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Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. If your home was built before 1978, it likely contains lead-based paint. Deteriorated lead-based paint is present in as many as 24 million residences in the United States, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Lead exposure isn’t something to take lightly, particularly if you have young children. …
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 20-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, April 2, at 11:27 p.m. by the Mason county Sheriff’s Office for possession of hydrocodone and possession of marijuana at Jebavy Drive and Johnson…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Timothy Shane McClelland, 26, of 15283 Wallin Rd., Thompsonville, was found guilty March 25 of third-degree retail fraud. He was sentenced to 39 days in jail with credit for 39 days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; and $568.28 in fines,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Misdemeanors – Kollin Lee Fargo, 17, of 309 Fifth St., Ludington, was arrested March 30 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a misdemeanor of larceny less than $200. Pretrial: April 13 at 2 p.m. Bail: $1,500/10 percent. – Tyler…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Sunrise: 7:26 a.m. Sunset: 8:14 p.m. Good Friday, April 3, 2015: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 35…
An editorial by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. While a lot of spotlight in the media and social media has been placed on recent legislation in Indiana, many people have missed a topic in Arkansas that could have rocked our civil rights to the core. Arkansas’ SB79 would have restricted the photographing and videoing of people in public places without their permission,…
GOLDEN TWP., (Oceana Co.) — A 22-year-old Scottville man received minor injuries Wednesday afternoon, April 1, when the quad he was operating on Test Hill at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes rolled over. Brad Jany was transported to Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby by Oceana County EMS, said Oceana County Undersheriff Tim Priese. Wednesday was the opening day of…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for larceny from a building and on three outstanding warrants after deputies responded to a larceny of money complaint…
Charles “Roy” L. Stilson, 62, of Holton passed away on March 7, 2015. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Cody L. Bowden, 26, of Ludington passed away as the result of an accident on Friday, March 27. He was born May 25, 1988 in Ludington and was a life-long resident. Cody attended Ludington High School and graduated in 2007. He was active in LHS wrestling, football, and show choir. He also attended West Shore Community College. Cody had a…
LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation board has voted to more than double its membership, adding ten community leaders as members and electing a new chairperson. The foundation board now totals 19 members. Elected board chair for 2015-17 is Bob Budreau, who has previously headed up the foundation’s business and industry committee. He was elected and new members…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. There is a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph. Sunrise: 7:28 a.m. Sunset: 8:13 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. PENTWATER TWP. — It has been two and a half years since the infamous Wishing Well robbery when a brazen duo on a crime spree smashed through the storefront window with a pickup truck, stealing cigarettes and booze. The store, which sustained major structural damage due to the crash, has been closed ever since.…
LUDINGTON – In observation of National Poetry Month, the Ludington Area Center for the Arts will present an evening of poetryTuesday, April 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event will begin at the LACA Performance Hall highlighting the work of high school and college writers from 6:30-8 p.m. Adults are then invited to join Community Poetry Celebration hosts Natalie Grochowski and Nathan Lipps at…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — In a day and age of living in a mobile and technologically advanced society, the banking industry has seen some major changes. Recent studies have shown that banking customers are using branches 45% less in recent years than they used to while the percentage of adults in the United States who bank via mobile…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is local law enforcement activity from Wednesday, March 31, 2015: – 8:10 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), malicious destruction of property, 500 block of E. Fifth St. – 10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office),…
LUDINGTON — A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) and Ludington Area Center for the Arts are holding an earth day celebration on Saturday April 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the center, 107 S. Harrison Ludington. A special Environmental Art Exhibit is showing through April. The day begins with nature meditation, QiGong, and an…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog by West Michigan Community Mental Health. So far this month, over half a million people have pledged on www.r-word.org to support the elimination of the derogatory use of the “R-word” from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. The R-word is “retard” or “retarded.” While these words originally were medical…
Mason County Press is provided free to its readers through the generous support of advertisers. Today, we feature one of those advertisers, Safe Harbor Credit Union, in The Business Report. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Zach Mitchell has basically grown up in the furniture business. His family owns two furniture stores in the greater St. Louis, Missouri area. When Zach…
VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore Community College Sustainability Movement is encouraging students and the community to support and participate in environmental improvement projects throughout April. Beginning Mon., April 6, the Sustainability Movement will host an online Earth Day competition. To be entered in the competition, simply post a picture of your participation in an environmental improvement event or activity on…
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