Make your small business part of the community

June 11, 2014

“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…

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Flag Day ceremony

June 11, 2014

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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Intoxicated men cause disturbances Tuesday

June 11, 2014

Two intoxicated individuals caused separate disturbances around Mason County Tuesday. The first incident occurred at the Meijer gas station at U.S. 10 and Brye Road in Amber Township. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were called there at 7:38 p.m. for an intoxicated man who entered the store and attempted to purchase alcohol. He created a disturbance when he was…

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Clown Band concert still on for tonight

June 11, 2014

LUDINGTON — The annual Scottville Clown Band scholarship awards concert, sponsored by the Ludington Area Jaycees, is still scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Waterfront Park pavilion, though rain is forecasted. This year the Scottville Clown Band has awarded over $5,000 in scholarships for kids to go to music-related educational programs. The majority of the recipients of the Raymond…

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Manpower survey reports increase in hiring

June 11, 2014

MILWAUKEE – The latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, released today by ManpowerGroup, reflects continued hiring confidence among U.S. employers for Quarter 3 2014, as U.S. employers report a seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook of +14%. This is the strongest Net Employment Outlook since quarter 2 2008, when the Outlook was also +14%. The third quarter Outlook is up from +13%…

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Free classifieds are back!

June 11, 2014

Our classified ads are back by popular demand. And, they are free! Got a yard sale going on? Post it on our classifieds for free! Something for sale? Yep, it’s free. All non-commercial listings are free. We ask that commercial usage help us pay the bills, though. Click here to get to the classifieds or click on the menu item…

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County expected to approve Sheriff’s patrol car camera request

June 10, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office may be a step closer to keeping its deputies a little safer if the county board of commissioners approves its request for in-car cameras tonight. Sheriff Kim Cole is requesting replacing and adding cameras to the county’s 13 patrol vehicles. “In recent years due to break downs and failures…

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“SHREK: the Musical” coming to Ramsdell

June 10, 2014

MANISTEE – Everyone’s favorite upside-down fairytale comes to the historic Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee when West Shore Community College (WSCC) Performing Arts and Manistee Civic Players (MCP) presents “SHREK: the Musical,” a song and dance-filled stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film. The production runs two fun-filled weekends, according to JoAnn Muma, MCP’s executive director, opening Fri., June 27 and playing that…

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Former petunia parade chair sentenced to jail

June 10, 2014
Former petunia parade chair sentenced to jail

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The former chairwoman of the Ludington Petunia Parade was sentenced to nine months in jail today in 51st Circuit Court for stealing almost $50,000 from the community supported organization. Donna Brown, 60, pleaded guilty in April for embezzling $47,817.15 from the Petunia Parade from 2008 to 2013. That money was raised through donations from…

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Art fair to reveal promotional poster

June 10, 2014

LUDINGTON – The West Shore Art Fair will hold a poster reveal reception on Thursday, June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Main Gallery of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at 107 S. Harrison St. Kicking off the final countdown to the juried 2014 West Short Art Fair that takes place July 5-6 at Ludington City Park,…

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Hansen secures $2M in state budget to aid nursing mothers

June 10, 2014

LANSING—The legislative conference committee on the Michigan Department of Community Health budget on Tuesday approved a bill providing $2 million in state funds to ensure better access to quality equipment for nursing mothers. In response to the concerns of a number of his constituents, Sen. Goeff Hansen of Hart worked to ensure the funds so that Medicaid-eligible women have access to…

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Branch man sentenced for growing marijuana

June 10, 2014

LUDINGTON — A Branch Township man was sentenced to one year in the Mason County Jail today in 51st Circuit Court. On April 23, Larry Cress, 50, pleaded guilty to growing over 20 but less than 200 marijuana plants in his house at 8946 E. U.S. 10. Cress was arrested May 28, 2013 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics…

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Water trail plan presentation to be held June 24

June 10, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), and Williams and Works will be hosting a presentation of the Draft West Michigan Water Trail Plan in the Tuesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. WMEAC, GVSU and Williams and Works have been studying the area between Benton Harbor to Ludington for nearly a…

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Obit: Marie Sanborn, 69, Ludington

June 10, 2014
Obit: Marie Sanborn, 69, Ludington

Marie Ann Sanborn, age 69 of Ludington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 8, 2014.  Marie was born on September 8, 1944 in North Judson, Indiana to Emil and Sophie (Skowronski) Wolfe.  She was baptized and made her first communion at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in North Judson.  At the age of 10, her…

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Obit: Rex Thomsen, 61, Scottville

June 10, 2014
Obit: Rex Thomsen, 61, Scottville

Rex Edward Thomsen aged 61 of Scottville died suddenly on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at his home.  Rex was born on October 17, 1952 in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Eggert A. and Alberta L. (Kaskadden) Thomsen, and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict with the United States Marine Corps.  While in the Corps, he served as a drill instructor,…

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Zonta Club to hold reception Wednesday

June 10, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington will hold a reception for retired business and professional women on Wednesday, June 11 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Longfellow Towers Community Room, 301 E. Court St. The theme is “fiesta.” It will feature Carrie Kosla who will entertain guests with her favorite songs of Mexico. An update on Zonta’s local and…

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Women’s candidates to attend Tea Party meeting

June 10, 2014

AMBER TWP. — A women’s candidate forum is being held at this month’s meeting of the Ludington Area Tea Party, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church located at 105 N. Dennis Rd, Ludington. Attending will be 51st Circuit Court judge candidate Susan K. Sniegowski, along with county commission first district candidate Susan Boes;…

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Clouds moving in, rain likely tomorrow

June 10, 2014
Clouds moving in, rain likely tomorrow

The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Increasing clouds with temperatures rising to near 75 F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9:28 p.m.  Tonight. Cloudy this evening with showers after midnight. Low 58 F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Wednesday,…

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