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…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TWP. — Three people were injured in a two vehicle crash on U.S. 31 north of Free Soil Road about 5:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The crash involved a white Honda Odyssey minivan and a gray Dodge Journey SUV. According to emergency responders on scene, the crash occurred when the southbound Journey, driven by a…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Elsa Linnea Lundin, the daughter of Megan and David Lundin of Ludington, was born September 17, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Milena Scarlett Malburg, the daughter of Alesya and Nicholas Malburg of Ludington, was born September 19, 2014…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Codie Lee Fink, 21, of 1783 N. US-31, Scottville, was arrested Sept. 21 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of felonious assault (two counts); felony firearm (two counts) and assault and battery. A probable cause…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – William Joseph Handshoe, 20, (no address listed) pleaded guilty Aug. 12 to first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), under 13, and second-degree CSC, victim under 13/defendant over 17. He was sentenced Sept. 23 to a minimum of 10 years, six months to a maximum…
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