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…
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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…
History: The first Ludington carferries. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: In MC History Spotlight’s previous post, we talked about how the railroad came to Mason County. The railroad and the…
Terrorism threat tops 79th District Court arraignments, May 2, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard William Kuehler, 55, homeless, was arrested Apr. 28 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of false report or threat of terrorism. Preliminary hearing: May 15 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $50,000/10 percent.…
Obituary: Robert Keppner, 96, Ludington. Robert H. Keppner, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the age of 96. Bob, as his friends called him, was born November 7, 1922 in Cicero, Ill. to Harry Washington Keppner and Elizabeth Anastasia Wendell. He attended Morton High School in Cicero, class of 1941. His college studies…
Ludington schools bond: Walkability and transportation. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to decide on a 2.32 mills bond issue which will build a new kindergarten through fifth grade complex, and completely renovate the middle school/high school complex, among some other facility improvements (see more details here). The district…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted May 2, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Cassandra Marie Flores, 21, of 116 E. Second St., Scottville, pleaded no contest Apr. 23 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 22 days served. A second count of…
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Letter to the Editor: Reader opposes school millage for various reasons. 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…
Some showers possible this afternoon, evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, May 2, 2019. Cloudy with showers in the afternoon and into evening. High 55; low 38 Precipitation: 50% day; 50% evening. Wind: SSE 8 mph day; NNW 6 mph evening. Humidity: 81% day; 84% evening. Sunrise: 6:35 a.m. day; sunset: 8:49 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019. Cloudy early…
Recent births, reported May 1, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. River Lee Lemine, the son of Aleshia Moore and Wesly Lemire, was born April 22, 2019. Hannah Jo Hein, the daughter of Kelly and Andrew Hein of Ludington, was born April 24, 2019. Elijah Joseph Blanchette, the son of Miranda Bailey and Christopher…
Ludington schools bond: Why the buildings can’t just be fixed. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to decide on a 2.32 mills bond issue which will build a new kindergarten through fifth grade complex, and completely renovate the middle school/high school complex, among some other facility improvements (see more details…
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