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Consumers matching 50% of Habitat donations. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County is currently participating in the Home Run for Habitat campaign. During the campaign, Consumers Energy has offered to match 50 percent of each donation made to all Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout Michigan up to $100,000. For example, a donation of $10 to Habitat will…
Obituary: Nellie Scott, 100, Ludington. Nellie M. Scott, 100, born in Wyoming Park, Mich., passed away Sunday April 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Merrill T. Scott; her daughter Suzanne Birtwistle; her brothers Miner Thomas, Miles (Mike) Thomas and Edward Thomas. She is survived by her two sons, Tom (Mary) Scott and Steve (Sue) Scott;…
Recent deaths, posted April 15, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Margaret Ezdebski, 93, of Ludington died on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Harold Elcide Yanna, 90, of Ludington, died on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Nellie Mae Scott, 100, of…
Safe Harbor Credit Union teaches savings to youngsters. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is continuing its Youth Month fun by teaching our youngest children about saving money. “April is Youth Month at Safe Harbor Credit Union and we’ve been having a lot of fun with kids in our lobby and going into schools, and even daycares to teach kids…
Weekend police report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, April 12, 2019: 6:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, 6100 block of East US 10, Branch Township. 7:57 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 1:36 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Rasmussen Road and…
Chamber announces Future Five Awards. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Five women have been named the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Future Five. Leta Bowman, Alisha Christensen, Christine Lamb, Lindsey Lindbloom and Kelly Parker were chosen by the chamber board of directors to receive the award, based on professional growth and excellence in their respective fields. These individuals are…
Obituary: Barbara Maclean, 91, Ludington. Barbara “Bobbie” Maclean, of Ludington, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the age of 91. Bobbie was born on October 10, 1927 in Lansing to Alfred and Edna (Watson) Seyfried. After graduating from Lansing Eastern High School in 1945 and Lansing Secretarial School in 1947 she went to work…
Addiction film to be shown at Ludington library. LUDINGTON — This month, the Mason County District Library is partnering with The Leeward Initiative, to host a viewing of the documentary, “Nova: Addiction,” on Monday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at the Ludington library. Addiction experts will be on site to answer questions. The Leeward Initiative is a local prevention coalition, focused…
Bar association acknowledges magistrate on her retirement. Letter to the Editor By Jordan Miller, president, Mason-Lake Bar Association. 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…
Sunny and warmer today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, April 15, 2019: Tax Day. Sunny with some afternoon clouds. High 47; low 34. Precipitation: 10% day; 40% evening. Wind: NW 8 mph day; S 5 mph evening. Humidity: 60% day; 63% evening Sunrise: 7:02 a.m.; sunset: 8:28 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Rain showers early with overcast skies later…
US 31 to close between US 10, PM Highway for utility work. AMBER TOWNSHIP — US 31 expressway between US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway will be closed three days over the next couple of weeks to allow for utility work. Michigan Electric Transmission is pulling new high voltage wires across the expressway, according to John Richard of Michigan Department…
LHS robotics team qualifies for international competition. SAGINAW — The Ludington High School O-bots Team #7160 qualified this weekend for the FIRST Robotics Competition worldwide competition after it competed against 160 teams in the state competition at Saginaw Valley State University. The LHS robotics team finished 61st out of 539 robotics team . The team competed in the top alliances…
Weather Advisory: 3 – 5 inches of snow possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Sunday, April 14, 2019. A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service until 4 a.m. Monday, April 15. Wet and heavy snowfall is possible with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches at rates up to 1 inch per hour. Snow may…
LHS wins state quiz bowl title. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EAST LANSING — The Ludington High School Quiz Bowl Team won the state class B championship today, Saturday, April 13, following a two day, double elimination tournament at Michigan State University. “We competed Friday and went undefeated, beating Manistee 375-195, Ionia 505 to 135 and Forest Hills Eastern 435-170,” said…
Recent deaths, posted April 13, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Richard Lear Quinn, 79, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 12, 2019. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.OakGroveLudington.com. James “Jim” Voelker, 84, of Clearwater, Fla, formerly of Ludington, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Mary…
Reader: In defense of Ludington schools bond election flyer. 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…
Letter to the Editor: Manufacturing executive endorses importance of school bond and jobs. 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…
Cops vs. firefighters hockey game will raise funds for victims of fires. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The sixth annual Law Dogs vs. Smoke Eaters (cops vs. firefighters) hockey game is this Saturday, April 13 at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, located on the campus of West Shore Community College. Proceeds from the event raise money for…
Jaycees to hold Easter egg hunt. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Copeyon Park on Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m.. Over 6,000 eggs will be stuffed with candy, toys, and more. The hunt is for kids up to age 13 and there will be simultaneous hunts for children in the following…
Crazy bartender contest to benefit 4th of July fireworks. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual Crazy Bartender Contest to benefit the 2019 Freedom Festival Fireworks Fund on Wednesday, April 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. upstairs at Timbers, 320 S. James Street. Five local celebrities will be donning their craziest gear to bartend while attendees “vote”…
County offices to close in memory of Commissioner Taranko. LUDINGTON — All Mason County buildings/offices will be closed on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in order to honor Commissioner Wally Taranko and pay respect to his family. Taranko, who represented Mason County District 1, died on Monday, April 8 at the age of 75. See…
