#OceanaCountyCASA HART – Four Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Oceana volunteers were sworn in Wednesday, June 5, by Oceana County Probate Judge Bradley G. Lambrix. Volunteers are Colleen Riley, Arlyse Hambright, and Mason County residents Sharon Edgar and Kathy Shafer. After going through 30 hours of pre-service training and observing family court hearings, they were able to take the…
LUDINGTON — The western end of the North Breakwater has been closed by Ludington Police Department due to water washing over the wall. Chief Mark Barnett said the lighthouse’s conditions will be re-evaluated Thursday morning.
Hamlin Township man sent to prison for assaulting wife. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Hamlin Township man was sentenced to 15 months to 25 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 4, for felony convictions of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second-offense aggravated domestic violence and fourth-offense habitual…
Baldwin woman sentenced to jail for ‘under ringing‘ at Walmart. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Baldwin woman was sentenced to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, June 4, in 51st Circuit Court for “under ringing” merchandise in the self check-out lane at Walmart last March. Leronda Marie Garcia-Manley, of 6852…
Key witness in drug death case sentenced for heroin possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 45-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 4, to serve six months up front of one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of heroin possession less than 25 grams. Jeremy Jason Bonneau, of 610 N. James St., will…
Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks to Mitch Foster, Ludington’s new city manager. The Scoop is presented by Safe Harbor Credit Union.
Thunderstorms possible this morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Thunderstorms in the morning will give way to cloudy skies later. High 57; low 51. Precipitation: 80% day; 10% evening. Wind: WSW 9 mph day; N 9 mph evening. Humidity: 90% day; 94% evening. Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.; sunset: 9:24 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 Mostly sunny skies.…
Taranko hired as ESD assistant superintendent. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — During its regular meeting Monday, the West Shore Educational Service District (ESD) hired Amy Taranko as assistant superintendent of instruction. Taranko, a resident of Pere Marquette Township, is currently the principal of Hart Public School’s Spitler Elementary School. In her 26th year of education, Taranko earned a…
Love Ludington weekend is coming up. LUDINGTON – This coming weekend is the annual Love Ludington weekend, which includes another Guinness World Record attempt, the 39th annual Lakestride Half-Marathon and many other events. “Ludington is a special place to visit any time of year, but we really get excited about summer and view the ‘Love Ludington’ weekend as our official…
Fuller joins Spectrum Ludington obstetrics and gynecology office. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Marian Fuller, has recently joined Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology, located at 250 Nelson Road. She will provide both inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN care and surgery for patients of all ages, working with doctors Dan Gentry and Margaret Gustafson and nurse practitioner Michelle Gentry. “We…
Obituary: David Courteau, 44, Custer. David Alan Courteau, 44, of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. David was born on February 19, 1975 in Ludington, the son of Robert and Nancy Courteau. He graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1993, then attended West Shore Community College. David attended Apostolic Christian Tabernacle. David loved working with his…
Hospital Volunteers host luncheon to support Cancer Patient Assistance Fund Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Volunteers are holding a fundraising luncheon to support their $250,000 pledge to the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, which helps area cancer patients with funds while they are going through treatment. The luncheon will be held Wednesday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lincoln…
Fun run to kick off Lakestride weekend. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is hosting a one mile fun run to officially kick off the annual Ludington Lakestride weekend. The fun run will start at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 7 at the Loomis Street boat launch. It is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages and…
Sunny early, thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Sunny skies during the morning hours with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon and into the evening. High 70; low 58. Precipitation: 40% day; 50% evening. Wind: SSW 15 mph day; SWW 10 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 85% evening Sunrise: 6:04…
Huron-Manistee national forests waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at most day-use recreation sites in the Huron-Manistee National Forests on Saturday, June 8 in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day. Hikers, paddlers, and other outdoor enthusiasts will have free access to the some of the forests’ most popular recreation sites, including: The…
Charter boat fishermen save couple from sinking boat. PENTWATER – Thanks to the quick actions of a charter boat crew, two people aboard a sinking boat near the Pentwater Channel were saved Sunday, June 2. Charles Mears State Park rangers notified Mason-Oceana 911 of a boat sinking at the mouth of the Pentwater Channel with two occupants on board just…
Sugar Ridge Church to offer Vacation Bible School CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren, 2012 E. Wilson Road, will hold its annual Vacation Bible School for Pre-K through sixth grade children, Monday through Friday, June 17 through June 21 , 6:00 to 8 p.m.. Sugar Ridge Church is located 2 ½ miles south and ½ mile…
Police busy with crashes over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May 31, 2019: 12:22 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 53-year-old Custer woman was cited following a traffic stop for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 10 and Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. 5:55 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, West US…
Water Safety Day postponed LUDINGTON — The Water Safety Day event scheduled for today from noon to 2 p.m. at Loomis Street Boat Ramp has been postponed due to weather. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm warning. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mason and Lake counties until 10:15 p.m. At 9:29 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Free Soil moving east at 40 mph. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph with quarter size hail is likely.
The Makers: Art therapy turns into side business. The Makers Series is a semi-monthly series brought to you by Preferred Credit Union. By Kate Krieger, MCP Correspondent. “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…
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