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…
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…
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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…
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