The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. At one time, legislative districts in many states—particularly state senate districts—were apportioned principally on the basis of geography rather than population. In some states, every county was entitled to elect a certain number of state representatives or state senators, regardless of the county’s population. This often resulted in extremely unequal representation. For…
Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544;www.all-access-care.com. Writer’s note: Over the last several months, Mason County Press has been featuring stories on millennials and other people who have inspirational stories. After writing many of these stories, I asked my editor, Rob Alway, if I could share a personal story as one…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Severe weather can be dangerous — flooding roads, damaging homes, downing power lines and more. And even when the storm clouds pass, you aren’t necessarily in the clear. Follow these precautions in the aftermath of severe storms. After a Severe Thunderstorm Avoid driving if possible. If you have to travel,…
PENTWATER — Pentwater’s Farmers Market on the Village Green is open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Monday, June 1, through Labor Day. This season’s expanded list of vendors includes many long-time favorites plus new vendors offering local wines, goat cheese, flour and sugar. You can find the finest in everything local — from organic produce…
Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544; www.all-access-care.com. By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Ludington State Park is known for its overall beauty and breathtaking views, but there are many hidden gems to the park that some people, local and tourists, might not know about. The park, spanning over…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Kenneth Edward Field, 23, of 6735 Virnetta Dr., Ludington, was arrested May 20 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine and ephedrine/pseudoephedrine – purchase to make meth; and…
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 Thursday, May 28, 2015: – 4:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), suspicious situation, 1500 block of N. Lakeshore, Hamlin Twp. – 9:01 a.m., (MCSO), larceny, 500 block of…
LUDINGTON — Water Safety Day will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the west end of Ludington Avenue in Stearns Park. The event features displays from various emergency services departments and human services agencies that work with water safety. According to Ludington Police Officer Tony Kuster, the event is a great opportunity for children to learn…
Audrey M. Perry, 87, of Ludington passed away on May 27, 2015 at her home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
LUDINGTON — Mason County Habitat for Humanity is conducting a family selection workshop for all families interested in qualifying for a Habitat house in Mason County. The workshop will be held on Monday, June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St. The orientation explains the criteria to qualify for a Habitat house and…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of the Chamber Leads Networking Group. The Leads networking group will meet to network, build support and referral relationships, and help promote strategic partnerships within the business community. All Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber members are invited to join. The group will meet the first and third Wednesday of…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Moved last year from the basement of the village hall to the renovated, former First Baptist Church, the Pentwater Historical Society’s Museum is now open to visitors through October. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday during June through August, and 1-4 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday during September and October.…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health and its Ludington hospital have been recognized with environmental excellence awards from Practice Greenhealth, given by the organization to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the health care sector. The Spectrum Health System was awarded the System for Change Award which honors health systems that are working cohesively to gather data, set goals, benchmark and share successes…
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 recent local law enforcement activity: Tuesday, May 26, 2015: – 3:33 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US-10 and Nelson, Pere Marquette Twp. – 6:40 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…
PENTWATER — Community Build Supervisor Juan Bradford of Miracle Midwest Company in Okemos, (foreground, second from left) gives instructions to the first team of volunteers who are helping construct a new playground at Pentwater Schools today. Volunteers are still needed on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, to complete the three-day project. Pentwater Schools Superintendent and Principal Mary Marshall…
George J. Reed, aged 61 of Ludington passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. George was born on March 15, 1954 in Ludington, the son of George W. and Marilyn (Rikkers) Reed, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1972. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Western…
Murry Foster, 79, of Ludington, passed away on May 24, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. George J. Reed, 61, of Ludington passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts is offering a three-hour workshop with North Carolina watercolorist Susan Lingg on June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. Lingg was born and raised in Michigan, spending vacation time on the big waters of Lake Michigan and small lakes, studying art along the way. She is a self-taught, intuitive painter, her first art exhibit…
Welcome to the world! Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop, 113 South Blaine Street, Scottville; 231-613-0433. Check out the Facebook page here. Araiya Faith Tienda, the daughter of Megan Daugherty and Avelino Tienda Jr. of Ludington, was born May 19, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Rosalie AnMarie Bacon, the daughter of Katherine Day and Kody Bacon of…
SCOTTVILLE — The 2015 Tuesday night free concert series at the Scottville Clown Band Shell kicks off tonight with Awesome Distraction. The folk/bluegrass trio features Chloe Kimes, Kyle Garber and Nick Veine. All Tuesday night shows begin at 7 p.m. In case of rain shows will be at South Main Tavern (except the Clown Band and MCC Jazz Band shows,…
John William Blazek, age 85, died unexpectedly Sunday May 24, 2015 at Munson Memorial Healthcare in Traverse City surrounded by his family. John was born May 30, 1929 in Chicago, proud son of late Chicago Police officer John Blazek and Mae Blazek and loving brother of William Blazek. He graduated from Kelly High School in 1947. After high-school he proudly…
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