Recent deaths, posted Oct. 10, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Shirley Rybicki, 82, of Free Soil, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Services are pending. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Lewis Earl McDonald, 69, died on Monday, October 7, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads &…
Obituary: Mary Carlson, 88, Ludington. Mary E. Carlson, 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully, Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born March 5, 1931 in Ludington to Ewald and Gladys (Hamilton) Carlson. Mary graduated from Ludington High School in 1949. She went on to graduate from Hurley Hospital School of Nursing in Flint in 1953. Mary worked as a registered…
2019 plat book available. The Mason County 4-H Advisory Council with Mapping Solutions, has announced the release of the recently published Mason County Plat Book. This spiral-bound book features the standard landownership map pages showing townships and ranges within the county, including property boundaries for all rural parcels. In this updated edition, information can be found regarding the Mason County…
LPD searching for missing man. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is attempting to locate Joel Evan Carter to verify his safety. Officers have checked several known locations in an attempt to locate him. Carter is a known diabetic, does not have his medical supplies with him and was known to have a high blood sugar when last seen. He…
College’s Humankind series features screening at the Vogue. MANISTEE – West Shore Community College opens its Humankind mini-film series, Movies at the Vogue, with the movie “Before Night Falls,” on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m., at the Vogue Theatre. A discussion about the film will follow the screening. The film is based on an autobiography by Cuban writer and playwright Reinaldo…
Driver with high BAC arrested on US 31. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – Mason County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 32-year-old Scottville woman following a traffic stop Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) on southbound US 31 near Pere Marquette Highway, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect’s BAC was .20,…
WSCC presents Bebop Spartans at Peterson Auditorium. LUDINGTON — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans, along with special guest, world-renowned trumpeter, Tanya Darby on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7:30pm, Ludington High School, Peterson Auditorium. The next generation of great American jazz musicians is represented in this spectacular ensemble from MSU. Improvisation,…
Cloudy skies expected tonight, Thursday; rain Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Expect some clouds tonight with a low temperature of 49 degrees. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 Partly cloudy skies. Showers possible late in the evening. High 70; low 58 Precipitation: 10% day; 70% evening. Wind: SE 9 mph day; SE 12 mph…
Obituary: Ardyce Wolfe, 88, Scottville. Ardyce Jean Wolfe, 88, of Scottville passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. Ardyce was born in Muskegon on June 2, 1931, the daughter of William and Myrtle Peterson. She grew up in Muskegon and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1949. Ardyce continued her education earned a teaching certificate from Muskegon Community College and…
Learning the science of agriculture. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Agriculture is one of the top industries in Michigan. The food and agriculture industry contributes $101.2 billion annual to the state’s economy, according to the Michigan Farm Bureau. There are over 923,000 agriculture food processing and agriculture related jobs in Michigan, 22 percent of the state’s workforce.…
Opinion: North Lake Correctional Facility brings jobs to Lake County. Letter to the Editor: By Congressman Bill Huizenga. 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…
More sun expected Wednesday; temps in upper 60s. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies tonight with a low of around 46 degrees. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Sunny. High 68; low 48 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SE 8 mph day; SE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 67% day; 80% evening. Sunrise: 7:52 a.m.; sunset: 7:12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 Sunshine and…
Car tires slashed. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – Tires were slashed on three vehicles parked in a yard in the 100 block of North Stiles Road Monday, Oct. 7, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported shortly after 7 a.m. Miscellaneous items were also stolen from the vehicles, Cole said. Other recent police activity in Mason County Monday,…
Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes sings the song “Not in My School” to fifth grade students Monday, in observation of anti-bullying month. Kimes, who wrote the song, was accompanied by teachers Steve Rybicki and Kasey Briske. He was also aided by Student Success Specialist Lori Schneider and Scottville Police Officer Katrina Skinner.
MCC teaches employment skills through The Spartan Way. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School is making efforts to teach its students the skills it takes to be employed. This fall the school launched The Spartan Way, a program that rewards students for displaying specific skills, which include collaboration/community involvement, ethical citizenship, personal accountability, flexibility and…
Clear skies continue Tuesday, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies tonight with a low of around 40 degrees. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Sunny High 64; low 44 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SSE 7 mph day; SE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 82% evening. Sunrise: 7:51 a.m.; sunset: 7:13 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Sunny. High 68; low 48…
Police responding to loud party find person ‘standing outside wearing only underwear.’ #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – Two male juveniles were arrested for minor in possession of alcohol and assault, and a 22-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor Saturday, Oct. 5, at 6:25 a.m. in the 400 block of Thomas Street. “Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
Obituary: Audrey Walker, 90, Ludington. Audrey L. (Bentley) Walker, 90, of Ludington, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Ludington Spectrum Health Hospital. Audrey was born in Lansing on July 8, 1929 to Kenneth and Ortha Bentley. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1947. Audrey was an avid reader who loved taking drives…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 7, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ardyce Wolfe, 88, of Scottville died Monday, October 7, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Lawrence Edward Burke, 61, of Baldwin, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133…
Team Rubicon assists with clearing trees for Habitat for Humanity. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Team Rubicon has been in the area this weekend working on tree removal for a property owned by Habitat for Humanity of Mason County. The property is located on Snead Drive and was donated by the Loft Family in 2015. The property has been designated, by…
WSCC dedicates new public safety facility. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College opened its newest facility on Saturday, Oct. 5, the Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center, made possible by the generosity of Ludington ophthalmologist Dr. Andrew Riemer. Located on U.S. 31 midway between Scottville and Manistee, the center is the home to the college’s police and corrections…
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