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West Shore Pregnancy & Family Support Footsteps 4 Families is May 25. LUDINGTON – The West Shore Pregnancy and Family Support is holding its annual spring fundraising event Saturday, May 25 at Rotary Park. Formerly named Walk for Life, the event serves as both a major fundraiser and an awareness event for the work done through the organization. Footsteps…
Chainsaw theft, break–in arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, May 13, 2019: – 10:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), identity theft, 2000 block of Sherman Road, City of Ludington. – 5 p.m., (MSP), larceny of a chainsaw, 4000 block of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, May 14, 2019: – 12:28…
Celebration of life for Bobbi Maclean is Monday, May 20. Barbara “Bobbie” Maclean, of Ludington, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the age of 91. Bobbie was born on October 10, 1927 in Lansing to Alfred and Edna (Watson) Seyfried. A celebration of Bobbie’s life will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 beginning…
Recent deaths, posted May 15, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Linda Stong, 73, of Scottville died Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Muskegon. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Nile H. “Tex” Nelson, 75, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…
Fin & Feather offering CPL class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a concealed pistol license class on Friday, June 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 8 all day at the Fin & Feather Club grounds, located at 3276 N Darr Rd. Cost is $50 for Fin & Feather Club…
Rain possible this morning, clearing later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day. High 61; low 40 Precipitation: 40% day; 10% evening. Wind: WNW 8 mph day; NNE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 75% evening. Sunrise: 6:19 a.m.; sunset: 9:04 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 Cloudy with…
Ludington community assessment questionnaire LUDINGTON – After a competitive request for proposals process, the Michigan Historic Preservation Network awarded the City of Ludington the opportunity to complete its Community Assessment program. This assessment is an initiative of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, with funding and support from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office. The…
Man pleads ‘no contest‘ to child porn distribution. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 21-year-old Ludington man who pleaded “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 14, to distributing/promoting child sexually-abusive material faces serving six months up front of one-year discretionary jail term. Robert Anthony Pierce, of 210 N. Gaylord St., was initially facing up to 20…
Man who hit teacher in 2014 drunk driving crash sent to jail for reckless driving, resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The 29-year-old Ludington man who seriously injured a local teacher in a hit-and-run crash five years ago was ordered to serve three months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, May 14, in 51st…
MANISTEE — Today on The Scoop, Kate Watkins-Krieger interviews Dr. Rick Plummer and Xavier Verna. Plummer will be performing his one man show, “Live from the Front: Byline Ernie Pyle” this weekend at the Ramsdell Theatre. The show is free to veterans. Click here for more info. Verna is executive director of the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts. Stay…
‘The Foreigner’ play auditions May 21, 22. MANISTEE—The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts announces auditions for the summer comedy, “The Foreigner,” on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21 and 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Auditions will be held onstage at the historic Ramsdell Theatre. The popular farce is directed by Rick Plummer and calls for five men and two women. “This play is…
Thank you from John Bailey and Family 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. Dear Editor:…
Temps expected to reach mid-60s today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Mostly sunny with some clouds. High 64; low 45. Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: WSW 9 mph day; SSW 7 mph evening. Humidity: 53% day; 60% evening Sunrise: 6:20 a.m.; sunset: 9:03 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Rain showers early with some sunshine later…
Lakeshore Food Club plans healthy programs for summer LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club is teaming up with Kendra Gibson of Michigan State University Extension to offer two summer programs to get adults and kids outside and moving — toward greater health and nutrition. Walk It Out Wellness Club is a bi-weekly meetup where Gibson will share her knowledge of…
Salute to the Armed Forces Dance at Free Soil Community Center Saturday. FREE SOIL — The Free Soil Area Senior Center will hold a Salute to the Armed Forces Dance on Saturday, May 18 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Free Soil Community Center on North Democrat Street. The event will feature guest speaker Sawyer Hendrickson to discuss Kids…
USDA providing $6 million loan for Ludington wastewater treatment improvements. WASHINGTON – The City of Ludington will be receiving a $6 million loan from the federal government to provide additional financing for wastewater treatment plant improvements, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The collection system treats sewage from Ludington, the City of Scottville, portions of…
Alcohol, speed factors in Custer Road crash. #MasonCountyNews. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Alcohol and speed appear to have been a factor in a crash that resulted in a serious injury of the female driver early Saturday morning, May 11, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Emergency crews were dispatched to the 5200 block of South Custer Road at 2 a.m.…
Ludington man with 8 drunk driving convictions arrested for OWI. #MasonCountyCrime. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Ludington man with eight prior drunk driving convictions, was arrested Friday, May 10, and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, third arrest. The man was pulled over by a Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputy at the corner of Jebavy Drive and Jagger Road…
Making a Difference Awards presented. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) Special Education Parent Advisory Committee held its fourth annual Make a Difference Awards Ceremony on May 10 at West Shore Community College. Dr. Jason Jeffrey, superintendent of WSESD, welcomed the attendees and introduced keynote speaker Jeanne Oakes. Oakes engaged the audience with words of inspiration and…
Recent births, reported May 13, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Luka Cecil LaPointe, the son of Shelbie Paggeot and Zackary LaPointe of Scottville, was born May 3, 2019. Zoey Greysyn Marie Hood, the daughter of Ashley Hood of Scottville, was born May 4, 2019. Luca Tim Simone, the son of Christina and Dr. Nick Simone Jr.…
Partly cloudy today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, May 13, 2019 Partly cloudy. High 58; low 39 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: N 11 mph day; N 8 mph evening. Humidity: 60% day; 73% evening. Sunrise: 6:21 a.m.; sunset: 9:02 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Mostly sunny with some clouds. High 64; low 45. Precipitation: 10% day; 20%…
