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…
New playground at State Park to officially open Sept. 20. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park is hosting a celebration officially opening the new, highly accessible playground built at the Hamlin Lake beach area of Ludington State Park Thursday, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. The brief ceremony and ribbon cutting will thank supporters of the more than $200,000 project.…
Obituary: John Riedl, 83, Ludington. John B. Riedl, 83, of Ludington, died Thursday, September 13, 2018, at MediLodge of Ludington. John Baptist Riedl III was born March 3, 1935 in Chicago, Ill., the son of John B. and Ilona (Schmidt) Riedl II. He moved to Ludington with his parents in 1945. He grew up and went to school in Ludington,…
Obituary: Russell ‘Butch’ Taylor, 62, Scottville. Russell “Butch” Hugh Taylor, 62, lost his courageous battle to cancer, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Butch bravely fought cancer for over two years, remaining strong until the very end. Butch was born December 1, 1955 in Ludington to Marvin and Patricia (Cabana) Taylor. He graduated…
Vandals damage lawn, mailbox. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Sept. 10, 2018: – 6:36 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer and Cable roads, Custer Township. – 9:28 a.m., larceny of prescription medication, 300 block of South Walhalla Road, Branch Township. – 6:10 p.m., damaged property – lawn and wellhead, 4800 block of…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 13, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Cheyenne Marie Woodring, 22, of 8342 Featherhallow, Fenton, was found guilty Aug. 28 of operating a vehicle while impaired and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served;…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, Sept. 15. LUDINGTON — The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Waterfront Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by a ceremony at 10:15 a.m. and the walk at 10:30 a.m. Participants will complete a two mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy…
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