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Letter to Editor: Cancelling school for one sporting event sends wrong message. By Kelly Leikert, Holland (formerly of Ludington) 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…
Recent deaths, posted March 15, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Marceline Marie (Padgett) O’Brien, 37, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has…
Rain and snow possible this morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Mason County. Friday, March 15, 2019 Cloudy with rain and snow showers in the morning. Snow showers in the afternoon and evening. High 38; low 26. Precipitation: 60% Wind: WNW 12 mph day; NW 11 mph evening. Humidity: 82%…
Weather causes road and street closures The Mason County Road Commission and Ludington City Department of Public Works have announced road and street closures due to flooding and/or other weather-related issues: Appleton Road, south of Meisenheimer Road, Riverton Township Bean Street, south of Hansen Road, Custer Township Darr Road, north of Sippy Road, Eden Township. Longfellow Street, between Washington Avenue…
District library partners with MCC to bring more books to MCC students. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library and Mason County Central Schools, in cooperation with West Shore Community College, have launched a program called Unbound. The program allows MCC students to browse the library’s catalog online, from home or at school, and order books…
Drug charges against Ludington woman top recent arraignments. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies -Tiera Leigh Pierce, 38, of 1039 N. William St., Ludington, was arrested Sept. 13, 2018 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine/ecstasy.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 14, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Sabrina Kay West, 27, of 5798 W. Sixth St., Mears, pleaded guilty Mar. 6 to attempted assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 180 days discretionary jail for…
Obituary: David Bick, 62, Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Scottville. David William Bick, 62, of Lakeland, Fla. formerly of Scottville, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at AdventHealth Hospital in Tampa following a long illness. Dave was born on June 17, 1956 in Huntington, W.V., the son of Ronald and Elizabeth Ann Bick. He graduated from Portage Northern High School in 1975. …
Thunderstorms possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, March 14 2019 Cloudy with light rain in the morning. Scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cloudy in the evening with rain on and off after midnight. High 57; low 36 Precipitation: 60% day; 80% evening. Wind: S 15 mph day; SW 10 mph evening. Humidity: 80% day; 87% evening. Sunrise: 7:59…
Mr. Kimes: Teaching life’s important lessons. SCOTTVILLE — On Wednesday evening, March 13, Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes read his newly published book, “The Moment Time Stood Still” to his students and their parents, guardians, and grandparents, during a special March is Reading Month heroes-themed open house. After he was done reading, each of his 300-plus students,…
LASD to hold half day Friday due to basketball semi-finals. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will hold a half day of school on Friday, March 15 to allow students and community to attend the 5:30 p.m. boys’ varsity basketball semi-finals basketball game at Michigan State University. A letter from Superintendent Jason Kennedy explains further: Ludington Area Schools is blessed…
Sen. VanderWall to hold coffee hours on Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington), will hold a coffee hour on Friday, March 15. VanderWall represents the state’s 35th senate district, which includes Mason County. He will be at Scottville City Hall, 105 N. Main St., from 3 to 4 p.m. Constituents are invited to meet with the senator during that…
Woman arrested for ‘under ringing’ in Walmart self check-out lane. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 38-year-old Baldwin woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly “under-ringing” merchandise in the self check-out lane at Walmart Monday afternoon, March 11, stealing nearly $870 in merchandise, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman faces a felony of first-degree…
Obituary: George Hansen, 91, Scottville. George E. Hansen, 91, of Scottville, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, after a long life filled with many blessings. He was born December 26, 1927 in Grant Township of Mason County to John and Dagmar (Christiansen) Hansen. George attended school at Pelton Corners and Scottville. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly…
Man sent to jail for breaking and entering. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 20-year-old Fountain man was sentenced to serve 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 12, for a two-count conviction of breaking and entering with intent. Aaron Michael Dietz, of 2090 4th St., pleaded guilty, Jan.…
Woman sentenced for using counterfeit money at Wesco. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 33-year-old Fountain woman was sentenced Tuesday, March 12, in 51st Circuit Court to time served in jail for a conviction of uttering and publishing a counterfeit bill. Neta Margett Sohn, of 4513 Benson Rd., pleaded guilty to the felony charge last January. Sohn testified…
Scottville woman sentenced for stealing Xbox system. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 21-year-old Scottville woman was sentenced to time served in jail for a conviction of larceny in building in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 12. Arneva Lily Tyler, of 108 S. Reinberg Ave., testified in January that she stole an Xbox system last August in the…
Purtee honored for 29 years in county clerk’s office. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners paid tribute to Debra Purtee during its regular board meeting Tuesday morning, March 12. Purtee, who is retiring, has worked for the county clerk’s office for 29 years and has served as chief deputy clerk since 1998. Purtee’s duties…
2018 was busy year for sheriff’s office; new K-9 purchased. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole presented his department’s annual report to the Mason County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning. Cole said that 2018 was a “very active year for the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. We had our first drowning in four years, when 38…
Recent deaths, posted March 12, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Michael Robert Lucas, 65, of Grand Rapids, died on Monday, March 12, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. A full obituary will run…
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