LUDINGTON — The opening production for Lakeside Civic Players, the resident theatre company at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, is The Laramie Project, which performs October 19-20 and 26-28 in the Arts Center’s performance hall. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm while the Sunday performance is at 2:00pm. The Laramie Project is a drama documentary that chronicles the aftermath of…
LUDINGTON — Ludington firefighters will visit Preschool Story Time at the Mason County District Library in Ludington Thursday, October 11 at 10:00 am. Children and their caregivers are invited to the Ludington Library, 217 East Ludington Avenue, to enjoy a story, a fire safety presentation, a tour of a fire truck, and to meet real firefighters. Children under age 8 must…
Mason County Press first reported this story Tuesday night, based on information sent to us from a reliable source. Here is the hospital’s official statement: LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center’s board of directors has voted to explore partnership options with larger, integrated healthcare systems. “Given the rapidly changing healthcare industry, the board believes it is our responsibility to explore all…
LUDINGTON – Memorial Medical Center is planning to form a partnership with larger healthcare systems. The hospital has sent a letter to its employees. According to a statement Mason County Press has obtained, the hospital’s board of directors has voted to pursue partnership discussions with larger, integrated healthcare systems as a way to better meet the healthcare needs of the…
Little new information was revealed about the “Baby Kate” case in Tuesday’s airing of the Dr. Phil Show. The show featured Ariel Courtland along with her father, Tim Brewer, Sean Phillips’ defense attorney Annette Smedley and Phillips’ mother, Kim Phillips. Ariel Courtland is the mother of Katherine Phillips, who disappeared on June 29, 2011 when she was 4-months-old. Sean Phillips…
The Ludington Area Jaycees are in the midst of planning their third Annual Bags, Baubles & Beauty Sale to be held on Saturday, October 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township. The sale will include gently used purses, bags and jewelry from individuals as well as professional…
RIVERTON TWP. — A G3 geometric storm created Northern Lights Sunday. I was a little late in photographing them in their glory but I was still able to get some residual effects around 11 p.m. in Riverton Township. This photograph was taken on Kistler Road just west of Stiles Road. If you have any pictures from the lights, please email…
Here are some photos of Mason County Central’s homecoming festivities as submitted by MCC freshman Miranda Beebe. MCC’s football team lost to Whitehall in overtime 43-36.
One day when I got home from work I found my niece sitting on the floor in the living room buried in books. And not her usual Cat in the Hat books, but college text books, encyclopedias, and dictionaries. Was this a cheap alternative to building a security fence to keep her in? “Where’s your grandma,” I asked as I…
Mason County court news as of Sept. 27, 2012 Key: MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office; LPD: Ludington Police Dept.; SPD: Scottville Police Dept.; MSP: Michigan State Police; Pre: Preliminary Examination or Pre-Trial. B&E: Breaking and Entering; OUIL: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Liquor. 79th District Court, Judge Peter Wadel Arraignments William Dale Polston, 45, 6591…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s varsity volleyball team won both matches Thursday night against Suttons Bay (25-9, 25-13) and Reed City (25-17, 26-28, 17-15). MCC’s junior varsity team also won defeating Suttons Bay 25-10, 25-14 and Reed City 11-25, 25-10, 25-14.
I suspect that the change of seasons is a time of reflection for a lot of people. Where have I been, where am I going, what did I miss? The first line of inquiry is usually the here-and-now: What happened to summer and why didn’t I make it to the beach?!? That then rolls over to multiple summers, and the…
GRAND RAPIDS — Ludington artist Dave Masten’s entry, Wired, is in the top 100 at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids with over 1,500 artists exhibiting and over 230,000 votes cast to date. The first round of voting continues until midnight Saturday. “This has been an absolutely wild experience,” Dave posted on his Facebook page. “If you can, you’ve got to see…
MANISTEE – “Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy” made its local premiere Saturday night at the Ramsdell Theatre. The movie is the first full production by 10 West Studios based in Manistee. It is also the first feature film written and directed by Amber Township resident Harold David Cronk, co-owner of 10 West Studios. The movie originally premiered in…
LUDINGTON – Lake Michigan Carferry confirmed this morning that the SS Badger’s 2012 sailing season will be extended until November 2. The Mason County Press first reported this last week.The sailing season was scheduled to end October 14. The reason for the extension is the transportation of wind turbine components. Much of LMC’s business this summer appears to have been…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Members of Battery D, First Michigan Light Artillery recently returned from the re-enactment of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Antietam in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Sept. 17, 1862 battle was the first major battle of the Civil War fought on Union soil. It was also the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with…
This year’s Scottville Harvest Festival got a little wet at times, especially Saturday. Just as the Clown Band turned the last corner from State Street to Blaine Street the rain let go. John Mickevich took this picture behind Cox’s Sales and Service.
Lake Michigan Carferry cancelled today’s sailing due to high winds and seas. Wind gusts are forecasted to reach 50mph with waves reaching 13-17 ft. Passengers who were scheduled for today’s crossings were offered a 20% discount for sailing on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. This is the second time in two weeks the Badger’s sailing has been cancelled. Mason County Press…
LUDINGTON — City Council meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. at city hall on South Harrison Street. Here is the agenda and notes for tonight’s meeting: Ludington City Council Sept. 24, 2012
At the Mason County District Library in Scottville Tuesday, October 2 at 3 p.m., the Family Fun Craft series features Torn Fabric Wreath Creations. 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. All Mason County District Library programs are free of charge. Family Craft – first Tuesday…
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