Western Michigan Fair still planned for Aug. 11-15. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association is currently still planning on holding the fair scheduled for Aug. 11 to 15 at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Michigan State University Extension has suspended all face-to-face 4-H youth programs until Sept. 1, however, because the WMF is an “open” fair, youth may…
Big Sable Point Lighthouse opening delayed to May 22. LUDINGTON — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association will be delaying the opening of the Big Sable Point Lighthouse until May 22 for the 2020 season. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the governor’s “Stay at Home” order, staff and volunteers who would now be getting the lighthouse ready for the…
The Scoop: Update from the Sheriff. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole about his public announcement Wednesday regarding enforcement of the governor’s executive orders. The announcement caused praise from some and complaints from others. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank.
Spectrum Health treating COVID-19 patients with plasma from recovered patients. GRAND RAPIDS — Spectrum Health, in collaboration with Versiti Blood Centers, has begun treating COVID-19 patients with blood plasma from patients who have recovered from the disease, providing an additional treatment option to the most severely affected COVID-19 patients. Historically, hospitals have used the treatment, known as “convalescent plasma therapy,”…
PM Twp. man enters plea for fraud against carferry. GRAND RAPIDS — A Pere Marquette Township man charged with felony bank fraud and federal income tax offenses has entered a plea in federal court. Paul Patrick Piper, 57, of Pere Marquette Township, signed a plea agreement on April 9 with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Grand Rapids, however his hearings…
Police investigate shoplifting at 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 — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Hart post of the Michigan State Police investigated three separate cases of shoplifting at Walmart Wednesday, April 15. The sheriff’s office investigated two retail…
Yard waste pick-up to resume in Ludington, Scottville, PM Township. Republic Services announced today that it will resume curbside yard waste pick up beginning April 20. Earlier in the week the company announced that it had suspended the service based on executive orders from the governor. However, the executive order actually exempted the services from restrictions. Republic Services offers various…
Obituary: Thomas Smith, 23, Scottville. Thomas Earl Smith, 23, of Scottville passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. He was born December 13, 1996 in Three Rivers. Tommy’s parents are Thomas and Susan Smith of Scottville and Tracey Williamson of Decatur. He grew up in Scottville and attended Mason County Central High School. He loved riding dirt bikes and working in…
Obituary: Richard Heer Sr., 96, formerly of Ludington. Richard C. Heer Sr., 96, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Ludington, passed away March 4, 2020. He was born January 15, 1924 to Charles and Rose Heer. Richard graduated from Hart High School in 1942 and he went on to serve his country in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He…
Cloudy Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy tonight. Low temperature of 30 degrees. Friday, April 17, 2020 Cloudy. High 43; low 31 Precipitation: 1% day; 10% evening. Wind: SW 9 mph day; SW 5 mph evening. Humidity: 61% day; 78% evening. Sunrise: 6:57 a.m.; sunset: 8:31 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020 Sunny early then partly cloudy. Windy. High…
West Shore Art Fair cancelled. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts executive committee has cancelled the annual West Shore Art Fair which had been scheduled for July 4 and 5. A press release stated: “With ongoing concerns of the spread of COVID-19 the committee decided it was in the best interest of our community, the artists participating…
From Kim Cole, Sheriff of Mason County. In the recent weeks, our community has had to make many adjustments to our normal, everyday lives in an effort to win the battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. It is no surprise to us at the Sheriff’s Office that Mason County has accepted that challenge and is clearly winning that battle. Although there…
Governor signs long term care facilities executive order. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-50, to establish procedures in long-term care facilities to protect the health and safety of both their employees and residents. At Michigan’s long-term care facilities, residents and employees live and work in confined spaces, and the lack of personal protective equipment makes it…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 13. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities and current happenings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org for resources and information, including a dashboard updated daily with information about the number of people who have been tested…
West Shore Bank assists local businesses with relief funds. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has already had success in helping over 100 business customers acquire more than $17 million in funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These initial funds will help protect nearly 2,000 jobs in west Michigan.…
Prescription drugs stolen. #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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating a theft of prescription drugs in the 6500 block of Stiles Road that was reported Tuesday, April 14, at 4:30 p.m., according to MSP…
State offering “warm line” for individuals with mental health conditions. LANSING — Starting today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching a statewide warm line for Michiganders living with persistent mental health conditions. The warm line will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises,…
Tribal police officer tests positive for COVID-19. MANISTEE — A police officer with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Department of Public Safety has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Director of Public Safety Robert Medacco. “On Monday April 13, one of our officers was tested for COVID-19. The test came back with a positive result,” states Medacco. “For privacy…
Spartan News: Taking care of kids’ needs under all circumstances. Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in coordination with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — During normal times, Mason County Central’s Denise Jones keeps pretty busy making sure students with economic and social challenges are taken care of. Among the many titles she…
MCP’s The Scoop: Answers about COVID-19. If you have questions about COVID-19, this is the video you need to watch — all the way through. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, we talk about some important topics regarding COVID-19. Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with George Davis, clinical supervisor and registered nurse from District Health Department #10, Helen Johnson, chief operating officer and…
Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Linn Urka, a bittersweet retirement. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. Mason County Press is featuring area educators each…
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