#MasonCountyCrime Man arrested for drugged driving following crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 27-year-old Manistee man was arrested for operating while under the influence of drugs following a two-vehicle crash at US 31 and Koenig Road Thursday, April 25, at 9:35 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. No one was injured. The suspect was…
Senator discusses governor’s tax increase proposals, abortion bill. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) was the keynote speaker at the Mason County Republican Committee annual Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday, April 26. VanderWall, who represents Michigan’s 35th Senate District, which includes Mason County, spoke about some of the challenges the Republican-controlled state legislator faces, especially with…
LUDINGTON — The city’s siren is being disconnected on Tuesday, April 30, due to the demolition of the old fire station at the corner of Loomis and Robert streets. City Manager Mitch Foster said the siren will eventually be relocated to another downtown location. The siren, which is sounded every day at noon, serves as an emergency alert siren. Before…
Partly cloudy skies today; windy. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, April 26, 2019. Partly cloudy skies. High 54; low 32 Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: NNW 19 mph day; NNW 15 mph evening. Humidity: 63% day; 61% evening. Sunrise: 6:44 a.m.; sunset: 8:41 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019. Cloudy. High 43; low 32 Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening.…
Democrats to meet May 2. LUDINGTON — The next general membership meeting of the MasonCounty Democratic Party will be held Thursday, May 2, 2019at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts,107 S. Harrison.
Obituary: Robert J. “Pinky” Pinkerton, 87, Scottville. Robert J. “Pinky” Pinkerton of Scottville passed away peacefully at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday, April 25 at the age of 87. Pinky graduated from Scottville High School in 1950 and married Marlene Joyce Drier Pinkerton on September 21, 1957. Pinky was a life member and one of the founding members of…
Thoughts on partisanship, future of Ludington. Editor’s Note: The following is a submission to Mason County Press by Ludington Mayor Steve Miller. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of this news organization. By Mayor Steve Miller, City of Ludington. I’d like to share two thoughts that will hopefully convey my view of my position…
Forest service conducting prescribed burns in Lake County. LAKE COUNTY — The US Forest Service is currently conducting a prescribed burn in portions of Lake County. Residents of southeastern Mason County may notice thick smoke as a result. The burn areas include: Section 3 of Lake Township, 584 acres, near Gleasons Landing. Sections 24, 25, 26 of Pleasant Plains Township,…
Letter to the Editor: Bond offers chance for better education for next generation. 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…
Descendants of famed Coast Guard Station Ludington chief visit maritime museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Nels Palmer was the longest serving station chief at Coast Guard Station Ludington (U.S. Life Saving Station). He arrived at the station in 1920 and stayed until the new building was erected in 1934. That building is now the home of the Port…
Obituary: Sandra Eckley, 77, Ludington. Sandra B. Eckley, 77, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was born June 8, 1941 in Muskegon to Hans and Minnie (Kibbey) Larsen. Sandra married Philip F. Eckley on October 29, 1966 in Ludington. Together they had three sons. Sandra worked for Star Watch Case and the Ludington Daily News for several…
Felonious assault tops 79th District Court arraignments, posted April 25, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Lee Renwick, 66, of 1340 S. Scottville Rd., Custer Township, was arrested Apr. 18 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault), felony firearms and domestic violence.…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted April 25, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Carrie Ann Carr, 38, of 332 S. Meyers Rd., Amber Township, pleaded no contest Apr. 17 to malicious destruction of personal property and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for two days already…
Prison inmate faces more time behind bars for dealing fentanyl. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old prison inmate faces additional time behind bars after pleading guilty to delivery of fentanyl less than 50 grams and third-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 23. Anthony Joseph Brock, who is lodged in the Central Michigan Correctional Facility…
Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville, left us to head “up north” on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. See obituary…
Hamlin Township man faces prison for assaulting wife. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Hamlin Township man is looking at serving a prison term between 15 months to 25 years after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 23, to felony charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second-offense aggravated…
Rain possible later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, April 25, 2019. Mostly cloudy in the morning then periods of showers later in the day. Rain showers early in the evening then clearing later at night. High 64; low 41. Precipitation: 40% day; 60% evening. Wind: WSW 6 mph day; NW 5 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 79% evening Sunrise:…
WSCC commencement activities scheduled. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 175 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 49th commencement ceremony to be held on Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in the college’s Recreation Center Arena. Speakers for the event will be President Scott Ward, Bruce C. Smith, chairman of the board of…
May 7 election is for Ludington school district only. LUDINGTON — Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly is reminding registered voters that the Tuesday, May 7 election is only for voters who live in the Ludington Area School District. The only proposal on the ballot is a request from the school district asking voters to approve up to 2.32 mills, generating…
Letter to the Editor: WSCC professor, LASD resident offers support for 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…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Planning Commission is updating the Mason County master plan and is conducting a survey to receive input from as many people as possible. The on-line survey can be completed by clicking the link below: Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MasonMasterPlan
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