Griswold honored for 42 years on Custer council. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — The Custer Village Council honored retiring clerk Margaret “Lolly” Griswold for her 42 years of service to the village during its regular meeting Monday, June 7. Griswold began serving on the council in 1978 and recently stepped down. Taking her place is Cathy Sanders. Griswold said…
Custer village approves liquor license request from Sanders Meats. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — During its regular monthly meeting Monday, June 7, Custer Village Council approved a resolution giving Sanders Meats permission to apply for a liquor license with the State of Michigan. Owner Dave Sanders, who is also a village councilor, said the business is considering selling packaged…
Scottville city commission considering revamping chicken ordinance. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission heard a first reading of a revamped chicken ordinance during its regular meeting Monday, June 7. The change in ordinance gives the city manager authority to approve requests by residents for backyard chickens rather than the commission, as it is currently written. The current ordinance does not allow…
3 receive minor injuries in crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The driver and two passengers suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Nurnberg Road near Green Road Friday, June 4, shortly after 12:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. An…
Video: MCC superintendent discusses upcoming community forum. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Superintendent Jeff Mount speaks with MCP reporter Kate Krieger-Watkins about the community forum scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, 6 p.m. at MCC High School. The forum will be an informal discussion about…
Ludington man arrested for assaulting bouncers. LUDINGTON — A 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for assault and battery against bouncers at the Sand Bar on James Street Saturday, June 5, shortly before 11:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. “The man and a 27-year-old Ludington woman were being escorted out of the Sand Bar by bouncers…
Man staggering in front of cars arrested for disorderly conduct. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for disorderly conduct/public intoxication after staggering in the roadway in front of cars on Stearns Outer Drive Saturday, June 5, shortly before 6:30 p.m., said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. “The man was intoxicated to the point where he was a danger…
County schools offering free summer meals for kids. Ludington Area Schools, Mason County Central Schools, and Mason County Eastern Schools will be offering summer meal programs for children ages 18 and younger again following the end of the school year. Meals are free and non-income based, serving both breakfast and lunch. No sign up is needed. All meals are to…
MCC Jazz Band receives top ratings. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Jazz Band recently received straight 1 (top) ratings during a recent state jazz festival, held virtually. In addition, students Brandon Dunn and Wesley Stream were nominated by the judges as…
Rhythm & Dunes series to feature beach, 80s music. LUDINGTON West Shore Bank will again hold its popular Rhythm & Dunes concerts this summer. The annual summer concert series was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With Michigan’s capacity limit for outdoor events lifted, bank officials have decided to move forward with hosting the two planned summer concerts…
Obituary: Beverly Nichols, 69, of Scottville. Beverly Ann Nichols, 69, lifelong resident of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the home of her daughter Stacy in Twin Lake. Beverly was born on March 12, 1952 in Ludington, the daughter of William and Marion (Vance) Gillett, and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 7, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Charles “Bud” Christmas Jr., 85, of Scottville, died on Saturday, June 5, 2021. A funeral will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at…
Recent births, posted June 7, 2021. The following births have been reported: Finley Floyd Ferguson, the son of Maria and D.J. Ferguson II of Manistee, was born on Saturday, June 5, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Former Fountain fire chief, Jerry Chancellor, passes away Saturday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FOUNTAIN — Jerry Chancellor, 76, former chief of Fountain Area Fire Department, died Saturday evening, June 5, 2021. Jerry was an icon. Jerry had been on Fountain Area Fire Department for 58 years, currently serving longer than any other local firefighter. He joined the department on March…
16 rescued from out of control boat on Hamlin Lake. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel rescued 16 people from an out of control pontoon boat on Hamlin Lake Saturday afternoon, June 5, 2021. The incident happened about 6 p.m. in the area known as the “Narrows”. The boat’s steering apparently failed, causing the boat to continually go in circles. High…
Recent births, posted June 6, 2021. The following births have been reported: Westyn John Sorensen, the son of Tamara Campbell and Dylan Sorensen of Custer, was born Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…
Slight possibility of rain or thunderstorms Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies tonight. Low temperature of 68 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 10 mph. Monday, June 7, 2021 Mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible during the day. Mostly cloudy in the evening. High…
Obituary: John Fargo, Sr., 89, of Ludington. John Owen Fargo Sr., 89, of Ludington passed away two days short of his 90th birthday on April 12, 2021. John was born on April 14, 1931 in Frankfort, the son of Earl Walter and Bernice Grace (Stubbs) Fargo and graduated from Ludington High School. On April 2, 1955, he married Carol A.…
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