found guilty on Dec. 4 for Operating a Vehicle While Impaired by Liquor. She was sentenced…
LUDINGTON — Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court reported two sentences for the past week. – Stephen Allan Lange, 40, 503 Fifth St., Ludington, was found guilty on Nov. 11 for Aggravated Stalking and Controlled Substance Possession of Narcotics. He was sentenced to concurrent sentences of 330 days and 180 days in jail, serving 6 months up front and balance at…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Board of Education received the resignation of Jeffrey Nellis, effective Dec. 31. Nellis is resigning because he was recently elected as Mason County Probate Judge. Serving on the school board could be seen as a conflict of interest, Nellis has told MCP. The board will be filling the vacancy by appointment and is seeking applications to…
LUDINGTON – There has been significant progress again this week on both the south and north construction zones of Memorial Medical Center. Reasonably good weather has helped keep the project moving forward at a rapid pace. The project became a two-crane project this week. Workers from Builder’s Iron, the structural steel firm brought in by construction manager The Christman Company,…
LUDINGTON — FloraCraft, Inc. will be hosting Santa’s Workshop, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at One Longfellow Place, Ludington (enter on Harrison Street). There will be lots of fun activities such as pictures with Santa, Christmas crafting, story time with Mrs. Clause, fun games, and more. There is no charge for this event. A donation…
WASHINGTON, DC — Language that would have allowed the SS Badger to continue to dump coal ash into Lake Michigan was removed from a House of Representatives Coast Guard reauthorization bill. The bill, which already passed the Senate, moves on to the president. Representative Bill Huizenga of Holland was one of the congressmen who added the language that would have…
SCOTTVILLE — Mayor Joe Baxter is scheduled to be arraigned next week for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Last week, MasonCountyPress.com reported Baxter had blown a .072 blood alcohol level during a portable breathalyzer test over two hours after an accident on Oct. 17 (see related story here). According to Michigan State Police records, Baxter’s blood alcohol level was recorded…
LANSING – The Michigan House on Tuesday voted to revise the eligibility requirements and payment schedule for the state’s Freedom to Work Medicaid program so people can maintain their health benefit coverage, state Rep. Ray Franz said. Senate Bill 564 increases initial and ongoing eligibility income levels from 100 percent of the federal poverty level to 250 percent; removes the…
Daniel E. Ames age 79 of Ludington, passed away on December 1, 2012. He was born August 15, 1933 son of Scott and Queenie (Dibble) Ames. He attended Ludington High and married Sharon R. (Burgess) Ames on October 6, 1962 at the Ludington Community Church. Dan worked as a printer for the Greenville Printing Company for 18 years retiring in…
SCOTTVILLE – Nearly 90 members, volunteers, friends, sponsors were part of the group that witnessed the installation of the new leadership for the Scottville Optimists. The celebration included a meal, silent auction and bucket auction while recognizing valued members and volunteers that have helped with the various activities throughout the year. The installation was done by state leadership – Linda…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A charity auction to benefit Coats and Boots for Kids of Mason County will be held Thursday, Dec. 6 at the United Methodist Church of Ludington on Bryant Road. Admission is free but there are a limited number of tickets for entry. Attendees are encouraged to bring rolls of quarters. The event is for ages 13 and over.…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles girls varsity basketball team stomped the Mason County Central Spartans 66-32 Tuesday night at Hawley Gymnasium. The MCC boys varsity team defeated Ludington 67-56. Photographs by Miranda Beebe
“I am truly sorry for what I have taken from you.” LUDINGTON – It was an emotional morning in 79th District Court today as Matthew Millspaugh of Ludington received his sentence from Judge Peter Wadel. Millspaugh was sentenced for the accidental motor vehicle deaths of Carol and Gary Berenbrock of Conklin. Both sides, however, handled the sentencing with dignity, respect…
Stacy Ahlgren of Ludington has agreed to plea guilty in federal court to charges that she allegedly stole nearly $1 million from Northwestern Bank, WOOD TV Grand Rapids is reporting. Ahlgren was the senior customer service representative for the two Ludington branches of the bank. In a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, she admitted she stole $873,589.76 from the bank…
Leo James McClure, Jr. age 56, of Free Soil passed away December 3, 2012. He was born June 13, 1956 in Flint, Michigan to the late Leo James McClure, Sr. and Cecilia (Lucius) McClure. He attended Mason County Central High School. Leo was a truck driver for much of his life until retirement. After many years on the road, Mr. McClure worked as a greeter at…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central music program announces its holiday concert schedule: – Dec 10, 7:30 p.m., high school bands and choir – Dec. 13, 7 p.m., middle school bands – Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., MC Jazz, newly formed community jazz band All concerts are at A.O. Carlson performance center. All bands are under the direction of Tom Thomas.…
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