LUDINGTON — Sheriff Jeff Fiers sat in the office of his newly sworn-in undersheriff Friday afternoon, the two reminiscing about their childhoods and talking about politics. Less than a month ago, the new undersheriff, Kim Cole, was Fiers’ political opponent. Cole was victorious in the general election and will become sheriff on Jan. 1. Beginning midnight Dec. 1, Cole will replace Tom…
Hamlin Time a blog by Sally Olin One thing about the people who live in upper Hamlin, they are hearty. The neighbors are still kayaking and canoeing as we look over the “Narrows” and Barnhart’s Resort. If you live up here long enough, you know the rhythm of the lake and the people who call this area home. The “locals”…
SUMMIT — The Summit Township board will discuss cemetery fees during its meeting Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. During a special meeting on Oct. 22, the board discussed adopting a cemetery ordinance. At that meeting, Randy Wyman of Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services of Scottville offered suggestions for the township to consider regarding its cemetery ordinance. Wyman suggested allowing…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville board of commissioners will be discussing the impact of a possible loss of personal property tax during its next regular meeting Monday, Dec. 3. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has proposed changes to the Michigan Personal Property Tax (PPT) law. “For quite some time there has been a movement to do away with personal property taxes,” City…
The plight of the SS Badger has made the pages of the New York Times. A story in Thursday’s edition of the Times reported on the efforts of congressmen Bill Huizenga (Michigan) and Tom Petri (Wisconsin) to include language in a Coast Guard reauthorization bill to exempt the Badger from a shutdown by the Environmental Protection Agency. The story…
Blood results still pending SCOTTVILLE – Scottville Mayor Joe Baxter blew a .072 alcohol level on a portable breathalyzer test almost 2 ½ hours after he crashed his truck into a ravine on Oct. 18, according to the crash report from the Michigan State Police. Mason County Press received the crash report today after filing a Michigan Freedom of…
Ludington Area Schools Superintendent Cal DeKuiper was selected Thursday as the next superintendent of Zeeland Public Schools. The school’s board of education voted 7-0 to select DeKuiper, who was the only finalist for the position. News about DeKuiper applying for the position first came out earlier this month. Since that time, he has attended several public interviews in the Ottawa…
79th District Court, Judge Peter Wadel Arraignments: See key below – Jacob Sidney Shaw, 21, 909 N. Emily St., Apt. B4, Ludington, arrested Nov. 27 by SSCENT for the felony of Controlled Substance Delivery. Bond: 10% deposit of $5,000 bail. Pre: Dec. 12, 11:15 a.m. – Tony Allan Lanning, 31, 257 1/2 Fifth Ave., Manistee, arrested Nov. 26 by LPD…
LUDINGTON — Twelve people were sentenced to jail and/or received fines in the 79th District Court this past week. 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel Sentences: – Jeffery Allen Mellifont, 26, 1570 Hoyt St., No. 1, Muskegon, was found guilty of Possession/Transport of Rifle with Ammo. Sentence: 90 days discretionary jail for 1 year, $255. – Peter Joseph Eberhardt IV,…
LUDINGTON — Four people were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court. Charges included one for drug-related and the rest for breaking and entry or receiving stolen property. 51st Circuit Court News, as of Nov 29, 2012 51st Circuit Court, Judge Richard Cooper Sentences: See key below Leonardo Gutierrez-Darios, 32, 602 E. Danaher St., Apt. 1B, Ludington was found guilty on…
LUDINGTON — Hot off its third Grammy nomination for “Best Tropical Album” for “Bach in Havana,” and the release of its newest album, “My Secret Radio,” the sizzling, dance-inducing Cuban music group, Tiempo Libre, will perform and throw one big Cuban party at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, courtesy of the West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series,…
HAMLIN TWP — A 44-year old man received minor injuries following a single vehicle crash at the intersection if Decker and Sherman roads this morning. Emergency personnel on the scene said the man told them he had a diabetic emergency and became incoherent. He was traveling east in Decker when his truck slide off the road. Side roads remain slippery…
LUDINGTON — Sgt. Kim Cole will become Mason County undersheriff, effective Friday. Cole is the sheriff-elect and for the past three weeks has been serving as a desk sergeant, learning administrative duties of the department. In a department email, Sheriff Jeff Fiers announced Cole would be replacing Undersheriff Tom Trenner, who is retiring effective Friday. Trenner has served as undersheriff…
LUDINGTON – The Lakeside Civic Players will hold open auditions for the upcoming production of “RENT” Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on North Harrison Street. Performance dates for this show will be Feb. 7 through 9 and 14 through 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 10 and…
LUDINGTON – Rod Beckman and Joe Holmes are back on the air, this time on WMOM, FM 102.7 and www.WMOM.fm/live. The duo, who have a combined 72 years of broadcasting play-by-play Ludington Orioles sports will begin broadcasting tonight from the Ludington girls basketball team’s first game of the season, against Shelby. The game is in Shelby. “This is a high…
LUDINGTON — Andy Thomas and Chad Rushing were sitting around one day and came up with an idea. The two Ludington musicians decided they would duke out their guitar picking skills and raise some money at the same time. On Wednesday, Dec. 5 the two will perform at The Mitten Bar downtown Ludington beginning at 7:30 p.m. Throughout the evening…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles will be featured in four holiday performances starting Dec. 2, in the college’s Center Stage Theater. The nearly 200 members of the musical ensembles travel from throughout western Michigan to rehearse every week during a semester. They include students and non-student community members. The 65-voice Concert Choir opens the concert series…
FAMILY FUN CRAFTS AT MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY At the Mason County District Library in Scottville Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m., the Family Fun Craft series features Foil Christmas Tree ornaments. Families are invited to drop in any time between 3 to 5:30 p.m. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Family Craft – first Tuesday…
City can no longer offset costs SCOTTVILLE – The City of Scottville is taking a serious look at the future of its youth recreation baseball program. During its last meeting, the city’s Parks and Recreation Board decided that the city can no longer afford to operate the program at a loss. “The board would like to see a group of…
LUDINGTON — The city of Ludington’s Department of Public Works is currently repairing a sewer main break. City Manager John Shay said the break was discovered Sunday in the area of First and Adams streets. “We do have sewage flowing into the Creamery Corners drain which empties into Pere Marquette Lake,” Shay said. “Crews are making emergency repairs and expect…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to adopt its 2013 budget and capital improvement plan during tonight’s regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. The council will also look at the treasurer’s and clerk’s salaries. The complete agenda is available below for download. Ludington City Council 112612
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