Discusses gay marriage appeal and other topics By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette was in town today as part of his state-wide campaign kick-off. Schuette met with constituents and supporters at House of Flavors Restaurant in Ludington. Schuette has made national news this past week for filing an appeal of last week’s decision by a…
Letter to the Editor: This letter from a reader is in reference to comments made by Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett during Monday’s Ludington City Council meeting. See the story here. Dear Mr. Barnett, I read on Mason County Press, March 25, 2014 edition, the comments you made at the public forum in Ludington MI. While I can understand there…
LUDINGTON — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette will be at House of Flavors Restaurant today for a campaign kick-off. The Republican AG has recently made national news for filing an appeal of last week’s decision by a federal judge to overturn Michigan’s same-sex marriage ban, resulting in a stay in the decision. On Tuesday the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals…
The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Wednesday, March 26, 2014: Partly to mostly cloudy skies today with a high of around 30 degrees F. Winds will be south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset: 8:06 p.m. Tonight: Cloudy with intermittent snow showers and flurries becoming a steady light snow later. Low around 25…
Martha Ann Paulsen, aged 92 of Ludington, longtime resident of Scottville, went quietly home to her Savior on Sunday, March 23, 2014 following a courageous fight with cancer. Martha was born on June 22, 1921 to Jesse and Dona (Sims) White at their home on Crowley Street in Scottville, 30 minutes after her twin sister Mary. She grew up in Scottville…
Emily Kay Whitman and Jeffrey David Caspersen, both of Ludington, will be married in August 2014 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ludington. The bride is the daughter of Frederick and Tracey Whitman of Ludington. She is a 2007 graduate of Ludington High School where she was a noted athlete in basketball, softball and volleyball. She went to Calvin College for two…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Justin Lee Goldner, Jr., the son of Elizabeth Bradley and Justin Goldner of Newaygo, was born on March 19, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Liam Michael Lindbloom, the son of Spencer and Gabrielle Lindbloom of Ludington, was born…
The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Ready for spring break yet? Tuesday, March 25, 2014: Intermittent snow showers, especially early. Cold with a high of 21 degrees F. Winds, northwest at 10 to 25 mph. Chance of snow, 50%, less than 1 inch expected. Sunset: 8:04 p.m. Tonight, snow flurries around this…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After years of being bashed by citizen Tom Rotta, Police Chief Mark Barnett and Fire Chief Jerry Funk publicly admonished the outspoken self-proclaimed community activist during tonight’s Ludington City Council meeting. Tonight’s admonishment stemmed from Rotta’s recent questioning of the legality of the police department’s volunteer reserve unit. Reservists are typically used during special…
LUDINGTON — How many runs/walks can there be in the City of Ludington before there are too many? This was a question asked by a city councilor during tonight’s council meeting. The council approved two requests for 5K events tonight, which sparked the brief conversation. The first was a request from OneMain Financial, 4743 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, for a…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department responded to 262 calls in 2013, an increase from 253 in 2012 but a decrease to 277 in 2012. Fire Chief Jerry Funk presented the department’s annual report during the regular meeting of the city council Monday night. The majority of the department’s calls, 86, were medical calls, which accounted for…
A Scottville native has been recognized for his efforts to rescue two lost snowmobilers in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in January. Michigan Department of Natural Resources ranger Jimmy Newkirk was among a group of five DNR employees who were part of a rescue effort to save a father and son who had been missing for more than 24…
BRANCH TWP. — A 22-year-old Scottville woman was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies Friday for possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. Hope Elaine Sodders, 203 W. Third St., Scottville, was arrested following a traffic stop at 8:08 p.m. Friday at Benson and Marshall roads. Deputies located 5 grams of meth and 15 grams of marijuana in Sodders’…
LUDINGTON — The water main located at the intersection of Ludington Avenue and South James Street is leaking. Due to its busy location and the proximity to a 60-inch sanitary sewer, the city has contracted with Hallack Contracting to perform the repairs. The work will begin on Thursday, March 27 and should be completed by Friday, March 28. Eastbound traffic on Ludington Avenue…
UPDATED at 6:53 p.m.: The request passed unanimously by city council. LUDINGTON — A public hearing will be held tonight to hear input on a request from Brill Company for a tax abatement. The hearing will take place during the regular city council meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Brill has purchased a new panel saw and a new edge…
LUDINGTON – Artists and crafters are invited to participate in the third annual Lighthouse Festival Arts/Crafts Show at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The show will be held Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the arts center, 107 S. Harrison Street. The deadline for applications is April 1. The show is part of Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association Michigan’s West…
LUDINGTON — A benefit pig roast and silent auction will be held Tuesday at PM Steamers Restaurant to benefit 9-year-old Hunter Bowman. Hunter is a third grader at Foster Elementary and was diagnosed in early January with with stage three papillary thyroid carcinoma. He is being treated at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. His treatment has made it…
LUDINGTON – A workshop for adult writers of all abilities will be offered by Westside Writers Gang through Ludington Area Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 26. Memoir Writing Through Memorabilia will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the arts center and culminate with participants reading their memoirs at 7 p.m. that evening at The Bookmark. The one-day event is…
The movie “God’s Not Dead” grossed $8.5 million at the box office during its national weekend debut, ranking it as No. 5 following, in order, “Divergent”, “Muppets Most Wanted”, “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” and “300: Rise of an Empire”. The Pure Flix production was directed by Harold Cronk of Amber Township. Cronk is co-owner of 10 West Studios of Manistee…
The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, March 24, 2014: Sunrise: 7:42 a.m. Mostly cloudy skies early today then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High temperature of 29 degrees F with winds west-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, 50% chance of snow showers with a low of 19 F. Tuesday, 40% chance…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools Dry, faded blossoms of beautiful flowers seem sad to me. I have never been a fan of dried corsages, nor flowers pressed in old books. I love the beauty, the delicateness, yes even the transience of flowers while they grace our homes, our desks, or other spaces. I think the very fact that they…
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