Cloudy skies expected tonight, Thursday; rain Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Expect some clouds tonight with a low temperature of 49 degrees. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 Partly cloudy skies. Showers possible late in the evening. High 70; low 58 Precipitation: 10% day; 70% evening. Wind: SE 9 mph day; SE 12 mph…
Obituary: Ardyce Wolfe, 88, Scottville. Ardyce Jean Wolfe, 88, of Scottville passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. Ardyce was born in Muskegon on June 2, 1931, the daughter of William and Myrtle Peterson. She grew up in Muskegon and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1949. Ardyce continued her education earned a teaching certificate from Muskegon Community College and…
Learning the science of agriculture. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Agriculture is one of the top industries in Michigan. The food and agriculture industry contributes $101.2 billion annual to the state’s economy, according to the Michigan Farm Bureau. There are over 923,000 agriculture food processing and agriculture related jobs in Michigan, 22 percent of the state’s workforce.…
Opinion: North Lake Correctional Facility brings jobs to Lake County. Letter to the Editor: By Congressman Bill Huizenga. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent…
More sun expected Wednesday; temps in upper 60s. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies tonight with a low of around 46 degrees. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Sunny. High 68; low 48 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SE 8 mph day; SE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 67% day; 80% evening. Sunrise: 7:52 a.m.; sunset: 7:12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 Sunshine and…
Car tires slashed. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – Tires were slashed on three vehicles parked in a yard in the 100 block of North Stiles Road Monday, Oct. 7, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported shortly after 7 a.m. Miscellaneous items were also stolen from the vehicles, Cole said. Other recent police activity in Mason County Monday,…
Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes sings the song “Not in My School” to fifth grade students Monday, in observation of anti-bullying month. Kimes, who wrote the song, was accompanied by teachers Steve Rybicki and Kasey Briske. He was also aided by Student Success Specialist Lori Schneider and Scottville Police Officer Katrina Skinner.
MCC teaches employment skills through The Spartan Way. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School is making efforts to teach its students the skills it takes to be employed. This fall the school launched The Spartan Way, a program that rewards students for displaying specific skills, which include collaboration/community involvement, ethical citizenship, personal accountability, flexibility and…
Clear skies continue Tuesday, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies tonight with a low of around 40 degrees. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Sunny High 64; low 44 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SSE 7 mph day; SE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 82% evening. Sunrise: 7:51 a.m.; sunset: 7:13 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Sunny. High 68; low 48…
Police responding to loud party find person ‘standing outside wearing only underwear.’ #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – Two male juveniles were arrested for minor in possession of alcohol and assault, and a 22-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor Saturday, Oct. 5, at 6:25 a.m. in the 400 block of Thomas Street. “Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
Obituary: Audrey Walker, 90, Ludington. Audrey L. (Bentley) Walker, 90, of Ludington, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Ludington Spectrum Health Hospital. Audrey was born in Lansing on July 8, 1929 to Kenneth and Ortha Bentley. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1947. Audrey was an avid reader who loved taking drives…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 7, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ardyce Wolfe, 88, of Scottville died Monday, October 7, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Lawrence Edward Burke, 61, of Baldwin, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133…
Team Rubicon assists with clearing trees for Habitat for Humanity. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Team Rubicon has been in the area this weekend working on tree removal for a property owned by Habitat for Humanity of Mason County. The property is located on Snead Drive and was donated by the Loft Family in 2015. The property has been designated, by…
WSCC dedicates new public safety facility. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College opened its newest facility on Saturday, Oct. 5, the Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center, made possible by the generosity of Ludington ophthalmologist Dr. Andrew Riemer. Located on U.S. 31 midway between Scottville and Manistee, the center is the home to the college’s police and corrections…
Clear skies will begin the work week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies tonight with a low of around 50 degrees. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Sunny. High 61; low 40 Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening. Wind: WNW 10 mph day; S 2mph evening. Humidity: 65% day; 84% evening. Sunrise: 7:49 a.m.; sunset: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Sunny…
MCC Homecoming King and Queen. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central 2019 Homecoming King and Queen are Tucker Grey and Rylee Alway. Tucker is the son of Terra and Doug Grey and Rylee is the daughter of Toni and Rick Alway. The king and queen were crowned during half-time of the varsity football game against Shelby.
The Scoop: Orchard Market’s Farm Fun Days. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Bill Sturgeon, co-owner of Orchard Market about Farm Fun Days that take place on Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the store’s Free Soil location. For $6 per person (no charge for children under age 3), families can enjoy a U-pick…
Remembering the Harmon Farm of Riverton Township. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. This regular column features a story from our county’s past. Today, we feature the story of Joyce and Don Harmon. Joyce is a resident of Ludington Woods. Family,…
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