Stage Left Theatre Co. donates to arts center. LUDINGTON — Representatives from the Stage Left Theatre Company present a donation in the amount of $1,356.90 to Kate Watkins, executive director of Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The donation represents funds raised at the company’s third annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival, an event that Stage Left hosts each…
Thunderstorms expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms today and tonight. High 77, low 70 Precipitation: 100% Wind: SE 8 mph Humidity: 89% Sunrise: 7:30 a.m.; sunset: 7:46 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 Cloudy and windy. High 74; low 42 Precipitation: 20% Wind: W 22 mph Humidity: 77% Sunrise:…
College exhibit features photographer’s work on Iraqi and Syrian refugees. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — As West Shore Community College continues its three-year Humankind Project, the Manierre Dawson Gallery is hosting the “What We Carried: Fragments and Memories from Iraq and Syria” exhibit presenting photographs by Jim Lommasson. This year’s focus of the college-wide Humankind Project focuses on “Whose Place Is It?…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 19, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Robert Allen Fay, 71, of 316 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 11 of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two…
Chance of showers, thunderstorms today, Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 Overcast with rain showers at times during the day. Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms possible in the evening. High 74; low 61 Precipitation: 40% day; 50% evening Wind: E 5 mph Humidity 80% Sunrise: 7:29 a.m.; sunset: 7:48 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 Mixed clouds…
Final 2018 Big Sable Bus Day is Saturday. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association is hosting its final bus day of the 2018 season out to the Big Sable Lighthouse in the Ludington State Park on Saturday, September 22 from noon to 5 p.m. S Musician “Fremont John” will be performing outside of the Big Sable Lighthouse.…
The Second City to perform at WSCC Thursday, Friday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater will be filled with laughter as the iconic sketch and improvisational comedy troupe, “The Second City,” takes the stage Thursday, Sept. 20, and Friday, Sept, 21, at 7:30 p.m. Rooted in the improvisational theater games of Viola Spolin, the cabaret was founded in…
Police recover stolen truck. #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP – A 2000 Ford F-150 pickup truck was reported stolen Monday, Sept. 17, at 8:36 a.m. in the 6500 block of East Decker Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The truck was later recovered in a parking lot in Pere Marquette Township. The case remains under investigation. Other Mason County Sheriff’s…
Rain expected Wednesday, Thursday; partly cloudy today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 Partly cloudy High 75; low 53 Precipitation: 20% Wind: N 7 mph Humidity: 76% Sunrise: 7:28 a.m.; Sunset: 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 Showers expected during the day; evening thunderstorms High 72; low 61 Precipitation: 40% day; 100% evening Wind: E 5 mph…
Safe Harbor Credit Union offers health savings accounts. Safe Harbor Credit Union is one of the many advertisers allow us to bring Mason County Press to you for free. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is now offering health savings accounts (HSAs) to its members. An HSA is a special savings or checking account that is used for medical expenses.…
Alzheimer’s Association walk raises $43K. LUDINGTON — More than 240 people participated in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 15 at Waterfront Park in Ludington. Participants raised more than $43,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. With this year’s totals added in, the Ludington Walk has raised nearly $375,000 since it began in 2001.…
Obituary: William Courtland, 99, Scottville. William Ernest Courtland, 99 years 11 ½ months, of Scottville, went to join his beloved Betty on Sunday, September 16, 2018. He passed away at Oakview Medical Care Facility, which was his home and extended family for the past 4 ¾ years. Bill will be serenading Betty again, with one of their favorite songs,…
Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 14, 2018: – 5:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) following a single-vehicle crash, Conrad and Meyers roads, Amber Township. No injuries occurred. – 12:38 p.m., (MCSO), fraud, 6500 block…
Ludington city Facebook page explains Stearns Park snow fence installation. LUDINGTON — Last week snow fences were installed on the east side of Stearns Outer Drive in Stearns Park, causing much discussion on social media and also in the community. The City of Ludington posted an explanation for this on its Facebook page on Sept. 11 stating that if the…
Orange and Black Packs supply food for homeless LASD students. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District has begun a new program called the Orange and Black Pack with the goal of providing weekend meals for students in grades six through twelve who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Board of Education will hear from the program’s coordinators, Donna…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 17, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Sally (Jenks) LaFrance, 82, of Grand Rapids died on Saturday, September 15. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. William E. Courtland, 99, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, died on September 16, 2018. An obituary will run tomorrow. Arrangements were…
Temperatures in the 80s expected today; 70s, thunderstorms Tuesday, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 Party cloudy High 83; low 56. Precipitation: 10% Wind: SW 7mph Humidity: 76% Sunrise: 7:26 a.m.; Sunset: 7:51 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 Morning thunderstorms High 75; low 53 Precipitation: 40% Wind: N 7 mph Humidity: 79% Sunrise: 7:28 a.m.; Sunset:…
Suicide awareness event scheduled for Oct. 4. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) are hosting a free community event to learn about suicide facts, myths, risk factors and available resources. Lisa Williams, executive director of WMCMH, will be the keynote speaker with a presentation titled, “Destigmatizing Suicide: An Honest Conversation About Suicide.” Additional…
Bow Hunters’ Ball in Fountain, Oct. 6 FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its annual Bow Hunters’ Ball on Saturday, Oct. 6 beginning at 7 p.m. at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event will include a chili cook off, Chinese auctions, and a raffle (first prize, Mercenary 370 cross bow; second prize, two-seat…
Obituary: Thomas Bruining, 75, Ludington. Thomas Paul Bruining, 75, of Ludington, and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born October 29, 1942 in Grand Rapids to Paul and Winifred (VanSolkema) Bruining. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy out of high school, and proudly served his country during…
Elderly women, teen injured in two-car crash. #MasonCounty PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 90-year-old Ludington woman, an 88-year-old Ludington woman and a 17-year-old Scottville woman were injured in a two-car crash Thursday, Sept. 13, shortly after 3 p.m. on Pere Marquette Highway south of US 10, according to Mason Sheriff Kim Cole. The crash occurred when a 2013 Chrysler driven…
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