Letter to the Editor: Former Ludington bus driver supports bond, reduction in busing times. 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,…
Boating safety course being offered. LUDINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a boating safety course on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The Saturday session is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Sunday session is from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost for the class is $5…
Sheep shearing demonstration scheduled. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, 5487 N. Tuttle Road, will hold a sheep shearing demonstration on Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. The event is free for people with special needs and a $2 donation is requested for all others. RSVP is requested. Call 231-462-3732 or email circlerockingsfarm@att.net. For more information, visit www.circlerockingsfarm.org.
Win With Wellness hosting health fair. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness program is hosting a free health fair on Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the hospital’s main lobby. The health fair features free biometric screenings to measure cholesterol levels, glucose level, blood pressure and body mass index; free consultations with a…
Woman admits to ‘under ringing’ at Walmart self check-out. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Baldwin woman pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud Tuesday, April 23, in 51st Circuit Court for “under ringing” merchandise in the self check-out lane at Walmart in Pere Marquette Township last month. Leronda Marie Garcia-Manley, of 6852 Ester Ave., was arrested March…
#MasonCountyCrime Skateboard assailant sentenced. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to time served in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 23, for a felonious assault conviction after assaulting a 25-year-old Ludington area man with a skateboard last December. Bradley Daniel Gilman, of 302 E. Melendy St., pleaded guilty to the offense, March 18. Gilman was…
Logging truck overturns, causing road closure. AMBER TOWNSHIP – A Malburg Forest Product logging truck overturned while attempting a left turn from US 10 onto the US 31 bypass Tuesday, April 23, shortly after 5 p.m., causing the US 31 bypass to be closed for two and a half hours, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was…
Riverton Fire Dept. pancake breakfast is Saturday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP —The Riverton Township Fire Department is holding its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 27 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2104 W. Hawley Road. The cost is $8 per person, which includes pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, coffee, apple juice, and orange juice. The…
Open house to celebrate new Ludington fire station. LUDINGTON — An open house celebrating the new Ludington Fire Department station will be held Sunday, May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the fire station, located at 918 E. Tinkham Ave., behind Lakeshore Resource Network. The new station has been in operation for about a month. It replaces the previous…
Request for bids: Mason County Central Schools roofing project.SCOTTVILLE — Notice to contractors, sealed bids for Mason County Central High School re-roofing project will be received at 300 W. Broadway Ave., Scottville, Michigan, 49454, until 2 p.m. (prevailing local time) on May 7, 2019, at the office of the Mason County Central School District, and at that time will be…
Mostly sunny today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Mostly sunny. High 59; low 44 Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: SW 10 mph day; SSW 8 mph evening. Humidity: 54% day; 59% evening. Sunrise: 6:47 a.m.; sunset: 8:39 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019. Mostly cloudy in the morning then periods of showers later in the day.…
Amber Township man sentenced for seduction. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 46-year-old Amber Township man was sentenced to serve 45 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of seduction in 51st Circuit Tuesday, April 23. Vincent Louis Grassa, of 1817 W. Conrad Rd., was initially facing a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree CSC…
Branch man jailed for felony drunk driving. Editor’s Note: An earlier story about this case contained an error in the headline and lead paragraph stating that Mr. Yeager is convicted of seven drunk driving offenses. He is convicted of eight alcohol-related offenses including four for drunk driving. Extending an apology to Mr. Yeager and positive thoughts for successful treatment. LUDINGTON…
MCC forensics team seeks donations for state tournament. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School forensics team is on its way to the state championships, hoping to take the title two years in a row. Coach Tom Richert would then like to take the team to the prestigious Mackinac Tournament, a sort of “pro bowl” held on Mackinac Island,…
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Ludington education. 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. At…
Sheriff’s report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, April 22, 2019: 7 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Treml Road east of Custer Road, Free Soil Township. 7:02 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Johnson Road east of LaSalle Road, Amber Township. 10:33 a.m., a 22-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following…
Scottville Optimist Giant Garage Sale Saturday. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will hold a giant garage sale on Saturday, April 27 at the Optimist Center in downtown Scottville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twenty families are participating in the event. Lunch will be served. All proceeds from the sale will fund Optimist Club projects, which support the youth…
Rain and cooler temperatures today; clearing later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Cloudy with occasional rain, mainly in the morning. Clear skies in the evening. High 51; low 34 Precipitation: 70% day; 20% evening. Wind: NNW 16 mph day; N 13 mph evening. Humidity: 80% day; 73% evening. Sunrise: 6:49 a.m.; sunset: 8:38 p.m. Wednesday, April…
#MasonCountyCrime Man arrested for drunk driving after going 110 mph on US 10. AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated Saturday, April 20, shortly after 2 a.m. on US 10 near Brye Road after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy clocked his vehicle at 110 mph in a 55-mph zone, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Extreme fire conditions today. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Mason County until 8 p.m. Monday, April 22. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The warning calls…
Open house to celebrate new Custer Twp. office. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Township will hold an open house celebrating the opening of its new township office on Saturday, April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. The township office is located at 1950 E. US 10, about half mile west of the Custer village limits. For several years the township has…
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