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…
79th District Court sentencings, posted April 10, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jamie Lee Fiebig, 36, of 1744 Patrick Henry Rd., Amber Township, pleaded guilty Apr. 2 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…
Cocaine possession arrest tops recent arraignments #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Terry Lee Lange, 36, of 326 S. Main St., Custer, was arrested Apr. 4 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine and third offense operating under the…
Man surrenders to police thanks to K-9. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37-year-old homeless man, Jerry Edson Weathers, Monday April 8 at 9:19 a.m. on US 31 near Forest Trail after he allegedly fled from deputies the previous night after crashing his vehicle. Weathers crashed Sunday night shortly before 11 p.m. on Free Soil…
VanderWall, O’Malley to speak at GOP Lincoln Day Dinner. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Republican Party will hold its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday, April 25 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker will be State Sen. Curt VanderWall of Ludington, who represents Mason County…
Free Soil man arrested on drug possession warrant. #MasonCountyCrime VICTORY TOWNSHIP – A 27-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding felony warrant for possession of cocaine/heroin following a traffic stop Tuesday, April 9, at 4:40 p.m. on US 31 at Fountain Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is…
Cooler today, snow possible tonight, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Cloudy skies during the day. Snow showers developing after midnight. Some sleet or freezing rain possible with accumulations of less than 1 inch. High 48; low 31. Precipitation: 10% day; 60% evening. Wind: ENE 8 mph day; E 13 mph evening. Humidity: 59% day; 66%…
Taranko served his community only second to his family. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Commissioner and former Ludington Police Chief Wally Taranko passed away Monday, April 8. Taranko, 75, had been serving as the district 1 commissioner. Prior to being elected to the county board, he was a Ludington city councilor. He had also served as the…
Jackson takes on magistrate duties as Baker retires. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County court system will see some major changes over the next two years. While there has been a lot of planning for the past several years, as the county prepares to eliminate the 79th District Court, one of the first major visible changes…
Jean ‘Skip’ McCumber, 79, Branch. Jean “Skip” McCumber, 79, of Branch passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her home. Skip was born on May 30, 1939 in Ludington, the daughter of Eugene and Virginia (Anderson) Christman and graduated from Ludington High School as the Valedictorian of the class of 1957. She was one of the first females to earn a…
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