Judge calls actions of Hart woman ‘reprehensible’ in embezzlement case.

August 9, 2016
Judge calls actions of Hart woman ‘reprehensible’ in embezzlement case.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Judge Susan K. Sniegowski told a 41-year-old Hart woman convicted of embezzling $12,000 from her employer that her actions were “reprehensible” during sentencing in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 9. Traci Liane Ross, 41, of 415 S. Dryden St., pleaded guilty last June to embezzlement $1,000-$20,000. She stole money from Smalley Construction…

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Branch Twp. man sentenced for phone interference.

August 9, 2016
Branch Twp. man sentenced for phone interference.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Branch Township man was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 9, for a felony of interfering with an electronic communications device, or phone. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski also ordered that Roger Dean Newton serve two years probation.…

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Recent births, reported Aug. 9, 2016.

August 9, 2016
Recent births, reported Aug. 9, 2016.

#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.  Daniel Cerrantes_Avila, the son of Maria Cerrantes-Avila and Salvador Cerrantes of Hart, was born Aug. 3, 2016. Leanna Grace Cormany, the daughter of Chelsy Sherwood and Dale Cormany of Scottville, was born Aug. 3, 2016. Grayson Morley…

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Fair dog showmanship winners.

August 9, 2016
Fair dog showmanship winners.

#WesternMichiganFair Winners of the Western Michigan Fair dog junior showmanship are, from left:  Kendra Gilchrist second; Julia Gilchrist fourth; Anna Mortensen, first; Morgan Allen, third.

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Financial assistance for health premiums available.

August 9, 2016

If the premiums you pay to cover yourself and your family under your employer’s health insurance are more than 9.5% of your family income, you may qualify for special financial assistance from the Tencon Health Plan.   The Tencon Health Plan is a non-profit corporation funded by area hospitals and county government. It is dedicated to helping uninsured people get…

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WSCC offering full degree programs online.

August 9, 2016
WSCC offering full degree programs online.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College now offers complete degree programs online through WSCC Online, a program that allows students to study from home, the office, or anywhere there’s an internet connection. The college offers several degrees and certificates fully online, including an associate of arts (AA) as well as the associate of applied sciences (AAAS) in early childhood…

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August 8, 2016

#Western Michigan Fair The 78th annual Western Michigan Fair officially opens Tuesday at 3 p.m. Judging for 4-H events already began Monday. Here are some photos from the sheep and dog agility competitions. Below, we re-posted the schedule. Tuesday, Aug. 9: Fair entrance: $1 . All rides: $1 8 a.m.: Swine show 8:30 a.m.: Craft judging (buildings not open until judging…

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Missing man’s vehicle found in Wexford County.

August 8, 2016
Missing man’s vehicle found in Wexford County.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 37-year-old father of eight children remains missing after one week, although authorities have found his vehicle in rural Wexford County. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for James Randolph Hepworth of the Pentwater area. “Mr. Hepworth’s vehicle has been located in a rural area of Wexford County,” said Lt.…

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5 guns recovered during arrest at Hamlin Twp. residence.

August 8, 2016
5 guns recovered during arrest at Hamlin Twp. residence.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies recovered five long guns, and a 40-year-old Ludington man was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm following an investigation Friday, Aug. 5, in the 2900 block of Lena Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to a reported disturbance at 6:03 p.m., and a firearm had…

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Obituary: Clarice Gordon, 90, Ludington.

August 8, 2016
Obituary: Clarice Gordon, 90, Ludington.

#MasonCountyDeaths Clarice Ann Gordon, 90, of Ludington passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Tendercare of Ludington following a brief illness.  Clarice was born on February 12, 1926 in Midland, the daughter of Frederick and Beatrice Kortge.  She grew up in the household alongside her four brothers — Eulan, Corliss, Dean, and Cleon — all who have preceded her in death.  On November…

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Western Michigan Fair is this week.

August 8, 2016
Western Michigan Fair is this week.

#WesternMichiganFair #MasonCountyAgriculture PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 78th annual Western Michigan Fair opens Tuesday and will continue through Saturday. For many of the 4-H clubs, however, the fair begins today. Here is a schedule of events: Monday, Aug. 8: 8 a.m.: Rabbit show 9 a.m.: Beef show 1 p.m.: Equestrian games 4 p.m.: Sheep show Tuesday, Aug. 9: Fair entrance:…

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4-H clubs teach about community service.

August 7, 2016
4-H clubs teach about community service.

  #WesternMichiganFair #MasonCountyPeople The Western Michigan Fair takes place August 9-13, 2016. Mason County Press, along with the Western Michigan Fair Association, presents this series of videos and stories about the fair. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Boots & Bling and Silver Spurs 4-H clubs recently met to work on some of the groups’ projects for this year’s Western Michigan…

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Shaken, Not Stirred: Keep your opinions to yourself, part 2.

August 7, 2016
Shaken, Not Stirred: Keep your opinions to yourself, part 2.

  Shaken, Not Stirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Questioning authority is fine. My generation invented it. Undermining authority is not. A subsequent generation conceived that one. In last week’s blog I commented on the dangers of interfering with teachers/coaches, etc. Countermanding of or interfering with the instruction of those in whom you’ve placed your trust leads to your child…

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Obituary: Robert Alexander, 79, Pentwater.

August 6, 2016
Obituary: Robert Alexander, 79, Pentwater.

Robert Warren Alexander, 79, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at his home.  He was born March 11, 1937, in Ferry Township, Michigan to Acie and Mildred (Bates) Alexander.   Bob was a graduate of Shelby High School Class of 1955. He also attended Muskegon Community College, while serving his Mortuary Science Apprenticeship at the Pachesny Funeral Home.…

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Recent deaths, reported August 6, 2016.

August 6, 2016

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Clarice A. Gordon, 90, of Ludington passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at Tendercare of Ludington.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Robert Warren Alexander, 79, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at his…

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Blessing those who serve.

August 5, 2016
Blessing those who serve.

  #‎MasonCountyNews‬ ‪#‎LoveLudington‬ LUDINGTON — The annual Blessing of the Badges took place Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, during the final Friday Night Live in Downtown Ludington. A keynote address was delivered by Ray Hasil, director of Mason-Oceana 911 and the blessing was given by Pastor Henrik Lidman of Prayer and Praise Assembly of God Church. Lidman is also chaplain of…

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The Land: Milking camels in Carr Settlement.

August 5, 2016
The Land: Milking camels in Carr Settlement.

#TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture #MasonCountyPress Our series, The Land, features local stories about local agriculture, one of this area’s top industries.  The series is sponsored by Ludington Beverage Company, a family owned, fourth generation business. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CARR SETTLEMENT — When you think of the diverse agriculture industry in west Michigan, you probably don’t think about camels. But, this little…

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Blessing of the Badges is tonight during FNL.

August 5, 2016
Blessing of the Badges is tonight during FNL.

#MasonCountyHeroes #MasonCountyNews #DowntownLudington #LoveLudington LUDINGTON — Tonight’s grand finale to the 2016 Friday Night Live series will be the annual Blessing of the Badges at 8:15 p.m. During the event, the area’s emergency services personnel — which includes firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and 911 dispatchers — will receive a blessing by Pastor Henrik Lidman of Prayer and Praise…

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