PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Brandy Henderson, executive director of the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been appointed to serve as president of Michigan’s Great Outdoors (MGO), a six-county regional tourism organization representing Manistee, Mason, Lake, Oceana, Wexford and Newaygo counties. Established in 2003, the organization serves as a marketing collaborative with a mission to promote tourism for a…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A cottage that had been in a family for generations was destroyed by fire early Monday morning. Patrick Shinn said he and his wife, Carleen, were woken by a noise just after midnight. He said something had been getting into their trash lately, so he suspected that is what is was. “Then,…
Locally Made. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. As a native of Ludington, I thought it would be a great idea to feature many area businesses that I had either grown up with or businesses that I had become familiar with in the more recent years of my life. I wanted to promote what the businesses had to offer the local…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TWP. — A 46-year-old Muskegon County died this afternoon after a tree he was cutting struck him in the head. At 1:33 p.m., the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Riverton Fire Dept., Custer Fire Dept. and Carr Area Fire Dept., along with Life EMS ambulance, were called to an area 1.5 miles southwest of the intersection…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – William Joseph Handshoe, 20, no address listed, was arrested June 6 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on four felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree (under 13). A preliminary exam is set for…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday in 51st Circuit Court: – Donna Lee Brown, 61, of 4152 Washington Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty April 23 of embezzlement agent, over $20,000. She was sentenced to 270 days in jail with credit for one day served; serve four months up front, followed by 60 days on…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – James Shannon Harvard, 43, of 285 Beaver Dam Rd., Lucedale, Miss., was found guilty June 11 of driving while license suspended (DWLS). He was sentenced to one day jail with credit for one day served and $225 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable…
MUSKEGON — Ludington’s Emma Martin is among 34 young women vying for the title of “Miss Michigan” this weekend at the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts. Martin, 21, is competing as Miss Ludington Area. She has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, with a minor in Spanish, from Grand Valley State University. She plans to receive a master’s degree…
LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office have requested a warrant for the arrest of a 24-year-old Ludington man in connection to a domestic assault that took place in the 1300 block of North Lendale Road in Pere Marquette Township Thursday morning. Deputies were called there at 2:20 a.m. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday,…
LUDINGTON — The public is invited to a science of music program Monday, June 16, 11 a.m. at the Mason County District Library in Ludington, 217 East Ludington Avenue. The Science of Music is a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, feel-good rock and roll program that lightly touches on the technical aspects of music making, for example: sound waves, acoustics, and how vibrations make sound. Also mentioned…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Price is an important factor when choosing a rental car, but it’s not the only one. Also consider the following to find a vehicle that will keep you safer as you travel. Check the Safety Ratings Before committing to a car, request the specific make and model information…
LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff’s Sgt. Eric Soneral was injured during an assault Wednesday morning at the Mason County Jail. Soneral, a corrections officer, was taken to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital where he was treated and released for a wrist injury. Sheriff Kim Cole said charges are being requested against a 25-year-old inmate for allegedly assaulting a 24-year-old inmate. The…
Ludington Youth Sailing School will begin classes June 23. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — There are still openings for the newly created Ludington Youth Sailing School and preparations for the site are underway . The school will offer lessons to children ages 8 to 17 near the Ludington Yacht Club. The non-profit organization was formed by members of the…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Scottville Optimists will be serving breakfast at the Mason County’s Pilot’s Association Fly-In Breakfast on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Mason County Airport. Pancakes, sausages and scrambled eggs will be served as well as coffee and juice. Many local airplanes, vintage cars and radio controlled models will be…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — Two Grand Rapids residents have been charged with criminal trespassing in connection with recent complaints of aggressive vacuum salespeople in the area. Darnell Marquis Burton and Brenda Spicuzza have been arraigned on charges of criminal trespassing in 78th District Court, said Oceana County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Erin Fisher. Authorities investigated similar complaints of…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has joined over 21,000 communities nationwide that are allowed to purchase federally backed flood insurance. The availability follows the city’s adoption and enforcement of ordinances to reduce flood losses and acceptance by the National Flood Insurance Program. According to City Manager John Shay, the city is now participating in the NFIP effective May 27,…
The Great Start Parent Coalitions are currently conducting a survey of families in Mason, Lake, and Oceana counties who have children ages 0-12. Those who take the survey and provide their name and contact phone number will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card. The survey can be accessed online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NKRHTY9 or obtain a paper…
A Memorial Service will be held for Donna (Draper) Hinkley at 11:00 am on Monday, June 16 at the Scottville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jack Conklin officiating. Donna’s family will be available to greet her friends prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the church. Following the service, a light luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Those who wish to make…
Letter to the editor. By Bill Brooks, Scottville. As the Main Street group attempts to convince the public that it is a success, the question is why is it necessary to do so. I see it as neither a success nor a failure. I see it as a way for the government to provide jobs for architects, engineers, and aspiring…
“The Business Plan” is a partnership between the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mason County Press. By Matt Larson. Business Development Consultant. Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. One of the most talked-about issues in business today is corporate social responsibility (CSR), where a company strives to have a positive effect on the public interest. But CSR isn’t…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Elks Lodge will be presenting a Flag Day ceremony on Friday, June 13, at 6 p.m. in the James Street Plaza. The ceremony honors and presents a history of our flag. The public is welcome.
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