Forest service conducting prescribed burns in Lake County. LAKE COUNTY — The US Forest Service is currently conducting a prescribed burn in portions of Lake County. Residents of southeastern Mason County may notice thick smoke as a result. The burn areas include: Section 3 of Lake Township, 584 acres, near Gleasons Landing. Sections 24, 25, 26 of Pleasant Plains Township,…
Letter to the Editor: Bond offers chance for better education for next generation. 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…
Descendants of famed Coast Guard Station Ludington chief visit maritime museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Nels Palmer was the longest serving station chief at Coast Guard Station Ludington (U.S. Life Saving Station). He arrived at the station in 1920 and stayed until the new building was erected in 1934. That building is now the home of the Port…
Obituary: Sandra Eckley, 77, Ludington. Sandra B. Eckley, 77, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was born June 8, 1941 in Muskegon to Hans and Minnie (Kibbey) Larsen. Sandra married Philip F. Eckley on October 29, 1966 in Ludington. Together they had three sons. Sandra worked for Star Watch Case and the Ludington Daily News for several…
Felonious assault tops 79th District Court arraignments, posted April 25, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Lee Renwick, 66, of 1340 S. Scottville Rd., Custer Township, was arrested Apr. 18 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault), felony firearms and domestic violence.…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted April 25, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Carrie Ann Carr, 38, of 332 S. Meyers Rd., Amber Township, pleaded no contest Apr. 17 to malicious destruction of personal property and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for two days already…
Prison inmate faces more time behind bars for dealing fentanyl. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old prison inmate faces additional time behind bars after pleading guilty to delivery of fentanyl less than 50 grams and third-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 23. Anthony Joseph Brock, who is lodged in the Central Michigan Correctional Facility…
Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville, left us to head “up north” on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. See obituary…
Hamlin Township man faces prison for assaulting wife. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Hamlin Township man is looking at serving a prison term between 15 months to 25 years after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 23, to felony charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second-offense aggravated…
Rain possible later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, April 25, 2019. Mostly cloudy in the morning then periods of showers later in the day. Rain showers early in the evening then clearing later at night. High 64; low 41. Precipitation: 40% day; 60% evening. Wind: WSW 6 mph day; NW 5 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 79% evening Sunrise:…
WSCC commencement activities scheduled. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 175 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 49th commencement ceremony to be held on Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in the college’s Recreation Center Arena. Speakers for the event will be President Scott Ward, Bruce C. Smith, chairman of the board of…
May 7 election is for Ludington school district only. LUDINGTON — Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly is reminding registered voters that the Tuesday, May 7 election is only for voters who live in the Ludington Area School District. The only proposal on the ballot is a request from the school district asking voters to approve up to 2.32 mills, generating…
Letter to the Editor: WSCC professor, LASD resident offers support for 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…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Planning Commission is updating the Mason County master plan and is conducting a survey to receive input from as many people as possible. The on-line survey can be completed by clicking the link below: Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MasonMasterPlan
Letter to the Editor: Former Ludington bus driver supports bond, reduction in busing times. 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,…
Boating safety course being offered. LUDINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a boating safety course on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The Saturday session is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Sunday session is from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost for the class is $5…
Sheep shearing demonstration scheduled. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, 5487 N. Tuttle Road, will hold a sheep shearing demonstration on Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. The event is free for people with special needs and a $2 donation is requested for all others. RSVP is requested. Call 231-462-3732 or email circlerockingsfarm@att.net. For more information, visit www.circlerockingsfarm.org.
Win With Wellness hosting health fair. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness program is hosting a free health fair on Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the hospital’s main lobby. The health fair features free biometric screenings to measure cholesterol levels, glucose level, blood pressure and body mass index; free consultations with a…
Woman admits to ‘under ringing’ at Walmart self check-out. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Baldwin woman pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud Tuesday, April 23, in 51st Circuit Court for “under ringing” merchandise in the self check-out lane at Walmart in Pere Marquette Township last month. Leronda Marie Garcia-Manley, of 6852 Ester Ave., was arrested March…
#MasonCountyCrime Skateboard assailant sentenced. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to time served in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 23, for a felonious assault conviction after assaulting a 25-year-old Ludington area man with a skateboard last December. Bradley Daniel Gilman, of 302 E. Melendy St., pleaded guilty to the offense, March 18. Gilman was…
Logging truck overturns, causing road closure. AMBER TOWNSHIP – A Malburg Forest Product logging truck overturned while attempting a left turn from US 10 onto the US 31 bypass Tuesday, April 23, shortly after 5 p.m., causing the US 31 bypass to be closed for two and a half hours, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was…
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