79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted May 2, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Cassandra Marie Flores, 21, of 116 E. Second St., Scottville, pleaded no contest Apr. 23 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 22 days served. A second count of…
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Letter to the Editor: Reader opposes school millage for various reasons. 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…
Some showers possible this afternoon, evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, May 2, 2019. Cloudy with showers in the afternoon and into evening. High 55; low 38 Precipitation: 50% day; 50% evening. Wind: SSE 8 mph day; NNW 6 mph evening. Humidity: 81% day; 84% evening. Sunrise: 6:35 a.m. day; sunset: 8:49 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019. Cloudy early…
Recent births, reported May 1, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. River Lee Lemine, the son of Aleshia Moore and Wesly Lemire, was born April 22, 2019. Hannah Jo Hein, the daughter of Kelly and Andrew Hein of Ludington, was born April 24, 2019. Elijah Joseph Blanchette, the son of Miranda Bailey and Christopher…
Ludington schools bond: Why the buildings can’t just be fixed. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to decide on a 2.32 mills bond issue which will build a new kindergarten through fifth grade complex, and completely renovate the middle school/high school complex, among some other facility improvements (see more details…
Obituary: Dr. Donald Lemott Wise, 96, Ludington. Dr. Donald Lemott Wise of Ludington, and formerly of Zion, Ill., and Racine, Wis., went to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was 96-years-old, born in Zion, Ill. April 15, 1923. He graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1941, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago in 1944, and…
Another rainy day. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Rain. High 55; low 41. Precipitation: 90% day; 40% evening. Wind: E 10 mph day; NE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 84% day; 83% evening Sunrise: 6:36 a.m.; sunset: 8:48 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019. Cloudy with showers in the afternoon and into evening. High 55; low 38 Precipitation:…
Benefit to help musician who’s been there for others. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP correspondent. Local musician, husband, father and business owner, John Bailey, 51, has been struggling lately with a lot of unanswered health problems. He and his family have health insurance, but due to the uncertain medical issues, John’s insurance doesn’t cover everything he needs, the tests to get…
#MasonCountyCrime Man pleads guilty to felonious assault. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 33-year-old Logan Township man faces serving eights months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30, to felonious assault and second-offense domestic violence. David Roberts Ray Mercer, Jr., of 5125 E. Outlook Circle, wielded a pistol…
Ludington woman charged with 14 felonies involving stolen guns. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – Heather Marie Vinton, 33, of Ludington, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, April 29, and charged with 14 felonies stemming from the theft of guns, TVs, sporting goods, power tools and other items, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On April 29, 2019, at…
Crashes top police activity. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, April 29, 2019: 5:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 north of US 10, Amber Township. 1:29 p.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 7:29 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Brye…
Ludington RV dump station to close during construction. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Wastewater Treatment Plant’s RV dump station is being closed down through the duration of construction at the plant, which is expected to be completed by the middle of summer of 2020. “This action is necessary due to the highly active construction site, and the congested area creating a…
Letter to the Editor: Reader thankful for MCP. 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. Dear…
Letter to the Editor: School board president endorses bond proposal. 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…
National Day of Prayer services are Thursday. LUDINGTON — National Day of Prayer services will be held Thursday, May 2. This year’s event will include the traditional prayer service on the steps of the Mason County Courthouse beginning at noon. Other events will include a 24-hour prayer room beginning at midnight at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., a prayer…
Ludington schools bond: What happens to the current elementary buildings? LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to decide on a 2.32 mills bond issue which will build a new kindergarten through fifth grade complex, and completely renovate the middle school/high school complex, among some other facility improvements (see more details…
Letter to the Editor: Optometrist sees benefit of Ludington school bond. 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…
Manistee woman sentenced for writing bad checks #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON –– A 30-year-old Manistee woman was sentenced to 90 days on a tether for a felony conviction of uttering and publishing Tuesday, April 30, in 51st Circuit Court. Amy Lynn Witkowski, of 276 1/2 11th St., pleaded guilty to the charge last March. Due to Witkowski’s “high-risk…
Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball seeks volunteers. LUDINGTON — The 2019 Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament, hosted by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, is seeking volunteers to help with team registration. Registration volunteer times are 3 to 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, and 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to…
Hospital to host blood drive May 9. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower level classrooms of the hospital. Anyone who attempts to donate will receive a t-shirt from Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. Appointments are preferred. To schedule your appointment, call 866-642-5663…
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