County planning commission grants Starving Artist Brewing’s tasting room request. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An Amber Township brewery will be able to proceed with its plans to build a tasting room after the Mason County Planning Commission waived the minimum acre stipulation Tuesday night at the Mason County Airport complex. Andy Thomas, owner of Starving…
Fire destroys Free Soil pole barn FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a 30-feet by 40-feet storage building Tuesday evening at Adams Construction and General Contracting, 7808 N. Custer Road. Free Soil/Meade Fire Chief Vince Williams said a passerby discovered the fire and notified owners Adam and BethAnn Kozicki who were at their house, located about 200 feet to the…
WSCC forms partnership with Davenport University allowing students to earn a bachelors in nursing. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Officials from West Shore Community College (WSCC) signed an agreement with officials from Davenport University (DU) today that will offer WSCC nursing students, graduating with an associate’s degree, an opportunity to earn an expedited bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN). “I’m…
Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to May 22. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A preliminary exam that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, in 79th District Court in the murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township has been adjourned until May 22. Beekman, of 10550 N. US 31, was arraigned on open murder…
Custer man faces jail for strangulation. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Custer man faces serving five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 7, to assault by strangulation and and receiving/concealing stolen property less than $200. Nico Blaine Cory, of 58 S. Madison, was arrested…
Man ordered to pay nearly $40,000 in child support. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 38-year-old Leroy, Michigan man was ordered to pay $39,600.70 in back child support in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 7. Eric Anthony Anglebrandt, of 16445 Burchwood Dr., was also ordered by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to serve 35 days up front in jail…
LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Building Foundations” beginning this Friday, May 10, 2019. The exhibit was built in partnership with Hardman Construction of Amber Township. The new exhibit focuses on hands-on activities to help children understand an important concept in the construction field, having a strong foundation. Features of the exhibit include a crane…
CSC case against Ludington man heads to trial. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case against a 40-year-old Ludington man is headed to trial next month in 51st Circuit Court. John Shannon Sayles, of 106 S. Staffon St., is charged with first-degree CSC and second-degree CSC. According to Ludington Police Dept. Capt. Mike Harrie,…
Krieger appointed to county commission. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Nick Krieger was appointed to the Mason County Board of Commissioners during a special meeting Monday evening. The District 1 seat was left vacant following the death of Commissioner Wally Taranko in April. Krieger, a Democrat, and John Kreinbrink, a Republican, were the two applicants. Krieger will hold the…
Learning about pet adoption. LUDINGTON — On Friday, May 3, volunteers from Mason County PAWS visited Metalworks to give employees an opportunity to view cats and dogs that are looking for homes. The event was part of Metalworks’ community awareness week, which brings in various community members to meet with employees. Metalworks employee Sally Marcoux coordinated the event with Jacklyn…
Masons to hold benefit Swiss steak dinner Wednesday. LUDINGTON — Pere Marquette #299 Free and Accepted Masons will hold a benefit Swiss steak dinner on Wednesday, May 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Masonic lodge, located at 108 W. Ludington Ave. (enter from the back, above Evergreen Natural Foods). Proceeds will benefit the Masons’ scholarship fund. Cost is…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital volunteers are hosting a Mother’s Day flower sale on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., or until the flowers are sold out. The sale will be held in the hospital’s Medical Office Building lobby and the west entrance area off the office building lobby. The sale will feature a huge…
Obituary: Marie Schrader, 82, Ludington. Marie Lillian Schrader, 82, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Marie was born on June 29, 1936 in Ludington, the daughter of Fred and Lillian (Paulsen) Hackert. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1955 and married Lewis Schrader on June 2, 1956. Marie was an associate…
Cloudy with some sun today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected. High 58; low 34 Precipitation: 0% day; 0% evening. Wind: NNE 9 mph day; NE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 45% day; 52% evening. Sunrise: 6:28 a.m.; sunset: 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Cloudy with rain developing later in the…
State police investigating baby’s death. LUDINGTON – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby, and hospital child protection officials have determined the baby’s death was not accidental. “On Friday, March 22, 2019, Mason-Oceana County Central Dispatch received a 911 call regarding 2-month-old infant suffering from a medical emergency at a Ludington…
Custer Road closure in Eden Township. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Custer Road between Anthony and Sippy roads has been closed effective today, Monday, May 6, 2019, due to a culvert failure, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The road will remain close until further notice.
Squires receives Michigan Chiropractic Award KALAMAZOO — Scottville chiropractor Dr. Lewis G. Squires recently received the Michigan Association of Chiropractors’ (MAC) Pioneer Award at the MAC Spring 2019 Convention and Exhibition in Kalamazoo. Squires received the award “In appreciation for a lifetime of loyalty, dedication and commitment to the chiropractic profession and the principles of the MAC.” “Dr. Squires has…
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…
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