#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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#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.
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…
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…
#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…
#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.…
#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…
#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…
#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:…
#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…
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…
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.…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Nicholas James Piehl, 22, 810 N. James St., Ludington, was arrested July 28 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of forgery, uttering and publishing (two counts), larceny from a building and habitual offender second offense. Preliminary hearing: August…
#MasonCountyNews #Ludington LUDINGTON — A 9-year-old was injured Friday morning after she drove a pickup truck into a tree at a residence at 110 N. Lavinia Street. The pickup was westbound on Court Street when it left the south side of the street and then drove into the yard of the house located on the southeast corner of Lavinia and…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Jesse Allan Goodrich, 33, 1414 N. Lakeshore Dr., Hamlin Township, pleaded guilty on July 26 to attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing and assault and battery. He was sentenced to 45 days in jail, one year discretionary jail for two years on count two,…
#PentwaterHomecoming2016 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Are you going to Pentwater’s Homecoming Grand Parade Saturday, Aug. 13? Pentwater Service Club members and other volunteers hope spectators will bring a few extra bucks to put into their collection canisters along the parade route to help pay for the July 3 and Homecoming fireworks displays. The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews The following is police activity Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016: 1:20 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), disturbance, 800 block of South Washington Avenue, City of Ludington. 1:25 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 20 year-old Clio woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, Blaine and State streets, City of Scottville. 2:17 a.m., (LPD), minor…
#MasonCountyEntertainment #Ludington LUDINGTON — Free movies at Rotary Park begin tonight with the movie “Norm of the North.” The movies will continue over the next three Thursdays. Concessions, selling hot dogs, bratwursts, popcorn and beverages, will open at 7 p.m. and the movie begins about 8:45 p.m. Other movies include: “Minions”, Aug. 11; “The Good Dinosaur”, Aug. 18; “Inside…
