Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. If your home has a wood-burning fireplace or stove, gathering and splitting wood is most likely on your fall to-do list. Get the job done safely this year: Avoiding Accidents Splitting logs can send wood pieces airborne, and an accidental slip of the axe can cause serious harm to yourself…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Oct. 3, 2014: Heavy thunderstorms this morning, then variable clouds during the afternoon with still a chance of showers. High near 60F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over one inch. Tonight: Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low…
VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees met in special session this afternoon and discussed the fate of President Charles Dillon with attorney Patrick White. Dillon pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated two weeks ago in Manistee County’s 85th District Court. The only action the board took, following closed session, was to instruct the college staff…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. AMBER TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 55-year-old Irons man Wednesday at 9:47 p.m. for driving while license suspended second arrest following a traffic stop at Dennis and Johnson…
For the Love of Fishing is written by Sean McDonald and brought to you by Dreamweaver Lures, www.dreamweaverlures.com. It is looking like it is a bad fall to be a salmon fisherman. We are catching a few kings in the Pere Marquette River but nothing like it should be at this time of the year. The first wave of kings from…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School SADD Team is holding an indoor yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the high school. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the families of Casey O’Brien and Nick Smith, who were both killed in a car crash on South Pere Marquette Highway on July 31. O’Brien was a recent graduate…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, October 2, 2014: Cloudy with rain in the morning… then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. High 67F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Thursday night: Thunderstorms. Low around 60F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall…
Editor’s note: Solace Medical Massage is one of Mason County Press’ advertisers. We have started a GoFundMe campaign to help raise money for Wanda who did not have renter’s insurance. Click here to help contribute. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Heavy smoke damaged Solace Medical Massage at 5710 W. U.S. 10 this morning. Owner Wanda Stewart said she…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.comand Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014: 11:53 a.m.: A 29-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank recently donated a portion of the proceeds from its Rhythm & Dunes summer concert series to benefit music programs of Ludington Area, Mason County Central, and Mason County Eastern schools. Vendor proceeds, donations accepted during the concerts, and funds raised from rides on Charlie the Mechanical Bull and other merchandise sales increased the total funds…
LUDINGTON — Fans of Percy Jackson are invited to a party Wednesday, October 15 at 4 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch to celebrate the publication of the newest title by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in MCDL’s Olympic Games to see if they have what it takes to be a hero…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, October 1, 2014: Partly cloudy skies. High 66F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy skies in the evening, then becoming cloudy overnight. Low 53F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, October 2, 2014: Showers with a high of 66F. Winds…
SHERMAN TWP. — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm will hold a hay ride and pot luck for children with special needs on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. Reservations can be made until Oct. 4 by calling 231-462-3732 or email circlerockingsfarm@att.net. The event will include refreshments and a costume contest. Attendees should bring a dish to pass or wrapped candy…
By Chris Bacon, Mason County District Library. When I look up at the night sky I think of only one thing, “Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Millennium Falcon.” As you probably can guess I was and still am a huge fan of Star Wars and Star Trek. Now I know I’m not a diehard…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. If your life is anything like mine, your level of organization probably goes up and down like a yo-yo. There are days I can work all day and get nothing done. Other days I can knock off a whole list of long-overdue projects before lunch and not even feel tired. What’s up with that?…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — The fate of West Shore Community College President Charles Dillon’s job may be decided Thursday afternoon. The college’s board of trustees will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. During that meeting the board will hold a closed session where it will review the legal opinion of its attorney regarding the president’s current…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.comand Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. AMBER TWP. — Two teenagers were injured Monday afternoon after the vehicle they were in lost control and rolled over several times near the intersection of Gordon and Conrad roads. The driver, a 16-year-old…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A new charter school is being proposed with the endorsement of all school districts in Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. During a press conference Tuesday morning, the West Michigan Educational Leadership Group, along with local public school districts, West Shore Educational Service District and West Shore Community College, announced the creation of Gateway to…
LUDINGTON — Beginning Oct. 1, residents of Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties can call West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) at 1-800-992-2061 to access substance use disorder treatment services. WMCMH is assuming management of publicly-funded substance use disorder treatment services for residents of Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. WMCMH will manage substance use disorder treatment services for people with Medicaid,…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000; www.carterlumber.com. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests over the weekend of drivers operating their vehicles while their licenses were suspended. They also responded to some crashes and several complaints…
LUDINGTON — The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant is seeking contestants for the 2015 contest. Young women in the Mason, Manistee and Oceana area have the opportunity to compete for scholarship money and the title of 2015 Miss Ludington Area. The deadline to apply is Oct. 17. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young women in the Ludington Area to showcase their…
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