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Ludington schools closed Monday. LUDINGTON — Classes at Ludington Area Schools have been cancelled for Monday, Nov. 8 due to staff shortages.
Ludington schools closed Monday. LUDINGTON — Classes at Ludington Area Schools have been cancelled for Monday, Nov. 8 due to staff shortages.
Sunny skies Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 47 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 Sunny during the day. Partly cloudy during the evening. High 57; low 42. Precipitation: 7% day; 9% evening.…
Oaks Correctional Facility holding career open house. MANISTEE TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — Oaks Correctional Facility will hold an informational open house for potential employees on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the facility’s administrative building training room, 1500 Caberfae Highway (M-55). Open interviews will be conducted. For more information, call 231-723-8272. This posting is a paid…
ORV fall travelog: Sheridan Township Park to Timber Creek Campground. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. This fall weather has been perfect for getting out on the backroads and trails. Knowing the weather forecast looked decent for today, Friday Nov. 5, my friend Mike and I decided to get out in the woods and explore a part of the Manistee National Forest…
Ludington school board to interview final superintendent candidates. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. to interview the two finalists for superintendent. The meeting will be held at the Administration Office boardroom, 809 E. Tinkham Ave. Jason Misner will be interviewed at 5 p.m. and…
An opportunity to support Irish music. For the past several years, Mason County Press has been a sponsor of the Michigan Irish Music Festival, held annually in Muskegon (with the exception of 2020 and 2021). A few years ago, we met Niamh Dunne from Ireland as she sang and played fiddle in the internationally acclaimed band Beoga. Like most artists,…
79th District Court news, posted Nov. 5, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Clinton Duane Franklin, 45, of 109 E. Foster St., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 29 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Probable…
Obituary: Dennis Knudsen, 74, of Scottville. Dennis “Denny” Lee Knudsen, 74, of Scottville passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1947 in Hart to Ralph and Dolly (Witte) Knudsen. Denny graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1965. He married Denise Lynn on June 10, 1967. Together they…
Recent births, posted Nov. 5, 2021. The following births have been reported: Melody Mae Lawson, the daughter of Julie and Wyatt Lawson of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Micah Curtis Shepard, the son of Alexis and Curtis Shepard, Jr., of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Brian Michael McLeod, the son of Whitney and Dakota McLeod of Custer,…
Community Foundation awards grants to schools. The Youth Advisory Council of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved 13 Teacher Mini-Grant Awards to educators and counselors across Mason County. A total of $5,195 was awarded from the Youth Advisory Council fund through the competitive application process. Highlights of the grants awarded include: Covenant Christian Schools received a grant of $500…
MCE craft bazaar scheduled for Nov. 13. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters will hold a craft bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Lunch will be provided on site. The event is one of the main fundraisers for the athletic boosters. Anyone wishing to rent a table may contact Sheri…
Scottville film director Harold Cronk publishes children’s book. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Harold Cronk has spent most of his adult life working in the creative arts. Starting out as a high school art teacher and then spending the last…
Judge denies defendant’s attempt to withdraw plea. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Hamlin Township man recently convicted of larceny $1,000-$20,000, third-degree fleeing police and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was denied a motion to withdraw his guilty plea in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Nov. 4, by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski. Jeromy Richard Sobers, of 4309 N. Jebavy…
Deputies busy with crashes. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021: 6:09 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 7:38 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road north of Wilson Road, Custer Township. 8:31 am., two-vehicle…
Obituary: James Tatman, 72, of Fountain. James Richard Tatman, 72, of Fountain, passed away on October 28, 2021. James was born on December 25, 1948 in Ludington. As a member of the United States Army, James spent a tour in Vietnam, then he re-enlisted for a tour in Germany. Upon returning home, he was employed as a custodian in the…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 4, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Dennis Lee Knudsen, 74, of Scottville, died on Friday, October 29, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping to fund local…
Amber resident Joan Young to hike North Country Trail continuously. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SWEETWATER TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — In 2010, Amber Township resident Joan Young became the first woman to completely hike the 4,600 miles long North Country National Scenic…
Scottville to consider updating truck route. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is considering changing the city’s truck routes, which would include limiting truck traffic on Main Street north…
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