SCOTTVILLE — The MCC Educational Foundation and Scottville Main Street have partnered to create the Scotville Current, an informational electronic publication for the Scottville area. The educational foundation serves Mason County Central school district while Scottville Main Street serves as the downtown development authority for the city of Scottville. The Current will feature updates on both organizations, and highlights of…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County is about to be part of a very unique experience. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Sunday, Aug. 31, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as the Wall, will encompass City Park. The Vietnam Traveling Wall Project is being organized by Mason County Allied Veterans Council with the help of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. AMBER TWP — Law enforcement is clearing the scene at the Meijer store on US-10 this morning after a report of a man swinging a baseball bat inside the store. Lt. Jeff White of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police said two Hart troopers and other local enforcement were still at the scene…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department, with the approval of city commission, has issued a temporary traffic order allowing off road vehicles to travel through the city. For the past several months, the city commission has been discussing the idea of allowing ORVs in the city. All townships in Mason County, with the exception of Pere…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is coming home, again. Tonight, at 7 p.m., the band helps celebrate the 25th anniversary of the building of the Scottville Clown Band Shell — unless there is rain. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Mason County Central High School gymnasium. Tonight’s concert is also a fundraiser for the…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014: Decreasing cloudiness with temperatures slowly falling to near 69F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low around 60F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Sunset: 8:44 p.m. Sunrise:…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — The two vice presidents of West Shore Community College will be overseeing the operation of the college in the absence of President Charles Dillon, who was suspended last week. See related story here. Lisa Stich, vice president of academic and student services and Scott Ward, vice president of administrative services will oversee day…
MasonCountyPress.com has been around for just over 2 1/2 years. In that time we have seen tremendous growth in our readership. This free service is brought to you free through the generous support of our advertisers. Lately, several readers have asked how they can give back a little themselves. While we do not charge our readers, we are happy to…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. —The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will be deciding this afternoon the interim operational structure of the college in the wake of the suspension of President Charles Dillon. Dillon was suspended with pay following a special meeting of the trustees last week. The week prior to that, the Manistee resident was pulled…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. CUSTER TWP. — A 25-year-old Ludington woman was injured after her vehicle left the road and struck a tree on North Custer Road near Hansen Road Sunday morning around 6:30 a.m. The woman was pinned in the vehicle, requiring extrication tools to be used by…
PENTWATER – “Every little bit helps,” Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eva Gregwer said a week ago in describing how funds were still being raised to pay for this year’s Fourth of July and Homecoming fireworks. And the Pentwater Service Club helped answer the call, fielding a squad of volunteers to “pass the hat” during Saturday’s Homecoming Parade. Almost…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, Aug. 18, 2014: Mostly cloudy with temperatures rising towards the low 70s. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Thunderstorms likely. Low 63F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Sunset: 8:45 p.m. Sunrise: 6:53 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014: Thunderstorms likely…
PENTWATER — Terri Lynn Land, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Michigan Secretary of State, will be in Pentwater Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at the Antler Bar, located at 283 N. Hancock St. The suggested donation for lunch, which includes salad bar and sandwiches, is $25. “The Oceana County Republican Party is proud to sponsor this event…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Parent Coalition will hold a Parent Connection meeting on Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at Sandcastles Children’s Museum in Ludington. Guest speaker for the evening will be Elizabeth Reimink, coordinator of Mason County Emergency Management with a presentation on family emergency preparedness. Dinner, kids’ admission to the museum, and childcare will be provided and all…
MasonCountyPress.com has been around for just over 2 1/2 years. In that time we have seen tremendous growth in our readership. This free service is brought to you free through the generous support of our advertisers. Lately, several readers have asked how they can give back a little themselves. While we do not charge our readers, we are happy to…
LUDINGTON — Two boaters at a neighboring slip prevented what might have been a tragic situation Sunday night at Harborview Marina. They noticed smoke from the boat next to them and acted quickly, Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk said, by calling 911 and also grabbing a garden hose. Funk said the fire on Dock D was from wiring on the…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. For more photos, see our Facebook page. SHERMAN TWP. — I’ve lived in Mason County most of my life. It’s always amazing to find out the amount of niche businesses there are around this county. Some have been around for decades while others are fairly new. Almost all of these businesses were started by entrepreneurs, though.…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. Did you know that if your dog bites someone at the park, you could end up with the medical bills? And if your child posts defamatory information online, you may owe for damages? Even if someone is accidentally injured while on your property, you may be the one liable. You…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Jon Ferguson wanted to find an appropriate way to pay tribute to his wife of 47 years, high school classmate, mother of their two daughters, grandmother of three children and teacher to hundreds, if not thousands. While Sallie Peterson Ferguson probably would not have wanted him to commission a statue in her memory, that…
Anna Rose Miskevics, aged 98 of Chicago, Illinois, former resident of Irons, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in Chicago. Anna was born on March 12, 1916 in Irons, the daughter of John and Amelia (Kaminskis) Wolukonis, and married Constantine Miskevics in 1940 at St. Bernard Catholic Church. They celebrated 44 years together before Constantine preceded her in death…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Cory Odell Derrick, 37, of 803 E. Loomis St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 11 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of larceny from a building and habitual offender, fourth offense. A preliminary exam is…
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