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By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — City Commission is being requested to approve budget amendements during its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The city’s 2014-2015 fiscal budget, which ends June 30, will actually have a $10,000 surplus, even though the city faced increased expenditures this past year. City Manager Amy Williams said the majority of the increases came from the cemetery,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The second annual Disc Golf for Haiti Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 20 at Mason County Park on West Chauvez Road. Registration begins at noon with a players’ meeting at 12:45 p.m. and play starting at 1 p.m. Proceeds of the event will benefit the St. Simon’s Parish Hearts to Haiti Outreach, which sponsors the…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The United Methodist Church of Ludington Choir, with the West Shore Community College Choir, in collaboration with area vocalists and musicians will be presenting the sixth annual Let Freedom Ring! patriotic concert. As in years past, the event provides an array of inspirational music, from traditional to contemporary that reflects the unique American spirit of freedom…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 23-year-old Chicago man Friday, June 12, at 5:32 p.m. for possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)/ecstasy/molly and marijuana at US-31 and PM Hwy. The following is other local…
Mason County Press is provided to our readers for free, thanks to the generous support of our advertisers. One of those great advertisers is Safe Harbor Credit Union. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union offers convenient checking accounts for its members. Members do not pay deposit fees, check writing fees nor do they have to maintain a minimum balance. “Since…
Rev. Dr. Ronald A. Houk, 81, of Ludington died Friday, June 12. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Robert Ayers, 88, of Ludington passed away on June 14, 2015 at Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
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By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Andy Thomas has recently turned his hobby into a business. He has taken his love of beer and his passion for brewing beer to the next level. Starving Artists Brewery is about to launch its first sales at local establishments. The variety of craft beers are made in an old, restored barn…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. See part 1 here See part 2 here Michigan’s bipartisan apportionment commission had proven itself unable to effectively redistrict the Michigan Legislature. The eight commissioners had regularly split along party lines. Each time this happened, the matter had ended up before the Michigan Supreme Court for resolution. Predictably, the apportionment commission deadlocked…
Listen and watch the MCP Webcast here. LUDINGTON – With the Ludington Lakestride taking place for 35 years, Gary Andersen knows a few things about the race and to make it one of the most successful and well attended in Michigan. Joining forces with Tom and Patricia Ezdebski, co-chairs of the Childhood Cancer campaign, this year’s race will not only…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Arthur Lee Jackson, 56, of 709 ½ E. Foster St., Ludington, was arrested June 4 by MSP for a felony of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and a second-offense habitual offender notice. Probable cause hearing: June 17 at…
Welcome to the world! Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Chloe Ann Newberg, the daughter of Kerry and Chad Newberg of Ludington, was born June 4, 2015. Anna Rose Jensen, the daughter of Rose and…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HAMLIN TWP. — A 45-year-old Ludington woman was cited for disregarding a stop sign, and a warrant is being requested for no security/no insurance following a two-vehicle crash that resulted in injuries at Lincoln and Decker roads Thursday, June 11, at 12:36…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Herbert Jason Golnick III, 34, of 1089 Lancer Lane, Apt. 30, Ludington, was found guilty June 3 of malicious use of telecommunications services. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail; $738 in fines and costs; six months discretionary jail for one year;…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is local law enforcement activity from Thursday, June 11, 2015: – 3:07 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 34-year-old Walhalla man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, US-10 and US-31, Amber Twp. – 2 p.m, (Ludington Police Department), property…
Harvey Jay Buter, aged 78, of Ludington, went to his heavenly home on June 10, 2015. Harvey worked for years at Clark Floor Machine in Muskegon and Simonds Industries in Big Rapids before retiring to Scottville. Harvey was an antique car enthusiast, having restored a 1930 Model A, 1936 Ford and other various cars throughout the years. He was a…
Harvey Jay Buter, 78, of Ludington, passed away on June 10, 2015. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services — Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. See obituary here. Donald E. Worm, 76, of Ludington passed away on June 11, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP – The fire that destroyed a historical home on Hopkins Lake Wednesday started around a wall mounted heater, Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper said. The home, located at 5353 W. Kinney Road, was declared a total loss. It is owned by Pam Cole Atwood, Cooper said. “The pilot light was on but no one is…
The police news is sponsored by 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, June 10, 2015: – 1:02 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), assault, no arrests, under investigation, 5000 block of US-10, Pere Marquette Twp. – 1:12 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office) a 22-year-old South…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The 29-year-old Ludington man who allegedly held his mother at knifepoint attempting to acquire drug money last Sunday morning, June 7, was arraigned in 79th District Court this week on three felony counts of armed robbery, extortion and felonious assault, and a misdemeanor of possession of marijuana. Howard Mark Larson, of 5607 N.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A historic cabin was heavily damaged by fire Wednesday afternoon. Riverton and Pere Marquette fire departments were called to 5353 W. Kinney Road (also known as Hopkins Lake Road) about 4:45 p.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper was only a few miles down the road and went directly to the scene. “There were…
