Three to be considered for MCC board seat. #MasonCountyCentral SCOTTVILLE — Three people have applied for an open seat on the Mason County Central Public Schools Board of Education. There were three board positions up for election in 2016 but only two candidates ran. The third seat was left open when board president Sherry Wyman chose to not run for…
Yes, the school closings are accurate. #OceanaCountyNews #MasonCountyNews. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. It’s almost predictable that whenever we post about a school closing, very early in the morning hours, that someone, via social media, questions the accuracy of such information. I’m not quite sure why that is. We aren’t questioned about the legitimacy of a story when we post…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 9, 2017. Ludington Area Schools Mason County Central Mason County Eastern Ludington Area Catholic Covenant Christian West Shore ESD Pentwater Public Schools
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Ruth Ann Foster, 84, of Ludington, passed away January 7, 2017. Arrangements by King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
Mason County couple makes top 10 in American Farm Bureau competition. #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PHOENIX, Arizona — Seth and Lyndsay Earl of Hamlin Township have placed in the top 10 of the American Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture competition during the American Farm Bureau’s annual convention. The finalists will be announced Monday. In December, the…
Shaken, Not Stirred: The hug #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond It was such a simple gesture. Immediately forgotten by him, but one which will remain with me until my last breath. I’ve had such moments with all my children; so have you. I hope my older children will save this blog to share with Nelson in future years. He’s…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Robert Arthur Nielsen, 89, of Branch, Michigan, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, January 5, 2016. There will be a full obituary in the Muskegon Chronical on Saturday, January 21, 2016. A service will be held on January 28, 2016 at noon at Oak…
Nashville, Michigan takes away world record from Ludington. #WorldRecord LUDINGTON — Another ice cream shop in another Michigan town has broken the Guinness World Record for longest ice cream dessert, which had been set in June by House of Flavors Restaurant in Ludington. Nashville Business Distirct was officially named the world record holder in December, just a month after House…
79th District Court arraignments, dismissals. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Jason Michael Perrone, 33, of 580 W. Marrison Rd., Riverton Township; Dec. 28; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); domestic violence. Pretrial: Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. Bail: $2,500 personal. -Preston Jesus Lara, 19, of 554 W.…
Theft, DWLS arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017: – 9:51 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, Pere Marquette Highway and Iris Road, Pere Marquette Township. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017: – 1:15 a.m., (Michigan State…
Recent births, reported Jan. 5, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alexa Emeli Rodriguez, the daughter of Maria Beltran Flores and Victor Rodriguez of New Era, was born December 30, 2016. Jayson Wayne Ogan, the son of Loretta and Jason Ogan of…
It’s time radio stations stop stealing our news, pictures. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Today, I was going to post an editorial about Mason County Press celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. I was going to reflect on the past five years and praise the small team that works so hard to bring you the news of our area, at…
City plow truck crashes into car, minor injuries. #MasonCountyNews SCOTTVILLE — A City of Scottville Department of Public Works plow truck t-boned a car Thursday morning, causing minor injuries to the car’s driver, and extensive damage to the car. The crash occurred about 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of State Street (US 10) and Reinberg Avenue. According to the Mason County…
House of Flavors to celebrate Elvis’s birthday this weekend. LUDINGTON — House of Flavors restaurants are celebrating the 82nd birthday of Elvis Presley this weekend. Three Elvis impersonators will be hanging out at the Ludington and Manistee locations of the restaurants. The weekend will also include prizes, free ice cream with any meal, and ‘50s costume contests. Elvis impersonators: Elvis…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Roger Neil Remondino, 70, of Walhalla, Michigan, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, January 1, 2016. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home, Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
Fountain couple gives birth to first 2017 baby in Mason County. #NewYearsBaby LUDINGTON — Jayson Wayne Ogan became the Ludington area’s 2017 New Year Baby on January 4, arriving at 12:23 p.m. First-time parents Loretta and Jason Ogan welcomed Jayson in The Family Birthing Center at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The couple chose a slightly different spelling of the dad’s…
Port Huron boy begins to miraculously heal after horrific crash. #OceanaCountyNews #US31crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PORT HURON — Connor Weston, 5, is finally home after being hospitalized for six months following a horrific crash that almost took his life, July 5, on US 31 near New Era. Connor and his family were traveling between summer vacation destinations when their…
Hastings man receives 120 day sentence for vehicular death of Wesley Skinner of Scottville. #MasonCountyNews #ManisteeCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — Every day, since September 4, Tiffany Christmas Skinner has broke down and cried, mourning the loss of her fiancé, the love of her life, the father of her young boys. In a split second, the actions of a…
College offers free bus service again. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Throughout the upcoming winter semester, riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus will be offered to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The College underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over transportation…
Ludington man admits to taking mother’s car on a joy ride. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 3, to a high-court misdemeanor of unlawful use of a motor vehicle or “joyriding” and a misdemeanor charge of operating while intoxicated. Gary Allen Nickleson, 58, of 813 N.…
Man pleads guilty to CSC. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 49-year-old Ludington man faces jail time after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 3, to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and fourth-offense habitual offender. Steven John Ziemkowski, of 607 Seventh St., was arrested last November by the Ludington Police Department.…
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