Scatena joins Help Heal Veterans board. Winchester, Cali. — Jim Scatena, retired CEO of FloraCraft, has recently been added to the board of directors of Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), the nation’s largest provider of free therapeutic arts and crafts kits to U.S. veterans and active-duty military personnel. “We are excited to add Jim Scatena to our community of leaders…
Teacher Tuesday: PMECC’s Hale and Richards. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Mason County Press is featuring area educators for a new weekly series called “Teacher Tuesday.” We will be choosing different educators from Mason County. Researchers have said that early childhood education is key to a child’s success because much of their…
Snow showers possible Wednesday; rain and snow Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Some clouds tonight with a low temperature of 31 degrees. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Partly to mostly cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 35; low 29 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 11 mph day; SSW 8 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day;…
The Scoop: Empty Bowls event to raise money for Lakeshore Food Club. LUDINGTON- Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with event organizers from the Lakeshore Food Club’s fundraiser, Empty Bowls about this weekend’s event. Tickets have sold out and organizers Amanda Kuczynski, Sarah McMahon and Kate Leitz are more than thrilled. “We are so happy people want to…
Victim airlifted following 2-vehicle head-on crash. #MasonCounty AMBER TOWNSHIP — A person involved in a two-vehicle head-on crash in the area of Conrad and Amber roads Monday afternoon, March 2, was airlifted to an area hospital via AeroMed, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Accident investigators remained on scene as of 5:45 p.m., Cole said. The person was pinned inside…
Man arrested for hitting victim on head with chair. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Feb. 28, at 11:11 p.m. “following a 911 call reporting an assault which reportedly involved the victim being punched; knocked to the floor; (and) then struck with a chair, causing a laceration to the head,…
Family AfFAIR scheduled for March 14. SCOTTVILLE — The 29th annual Family AfFAIR is scheduled for Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. Every year, hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies in surrounding counties get together to provide a whole day of free fun for local families. Over 75…
Spring Community Auction scheduled for March 7. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The 25th annual Spring CommUNITY Auction will be held on Saturday, March 7 at Graystone Event Center, 4079 W. US 10. This year’s theme is Lights, Camera, Auction: Silver Screen. Live and silent auctions will be featured in the Hollywood-themed event, where bidders will vie for hunting items, jewelry, cameras,…
Free Soil man arrested for fourth OWI. #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. FOUNTAIN — A 56-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on his fourth operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge following a traffic stop Saturday, Feb. 29, at 6:26 p.m. at…
Home Tips: How to install flooring. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Laminated planks offer the look of wood or stone, but they provide greater durability and convenience. Looking to make a few renovations this winter? You can install flooring using these simple steps. 1. Allow flooring to acclimate to the room. It should sit for at least…
Snow showers developing Tuesday afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 28 degrees. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Cloudy with snow showers developing during the afternoon. Mostly cloudy in the evening. High 40; low 32 Precipitation: 70% day; 10% evening. Wind: SSW 16 mph day; W 15 mph evening. Humidity: 84% day; 76% evening.…
Spartan News: Heart monitors get kids pumped about PE. Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in coordination with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central elementary physical education teacher Brooks Johnson has a problem in her physical education classes, she can’t get the students to sit still! That’s actually a good…
Obituary: Richard Bettison, 85, Ludington. Richard Ray Bettison, 85, of Ludington went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020. Richard was born on June 29, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Raymond and Aloa (Moore) Bettison and was a graduate of Michigan State University. He lived in Archbold, Ohio for 25 years with previous wife Beverly…
Outdoor Report: He couldn’t color and I couldn’t tie my shoes By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. The outdoors brings people…
The Scoop: Hoops for Hope. LUDINGTON- On Friday, Feb. 28, the Ludington High School varsity boys and girls basketball teams will be hosting a “Hoops for Hope” benefit when they take on the Orchard View Cardinals at the Hawley Gymnasium. All donations will be used to assist families locally who are fighting cancer. The teams have been raising funds and…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 28, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Richard Bettison, 85, of Ludington died on Friday, February 28. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Beth I. Riffle, 76, of Scottville died on Friday, February 28. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Beads & Blooms Florist,…
Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #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 recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020: – 8:14 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 58-year-old Ludington woman was cited for improper license plate, West Tinkham Avenue, City of…
Obituary: Dr. Gerry Mayer, 85, Ludington. Dr. Gerry L. Mayer, age 85, died on February 25, 2020 from a progressive heart disease. Gerry was born in 1935 in Alma. He attended Alma College for two years where he played on their MIAA championship gold team. After that, he transferred to Michigan State University and received a 4-year degree in Biology,…
Spartan News: Special readers at Victory Early Childhood Center. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in coordination with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The children of Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center were visited Thursday by three representatives of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Undersheriff Derrek Wilson, along with Chief Road…
MCE Quiz Bowl team wins league competition. MANISTEE — The Mason County Eastern Quiz Bowl team recently won the West Michigan D League Competition held Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Manistee Catholic Central. The win was a major accomplishment for the team. “Our team has come a long way from where we began three years ago,” said Coach Seth Pratt. “We…
Full Court Press: Spartans vs. Orioles. Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart talks about the cross-county boys basketball rivalry between the Mason County Central Spartans and the Ludington Orioles. Toni talks to MCC Coach Tim Genson and LHS Coach Thad Shank. She also talks to MCC senior Jeffery Carrier, who earlier this week broke the school’s all time…
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