By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington city councilors approved extending their terms by one year Monday night. However, the move is expected to save the city thousands of dollars each year. 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.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scott Fessenden was sworn in as the newest member of the Scottville Police Department Monday night during the city commission meeting. Fessenden will be working part-time for Scottville. He has previously worked as a marine officer for Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Fessenden is shown being sworn in by Deputy Clerk Debbie Howe.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is going to tighten up parking restrictions in the railroad right-of-way along West First Street. City Manager Amy Williams said that newer residents in that area have been parking their vehicles and “toys” in the grassy area, particularly west of Scott Street. City Commission approved amending the city’s ordinance banning…
SHERMAN TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old Scottville man Friday for leaving the scene of a crash. The crash occurred at 11:12 a.m. at Custer and Mavis roads.The man was also charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Other weekend activity of the sheriff’s office included: May 2, 2014: 5:45 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no…
The Capitol Report comes from the office of Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, Michigan 101st District. LANSING — This is the Capitol Report for the week of April 28-May 2. On Tuesday, we took up five bills and four of them pass unanimously. Three of the bills (HB 5216, HB 5217, HB 5218) were part of a package that will allow parolees to…
FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern High School held its junior/senior prom Saturday night at the Sherman Township Hall. There was a tie for queen: Brianna Walter, left, the daughter of Carol and John Walter and Taylor Bryant, the daughter of Ann and Randy Saxton were both crowned queen. Jimmy Appledorn, the son of Peggy and Jim Appledorn, was crowned…
LUDINGTON — The city’s waste hauler has begun to pick up yard waste each Monday and will continue to do so until the last Monday of November. Residents will be required to purchase a yard waste sticker at a cost of $65 at city hall. Residents who purchased yard waste stickers last year should have received a letter from the…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission meets this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. for its regular meeting. The agenda includes a request from City Manager Amy Williams for the commission to approve patch paving the areas of North Main Street that were torn apart over the winter due to water main leaks. Because the quote from Reith Riley came above the…
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…
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