Open house will celebrate college’s new public safety training center. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting a grand opening celebration of the Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center, 6050 N. US 31, on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A brief ribbon cutting ceremony, by the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce…
West Shore Bank employees donate to local causes. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank employees donated to several charities over the summer by participating in Jean Days. Employees wore jeans on Fridays through the months of June through August by donating $5 to charity. Charities were chosen by employee suggestions from each office. Collectively, West Shore Bank employees donated $2,304 to…
Opinion: Paving the way for a more efficient use of road dollars Letter to the Editor: By State Rep. Jack O’Malley 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…
3 cited for going on breakwater. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – Three women were issued citations by the Ludington Police Department Saturday, Sept. 28, shortly before 6:30 p.m. for disregarding the barricades and going onto the north Lake Michigan breakwater, which was closed due to dangerous conditions. Ticketed were a 28-year-old Ferndale, Michigan woman, a 31-year-old Highland, Michigan woman and a 27-year-old…
Scottville Road/Main Street closure. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Scottville Road (Main Street) between Johnson Road and US 31 will be closed beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1 for a culvert replacement. The culvert is located south of the Gateway to Success Academy entrance. The work is anticipated to take two days and traffic is being re-routed.
More rain Tuesday-Thursday; temperatures will drop by Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Some clouds expected tonight. A stray thunderstorm or shower is possible. Low temperature of 69 degrees. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 Thunderstorms likely. High 71; low 54 Precipitation: 90% day; 100% evening. Wind: SW 7 mph day; NNE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 91% day; 97% evening. Sunrise: 7:42…
Congratulations to Mason County Eastern for a great weekend: First Place in the West Michigan D Fishing Tournament (see related story here) First place in boys cross country at Fruitport Invitational. First place equestrian team regionals. Second place robotics at Ferris State University.
Man arrested for 6th-offense DWLS following crash. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested for sixth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) after he caused a three-vehicle crash Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11:10 a.m. at US 10 and Meyers Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “It was determined the Ludington man was driving too fast for…
Obituary: Irene Lenz, 85, Ludington. Irene Ella Lenz, 85, of Ludington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born July 14, 1934 in Paris, Mich. to Virgil and Beatrice (Parker) Culp. Irene graduated from Evart High School in 1952. She married the late John Lenz Sr. on September 10, 1955. Together they…
Recent births, reported Sept. 30, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Vada Grace Petersen, the daughter of Kaley and Frederick Petersen of Ludington, was born September 29, 2019. Dash William Blamer, the son of Tracy and Keith Blamer of Pentwater, was born September 25, 2019. Ryver Elaine Dehaan, the daughter of Kourteney Selby and Cody Dehaan of…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 30, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Pastor Daniel Richard Rader, 73, of Yuma, Ariz., and formerly of Ludington, died on Friday, September 27, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Visitation…
MCE team takes first place in fishing tourney. STRONACH TOWNSHIP — Mason County Eastern students Keegan Bates and Wyatt Crawford were the big winners in the inaugural West Michigan D League Fishing Tournament, which took place Sunday, Sept. 29 on Manistee Lake, at the Stronach boat launch. Seven teams, representing four schools competed. Schools represented were MCE, Bear Lake, Brethren,…
Hackert Lake Improvement Board to meet. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Hackert Lake Improvement Board will meet on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at Amber Township Hall, 144 S. Amber Road. The only agenda item at this time is discussion with the Mason County drain commissioner on what can be done to keep the lake drain operational.
Patron reportedly exposes himself to cab driver, stiffs fare. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP – A female taxi cab driver reported to police that a male patron exposed himself to her and then refused to pay for the cab fare Sunday morning, Sept. 29, at 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of Scottville and Hawley roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Fight erupts at Dollar General. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – Charges of assault and trespassing are being sought against two women who allegedly got into a fight at the Dollar General store on South Main Street Friday evening, Sept. 27, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 50-year-old Scottville woman and a 68-year-old Fountain woman are suspects in the altercation that…
Rain expected most of this week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy with occasional showers tonight. Low temperature of 54 degrees. Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 Rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day. Thunderstorms developing after midnight. High 77; low 68 Precipitation: 60% day; 80% evening. Wind: SSE 12 mph day; SSW 11 mph evening. Humidity: 86% day;…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 29, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jasper “Jack” Lawrence Cunningham, 89, of Branch, died on Monday, September 23, 2019. Beverly Jean Comstock, 89, of Ludington, died on Friday, September 27, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2019 deaths
The Makers: Applefest! By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Makers Series is a semi-monthly series brought to you by Preferred Credit Union. LUDINGTON — Preparations are underway for next week’s St. Simon Applefest. The event takes a lot of volunteers. For the past two weeks crews have been working at Ludington Area Catholic School getting desserts ready. Applefest is a major fundraiser…
Mason County Reformed Church Fall Fest. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Reformed Church, 45 S. Amber Road, will hold its annual Fall Fest Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13. A chili cook off and live music will take place at the church, located at the corner of US 10-31 and Amber Road, from 6 to 8 p.m.…
New center gives emotional wellness support for Scottville Ele. students. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary (grades kindergarten through second grade) has found a way to counter some emotional challenges that some children face during the school day. Beginning this school year, the school opened the Spartan Success Center, a room that allows children an…
Historical society seeking preservation award applicants. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society is accepting applications for the Haskell Historic Preservation Award for 2019. The Henry and Elizabeth Haskell Award for Historic Preservation is given to an individual, business, or corporation who restores a local building for historic preservation of its architectural heritage. The award is presented yearly…
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