Woman receives minor injury in go-kart rollover crash.

June 8, 2020

Woman receives minor injury in go-kart rollover crash. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – A 23-year-old Custer woman received non-life-threatening injuries after the go-kart she was operating overturned on private property in the 2000 block of North Stephens Road Sunday, June 7, shortly…

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Recent deaths, posted June 8, 2020

June 8, 2020

Recent deaths, posted June 8, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Alice Williams, 89, of Ludington, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019…

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Recent births, posted June 8, 2020

June 8, 2020

Recent births, posted June 8, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Claire Louise Kolanowski, the daughter of Olivia and Nicholas Kolanowski of Manistee, was born Thursday, June 4, 2020. Skylar Nicole Clifton, the daughter of Alexandra Austin…

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Temps in the 90s on Tuesday; thunderstorms likely at night.

June 8, 2020

Temps in the 90s on Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 62 degrees. Wind south at 6 mph. Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Some clouds in the morning, increasing in the afternoon. Thunderstorms with heavy rain likely in the evening. High 91; low 67 Precipitation: 20% day; 100% evening. Wind: SE 12…

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Full Court Press: MCC Coach Mike Weinert.

June 7, 2020

Full Court Press: MCC Coach Mike Weinert. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart talks to Mason County Central Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Mike Weinert. Full Court Press features topics about local sports and recreation. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Shelby State Bank.   Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…

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No fireworks, Clown Band on July 4.

June 7, 2020

No fireworks, Clown Band on July 4. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will be proposing a modified Freedom Festival Fourth of July celebration to City Council Monday evening. The plan calls for the cancelation of the popular fireworks and a grand parade that will weave its way around 12.55 miles of Ludington, with no walking or bike participants allowed.…

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MCC graduation 2020.

June 5, 2020

MCC graduation 2020. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s senior class of 2020 graduated Friday, June 5, 2020 with a commencement ceremony held in the high school parking lot. The ceremony was broadcast on the radio and streamed live by Mason County Press on its Facebook page. Here are some photographs and the video from the ceremony. Spartan News…

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Salons may open June 15.

June 5, 2020

Salons may open June 15. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has moved the remainder of the state into what her administration calls phase 4, with the expectation to move the entire state into phase 5 in the coming weeks. The move means that personal services including hair, nail and massage salons can open beginning June 15. Much of northern Michigan,…

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Walker man who used counterfeit bills arraigned.

June 5, 2020

Walker man who used counterfeit bills arraigned. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Aaron Joseph Weeks, 32, of 10598 Whispering Brook NW, Walker, was arraigned in 79th District Court on Monday, June 1, 2020 on the charge of uttering and publishing. Weeks was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies after attempting to pass a counterfeit bill at the Forest Trail Service Center…

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Recent arraignments include criminal sexual conduct charges.

June 5, 2020

Recent arraignments include criminal sexual conduct charges. #MasonCountyCrime Felonies – Paul Arthur Cilman, 59, of 3192 W. Conrad Road, Amber Township, was arraigned on a charge by Mason County Sheriff’s Office for criminal sexual conduct second degree, punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment, and criminal sexual conduct fourth degree, punishable by up to two years imprisonment. A probable cause…

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District court sentencings, posted June 5, 2020.

June 5, 2020

District court sentencings, posted June 5, 2020. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced for misdemeanor charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Cody Robert Patterson, 21, of 216 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was found guilty on May 26, 2020 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense. He was sentenced to serve two days in jail, with credit for…

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Hart couple accused of stealing food from Walmart.

June 5, 2020

Hart couple accused of stealing food from Walmart. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office related to the alleged theft of food from Walmart Thursday, June 4, around 5 p.m. involving a…

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Clown Band Patriotic Concert cancelled.

June 4, 2020

Clown Band Patriotic Concert cancelled. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band announced today that it is cancelling its annual Patriotic Concert, which was scheduled for Tuesday, June 30 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. In a statement from the band’s board of directors, the decision was made due to the large crowd that the band draws and also the close…

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Scottville, Ludington make plans to re-open.

June 4, 2020

Scottville, Ludington make plans to re-open. Following the governor’s recent announcement of lifting parts of her restrictions, the cities of Ludington and Scottville are working towards resuming some normalcy. Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster stated the following will take place: All public buildings will be reopening for business starting Monday, June 8 at 8 a.m. Cartier Park Campground will be…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum will remain closed this summer.

June 4, 2020

Sandcastles Children’s Museum will remain closed this summer. Dear Editor, Sandcastles Children’s Museum was founded on one basic principle: our love for children.  We have let this principle guide us as we have built a beautiful, interactive, educational environment for kids to grow and learn. And for the last 13 years, our community has been our partner and biggest supporter.…

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WSCC students receiving CARES Act funds.

June 4, 2020

WSCC students receiving CARES Act funds. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — This week, more than 470 West Shore Community College students will receive emergency federal funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. In late March, the CARES Act was passed by Congress and signed into law…

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MCC to offer summer meal program.

June 4, 2020

MCC to offer summer meal program. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools Food Service will transition to the Summer Food Service Program beginning Monday, June 8 through Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. The meals include breakfasts and lunches and are free to all children ages 18 and younger and will be distributed Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with servings available for all…

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Portion of Fountain Rd. to close for repairs.

June 4, 2020

Portion of Fountain Rd. to close for repairs. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fountain Road between Victory Park and Meyers Road will be closed to all traffic on Monday June 8, 2020, due to a culvert replacement. The work is anticipated to take about four days. Traffic should seek alternative routes.

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