FiveCAP holding garden workshop May 23

May 3, 2019

FiveCAP holding garden workshop May 23 SCOTTVILLE — A small garden in the backyard or in containers on a patio can yield a great quantity of fresh vegetables while giving low-income families some control over what they are consuming and allowing food budgets to stretch much farther. FiveCAP, Inc. will hold its 50th annual garden workshop on Thursday, May 23…

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Ad: Manufacturers and businesses that support LAS bond.

May 3, 2019

This is a paid advertisement in support of the Ludington Area School District May 7 millage proposal, authorized by the Ludington Area Schools Yes Committee. Paid for by the businesses shown. PO Box 729, Ludington, MI 49431. This ad was not paid for at taxpayer or LASD expense.

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Obituary: John Riley, 74, Fountain.

May 3, 2019

Obituary: John Riley, 74, Fountain. John Joseph Riley, 74, of Fountain, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019.   John was born on August 15, 1944 in Detroit, the son of John and Esther (Olds) Riley.  He graduated from Lowery High School in Dearborn in 1962. John enjoyed his trips to Florida and Arizona, and day trips to the Little…

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Obituary: James Sheppard, 87, Ludington.

May 3, 2019

Obituary: James Sheppard, 87, Ludington. James H. Sheppard, 87, of Ludington passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was born December 11, 1931 in Fremont to Kenneth and Edith (Holcomb) Sheppard.  He graduated from Fremont High School in 1950. Jim was drafted into the US Army in 1951. He was fighting on the frontline of the Korean War the day…

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Temps in upper ’50s today, partial sunshine.

May 3, 2019

Temps in upper ’50s today, partial sunshine. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, May 3, 2019. Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected. High 58; low 34 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: N 9 mph day; NNE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 71% evening. Sunrise: 6:34 a.m.; sunset: 8:50 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High…

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In support of Starving Artist Brewing Co’s quest for re-zoning.

May 2, 2019

Letter to the Editor: In support of Starving Artist Brewing Co’s quest for re-zoning. 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,…

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Gordon Road in Riverton Twp. closed.

May 2, 2019

Gordon Road in Riverton Twp. closed. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Gordon Road between Kinney and Hawley roads has been closed until further notice, due to a collapsed culvert. Motorists are asked to seek alternative routes.

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Help Wanted Ad Special.

May 2, 2019

Help Wanted Ad Special. It is hiring season for many businesses in Mason and Oceana counties. We would like to ask employers to consider the help wanted classified services of Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our news sites have a combined daily average viewership of nearly 20,000, along with Facebook followings of 16,500 (MCP) and 12,000 (OCP).  Help…

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Third-offense DWLS, meth arrests top police activity.

May 2, 2019

Third-offense DWLS, meth arrests top police activity. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 27-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop on a charge of third-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and on a failure to appear warrant issued by the Michigan State Police, Hart Post, Wednesday, May 1, shortly after 3 p.m. at Pere…

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History: The first Ludington carferries.

May 2, 2019

History: The first Ludington carferries. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: In MC History Spotlight’s previous post, we talked about how the railroad came to Mason County. The railroad and the…

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Terrorism threat tops 79th District Court arraignments

May 2, 2019

Terrorism threat tops 79th District Court arraignments, May 2, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard William Kuehler, 55, homeless, was arrested Apr. 28 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of false report or threat of terrorism. Preliminary hearing: May 15 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $50,000/10 percent.…

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Obituary: Robert Keppner, 96, Ludington.

May 2, 2019

Obituary: Robert Keppner, 96, Ludington. Robert H. Keppner, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the age of 96. Bob, as his friends called him, was born November 7, 1922 in Cicero, Ill. to Harry Washington Keppner and Elizabeth Anastasia Wendell. He attended Morton High School in Cicero, class of 1941. His college studies…

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Ludington schools bond: Walkability and transportation.

May 2, 2019

Ludington schools bond: Walkability and transportation.   LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to decide on a 2.32 mills bond issue which will build a new kindergarten through fifth grade complex, and completely renovate the middle school/high school complex, among some other facility improvements (see more details here). The district…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted May 2, 2019.

May 2, 2019

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted May 2, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Cassandra Marie Flores, 21, of 116 E. Second St., Scottville, pleaded no contest Apr. 23 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 22 days served. A second count of…

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Ad: Say yes to LAS

May 2, 2019

This is a paid advertisement in support of the Ludington Area School District May 7 millage proposal, authorized by the Ludington Area Schools Yes Committee. Paid for by the businesses shown. PO Box 729, Ludington, MI 49431. This ad was not paid for at taxpayer or LASD expense.

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Reader opposes school millage for various reasons.

May 2, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Reader opposes school millage for various reasons. 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…

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Some showers possible this afternoon, evening.

May 2, 2019

Some showers possible this afternoon, evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, May 2, 2019. Cloudy with showers in the afternoon and into evening. High 55; low 38 Precipitation: 50% day; 50% evening. Wind: SSE 8 mph day; NNW 6 mph evening. Humidity: 81% day; 84% evening. Sunrise: 6:35 a.m. day; sunset: 8:49 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019. Cloudy early…

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Recent births, reported May 1, 2019.

May 1, 2019

Recent births, reported May 1, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. River Lee Lemine, the son of Aleshia Moore and Wesly Lemire, was born April 22, 2019. Hannah Jo Hein, the daughter of Kelly and Andrew Hein of Ludington, was born April 24, 2019. Elijah Joseph Blanchette, the son of Miranda Bailey and Christopher…

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Ludington schools bond: Why the buildings can’t just be fixed.

May 1, 2019

Ludington schools bond: Why the buildings can’t just be fixed. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to decide on a 2.32 mills bond issue which will build a new kindergarten through fifth grade complex, and completely renovate the middle school/high school complex, among some other facility improvements (see more details…

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Obituary: Dr. Donald Lemott Wise, 96, Ludington.

May 1, 2019

Obituary: Dr. Donald Lemott Wise, 96, Ludington. Dr. Donald Lemott Wise of Ludington, and formerly of Zion, Ill., and Racine, Wis., went to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.  He was 96-years-old, born in Zion, Ill. April 15, 1923. He graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1941, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago in 1944, and…

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Another rainy day.

May 1, 2019

Another rainy day. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Rain. High 55; low 41. Precipitation: 90% day; 40% evening. Wind: E 10 mph day; NE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 84% day; 83% evening Sunrise: 6:36 a.m.; sunset: 8:48 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019. Cloudy with showers in the afternoon and into evening. High 55; low 38 Precipitation:…

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