LUDINGTON — The gardens are once again in full bloom at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Last summer’s highly popular Garden Wars are back and the voting for People’s Choice is open. The grounds surrounding the Arts Center, 107 S. Harrison, have been beautified by local gardeners who are competing to become your favorite. For a $2 donation to the Arts…
LUDINGTON — Applications for this year’s Ludington Arts Center Holiday Craft Show are available. The indoor show is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. This is the fifth year for the Thanksgiving weekend event which showcases handmade craft items, a Christmas consignment shop, the Center’s gift shop, music…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is a meeting away from having a little peace and quiet in the town during national holidays — at least as much as there can be. The commission had its first reading of the new fireworks ordinance Monday night during its regular meeting. The city’s ordinance already bans consumer grade fireworks (see here for…
SCOTTVILLE — On Sunday, MCP reported that the Scottville Harvest Festival would not have an ox roast or carnival this year. However, the story was written without explaination of why those events are not on this year’s schedule. The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has issued the following release: The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber in conjunction with…
On Tuesday, residents in West Shore Community College’s district will decide whether or not to renew the college’s operating millage. The millage renewal request is for the amount of .7062 mill ($.7062 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for eight years beginning in 2014. The millage renewal is inclusive and subject to reduction. It would generate approximately $2 million for…
LUDINGTON — Ludington voters will narrow down their mayoral candidate choices Tuesday during the primary election. The two candidates with the top votes will move on to the November general election. The choices are Ryan Cox, Pete Engblade, Dave Kosla and Wally Taranko. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
CUSTER — Voters in the Mason County Eastern school district will vote on a millage renewal Tuesday during the primary election. The proposal allows the district to levy the maximum rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residences and other property exempted by law. It is for up to 19.2595 mills ($19.2595 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation).…
By Andrea Carlson. Sandcastles Children’s Museum. There is a lot of fishy stuff going on down at Sandcastles! Have you seen our new brook trout? We are happy to have our new trout tank running with the help of science teacher and Sandcastles’ member, Mark Willis. He helped us set up our new chiller and tank, which was bought with…
Our View. An editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I’ll never forget my first day of high school at Mason County Central. An all-school assembly was held. Then-principal Bruce Smith got up and gave us the ground rules of the year. I don’t remember much of what Mr. Smith said, except for one thing. He said something that has stuck with…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 57 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 49 F Summit Park: 60 F Pentwater: 54 F Afternoon weather: Ludington: Cloudy with temperatures reaching 68 degrees F. Humidity: South-southwest at…
Raymond Albert Bentz was born on January 14, 1920 the first child of six born to Albert and Clara (Hansen) Bentz, died on Friday, August 2, 2013. Ray remained close to his brothers and sister their entire life. His childhood growing up in Ludington’s 4th Ward was very special to him and set the tone for his life. He believed in hard work and…
LUDINGTON — There was a special feature to Saturday night’s West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes beach night concert. While warm-up band Groove 101 was just about to wrap up its set, the master of ceremony, Rick Plummer, came on stage on make a special announcement. His son, Stephen Plummer, the group’s lead guitarist, had something to ask one of…
Our hats go off to West Shore Bank for a successful and entertaining second annual Rhythm & Dunes concert series. Saturday night’s beach night featuring Son of a Sailor Jimmy Buffet tribute band and opening act, Ludington-based Groove 101, entertained a crowd some are estimating as high as 4,000 at Ludington Waterfront Park. Last Saturday’s performance of the Glenn Miller…
SCOTTVILLE — A 100-year tradition appears to have come to an end in Scottville. The popular ox roast, which dates back to 1910, will not happen this year, the first time since it was suspended during World War II. The removal of the ox roast is not the only change. The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the…
School fall sports don’t start for another month, but the weather sure feels like it’s the season! Mason County Press is looking for fan writers who can provide us with updates, stories and photos of area school sporting events. We need fans who are committed and consistent, though. If your son or daughter is involved with middle school or high…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 65 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 63 F Summit Park: 65 F Pentwater: 60 F Afternoon weather: Ludington: Partly cloudy with temperatures reaching 69 degrees F; humidity: 57%;…
HAMLIN TWP. — Lighthouse Baptist Church will hold a vacation Bible school this week, Aug. 5 – 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Crusade Against the Forces of Darkness: Journey to the Lost City.” The school is for children ages 4 and over and there will be an Apple iPad Mini giveaway. Bus pick up is available…
LUDINGTON — Groove 101 warms up for Son of a Sailor during tonight’s West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert.
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By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LAKE TWP., Lake County — One of the brothers who died in the double-drowning in a Carr Settlement pond Thursday may have been trying to rescue the other. Leander Troyer, 7, and his brother, Jethro, 9, died in a recently made-pond on the family’s Tyndall Road farm. According to Carr Fire Department Fire Chief Bruce Burke,…
SCOTTVILLE — “The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure” will come home tonight, making its very first public viewing in Scottville. The movie was written and directed by Mason County Central High School alumni Harold Cronk, who lives in Amber Township. Its executive producer was Edgar Struble, also a MCC alumni and Scottville native. The free viewing will…
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