Old engine club to hold annual swap meet. SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club Annual Swap Meet will be held Friday, May 25 and Saturday May 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The club grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. Antiques, automotive, tractor, farm, arts and craft times will be offered for sale or trade. Booth space…
WSCC named one of the healthiest companies in America. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College is one of 184 companies nationwide to receive a 2017 Healthiest Companies in America award in recognition of its efforts to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles. Employee wellness has long been a priority at West Shore, and in 2011, the college retained the firm…
Ludington man faces life in prison for kidnapping, strangling girlfriend. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. OTTAWA COUNTY — A Ludington man is facing a possible life sentence for holding his girlfriend against her will and assaulting her in late December of last year. Jason Matthew Kapala, 30, of Ludington appeared in Ottawa County’s 20th Circuit Court on Monday, May 21, 2018…
Urka Auto Center, a Mason County heritage business. The Mason County Press would like to welcome our newest advertiser, Urka Auto Center. We are able to bring this free news and information service to you because of the generous support of our advertisers. Urka Auto Center is one of Mason County’s heritage businesses. It was founded in the 1920s in…
Fourth annual $50,000 Momentum Business Plan Competition begins. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Need $50,000 to get your new business off the ground or to the next level – and want to do it in Mason County? That’s what the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is banking on as it launches its fourth annual Momentum Business Plan Competition, offering $50,000 to one entrepreneur…
Obituary: Russell Folland, 69, Custer. Russell Phillip Folland Jr, 69, of Custer, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Russell was born on March 31, 1949 in Royal Oak, the son of Russel and Norma (Weber) Folland. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1968 and attended West Shore Community College. Russell was a sergeant in the United…
Krauch resigning from Ludington council. LUDINGTON — Fourth Ward Councilor Michael Krauch has announced his resignation from the position. In a letter to Mayor Kaye Ferguson Holman and City Manager John Shay, dated May 21, Krauch stated that he will be resigning effective June 15. “It has been a privilege to serve the residents of the Fourth Ward and the…
Bear sighting north of Scottville. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A reader submitted this photo of a bear that was sighted in the area of US 31 and Dewey Road Saturday night. She said she was letting her dog outside before bedtime when she spotted the bear.
Amber Township bear sighting. AMBER TOWNSHIP — This bear was spotted snooping around bird feeders tonight at a residence near the corner of Dennis and Hansen roads. Just last week a bear was hit by a car on Fisher Road, about 2 miles north of this location.
Mason County Memorial Day events announced. Several events are planned to observe Memorial Day in Mason County, on Monday, May 28. Ludington: Parade starts at 10:15 a.m. from the Mason County Courthouse west on Ludington Avenue to Stearns Park. Service at Stearns Park starts at 11 a.m. This year’s speaker is U.S. Coast Guard Chief Boatswin’s Mate (Chief) Mark Szoboszlay of Coast Guard Station…
Scottville woman arrested for car theft. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for a felony of unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft) and a misdemeanor of no operator’s license Saturday, May 19, shortly after 3:30 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot on US 10. The suspect was found in possession of a Chevy…
Ludington Council considering Ezdebski as interim treasurer. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council is expected take action on the appointment of Tom Ezdebski as interim treasurer when it meets tonight for its regular meeting. Current elected treasurer Linda Rogers will retire effective July 15. Rogers’ term expires Dec. 31, 2020 and the interim treasurer will serve…
Obituary: Sylvia Taylor, 65, Fountain. Sylvia (Sally) Ellen Taylor, 65, of Fountain passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Sally was a generous and caring wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother, and will be sorely missed by all the people who she touched. Sally is survived by her loving husband, Ken; brother and sister, Jeff and Karen; sons, Erin (Tedra), Michael,…
Motorcyclist involved in Friday crash identified. #masoncountynews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred Friday, May 18 at the intersection of King and Oakwood drives. Myles Austin, 23, of Pere Marquette Township man was injured after he apparently lost control of the Honda CRF motorcycle he was…
Cogeneration plant being acquired by Japanese company. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Michigan Power cogeneration plant has been acquired by Osaka Gas USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. Michigan Power is an approximately 125 MW gas-fired cogeneration facility that has been in operation since October 1995. It is located on Sixth Street west of Pere Marquette…
Recent deaths, posted May 21, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Russell P. Folland Jr., 69, of Custer, died on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Jim Shepard, 60, of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center…
Saya convicted on charges that occurred less than 24 hours after jail release. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Mason Paul Saya, 19, of 3816 N. Tuttle Rd., Sherman Township, was found guilty on May 8, 2018 in 79th District Court for the misdemeanor of contributing to the delinquency of minor and controlled substance distribution. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail…
79th District Court sentencings, posted May 20, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – James Christopher LeClair, 34, of 929 N. Gaylord Ave., Ludington, was found guilty May 10 of disorderly person – urinating in public and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs;…
Motorcyclist injured in Pere Marquette Twp. crash.#MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Pere Marquette Township man was injured following a single vehicle crash at the intersection of King and Oakwood drives. The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Jeremy King, the motorcyclist was southbound on Oakwood Drive and appeared to have lost control of…
Hospital employees donate over $31,000 to help buy patient care items. LUDINGTON — Employees of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital gave over $31,500 during the hospital’s recent annual Spirit Week fundraising campaign, and over the past 12 years have given over $500,000. The vast majority of the funds go toward patient care items at the Ludington Hospital, an aspect employees cite…
79th District Court arraignments, posted May 18, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Earl Walter-Brandon Curtice, 20, of 3095 W. Stag Rd., Baldwin, was arrested by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. Preliminary exam: May 30 at…
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