Hunting from a tree stand is a popular way for hunters to enjoy their season, but nearly every year a Michigan hunter is seriously injured or killed falling out of a tree stand. Conservation officers at the Department of Natural Resources remind hunters of the top safety tips when it comes to tree stands. Before a hunt, know your equipment: Read…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College students are joining their peers across the country in pledging to complete their degrees and certificates. The College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is encouraging students to complete their degrees and certificates by hosting “Commit to Complete” signing events this week during the Back to the Books Bash and Michigan Community…
Kathryn Louise Lyon, age 77 of Ludington, went home to Jesus on Sunday, August 31, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard; children, Mark (Tiffany) Lyon of Saratoga, CA., Susan (Steve) Merrill of Lowell, MI; grandchildren, Alexander and Jack Lyon, Aidan Roustan, Zachary and Mackenzie Merrill; sister, Donna J. (Glen) Murphy; and nieces and nephews.…
CUSTER TWP. — A 43-year-old Coldwater, Mich. man was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting two girls along the Pere Marquette River. William Joseph Stempien was charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct second degree and one count of CSC fourth degree. He was also charged with possession of analogues, hydrocodone. On August 30 at 4:48 p.m. a Michigan…
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater remains closed today to allow for safe removal of the 34-foot boat that crashed there Sunday night, Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said. “We have been in contact with the boat salvage company Abrahamson’s Marine this morning and it was decided to keep the north breakwater closed. Salvage activity in and around the vessel will be…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Aug. 29 – 8:30 a.m.: Single vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 and Sugar Grove Rd., Sherman Twp. Scottville Fire Dept. also responded. – 4 p.m.: Gas drive off of $10, Ludington EZ Mart, 5900 block of West U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Twp. –…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) recently announced the addition of Jamie Catlett to the LACA leadership team. Catlett has been hired to oversee outreach and engagement to LACA members, volunteers and the community as a whole. She will also direct customer service and artist selection for the Muse Gift Shop located in the LACA facility.…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. If your former home hasn’t sold, your vacant property could fall victim to the elements, system failure, vandalism or burglary. Take steps to lessen the risk for potentially costly issues. Maintain the exterior. Don’t let your property look neglected. Make arrangements to have your lawn mowed or, in winter, your driveway…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014: Plentiful sunshine. High 73F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday night: Mostly clear. Low around 60F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 8:20 p.m. Sunrise: 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014: Sunny with a high of 76F. Winds SW…
LUDINGTON — Applications for this year’s Ludington Area Center for the Arts Holiday Craft Show are available. The indoor show is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. This is the sixth year for the Thanksgiving weekend event which showcases handmade craft items, a Christmas resale shop, the…
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater is closed to facilitate salvage of the boat that crashed Sunday night. See related story.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — One person was injured after a 34-foot boat hit the north breakwater around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Marine Deputy Matt Warmuskerken, the boat was traveling between 25 to 35 mph, heading south. Warmuskerken said captain/owner James Winfield, 68, of Harrison Township, Macomb County, told him that the boat was about…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE – Not many high schools offer jazz band as an elective and even for those schools that do, the bands rarely have the opportunity to perform on a stage as large as the annual Detroit Jazz Festival. But, the Mason County Central High School Jazz Band just happens to be that lucky and…
Commentary by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Over the past several days I have been in awe over the Mason County Allied Veterans Traveling Wall Project: The Cost of Freedom. The center point of this project at City Park is the 80% replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The full scale memorial is in Washington, D.C. but four replicas continually…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Jonathon Michael Ely Rankin, the son of Angela and Gregory Rankin of Scottville, was born Aug. 26, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kaiden Allen Scockley-Wagner, the son of Shelby Shockley and Corey Wagner of Scottville, was born Aug. 26,…
LUDINGTON — The helistop at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is operational again. The helistop, which opened earlier this winter, had been closed for night flights since Wednesday, Aug. 27. “We took the helistop out of service as a safety precaution when the wires for the lighting system were accidentally cut during installation of a new fiber optic line to the…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27-year-old Branch woman early Friday morning on two charges of assault. At 2:32 a.m., deputies were called to a reported fight in the 5700 block of Limouze Rd. The following was activity of…
LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, in relation to an incident that took place Monday, Aug. 25 at Pineway Apartments. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said officers from LPD were dispatched to the 1100 block of Pineway at 5:51 p.m. Monday for a report of a…
.png)
 (1).png)
-Mason-County-Press.png)
.jpg)
.png)
