UPDATED at 4:50 p.m. Ages released. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two people are dead following a car/semi crash at noon today on South Pere Marquette Highway near the southbound U.S. 31 onramp. The crash occurred when a southbound Chevrolet Cavalier attempted a U-turn, in doing so it turned into path of a southbound semi-truck/trailer, owned by…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department continues to seek assistance in the identification of two individuals who are suspects in multiple car larcenies and slashing of tires. On July 15 between the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. the Ludington Police Department responded to multiple car larceny/ malicious destruction of property complaints. In all cases the vehicles were either broken…
UPDATED. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two people are dead following a car/semi crash on Pere Marquette Highway. The crash occurred shortly after noon on Thursday. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a small Chevrolet car was making a U-turn just south of the southbound U.S. 31 onramp when it drove into the path of an…
MCP will not post any other details or photographs of the vehicles until the sheriff’s office has notified families of the crash. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — One person is dead following a car/semi crash on Pere Marquette Highway. The crash occurred shortly after noon on Thursday. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a small Chevrolet…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The decision of binding the murder case against a 22-year-old Victory Township man will be made within the next two weeks. Closing arguments were held this morning in the 79th District Court preliminary examination against Sean Michael Phillips. The hearing was held today after a three month adjournment. Sean Michael Phillips of Victory Township,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Raymond Allen Anthony, 37. Allen is wanted on two felony burglary warrants out of Mason County. One of the warrants carries six counts of breaking and entering. The warrants stem from B&E cases at Marek’s Auto Parts, Alway’s Antiques and Alway’s Service Center, all in…
SCOTTVILLE — The 41st annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club show kicked off today at Scottville Riverside Park. Admission is $5 for adults; kids 12 and under are free. Today’s highlight activity includes a garden tractor dead weight pull beginning at 2 p.m. The show continues through Saturday. For a schedule of events, click here.
CUSTER TWP. — A 33-year-old Custer man was injured Wednesday at 9:37 a.m. following a bicycle crash on U.S. 10 and Darr Rd. The man apparently fell over his handlebars while traveling on U.S. 10. He was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by Life EMS ambulance where he was treated for his injuries. Responding to the scene were Mason…
LUDINGTON — The third annual West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert series continues at 7 p.m. Saturday night at Waterfront Park with Megastars of Country. The group consists of Larry Turner and Doug Brewin. The two perform as George Strait and Alan Jackson and then come together as Brooks & Dunn, to give an exciting and upbeat country concert.…
MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.drlewissquires.com. The fair will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington. By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After a three month adjournment, the murder case against the man accused of murdering his 4-month-old daughter will continue Thursday morning. Sean Michael Phillips of Victory Township, is charged with the June 2011 murder of Katherine Phillips, who was 4-months-old when she disappeared. He is currently serving a 10- to 15-year prison sentence for…
Movie lovers have a chance to take advantage of two free movie screenings this week. On Thursday, “The Nut Job” will be shown at Ludington City Park at dusk. This is the first of four movies that will showing there. The other movies are: “Despicable Me 2,” Aug. 7; “Lego Movie,” Aug. 14 and “Frozen,” Aug. 21. On Friday, “Mirror…
LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) announced today the launch of a 50/50 Fund Your Center matching fundraising campaign thanks to the support of an anonymous patron through the Mason County Community Foundation. In order to receive the matching money, LACA must raise $50,000 by Nov. 1, 2014, and the donor will match it with an…
MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.drlewissquires.com. The fair will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington. By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. PERE MARQUETTE TWP.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Next Tuesday voters will be asked to decide on Proposal 1, officially known as Michigan Use Tax and Community Stabilization Share. In a nutshell, the proposal is providing an alternative source of income to municipalities in place of the state’s elimination of the personal property tax. It is not a tax increase, however. Many people who…
VICTORY TWP. – Registration is now open for West Shore Community College’s Grand College Experience which will take place on Fri., August 15, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the campus. This Grandparents College offers community members the unique opportunity to spend time with a grandchild, niece, nephew, or young friend in a fun and educational setting. Sessions include: Start and…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The 78th Western Michigan Fair kicks off one week from today at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 just east of Ludington. From today through opening day, Mason County Press will feature a series of stories about this year’s fair. These stories are brought to you through the generous support of…
VICTORY TWP. — The Mason County Probate Court is hosting a child welfare law conference and training at West Shore Community College on Friday August 1, 2014, starting at 8:30 a.m. Participants will include judges, attorneys, prosecutors, court staff, Department of Human Services workers and supervisors, private agency workers and CASA volunteers. The program will discuss child protective law and…
Tonight at Scottville Clown Band Shell. SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Gasta. Formed in 2009 and hailing from Oceana County, Nathan Wright and Jonathan Misner have been playing music around the area and are excited for this special performance at 7 p.m., tonight. MCP Senior Correspondent, Kate Krieger met up with…
Jon L Saxton was born on July 19, 1942 in rural Mason County, the only child of Orvan & Nondes (Leedy) Saxton. His parents owned a farm in Riverton Township where he grew up and attended East Riverton School. As a teenager, he attended Mason County Central Schools in Scottville, participating in football, and track, as well as playing trumpet in band…
LUDINGTON — This Saturday’s West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert will feature not only the Megastars of Country band but will also include “Charlie,” a mechanical bull. For those thrill-seeking concert goers, the mechanical bull will be located in Waterfront Park and will be available for rides from 5 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. Whether attendees opt…
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