LUDINGTON – Ludington’s City Manager John Shay let an outspoken citizen know just what he thought about him Monday during the city council meeting. Shay normally keeps his demeanor when dealing with outspoken critic Tom Rotta during the public meetings, however, Monday was the exception. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Rotta made reference to how he had…
By Rob Alway, MCP Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL — Free Soil Community School’s Board of Education met Monday night for the very last time. After 100 years of existence, the last order of business was to pass a resolution to close up the school’s affairs. But first, the board also took care of some important business to help keep the district’s…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 9:30 a.m. Tonight is the weekly concert in the Tuesdays at the Shell concert series at Scottville Clown Band Shell, featuring Chad Rushing, performing what he calls “hillbilly rock with a touch of Cajun spice.” In the event of…
LUDINGTON — During Monday’s Ludington City Council meeting, the council passed its 2014 budget. Several various millage levies were passed. But, one councilor, Wanda Marrison, voted against the two agenda items dealing with the Downtown Development Authority’s budget. “I just think they money they have could be managed better,” Marrison told MCP following the meeting. “I’ve been on this council…
LUDINGTON – Ludington City Council heard the first reading of the historic district ordinance Monday evening during its regular meeting (see background story here). http://www.masoncountypress.com/2013/06/24/historic-district-ordinance-has-first-reading-tonight/ . Both proponents and opponents voiced their concerns about the ordinance. Bob Snyder, 510 E. Ludington Ave., said he was opposed to the historic district. “I am against the idea of a historic district because…
LUDINGTON — City Council will hold the first reading of the controversial Historic District ordinance tonight. The proposed district would be along East Ludington Avenue between Harrison and Staffon streets. If approved, following a second reading, a historical district authority will be established. All changes to properties within that district would have to meet the guidelines set by the authority.…
LUDINGTON — Fifth Street between Lincoln and Sherman streets will receive a major overhaul this summer. City Council is expected to approve the low bid of $287,506.25 from Hallack Contracting of Hart for the replacement of water and sanitary sewer lines and repaving the street. Funds for the project will be split between the city’s water fund and sewer fund.…
By Bill Kerans, Memorial Medical Center. HAMLIN TWP. — Memorial Medical Center volunteers took a major step Sunday toward their promise to fund a new helicopter pad as part of the hospital’s current expansion project. The volunteers held their third annual Art at Rest fundraising auction at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington, raising a preliminary estimate of nearly $20,000. The hospital…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to approve a request tonight by Local Charity Runs to hold two races during the Aug. 2 Friday Night Live. This will be the third year the group has held the 5 kilometer race and kids 1 mile fun run; the FNL committee has already approved the request. Both events will begin…
Mason County Press reported Saturday that a 19-year-old man had been arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a criminal sexual conduct investigation. Today, the sheriff identified the man as Dalton Willard of Manistee. Willard was arrested Friday night in connection with the alleged assault against a 10-year-old boy in Grant Township, which took place Wednesday. Dalton…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible methamphetamine lab that was found in a dumpster in 5700 block of West U.S. 10 Sunday. The sheriff’s office reports a person checked inside the dumpster and located a black bag which contained items commonly associated with making meth. Law enforcement was called about 3:45 p.m. to the…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 10:30 a.m. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 49 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 51 F Summit Park: 43 F Pentwater: 58 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Mostly cloudy at 74 degrees F increasing to…
BRANCH TWP. — A Ludington man died this morning as a result of a single vehicle crash on North Benson Road. Donald McCrath, 55, was traveling north on Benson Road when his Pontiac Fiero apparently struck a deer. The vehicle then crossed the center-line and left the roadway, knocking over a 30-foot pine tree and then flipping over. Sheriff Kim…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL – Free Soil Community School ended its existence in style Saturday with the party of the century, literally. Not only is it the end of the school, but this year marks its 100th year as well. Hundreds of Free Soil alumni and friends attended the all school reunion. The event featured music and dancing,…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2013 Winter Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List when their accumulating grade point averages…
LUDINGTON – Adam Rader’s life changed two years ago when the then-16-year-old was kicked in the stomach by a cow on the family’s Branch Township farm. At first doctors thought he had just developed pneumonia, but later discovered that he a cancerous mass had formed, pushing major organs, including his heart. He had a rare bone cancer known as…
Series is open to the public. LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts partners each summer with Epworth to bring quality family entertainment to Ludington. This partnership also allows LACA to help Epworth communicate that their events are open to the public in addition to increasing awareness of the Arts Center to summer residents at Epworth. This summer’s series…
GRANT TWP. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested for criminal sexual conduct first degree and kidnapping of a 10-year-old boy. The incident took place Wednesday night in Grant Township. Sheriff Kim Cole said the suspect was apprehended by deputies Friday and is lodged in the Mason County Jail. More details will be released Monday morning.
Crystal Mohr, daughter of Tim Mohr, who died in a house fire Wednesday evening, has established a fund to help pay for funeral expenses for her father. The 19-year-old was Mohr’s only child. Anyone wishing to contribute to the fund may do so by clicking here. Tim Mohr died during a fire at his home at 506 S. George St.…
James J. Myers age 80 of Ludington, passed away on June 21, 2013. There will be a celebration of life in memory of James on Thursday June 27, 2013 from 11:00 – 1:00 PM at Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Please visit James’s personal web page at www.oakgrovefh.com
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