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…
Scottville seeks bids for Riverside Park shelters renovation SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is seeking bids for renovations of Riverside Park shelter and picnic table covering. Bids will be accepted until 5 p.m., May 6, 2019 Bids can be sent to, and details may be picked up at Scottville City Hall, 105 N. Main St., Scottville, MI 49454 from…
Rain and thunderstorms possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, April 22, 2019. Cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Thunderstorms in the evening. High 72; low 43. Precipitation: 20% day; 100% evening. Wind: S 14 mph day; SSW 11 mph evening. Humidity: 52% day; 78% evening Sunrise: 6:50 a.m.; sunset: 8:37 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019.…
5 finalists selected in Momentum Business Plan Competition LUDINGTON — Five Ludington small business owners were chosen as finalists in the $50,000 Momentum Business Plan Competition. Competitors will present their business plans in a Shark Tank-style event on May 17 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. A judge’s panel will decide the amount of prize money awarded to…
Well Armed Women celebrates one year anniversary. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Well Armed Women Mason County celebrated its first-year anniversary on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Fin and Feather Club, 3276 N. Darr Road. The group holds a monthly meeting on the third Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fin and Feather Club and…
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…
Easter weekend gift on the Larsen Farm, triplet heifers. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Triplet heifers were born Friday, April 19, at the Larsen Farm on Sugar Grove Road. “This is an incredibly rare occurrence,” said Leta Larsen. “Studies say the odds range from 1 in 100,000 chances to 1 in 400,000 chances of all heifer triplets born healthy. Definitely a weekend…
MC History Spotlight: The origins of Ludington carferries nearly killed the town’s namesake. 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 observance of the seasonal opening of the Port of Ludington Maritime…
Obituary: Richard Stratton, St., 82, Ludington. Richard Stratton, Sr., 82, of Ludington passed away gently into the arms of Jesus his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2019. Richard was born May 24, 1936 in Chicago to Gardner and Ramona (Seal) Stratton Jr. Richard was an Eagle Scout. He served 30 years as a volunteer fireman and he was on…
Recent births, reported April 19, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Kayden Allan Raspotnik,the son of Alejandra and Ryan Raspotnik of Ludington, was born April 19, 2019. Crew William Paniucki, the son of Collette and Thomas Paniucki Jr., was born April 18, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
Community Cats TNR reaches 900th cat milestone. LUDINGTON — Community Cats TNR, a local, non-profit group of volunteers, in partnership with Country Veterinary Clinic, and Animal Hospital of Ludington, has trap-neuter-returned (TNR) the 900th community cat. The cat, a young black and white male, was neutered by Dr. Stephen Paxton, of the Animal Hospital of Ludington on April 11,…
Plummer to perform World War II one-man play at Ramsdell. MANISTEE — The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts presents “Live from the Front: Byline Ernie Pyle” as part of the Tightlines for Troops celebration on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Ramsdell Theatre. All area veterans are offered free admission, and their families are extended…
Military friend of murder suspect ‘shocked’ by allegations. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A man who served in the National Guard with now murder suspect Corey Ryan Beekman in Afghanistan during 2011 and 2012 said he finds the allegations “quite shocking.” Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township, has been charged with open murder in the shooting death of…
Obituary: Erika Winkel, 45, Ludington. Erika Winkel, 45, passed away at her home in Ludington on April 16, 2019. All who knew Erika would describe her as a gifted and gentle soul. She was lovingly kind to all living creatures and loyally faithful to her large circle of friends. Erika was adventurous and loved swimming, hiking, kayaking and especially fishing.…
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