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Renew. Rebuild. Recover is a blog submitted by West Michigan Community Mental Health. Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins and trick-or-treating. But it’s important to remember that costumes and themes related to “psych wards” or “mental patients” are not only offensive, they perpetuate harmful stigma. Few people would think it appropriate to dress up as an individual affected by…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 35-year-old Ludington man Wednesday after a 2:42 p.m. traffic stop at U.S. 10 and Pere Marquette Hwy. He was charged with driving while license suspended second arrest. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for October 28, 2014 included: 9:20 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Washington…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — An appeal by the state of Michigan in the murder case against Sean Michael Phillips will take place on Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m., in 51st Circuit Court. A hearing was held this morning in front of Judge Richard Cooper to extend the defense’s brief in opposition to the state. Defense attorney David Glancy…
This news service is brought to you free through the generosity of our advertisers. This series, Business Spotlight, features those great businesses. Today, we present Old Hamlin Restaurant, located in downtown Ludington. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As the oldest family restaurant in Mason County, Old Hamlin Restaurant’s owners still believes in serving the community homemade food at…
District Health Dept. #10 is offering free flu shots to anyone without insurance coverage between the ages of 19 and 64 years of age. Income qualifications do apply. DHD10 is setting up special clinics in each of the 10 counties it serves. All clinics are by appointment only. During this clinic, enrollment specialists will be available to assist individuals in…
HART — Recent Michigan State Police activity in Mason County: Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 – 10:12 a.m., car-deer crash, US-10 and Larson Rd., Branch Twp. – 3:01 p.m., larceny of a purse, 6000 block of E. Decker Rd., Branch Twp. – 7:07 p.m., larceny of gas, 5000 block of E. Ludington Ave., Pere Marquette Twp. – 11:52 p.m., three-car property…
Scissor-tailed flycatcher spotted on Buttersville Peninsula. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. PERE MARQUETTE TWP – Although it is the state bird of Oklahoma and a native to the warmth of the southern states of America, Mexico and portions of Central America, the scissor-tailed flycatcher has taken up a new home in Mason County’s Pere Marquette Township. Residents living on the…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department was called to the Mason County Courthouse this morning for a report that a subject had fled the courtroom after being sentenced. The subject, Dylan James Hansen of Martin, had appeared in court and was sentenced to 292 days in jail for violating his probation. Shortly after sentencing, and before law enforcement was called,…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
