Free produce to be distributed Wednesday at fairgrounds. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Food Club will be handing out fresh produce at the Mason County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, May 27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The food is from the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm to Families Food Box program. “We are extremely excited to bring this opportunity to Mason…
Safe Harbor Credit Union to break ground on new location. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Safe Harbor Credit Union will break ground this summer on its new location at 5511 W. US 10, between Jebavy Drive and Pere Marquette Highway. The new location will replace the growing credit union’s present site at 1200 E. Tinkham Ave. in the City of Ludington.…
Recent arraignments include assaulting police officer charges. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, 28, of 410 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 1, was arrested on May 22, 2020, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Bail was set at $7,500, 10% deposit.…
District court sentencings, posted May 22, 2020. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court. Joseph John Parrinello, 34 of 51063 Battenwood Dr., Macomb, was found guilty on May 19, 2020, for operating a vehicle while impaired on liquor and sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary jail for…
Police seek charges following motorcycle 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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A police report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office related to possible charges of third-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), no cycle endorsement, and leaving the scene of…
Obituary: Catherine Wilder, 63, Scottville. Catherine Marie Wilder, 63, of Scottville passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. She was born November 2, 1956 in Grand Rapids to Thomas and Dorothy (Flynn) Wilder. Cathy graduated from Creston High School in 1974. Cathy loved her fur babies, Millie, Breezie, and Buddy. She will be greatly missed by her parents; her children, Nathan…
Lighthouses to remain closed in 2020; events cancelled. LUDINGTON — The Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association has made the decision to not open its lighthouse towers and cancel several events for the 2020 season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Towers at Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Little Point Sable Point Lighthouse and Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse will remain closed. Several events…
25 years of saving lives. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — On May 22, 1995 Amy Heer, Leslie Best and Patricia Dancz began training as the first dispatchers for Mason-Oceana 911. Twenty five years later, the dedicated trio remains on hand to serve Oceana and Mason counties’ residents during critical times — often in life-or-death situations. Mason-Oceana 911 marks…
WSCC making plans for fall semester. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Like most community colleges around the country, West Shore Community College moved to online-only instruction in March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and college officials are expecting to resume limited campus operations by early June and a full array of class options for the fall semester. All summer semester classes will…
Police report, May 21, 2020. #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 police activity in Mason County Wednesday, May 20, 2020: – 6:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south of Countyline Road, Grant Township. – 7:30 a.m., (MCSO),…
Obituary: Nettie Mae Claypool, 83, of Ludington Nettie Mae Claypool, 83, of Ludington passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. She was born May 23, 1936 in Scottville to Melvin and Annette (Ames) Claypool. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1954. Nettie was a private person who enjoyed spending time with her nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.…
Recent births, posted May 21, 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). Bella Rose Bigalke, the daughter of Kaitlin Spears and Eric Begalke of Ludington, was born Monday, May 18, 2020. Maya Jade Beach, the daughter of Aryn…
The Scoop: The Cemetery Club and Memorial Day. LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Gary Ferguson about The Cemetery Club, veterans services, and Memorial Day. The Cemetery Club is a group of patriots who decorate Lakeview Cemetery and Pere Marquette Catholic Cemetery. They are among dozens of people around Mason County who volunteer their time to place…
Letter to the Editor: Letter from community leaders. 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 company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…
Mental Health Matters: May is Mental Health Awareness Month A presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health By Alan Neushwander Every year in May, communities across the country rally together to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to highlight what individuals can do to prioritize their mental health, build resiliency in the face of trauma and obstacles, support…
Sheriff’s report. #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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, May 19, 2020: – 9:44 a.m., gas drive-off, $44.98 in fuel stolen, Scottville EZ Mart, 400 block of East US 10, Custer Township. – 3:57 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no…
Sunny Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly clear tonight. Low temperature of 49 degrees. Thursday, May 21, 2020 Sunny High 72; low 52 Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening. Wind: ENE 7 mph day; ESE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 59% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 6:13 a.m.; sunset: 9:12 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2020 Partly cloudy. High 69; low 54. Precipitation:…
Hotel owners say they are in survival mode. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — David and Dawn Bourgette have owned Viking Arms Inn, 930 E. Ludington Ave., for over 30 years. This year will likely go down in the books as their worst year ever financially. “This year started out looking really good,” David said. “Often during a Presidential Election…
Collecting cans/bottles for MacPhail Field. SCOTTVILLE — Cans and bottles came in by the truckload today to help raise money for repairs at MacPhail Field. The returnables drive was organized by Scottville Police Department Officer Katrina Skinner who has volunteered her time to collect the items and eventually turn them in. She said the money raised will go towards improvements…
MCC Class of 2020 celebration video. SCOTTVILLE — The following video is presented by Mason County Central Schools in celebration of the Class of 2020. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in conjunction with Mason County Press.
LUDINGTON – The following video is a virtual presentation of the Ludington High School Class of 2020 senior awards: Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in conjunction with Mason County Press.
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