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Ludington schools bond: What happens to the current elementary buildings? LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to decide on a 2.32 mills bond issue which will build a new kindergarten through fifth grade complex, and completely renovate the middle school/high school complex, among some other facility improvements (see more details…
Letter to the Editor: Optometrist sees benefit of Ludington school bond. 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…
Manistee woman sentenced for writing bad checks #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON –– A 30-year-old Manistee woman was sentenced to 90 days on a tether for a felony conviction of uttering and publishing Tuesday, April 30, in 51st Circuit Court. Amy Lynn Witkowski, of 276 1/2 11th St., pleaded guilty to the charge last March. Due to Witkowski’s “high-risk…
Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball seeks volunteers. LUDINGTON — The 2019 Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament, hosted by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, is seeking volunteers to help with team registration. Registration volunteer times are 3 to 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, and 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to…
Hospital to host blood drive May 9. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower level classrooms of the hospital. Anyone who attempts to donate will receive a t-shirt from Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. Appointments are preferred. To schedule your appointment, call 866-642-5663…
Rain possible this afternoon, warmer. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Cloudy in the morning, then off and on rain showers in the afternoon. Cloudy with periods of rain in the evening. High 54; low 41 Precipitation: 20% day; 100% evening. Wind: E 8 mph day; E 11 mph evening. Humidity: 69% day; 82% evening. Sunrise: 6:38…
#MasonCountyCrime Dog stolen out of car parked at Walmart. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A thief or thieves stole a person’s dog from a vehicle while the dog owner was shopping in Walmart Friday, April 26, shortly after 5 p.m. “The caller reported that someone took their dog out of their vehicle while they were in the store,” said Chief Deputy…
Homeless man faces prison for false bomb threat at hospital. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – A 55-year-old homeless man who was arrested by the Ludington Police Department for allegedly making a false bomb threat in the emergency room admitting area of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has been arraigned in 79th District Court. Richard William Kuehler is charged with…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — US 31 expressway between US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to allow for utility work. Michigan Electric Transmission is pulling new high voltage wires across the expressway, according to John Richard of Michigan Department of Transportation. “Rather than stopping traffic 20 times for 20 to 25 minutes, the detour will keep…
Spartan Spring to benefit MCC Middle School PTC. SCOTTVILLE — The 2019 Spartan Sprint 1 mile fun run/obstacle course and 5K run will be held Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park cross-country course. The event is a fund raiser for the recently formed Mason County Central Middle School PTC and open to the public. One mile event…
#MasonCountyCrime Man arrested for making false bomb threat at hospital ER. LUDINGTON – A 55-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Ludington Police Department after making a false bomb threat in the emergency room admitting area of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday, April 28, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. “It was very quickly determined…
Ludington schools bond: Safety measures. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to decide on a 2.32 mills bond issue which will build a new kindergarten through fifth grade complex, and completely renovate the middle school/high school complex, among some other facility improvements (see more details here). The district has been…
More friendship benches dedicated. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Friendship Bench Project dedicatd three friendship benches last week during a ceremony at Oriole Field. One of the benches, which will stay at Oriole Field, was dedicated to Christa Carrier, a 15-year-old teenager who died last June following a single vehicle rollover crash on East Washington Road in Riverton…
Relay For Life Mason County seeks more community involvement in fighting cancer LUDINGTON — The Relay For Life Mason County is adding Community Laps to its 25th annual Relay For Life event, scheduled for June 22 at Oriole Field. The new designated themed laps program asks participants to walk around Oriole Field for one specified hour during event. The larger…
King CPL Instruction offering additional CPL classes in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — King CPL Instruction, LLC is offering one day concealed pistol license classes on Saturdays May 11, 19, 25, and June 8 and 22 at the McMaster Professional Center, 101 N. Main St. The classes are being taught by mother and son team, Susan McCray-King and Trinity King. Susan is a…
Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Robert Harry Keppner, 96, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Services will be held this summer. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing…
Rain expected most of this week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, April 29, 2019. A steady rain in the morning with showers continuing in the afternoon. Cloudy in the evening. High 42; low 35 Precipitation: 70% day; 10% evening. Wind: ESE 15 mph day; E 9 mph evening. Humidity: 62% day; 86% evening. Sunrise: 6:39 a.m.; sunset: 8:45 p.m.…
Obituary: Amanda (Barclay) Scott, 33, Coleman, formerly of Custer. Amanda Marie (Barclay) Scott, 33 of Coleman, formerly of Custer, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was lovingly surrounded by her family when she passed and knew how much we all loved her and will surely miss her. But, we…
FiveCAP assists hundreds with 2018 tax returns. SCOTTVILLE — With tax day in the recent past, many people are freed from thinking of their tax returns for another year. Several taxpayers used the services of FiveCAP, Inc. to help with those returns. FiveCAP’s community support workers again provided free tax preparation services and e-filing, helping 680 low-income residents from 499…
Obituary: Josephine Ramsden, 95, Ludington. Josephine A. Ramsden, 95, of Ludington passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Josephine was born on July 16, 1923 in Mason County, the daughter of John and Mary (Stryman) Verschueren. She was married to Mike Horvath Sr. on February 2, 1941 , and he…
Ludington man, 32, accused of criminal sexual conduct with teenager. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man has been arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on charges of criminal sexual conduct first and third degree. Remington John-Paul Greiner, 308 E. Foster St., was arrested by Ludington Police Department earlier this week. According to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett, Greiner…
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