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Crashes galore in Mason County. #MasonCountyCrime Local law enforcement is reporting an increase of vehicle crashes in the last few days, particularly car/deer accidents. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, June 17, 2019: 2:14 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 24-year-old man was cited for urinating in public, East Pine and South Staffon streets, City of Ludington.…
Showers possible early and late today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, June 20, 2019 A few showers early then mostly cloudy. Showers developing late. High 73; low 49 Precipitation: 50% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNE 9 mph day; NNE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 71% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.; sunset: 9:31 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019: Summer Solstice …
Murder case bound over to circuit court. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township was bound over to 51st Circuit Court following a preliminary examination in 79th District Court Wednesday, June 19. Beekman is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears, April 16, and wounding 32-year-old Kaitlin…
Preliminary exam against murder suspect underway. #MasonCountyCrime #BeekmanCase LUDINGTON —Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of 10550 N. US 31, Free Soil Township is currently in a preliminary examination hearing in 79th District Court at Mason County Courthouse. Beekman is accused of killing William Craig Buchanan, Jr., 32, of Mears, and injuring Kaitlin Buck, 32, at Beekman’s residence. MCP is in the courtroom…
Ludington man arrested on contempt of court warrant. #MasonCountyCrime. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37-year-old Ludington man Tuesday, June 19 for an outstanding contempt of court warrant out of Manistee County. The man was arrested following a traffic stop at US 31 and Hansen Road at 11:59 p.m. Other activity of local law enforcement on…
Quarterline Road re-opened today. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Quarterline Road between Freeman and Nurnberg roads re-opened to through traffic this morning, Wednesday, June 19. The road had been closed by the Mason County Road Commission which was repairing the 64-feet long two span bridge over the Big Sauble River. The bridge was built in 1966.
Showers possible this morning, overcast later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 A few showers early then mostly cloudy. Showers developing late. High 69; low 55 Precipitation: 74% day; 85% evening. Wind: N 6 mph day; NNE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 74% day; 85% evening. Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.; sunset: 9:31 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019 Partly cloudy.…
Scottville commission creates MCC school resource officer position. SCOTTVILLE — City commission on Monday, June 17, voted to create a Scottville Police Department school resource officer position that will serve Mason County Central Schools. The position will not be official until the Mason County Central Board of Education approves its 2019-2020 budget. The SRO will be a full time Scottville…
Scottville restricts times refuse may be placed on curb. #ScottvilleNews SCOTTVILLE — City commission passed a resolution Monday restricting the times that residents and businesses can place their refuse on the curb and when they must remove containers from the curb. The resolution is an amendment to the city’s refuse ordinance and states that “in the interested of sanitation and…
Man with 8 prior DWLS convictions arrested … again. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 39-year-old Manistee man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) – subsequent offense following a traffic stop by Mason County sheriff’s deputies at US 10 and Brye Road Saturday, June 15, at 10:32 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “He was found to…
Freedom Festival traffic plans announced. LUDINGTON — Traffic plans have been announced for the upcoming Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival grand parade and fireworks on July 4. The traffic plans are a coordinated effort between Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department, Michigan State Police, Ludington Fire Department, and Pere Marquette Township Fire Department. Grand Parade (start time 2 p.m.):…
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of… rain! Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 72; low 51 Precipitation:20% day; 20% evening. Wind: WSW 6 mph day; WNW 3 mph evening. Humidity: 67% day; 85% evening. Sunrise: 6:01 a.m.; sunset: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 A few…
New Scottville manager to begin July 8. #ScottvilleNews. SCOTTVILLE — Courtney Magaluk, the new city manager, will start her duties with the city on Thursday, July 8. Magaluk signed a three-year contract with the City of Scottville during the regular meeting of the city commission today, Monday, June 17, 2019. Magaluk’s base salary will be $60,000, which will be up…
Ludington man charged with smuggling meth into county jail. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — An inmate at the Mason County Jail has been charged with six felony drug counts after it was discovered that he allegedly had concealed methamphetamine while being admitted into the jail and then allegedly distributed it while incarcerated, according to Sheriff Kim Cole. Timothy Allen Lopez, 25, of…
Scottville commission expected to hire new manager today. #ScottvilleNews. SCOTTVILLE — City commission is expected to take action on the next city manager’s contract when it meets today during its regular semi-monthly meeting. During a special meeting in May, the commission offered the job to Courtney Magaluk of Shelby, pending contract negotiations. Magaluk currently is a senior project manager for…
Police busy with alcohol-related incidents, suspended driving arrests. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, June 14, 2019: 3:44 a.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Dennis Road, Amber Township. 11:10 a.m., (MSP), larceny from a storage unit, 2000 block of US 10, Amber Township. 1:58 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s…
Partly cloudy today and… no rain likely! Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, June 17, 2019 Will we see the sun today? Mostly cloudy skies early becoming partly cloudy skies later in the day. High 71; low 52 Precipitation: 10% Wind: NE 6 mph day; NE 5 mph evening. Humidity:67% day; 80% evening Sunrise: 6:01 a.m.; sunset: 9:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
The Makers: Mike Anderson, tactical artist. #TheMakers The Makers Series is a semi-monthly series brought to you by Preferred Credit Union. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” Mason County Press is looking around the local areas to find…
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History: Hamlin, the town built and destroyed by a dam. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory Very little remains of the town of Hamlin, which was built on the banks of the…
Free summer meal program will also offer free books to kids. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Correspondent According to NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association), students tend to lose a greater proportion of their school year gains each year as they grow older, anywhere from 20 to 50 percent. At the kindergarten to second grade level, students can lose up to two to…
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