The Makers: CK Plasma, making metal art. The Makers Series is a semi-monthly series brought to you by Preferred Credit Union. By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” Mason County Press is looking around the local areas to…
Sheriff’s office requesting info on possible larceny suspects. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the identity of two individuals who had allegedly been involved in a larceny of merchandise from Walmart of Ludington, along with a theft of a license plate from the store’s parking lot. According to the sheriff’s office, it is…
Grant Twp. Fire Dept. chicken BBQ is Sunday. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The annual Grant Township Fire Department chicken barbecue takes place Sunday Aug. 25, at the Grant Township fire station, 835 W. Hoague Road from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 12 and under, which includes 1/2 chicken with all fixings.…
Nurse Holly Luft and nursing tech. Melissa Lemire recognized for extraordinary patient care. LUDINGTON — Registered nurse Holly Luft, a supervisor in the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Emergency Department has been nominated and selected for the DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The announcement was made at a ceremony today in her honor at which the former patient who nominated Luft,…
Sugar Grove Road updates. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Beginning Monday, Aug. 26, Sugar Grove Road between US 31 and Darr Road, will be closed to all traffic due to a culvert replacement. The work in anticipated to take about two weeks. The culvert is located about .5 mile east of US 31. Sugar Grove Road between Darr and Tuttle roads was…
MCC back to school events scheduled. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools has scheduled back to school events for the upcoming school year. The schedule is as follows: Monday, Aug. 26, high school: freshmen and seniors schedules pickup, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, high school: freshmen orientation, 1 p.m.; freshmen parent meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27,…
Man arrested for 3rd-offense OWI after going 100 mph. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP – A 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for third-offense operating while intoxicated after allegedly driving 100 mph in a 55-mph zone on Kistler Road east of Pere Marquette Highway Thursday, Aug. 22, shortly after 10 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Recent arraignments include felony drug charges. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Thomas James Robinson, Jr., 38, of 1006 Olmstead, Ludington, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of a narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams. Probable cause hearing: Aug. 28…
Obituary: Jerry Linstrom, 89, Ludington. Jerry Wayne Linstrom, 89, of Ludington, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born July 23, 1930 in Fountain to Howard and Aura (Letson) Linstrom . Jerry graduated from Ludington High School in 1949. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country…
The Scoop: State Rep. Jack O’Malley. SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Danny V speaks with State Rep. Jack O’Malley about the roads, marijuana taxes, and other state issues. O’Malley represents the 101st House of Representatives district, which covers Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties. The Scoop is presented by Urka Auto Center and Safe Harbor Credit Union.
Back to School Backpack Bonanza is Friday. LUDINGTON — A Back to School Backpack Bonanza, organized by Staircase Youth Services, will be held on Friday, Aug. 23 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf, located at Stearns Park. The free event includes a free backpack and a free round of mini golf. Participants will receive…
College to offer free bus service again. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus will be offered again to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The college underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over transportation costs. The service…
Kran re-elected to Great Lakes Energy board. Great Lakes Energy (GLE) members reelected two incumbents and elected a new board member to the cooperative board of directors July 15th, 2019. Directors Robert Kran of Free Soil and John LaForge of Delton were re-elected to represent Districts 6 and 9. Howard Bowersox of Stanwood will be the new director for District…
Driver who hit construction workers, killing one, sentenced. MANISTEE – The driver who hit two construction workers, killing one, last September was sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 21, in 85th District Court. Charlene Myers, 67, was sentenced to 14 days in jail starting Aug. 23; 180 days on house arrest while wearing a GPS tether; two years probation; and $2,825 in restitution,…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 21, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Michael Charles Gould, 55, of 2201 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 13 of impaired driving and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; two years probation; 93 days discretionary jail…
ATV crash, counterfeit money investigation among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 19, 2019: – 12:58 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Masten Road south of Hawley Road, Logan Township. – 2:50 p.m., (MCSO), a 42 year-old Fountain woman was arrested on an outstanding Mason County Friend of the…
Isolated thunderstorms possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Isolated thunderstorms are possible overnight with a 30% chance of rain. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 75; low 52 Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening. Wind: NNW 10 mph day; NNE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 70% day; 78% evening. Sunrise: 6:55 a.m.; sunset: 8:39 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22,…
The Scoop: COVE’s 40th anniversary celebration LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Amanda Nasor, shelter manager of COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) about the organization’s upcoming Saddle Up at Sundown 40th anniversary celebration on Friday, Sept. 6.
Public invited to tour farms of Mason County GRANT TOWNSHIP — Mason-Lake Conservation District is hosting its annual farm tour, Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will meet at Farm View Resort located at 6700 N. US 31. The Tour is open to farmers as well as the public. The night will start off with participants…
Sugar Grove Rd. culvert repair updates. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove Road, between Darr and Tuttle roads will be closed, beginning today, to replace a culvert. The culvert is located about .8 mile east of Darr Road and .2 mile west of Tuttle Road. The work is expected to be completed on Friday, Aug. 23. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove…
Obituary: Torfe Gedraitis, 83, of Scottville. Torfe Alphonse Gedraitis, 83, lifelong resident of Scottville, died peacefully at his home Friday evening, August 16, 2019. Torfe was born on April 29, 1936 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the only child of Stanley and Mihkalina (Lesauskas) Gedraitis. As a child of Lithuanian immigrants, the language barrier at school was often difficult,…
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