Krieger, Kreinbrink apply for vacant county commission seat; appointment tonight. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will appoint a new commissioner to the District 1 seat when it meets today in special session at 7 p.m. Two candidates have applied for the position, left vacant following the death of Commissioner Wally Taranko in April.…
Today on The Scoop Today, during the noon hour, Mason County Press launches The Scoop with host Kate Krieger-Watkins. The webcast will debuts twice weekly on location around Mason County. We will talk various topics with our guests and throw in a little news as well. Our first show begins with Andy Thomas of Starving Artist Brewing Company of Amber…
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Drunk woman arrested after allegedly threatening hospital staff. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 49-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for disorderly person following a 911 call reporting an intoxicated female making threats to staff at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Sunday, May 5, shortly before 2 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “She was found by a Mason County…
The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Marie Lillian Schrader, 82, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 4, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Friday, May 10 from 6 to…
Letter to the Editor: Study on 21st Century Learning at LASD. 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…
The deadline to submit letters to the editor on the Tuesday, May 7, Ludington Area School District bond election is noon, Monday, May 6. Any letter received after this time will be rejected by the editor. For more information on Mason County Press’ Letter to the Editor/Op/Ed policy, please click here. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by…
Fire destroys Sherman Twp. home. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a mobile home at 2460 E. Millerton Road, between Custer and Stephens roads, Saturday evening. Firefighters were dispatched to the home about 10:30 p.m. When the first fire unit arrived, the trailer was fully engulfed in flames. According to Sgt. Jeremy King of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the fire…
Businesses, community activists recognized during chamber dinner. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2018 dinner Saturday at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. During the dinner, the chamber presented awards to the Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year, and the Community Service Award. It also recognized The Future…
Driver injured following First St. crash. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Ludington man was injured following a single vehicle crash on First Street near Sherman Street today, Friday, May 3. The man was driving a Chevrolet S-10 and appeared to be heading eastbound on First Street. The vehicle ended up in a ditch near a ravine. The cause of the crash…
MCC band receives superior rating at state band festival. MANISTEE — The Mason County Central High School Symphonic Winds band received a superior (1) rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s state festival held at Manistee high School on May 1. The band performed two works for a panel of three judges. A fourth judge was a clinician…
Recent births, reported May 3, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jasper Jaxon Smith, the son of Melissa Tompkins and Joshua Smith of Ludington, was born May 1, 2019. Spencer Ray-Lynn Cooke, the daughter of Roberta and Aric Cook of Hart, was born May 2, 2019. Hannah Elise Sniegowski, the daughter of Elizabeth and…
FiveCAP holding garden workshop May 23 SCOTTVILLE — A small garden in the backyard or in containers on a patio can yield a great quantity of fresh vegetables while giving low-income families some control over what they are consuming and allowing food budgets to stretch much farther. FiveCAP, Inc. will hold its 50th annual garden workshop on Thursday, May 23…
This is a paid advertisement in support of the Ludington Area School District May 7 millage proposal, authorized by the Ludington Area Schools Yes Committee. Paid for by the businesses shown. PO Box 729, Ludington, MI 49431. This ad was not paid for at taxpayer or LASD expense.
Obituary: John Riley, 74, Fountain. John Joseph Riley, 74, of Fountain, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. John was born on August 15, 1944 in Detroit, the son of John and Esther (Olds) Riley. He graduated from Lowery High School in Dearborn in 1962. John enjoyed his trips to Florida and Arizona, and day trips to the Little…
Obituary: James Sheppard, 87, Ludington. James H. Sheppard, 87, of Ludington passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was born December 11, 1931 in Fremont to Kenneth and Edith (Holcomb) Sheppard. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1950. Jim was drafted into the US Army in 1951. He was fighting on the frontline of the Korean War the day…
Temps in upper ’50s today, partial sunshine. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, May 3, 2019. Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected. High 58; low 34 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: N 9 mph day; NNE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 71% evening. Sunrise: 6:34 a.m.; sunset: 8:50 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High…
Letter to the Editor: In support of Starving Artist Brewing Co’s quest for re-zoning. 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,…
Gordon Road in Riverton Twp. closed. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Gordon Road between Kinney and Hawley roads has been closed until further notice, due to a collapsed culvert. Motorists are asked to seek alternative routes.
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Third-offense DWLS, meth arrests top police activity. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 27-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop on a charge of third-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and on a failure to appear warrant issued by the Michigan State Police, Hart Post, Wednesday, May 1, shortly after 3 p.m. at Pere…
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