AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op are hosting a pesticide jug recycling day for farms in the area. This is an opportunity for farms to recycle empty, clean jugs, rather than have them take up room in a dumpster. The event will be held Monday, August 26 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Acres Co-op, 709…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider the purchase of the former Gale’s IGA building, 710 S. State St., Hart, when it meets Monday, Aug. 19. “West Shore Community College has long recognized the importance of establishing a presence in Oceana County to better serve our community and…
LUDINGTON — For the second time this weekend, Lake Michigan Carferry service is cancelling its overnight crossing of the SS Badger, which was scheduled to department Ludington at 8:45 p.m. tonight. The cancelation is due to forecasting inclement weather, according to a statement released by the company. The evening weather forecast is calling for north winds from up to 30…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Photography Tip No. 145: Don’t just watch the sunset in the west, look back at the eastern sky as well. Though Saturday’s sunset from the Ludington waterfront was a dud, muted mostly by cloud cover, the eastern sky showed some signs of residual color. _____________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The temporary closure of much of the Ludington State Park is on schedule to take place Tuesday, Sept. 3, the day after Labor Day. The closure was announced by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources last February. According to Jim Gallie, Ludington State Park manager, the closure will affect the area north of the Big Sable River.…
By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern LUDINGTON — Operating the Mason County Historical Society’s three museums requires many volunteers. The Mason County Historical Society, which was founded in 1937, operates Historic White Pine Village, 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Pere Marquette Township, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, and the Mason County Research Center and Emporium, 130…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nesean Reynal Walker, 25; three counts of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine); arrested July 1 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Aug. 14; preliminary hearing: Sept. 4; bail: $250,000 cash. -David James Monroe, 61; delivery of a controlled substance causing death; arrested May 21…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024: 8:11 a.m., peacekeeping, 400 block of North Thomas Street, City of Scottville. 9:24 a.m., medical, 100 block of West State Street, City of Scottville. 10:40 a.m., breaking and entering,…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) still has openings for free 4-year-old preschool at several area school districts and centers, including Hart Public Schools (Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center), Shelby Public Schools (Oceana County Early Learning Center, Shelby…
Theodore Carl Ruhlig, the son of Hannah and Daniel Ruhlig of Ludington, was born on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…
LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry has cancelled the Thursday evening crossing of the SS Badger due to forecasted inclement weather. Scattered thunderstorms with possible hail and gusty winds is forecasted for Friday morning. “We understand the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause and want to apologize for the impact this decision has on your travel plans,” a statement from LMC…
District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), in cooperation with Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), has confirmed harmful algae blooms on both Bass Lake and Hamlin Lake. Harmful algae blooms (HABs) were confirmed on Bass Lake on Aug. 12 and Hamlin Lake on Aug. 13. Algae blooms can form when there are high nutrient levels within bodies of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual fundraiser Harvesting Hope on Thursday, Sept. 12 at The Lake House: Lake Michigan Venue, 704 Maritime Dr. The event was formerly known as Empty Bowls. “This fundraiser supports all of our programming,” said O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director of Lakeshore Food Club. “We are serving approximately 125 families a day through…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jeremy Michael Huber, 47, pleaded guilty April 30, 2024 to two counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and one count of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced July 23, 2024 to two to 20 years in prison with credit for four days served…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024: 4:06 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 6:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Bean Road, Custer Township. 12:16 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10…
The second of two free off road vehicle (ORV) weekends will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. The free weekends do not require off-road vehicles to display a Michigan Department of Natural Resources ORV license or trail permit. The free weekend is meant for Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library’s summer gardening series for adults will continue on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The third session in the four-part series which focuses on planning, planting, preserving and pruning fruits and vegetables and will feature Wade Syers of Michigan State University Extension. Syers will discuss canning equipment and explain the use of different types of canners.…
Elliana Alice Houston, the daughter of Erynn Hoeker and Derrick Houston of Hart, was born on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of the Ludington Fire Department held an open water rescue training Wednesday off the north breakwater. The firefighters concentrated on rescuing victims using ropes. _________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue…
Photos by Vince Rockwell, Vince Rockwell Photography for the Western Michigan Fair Association PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 85th Western Michigan Fair was held Aug. 5 to 10. Here are the youth show winners. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its second annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Stearns Hotel. The event is a major fundraiser for the Society. “We held our first gala last year to coincide with the Ludington sesquicentennial and it was a big hit,” said Rebecca Berringer, executive director the historical society. “The event included…
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