FloraCraft sale for Relay for Life

May 5, 2014

LUDINGTON — FloraCraft will be holding a craft supplies sale to benefit Relay for Life, Saturday, May 31 from 8 a.m. to noon. The sale will include foam and other craft “treasures” to purchase. It will be located at the FloraCraft facility at One Longfellow Place on the northside of Ludington.

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Cloudy skies with showers this afternoon

May 5, 2014
Cloudy skies with showers this afternoon

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, May 5, 2014. Cloudy skies with a few showers this afternoon. High 52 F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Sunset: 8:54 p.m.  Tonight. Some passing clouds. Low 36 F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Sunrise: 6:30…

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Circle Rocking ‘S’ Children’s Farm receives community service award

May 3, 2014
Circle Rocking ‘S’ Children’s Farm receives community service award

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TWP. — Circle Rocking ’S’ Children’s Farm of Free Soil was awarded the 2013 Community Service Award during the annual dinner of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The non-profit organization is an all-volunteer group that provides animal touch therapy and recreation activities at no charge for individuals…

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Kaines West Michigan is business of the year

May 3, 2014
Kaines West Michigan is business of the year

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TWP. — Kaines West Michigan was named the 2013 Business of the Year during the annual dinner of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. “This came as kind of a little bit more than a surprise to me,” said owner Les Kaines. “This company has been successful…

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Karen Nielsen’s life lesson: Ludington was home

May 3, 2014
Karen Nielsen’s life lesson: Ludington was home

Coming Home. Many people have traveled the world and have had life experiences that their hometowns could never offer them, but many of those people are choosing to leave those grand ventures behind to move back to their roots in search of a slower paced lifestyle. Mason County Press’ Kate Krieger meets up with some of these individuals who have…

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The big splash! Lake Jump raises funds for county veterans

May 3, 2014
The big splash! Lake Jump raises funds for county veterans

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  See video below.  LUDINGTON — Though the 14th Ludington Lake Jump was moved back to the beginning of May, rather than the end of March, Lake Michigan just seemed a little colder to repeat jumpers. “It was definitely cold,” said Rep. Ray Franz. “This was my third time and it just seemed a little colder this…

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Growing up at West Shore; Dr. Tanis honored by college

May 2, 2014
Growing up at West Shore; Dr. Tanis honored by college

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  VICTORY TWP. — Dr. Sara (Sutton) Tanis was awarded the West Shore Community College Alumni Achievement Award Friday evening during the 44th commencement ceremony. Tanis received her Doctor of Philosophy in forestry in 2013 from Michigan State University. But, her roots run deep at West Shore. She is a 1990 graduate of Mason County Eastern High…

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West Shore commencement

May 2, 2014
West Shore commencement

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College held its 44th commencement ceremony Friday night with over 200 graduates receiving degrees and certificates. For more photographs, visit www.Facebook.com/MasonCountyPress  

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79th District Court arraignments

May 2, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this past week in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony –       Christopher Lee Webster, 30, no address listed, was arrested, April 24, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of stealing/retaining a financial transaction device and habitual offender, fourth conviction. A preliminary exam is set for May 7…

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79th District Court sentencings

May 2, 2014
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –       Jamus Joseph Johnson, 35, of 1008 N. William St., Ludington, was found guilty, April 29, of telecommunication – use/device/identification and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail for two years and $580 in fines and costs. –       Joshua Joseph May, 38, of 1916 Lakeshore…

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Visitor center volunteers needed

May 2, 2014
Visitor center volunteers needed

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau  is seeking volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitor Information Center for the 2014 tourism season. The downtown visitors center is operated by roughly 30 volunteers and serves several thousand people from mid-May through October. It will officially open on Memorial Day weekend. Hours at the downtown location are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6…

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Welcome to the World! Carlee, Svenja, Alec

May 2, 2014
Welcome to the World! Carlee, Svenja, Alec

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Carlee May Peters, the daughter of Jessica and James Peters of Fountain was born April 24, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Svenja Beverly Siems, the daughter of Brooke and Andrew Siems of Ludington was born April 30, 214…

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Police catch up with domestic assault suspect

May 2, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 25-year-old Ludington man for domestic violence third offense Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. The arrest was the result of an incident that took place Monday, April 28 in the Juniper Hills neighborhood. Several law enforcement agencies, led by Michigan State Police, were in search of the man following…

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Get your ground game on

May 2, 2014
Get your ground game on

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. If water isn’t draining correctly around your property, you could be in for some major headaches: bogs in your lawn, cracked foundations and seepage in your basement, landscaping that washes down your slopes and more.   The culprit often is soil erosion. These five tips may help you…

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Future Five (well, 3 of them) talk about Ludington’s present and future

May 1, 2014
Future Five (well, 3 of them) talk about Ludington’s present and future

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. The strength of a community’s future relies on its youth. I’m not sure if anyone can really doubt that statement. Over the past 10 years there seems to be a movement in our community, its leadership seems to be getting younger. While age certainly brings wisdom, youth tends to bring freshness and alternative ways of looking…

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Community service, business of the year awards are Saturday night

May 1, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Four individuals and one group have been nominated to receive the 2013 Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s community service award. The award will be presented Saturday during the chamber’s annual dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Hamlin Township. Also being presented that evening will be the recipient of the Business of…

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Coming Home: Katrina Hernandez found her way back to the state park

May 1, 2014
Coming Home: Katrina Hernandez found her way back to the state park

Many people have traveled the world and have had life experiences that their hometowns could never offer them, but many of those people are choosing to leave those grand ventures behind to move back to their roots in search of a slower paced lifestyle. Mason County Press’ Kate Krieger meets up with some of these individuals who have decided to…

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Williams promoted to West Shore Bank CFO

May 1, 2014
Williams promoted to West Shore Bank CFO

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently promoted Paul C. Williams to senior vice president/chief financial officer. Williams joined West Shore Bank in 2010 as the vice president/controller, and brought to West Shore Bank many years of banking experience. He was previously named AVP corporate finance of West Michigan Community Bank and later, VP/CFO of Ionia County National Bank. “Paul…

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Maritime museum reaching fund raising goal

May 1, 2014

LUDINGTON — If a series of generous gifts from the corporate and private sector are any indication, the Ludington community is eager to start building the much-anticipated Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in the former U.S. Coast Guard Station. And with only $800,000 to close the gap on the $4 million budget for Phase I, construction should start in late…

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Art fair will see more changes this year

May 1, 2014

LUDINGTON — Art collectors should mark their calendars for the 2014 West Shore Art Fair, July 5-6 at City Park. In its 46th year, the juried fine art and fine craft show will feature more artists showcasing high-quality, original art, guided by new leadership hailing from one of Michigan’s most successful art shows. The Ludington Area Center for the Arts…

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Mostly cloudy for the first day of May

May 1, 2014
Mostly cloudy for the first day of May

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Thursday, May 1, 2014: Mostly cloudy with temperatures steady near the mid 40s. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Sunset: 8:49 p.m. Tonight, considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low around 40F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Friday, May 2,…

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