Full Court Press: Free Group Exercise Class. LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Kelsey Britton who runs a free group exercise class three days a week at O.J. DeJonge Middle School. The classes are open to all age groups. Find out more by checking out the video. Full Court Press is a presentation of…
Oakview limiting visiting hours. LUDINGTON — As a precaution to concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) Oakview Medical Care Facility has restricted its visiting hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. The visitor entrance to Sutter Living Center has been temporarily closed. There will be an employee stationed in the front lobby during visiting hours to assist…
Health concerns cause Family AfFAIR cancellation. SCOTTVILLE — The Family AfFAIR event scheduled for Saturday, March 14 has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus). Booth participants will be contacted via email according to their application later this morning. Businesses that made donations for door prizes will be held over until next year or arrangements can be made by…
LAC cancels Lenten Fish Fries. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Catholic School has cancelled its Lenten Fish Fries “until further notice” due to the recommendations of Gov. Whitmer and the response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat. The event was a major fundraiser for the school.
Domestic violence cases top police activity. #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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: – 1:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 19-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving without a license following a traffic stop, US 10 and…
LHS presents ‘Seussical’ the musical. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama Club will present “Seussical” the musical Thursday March 19 through Saturday 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. “Seussical” is a sung-through musical comedy by Lynn Ahrens and Stephan Flaherty based on the many children’s stories of Dr. Seuss, with most…
Obituary: Michael Fulker, 53, Ludington. Michael Lawrence Fulker, 53, of Ludington, formerly of Kingsley, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Michael was born on March 16, 1966, the son of Mary Christner and Irving Fulker. He graduated from Ludington High School and proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Army. Michael received his master’s degree…
Lakeshore flood advisory in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A lakeshore flood advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. tonight until 8 p.m Friday, March 13. Minor beach erosion and lakeshore flooding is expected. Rain showers expected early tonight then partly cloudy and windy overnight. Low temperature of 32 degrees. Friday, March 13, 2020. Mostly cloudy skies early then…
Spectrum Health hospitals restricting visitors. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health has taken additional action to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) by announcing new hospital family and visitor restrictions. Spectrum Health will be enforcing the following family and visitor restrictions at all of its hospitals: No children under the age of 12 will be allowed to visit Spectrum Health…
Health Department recommending coronavirus precautions. District Health Department #10 stated in a press release today that no cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed yet within the district’s jurisdiction, which includes Mason, Manistee, Lake, Oceana, Crawford, Kalkaska, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, and Wexford counties. As stated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday, two cases are now confirmed in Michigan – one each…
WSCC monitoring coronavirus concerns closely. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward, in a memo to college employees today, said college officials, along with local public school and health officials are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation. He said the college will continue to hold face-to-face classes at this time, but is ramping up its efforts to transition…
Corrections officer charged with CSC involving inmate. LUDINGTON — A former corrections deputy at the Mason County Jail has been charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) stemming from an “inappropriate relationship” he allegedly had with a woman who had been an inmate at the jail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Brad Jany, who has since been fired…
Fountain woman faces truancy charges. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant for a 31-year-old Fountain woman on the charge of truancy. According to Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy, the woman’s child has accumulated 23 unexcused absences from Mason County Central Schools. Under Michigan law, truancy is defined as a child who has 10 or more…
Fountain man arrested for fifth DWLS charge. #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. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Fountain man was arrested by the Mason County sheriff’s deputies for a subsequent-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) charge following a traffic stop Tuesday, March 10, shortly before 10…
Go jump in the lake, and feed local students. Letter to the Editor by Tara Autrey Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press. Dear Editor, I am about to drive my family and friends crazy. Nearly every sentence I utter…
Kindergarten students to participate in second Deposit Day. The Community Foundation for Mason County will host its second Kickstart to Career Deposit Day on March 18. The program allows kindergarten students participating in the program to deposit money into a special savings account set up at West Shore Bank. The accounts cannot be withdrawn until after high school graduation. “We…
Recent births, posted March 11, 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). Hattie Lynn Zwagerman, the daughter of Bev and Jacob Zwagerman of Fountain, was born Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Lee Sellner Tyndall, the son of Ashley and Jeremy…
Rain expected Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Fog is expected to give way to cloudy conditions this evening. Low temperature of 36 degrees. Thursday, March 12, 2020 Cloudy with showers. High 52; low 33 Precipitation: 40% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSE 16 mph day; WSW 19 mph evening. Humidity: 78% day; 80% evening. Sunrise: 8:02 a.m.; sunset: 7:49 p.m.…
Free Soil Township voters approve community center millage. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Voters in Free Soil Township voted 135 to 67 to approve a .5 mill increase for five years Tuesday during the Presidential Primary election. The millage’s purpose is for operating and maintaining the Free Soil Community Center. The estimated increase will raise approximately $16,000 in the first year.
Man pleads guilty to fleeing police, resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 10, to fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Christopher Joseph Sekenske, Jr., of 906 N. Washington Ave., was initially facing a second count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and third-degree fleeing and eluding police, which will be…
Oriole News: Reading month at Lakeview and Franklin elementary schools. By Kate Krieger, Staff Writer. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in cooperation with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON – March is National Reading Month and to celebrate, Lakeview and Franklin elementary schools participate in a variety of events that focus on reading, literacy and authors. From…
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