BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Warrants are being sought for a 35-year-old Mason County man who allegedly attempted to run his girlfriend over with his vehicle Friday, May 6, on East Chickasaw Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect fled the scene prior to arrival of Mason County Sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were dispatched at 8:41 p.m. following a 911…
Life In Circles by Stephanie Wagner. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. It starts early in April. Ads featuring smiling women, bent down on one knee, smiling at the wispy haired toddler, holding out a crayoned card. Nurseries offer discounted flats of cheerful zinnias and hanging geraniums. Churches dust off their pews to make way for the sulky teens…
LUDINGTON — The famous Clare, Michigan doughnut shop, Cops & Doughnuts, announced today that it is purchasing McDonald’s Bakery, located at 103 E. Dowland St. The “McDonald’s Precinct” will open on May 15. The business has also purchased Sutherland’s Bakery in Bay City. “Just like Clare, our nine cop-owners are on a mission to save historic bakeries around Michigan and…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Ludington woman was injured following a single vehicle crash on Hansen Road between Victory Corners and Dennis roads Saturday morning just after midnight. The woman was driving east on Hansen Road when she apparently lost control of her SUV. The vehicle rolled over multiple times, went over a guardrail and then down an embankment on the…
Susan Lynn Kaiser, 63, of Scottville peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2016 at home with her family. Susan was born on May 5, 1952 in Chicago. She was the daughter of the late George Robert Carson and Shirley Randall (Fox) Carson. Susan attended Trinity Lutheran School in Tinley Park, IL and Bremen High School in Midlothian, IL. She…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies Scott Samuel-Ray MacArthur, 21, no address listed, was arrested April 28 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of third degree criminal sexual conduct, accosting a child…
The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, May 5, 2016: – 8:48 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), controlled substance, 1000 block of Pineway St., City of Ludington. – 5:25 p.m., (LPD), domestic assault, 700 block of W. Ludington Ave., City of Ludington. – 10 p.m., (LPD), shots fired, 700 block of N. Delia St., City of Ludington. The police news…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: Taylyn Louise Leonard, 30, 105 E. Foster St., Ludington, pleaded guilty on May 2 to disorderly person – disturbing the peace and sentenced to…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village, located on the Buttersville Peninsula, is now open for the season. Dr. Rick Plummer, executive director of the Mason County Historical Society talks about this year’s season, the 40th anniversary of the Village. Editor’s Note: We here at Mason County Press are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Mason…
LUDINGTON — The weekend of June 11 and 12 is being called a “Love Ludington Weekend” and will include several activities. The weekend will feature favorite annual traditions like the Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races, and “Pirates of the Caribbean” shoreline cruise on the S.S. Badger. It will also incorporate new traditions like a Guinness World Record attempt…
The following is local law enforcement activity Wednesday, May 4, 2016: – 9:34 a.m., (Ludington Police Department) malicious destruction of property (MDOP), 700 block of E. Tinkham Ave., City of Ludington. – 11:55 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 24-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for improper transport of medical marijuana, US 10 and Scottville Road, Scottville. – 12:19 p.m.,…
Stanley Paul Barauskas aged 92 of Ludington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Stanley was born on May 8, 1923 in Chicago, the son of Kazimieras and Julijona (Bachulis) Barauskas and moved to Ludington as a child with his family to establish a farm in Riverton Township. Stanley graduated from St. Simon’s High…
Beverly Ann (Gray) Miller, 87, of Ludington passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Ocean County Medical Care Facility in Hart. Beverly was born on March 21, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Edward E. Gray and Eleanor Marie (Droeste) Gray. Beverly attended Belleville High School and graduated with the class of 1947. She married the late,…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central elementary students participated in All Children Exercising Simultaneously (ACES) Day today at 10 a.m. at Spartan Community Field. The event is observed across the country as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, along with National Physical Education Week and is known as the “world’s largest exercise class.” The MCC students learned various dance…
EAST LANSING — Mason County Central High School senior Nolan Asiala is among the 19 new award recipients to receive a $1,200 scholarship from the Michigan Education Association this year. The scholarship is awarded to public school students from across the state who will be attending a Michigan public university next fall. Among the 438 applications submitted for scholarship awards this year, the MEA Scholarship Fund…
The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, May 3, 2016: – 9:49 a.m., (Scottville Police Department), breaking and entering, N. Main St., City of Scottville. – 11:50 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 22-year-old Scottville man was cited for no insurance and driving an unregistered vehicle, Pere Marquette Hwy. and Marrison Rd., Summit Township. The police news is…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area Tea Party will hold its regular monthly general meeting on Thursday May 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church, 105 N. Dennis Rd, Ludington. Featured speaker will be Mason County Drain Commissioner Jim Riffle. He will explain the responsibilities of drain commissioner and give an update on the condition of Mason County drains.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Twelve local residents have recently completed a seven-week certified nurse aid (CNA) course in a first of a kind collaborative effort. The course was conducted in partnership with Newago County Medical Care Facility, Michigan Works West Central, and West Shore Community College. The class was designed to meet a local employment need for certified nurse aids and…
LUDINGTON — A dodgeball tournament is being held this Friday, May 6, 2016, at Ludington High School’s Hawley Gymnasium to benefit Area 24 Special Olympics. Admission to the event is free with donations accepted at the door. Cost to play is $160 minimum donation per team with six to eight players per team. Minimum age to play is 14. All…
GRAND HAVEN – Ludington High School student Ruby Henrickson recently won the 2016 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second Congressional District for her oil painting titled “Static”. Congressman Bill Huizenga met with the top 10 finalists Monday evening at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven to announce the winner of this year’s competition. “Congratulations to Ruby on winning the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The two men involved in a two vehicle crash on South Pere Marquette Highway Monday night were arraigned by the Mason County Magistrate Tuesday afternoon in 79th District Court. Andrew Lawrence Barrette, 53, 105 W. Melendy St., Ludington, has been charged with a felony of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol…
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