CTE students participate in electric cart race.

October 29, 2014
CTE students participate in electric cart race.

VICTORY TWP. — Students from West Shore Career and Technical Education’s automotive, mechatronics, and welding classes competed in an electric cart race at Grattan Raceway in Belding.  This race was different than previous events, as Grattan is a road course.  The two electric carts had to be modified to successfully maneuver the course and the changes implemented were effective.  “It…

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Children’s museum receives grant from Great Lakes Energy.

October 29, 2014
Children’s museum receives grant from Great Lakes Energy.

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The grant will be applied to the museum’s capital campaign, Vision 2020.  The Great Lakes People Fund provides assistance to communities and non-profits within the Great Lakes Energy customer area. Any Great Lakes customer can contribute to the People Fund by agreeing…

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Reader: Spaniola devoted to the community and profession.

October 29, 2014

Spaniola Letter to the Editor  for Mason County Press Letter to the Editor:  I have known Paul Spaniola since our kids grew up together a couple houses away. I have always known him to be an exemplary neighbor and citizen of Mason County. You can tell a lot about a person watching them interact with their children and your children and…

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Chance of rain today, snow on Friday.

October 29, 2014
Chance of rain today, snow on Friday.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014: Mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching the mid 40s. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 38F. Winds light and variable. Sunset: 6:40 p.m  Sunrise:…

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It’s car/deer season. Sheriff offers advice for motorists.

October 28, 2014
It’s car/deer season. Sheriff offers advice for motorists.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — If you have been reading the police news on Mason County Press you probably have noticed an increase in vehicle/deer crashes. This is a typical pattern for the fall and spring, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole says. “While we always encourage drivers to avoid distractions, like talking on their cell phones, we urge them…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

October 28, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Audrienalynn Sky Goodman, the daughter of Brittany Kill of Ludington, was born Oct. 22, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kayden Mukwa Russell, the son of Jamie Russell and Todd Mull of Ludington, was born Oct. 26, 2014 at Spectrum…

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A night of magic at the college.

October 28, 2014
A night of magic at the college.

VICTORY TWP. – Daniel Martin’s brand of insane magic, sarcastic improvisation, and exhilarating escapes will be front and center at the Center Stage Theater on the West Shore Community College campus, Thurs., Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The one-night-only performance is sponsored by WSCC Student Senate and the college Performing Arts Series. “Daniel Martin has quickly become one of the most in-demand entertainers in…

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Rollover crash in Scottville.

October 28, 2014
Rollover crash in Scottville.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A 21-year-old Fountain woman received minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of East State Street (U.S. 10) and Reinberg Ave. Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3 p.m. after the eastbound Ford Windstar minivan, driven by the 21-year-old woman, was attempting to turn left onto North Reinberg Ave. and crossed in…

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Stolen wood, car/deer crashes among sheriff’s activities Monday.

October 28, 2014
Stolen wood, car/deer crashes among sheriff’s activities Monday.

The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, Oct. 27, 2014:   6:26 a.m.: Alarm activation, 5700 block of East Shores Rd., Meade Twp. 6:27 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Dr. and Jagger Rd., Hamlin Twp. 10:11 a.m.: Suspicious situation, 8500 block of North Quarterline Rd., Grant Twp. 11:24 a.m.: Larceny of firewood, 5200…

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Winds increasing today.

October 28, 2014
Winds increasing today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, October 28, 2014: Light rain. The rain will come to an end around noon. Decreasing clouds with increasing winds. Temperatures reaching the mid 50s. Winds WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Gusty winds late. Low 43F. Winds W at…

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Ludington hospital prepared to handle Ebola patients.

October 27, 2014
Ludington hospital prepared to handle Ebola patients.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The recent outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has caused concern in the United States. While there has only been one fatality from the disease during the epidemic, hospitals are preparing for possible patients. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is no exception. I met with members of the hospital’s medical staff this afternoon to discuss…

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Car-deer crashes plague motorists

October 27, 2014
Car-deer crashes plague motorists

Recent MSP activity in Mason County includes: Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 – 3:48 p.m., one-car rollover, Darr and Hoague Rds., Free Soil Twp. – 6:40 p.m., bad check complaint, US-31 and LaSalle Rd., Grant Twp. – 9:27 p.m., car-deer crash, US-10 and Taylor Rd., Branch Twp. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 – 1:44 a.m., car-deer crash, US-31 and Dewey Rd., Victory…

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Man arrested after driving car into Round Lake.

October 27, 2014
Man arrested after driving car into Round Lake.

SHERIDAN TWP. — A 65-year-old Free Soil man, who failed to stop for a stop sign, ended up driving his vehicle into a lake early Sunday morning. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man and charged him with operating a vehicle while intoxicated following a vehicle crash at the corner of Benson and Sugar Grove roads Sunday morning…

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Reader disagrees with judge candidate’s methods.

October 27, 2014

Letter to the Editor: I wanted to pass along my thoughts to everyone that is going to vote in the upcoming election for 51st Circuit Court Judge. I see signs for Paul Spaniola up and it makes me physically ill to think he could be the next judge. Mr. Spaniola is riding a wave of tragic incidents that have happened…

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MCC announces cast for ‘The King and I’

October 27, 2014
MCC announces cast for ‘The King and I’

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Drama Club will be presenting Roger and Hamerstein’s Broadway hit “The King and I” on November 7, 8, 14 and 15 at A.O. Carlson Auditorium. All show times are 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $10 for adults and $6 for students. The following is the cast: Captain Orton- Chene Golaszewski Louis Leonowens-…

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Obit: Kathlyn Dobias, 94, Scottville.

October 27, 2014
Obit: Kathlyn Dobias, 94, Scottville.

  Kathlyn Marie (Pankow) Dobias, aged 94 of Scottville, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Kathlyn was born on May 19, 1920 in Roseville, Michigan to Ervine and Hester (Rogers) Pankow, and graduated from Roseville High School with the class of 1938. Kathlyn and her family visited Mason County often because of relatives…

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Camp No Deer, a family tradition.

October 27, 2014
Camp No Deer, a family tradition.

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. People like October for reasons such as hunting, fishing, and the fall…

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Sunny and calm today, showers possible tonight.

October 27, 2014
Sunny and calm today, showers possible tonight.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, October 27, 2014: Sunny with a high of 55F. Tonight: Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 39F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Sunset: 6:44 p.m.  Sunrise: 8:14 a.m.  Tuesday, October 28, 2014: Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy…

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