LHS wins state quiz bowl title. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EAST LANSING — The Ludington High School Quiz Bowl Team won the state class B championship today, Saturday, April 13, following a two day, double elimination tournament at Michigan State University. “We competed Friday and went undefeated, beating Manistee 375-195, Ionia 505 to 135 and Forest Hills Eastern 435-170,” said…
Recent deaths, posted April 13, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Richard Lear Quinn, 79, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 12, 2019. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.OakGroveLudington.com. James “Jim” Voelker, 84, of Clearwater, Fla, formerly of Ludington, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Mary…
Reader: In defense of Ludington schools bond election flyer. 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 MCP’s Op/Ed…
Letter to the Editor: Manufacturing executive endorses importance of school bond and jobs. 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…
Cops vs. firefighters hockey game will raise funds for victims of fires. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The sixth annual Law Dogs vs. Smoke Eaters (cops vs. firefighters) hockey game is this Saturday, April 13 at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, located on the campus of West Shore Community College. Proceeds from the event raise money for…
Jaycees to hold Easter egg hunt. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Copeyon Park on Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m.. Over 6,000 eggs will be stuffed with candy, toys, and more. The hunt is for kids up to age 13 and there will be simultaneous hunts for children in the following…
Crazy bartender contest to benefit 4th of July fireworks. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual Crazy Bartender Contest to benefit the 2019 Freedom Festival Fireworks Fund on Wednesday, April 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. upstairs at Timbers, 320 S. James Street. Five local celebrities will be donning their craziest gear to bartend while attendees “vote”…
County offices to close in memory of Commissioner Taranko. LUDINGTON — All Mason County buildings/offices will be closed on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in order to honor Commissioner Wally Taranko and pay respect to his family. Taranko, who represented Mason County District 1, died on Monday, April 8 at the age of 75. See…
Recent births, reported April 12, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Olivia LouRose Zalis, the daughter of Megan and Tyler Zalis of Ludington, was born April 8, 2019. Emery Justin Richard Sohers, the son of Heather and Jeromy Sobers of Baldwin, was born April 8, 2019. Grayson James Curtis, the son of Mandy and Robert Curtis of…
Where’s Whitmer? Secretly in Ludington pitching a bad idea. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Ludington today. Did you know that? Probably not. In fact, not many people knew it because she has been operating in stealth mode when she travels to visit us rural folk on the western side of the state. Supposedly Gov. Whitmer…
Warrant arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, April 10, 2019: – 8:11 a.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Custer and Hansen roads, Custer Township. Thursday, April 11, 2019: – 8:32 a.m., (MSP), a 39-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 1000 block of Custer Road, Custer Township.…
O’Malley to lead House Transportation Committee hearings to discuss roads. LANSING —State Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-Lake Ann) today announced the House Transportation Committee will begin six weeks of special hearings to discuss the disconnection of Michigan road funding and poor road quality. O’Malley said the goal of the increased number of committee meetings is to take an even more comprehensive…
Rain possible this morning, cloudy in the afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, April 12, 2019. Morning rain showers possible then partly cloudy skies. High 49; low 34. Precipitation: 90% day; 0% evening Wind: SSW 21 mph day; SW 17 mph evening. Humidity: 71% day; 61% evening. Sunrise: 7:07 a.m.; sunset: 8:25 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 Overcast. High…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. For generations, Mason County athletes have competed at McPhail Field in Scottville. The field, located on the south side of US 10 at the western city limits, was a gift to the city by Curtis W. and Catherine A. McPhail on Sept. 28, 1925. The field serves as a symbol to Scottville’s connection to professional baseball…
Letter to the Editor: Getting the facts right about LASD bond proposal. By Dr. Rick Plummer, Ludington. 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.…
MCC Middle School presents one-act plays. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School’s theater program will be presenting an evening of one-act plays on Easter weekend. These family friendly short shows will be performed at the A.O. Carlson Auditorium at MCC High School Thursday, April 18, Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m. All admission is $3.…
Obituary: Jeannene Beebe Hall, 82, Ludington. Jeannene Beebe Hall passed away in Ludington on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the age of 82. Jeannene was born in Ludington on June 17,1936. She was a teacher, a poet and in her hidden heart, a dancer. Jeannene married her beloved H. Devon Hall on May 18,1985 and he survives. Survivors also include, daughter…
Recent deaths, posted April 11, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jeannene Beebe Hall, 82, Ludington, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. George Louis Chippi, 76, of Ludington, died on Monday, April 8, 2019. Shirley Ann Harley, 92, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. There…
Rain, snow, thunder possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, April 11, 2019. Windy with rain and snow in the morning, transitioning to mostly rain in the afternoon with thunder possible; About 1 inch of accumulation possible. High 40; low 37 Precipitation: 80% day; 100% evening. Wind: E 21 mph day; ESE 20 mph evening. Humidity: 69% day; 83%…
Scottville to consider hiring Brock as interim manager. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will consider hiring Steve Brock as its interim city manager when it meets in regular session Monday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m. City Manager Amy Williams will end her tenure with the city following the meeting. While the commission, under the guidance of the Michigan Municipal…
Obituary: Walter ‘Wally’ Taranko, 75, Ludington. Walter “Wally” Taranko, of Ludington, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the age of 75. Wally was born on October 19, 1943 in Chicago. He has been a longtime resident of Ludington and devoted his life to serving his community and country. Wally graduated from Ludington High School…
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