LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council may move its city elections when it meets tonight for its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Recent changes in state law allows municipalities that hold elections in odd-numbered years to change their elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal general elections. Changing Ludington’s election years would save the city $15,100 per year.…
LUDINGTON –The interactive Shakespeare Reading Group meets Thursday, May 8 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. in the Performance Underground Room 101, downstairs at the arts center. The group will begin its reading of “Othello.” Open to all who have a “Love of Shakespeare,” the group meets once a month for about two hours to…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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