The Department of Natural Resources’ annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15. That weekend residents and non-residents alike can fish Michigan waters without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply. Michigan has celebrated the Winter Free Fishing Weekend every year since 1994 as a way to promote awareness of the…
SHERIDAN TWP. — A warrant is being requested for a 25-year-old Fountain man for domestic assault and tampering with a telecommunications device after deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 2400 block of 21st Street regarding an assault Saturday, Jan. 3, at 6:16 p.m. The suspect fled on foot before deputies arrived. The following is MCSO activity over the…
MASON COUNTY — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to several minor crashes over the snowy weekend. Friday, Jan. 2, 2015: – 8:15 p.m., car-deer crash, Dewey Rd. and US-31, Victory Twp. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015: – 2:20 a.m., car-deer crash, Walhalla and First St., Branch Twp. – 3:08 p.m., one-car property damage accident, Iris…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Jan. 5, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Baldwin Public Schools. – Walkerville Public Schools. – Hesperia Public Schools. – Shelby Public Schools.
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Survivor Story. 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. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Serving 19 months in the 101st Airborne, Ludington resident Bob Taylor has seen a lot of things in his life, but spending 13 of those months in the jungles of Vietnam is something Bob will…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. Your home requires regular maintenance — and so does your homeowners insurance. Updates to your house and belongings can affect whether or not you’re adequately insured. To make sure your home is properly protected, plan an annual homeowners insurance review to determine if you may need to adjust your…
LUDINGTON — Reid Anthony Kies came into the world Friday morning, January 2, as the first baby born this year at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Reid and his parents, mom Casey Flanery and dad Tony Kies, live in Hart. Baby Reid weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. and was 20½ inches long when born at 10:11 a.m. in the hospital’s Family…
LUDINGTON — The 2014 Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign is being called a success again this year. A total of 1,185 individuals were transported to and from their holiday destinations, rather than driving themselves this year, and eight of those individuals had their vehicles towed free of charge. There were no reported traffic crashes involving injury and only three property…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Nicholas Brian Lauterwasser, 22, of 186 S. Walhalla Rd., Walhalla, was arrested Dec. 26 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of interfering with electronic communications; third-offense domestic violence; and habitual offender, third offense. In a separate…
MASON COUNTY — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police were busy over the New Year’s holiday with a larceny, a drunk driving arrest and several minor crashes. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014: – 5:09 p.m., larceny, 4000 block of N. Cleveland St., Fountain Twp. No other info available. – 6:25 p.m., car-deer crash, Hansen and Stiles roads, Victory…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to eight separate crashes over the New Year’s holiday, and only minor injuries were reported in one accident. The following is recent MCSO activity: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014: – 8:37 a.m., stolen 1997 Rettig Enter 20-foot trailer, 3600 block of N. US-31, Sherman Twp. – 11:11 a.m., two-vehicle broadside crash, no injuries,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Tonight’s ball drop in downtown Ludington will take place no matter the weather conditions. Nick Tykoski, one of the event’s organizers, said that a meeting was held earlier today with Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett to discuss the forecasted high winds. The National Weather Service is calling for winds of 45 mph. Tykoski said…
The following are the stories that we at Mason County Press believe have had the most impact on our community in 2014. These rankings are not just based on a decision by our editorial staff but also by you, the readers. We analyzed viewership of the stories based on statistics on MasonCountyPress.com and also on our social media pages. From…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following activity on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014: 4:55 a.m. : Alarm activation, 2800 block of Piney Ridge Rd., Hamlin Twp. 5:07 p.m.: Suspicious person, 3000 block of Lincoln Rd., Hamlin Twp. 5:42 p.m.: Property dispute, 5000 block of William St., Village of Fountain. 9:12 p.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 expressway…
Outside the Walls, a blog written by Nick VanderWall, is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales, 1680 W. U.S. 10-31, Scottville; 231-757-2727; www.vanderhaagcarsales.com, Mason County’s premier car rental outlet and also Legends Taxidermy of Scottville; 231-757-9589;www.legendstaxidermy.com. It appears here on the second and fourth Monday of the month. As the deer season is winding down it is time to bring some…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a wind advisory for Mason County beginning at noon today until 6 a.m. Thursday. West to northwest winds will increase to 45 knot gusts this afternoon. Strongest winds will occur adjacent to the lakeshore from…
By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – With the New Year right around the corner, many people take a moment to reflect on the last year and how things in their lives need to change and they make a New Year’s resolution. Dating back to religious origins, but more popularly in the United States after the Great Depression, people started…
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