Editor’s note. One of our first bloggers, when MCP started two years ago, was Craig Convissor. Life happens and people change direction. But, we are happy to have Craig back on board. Off Broadway. A blog by Craig Convissor. Whenever I’m in doubt, I pull out my black T-shirt with WWGCD in large block letters. It comforts me and gives me…
May C. Snow, aged 90 of Yuma, Arizona, former resident of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. May was born on May 5, 1923 in Boise, ID, the daughter of John and Cecelia (Jensen) Knudsen, and moved to Scottville with her family where she grew up and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1942. On February 19,…
HAMLIN TWP. — The Committee for Hamlin Public Transportation is hosting an informational presentation on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall. Speakers will include Kathy MacLean, president/CEO of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce; Paul Keson, Pere Marquette Township supervisor and Nicole Schwarz. Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Barry Matthews at b2matthews@hotmail.com Please…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Blizzard Blast will take place this Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Scottville Area Senior Center, Scottville Optimist Center and the Charles Thompson Memorial Green, located near the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Below is the schedule: * Chili Cook-Off & Quilt Show, 11:30am-2pm, Scottville Area Senior Center. The events below all take place at the Scottville Optimist…
Rose Amelia Chye, age 93 of Custer passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Rose was born on October 14, 1920 in Free Soil to James and Amelia (Dufon) Shereda and grew up on the family farm south of Freesoil. She graduated as Salutorian from Free Soil High School with the class of 1938, then earned…
The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, Jan. 20, 2014: – 3:28 a.m.: Suspicious person call, U.S. 10 and Taylor Rd., Branch Two. Report of a person walking down U.S. 10. Case closed. – 10:35 a.m.: Traffic assist, Lakeshore Dr. and Chauvez Rd., Pere Marquette Twp. Vehicle broke down in the roadway. – 12:51…
Today’s weather forecast: Mostly cloudy through the morning and into early afternoon with snow showers developing by 3 p.m. There is a 70% chance of snow showers with a high temperature of 10 degrees F. Wind chill feels like -4. Wind, north-northeast at 10 mph shifting to north at 9 mph. Sunset: 5:42 p.m. Tonight: Snow showers increasing slightly, 80%, with…
SCOTTVILLE — The time allowed to park in front of Scottville City Hall may become limited in the very near future. City Manager Amy Williams is suggesting the city commission discuss this topic during its regular meeting this afternoon. “Parking in front of city hall is very limited and we have had some business owners and residents taking up valuable…
SCOTTVILLE — City Manager Amy Williams is reminding citizens and visitors to Scottville to have patience with the city’s snowplowing crews. “I would like to just remind everyone of some items that go along with snowplowing as we’ve had a few issues here and there,” Williams wrote to the City Commission in a memo. Williams said the first priority of…
SCOTTVILLE — Beginning March 11, Scottville residents will need to purchase special bags in order to use the city’s refuse system. In order to compensate for a negative balance in the refuse budget, the city commission recently approved the new procedure. Bags can be purchased at City Hall or Wesco. The price will be $6 for a package of 13…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and area fire departments responded to several crashes over the weekend, some resulting in injuries. It also made several arrests. The following is the report of the MCSO from Jan. 17 to 19, 2014: Jan. 17: – 6:08 a.m.: Gas drive-off, $88.04, 5400 block of West U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Twp. – Gas drive-off, $20.11,…
BALDWIN — Ludington resident Julie Sherlock was the recipient of the Giant Award Sunday during Lake County’s Martin Luther King celebration. Sherlock has taught K-6 music at Baldwin Public Schools for the past eight years. “I really work hard to embrace the diversity in the community,” Sherlock said. In addition to her paid teaching position, Sherlock also volunteers leading a…
Today’s weather forecast: Occasional snow showers; 60% chance of snow. High temperature of 17 degrees F. Winds, north-northeast at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset: 5:39 p.m. Tonight: 100% chance of snow with a low temperature of 7. Wind, north-northeast at 20 mph. Tuesday: 60% chance of snow with a high of 17. Wind, north-northeast at 16 mph. Monday night, low of…
Welcome to the world… Hailee Sue Cole, the daughter of Karla Dyer and Kevin Cole was born January 13, 2014. She was 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 inches long. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information, to editor@masoncountypress.com.
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. THOMPSONVILLE, Benzie County — I had been counting the days until my trip to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort from the moment I had planned it. For you readers who have never visited the resort, it’s time that you do. For those of you who have been there, you need to return this season. Crystal was the…
LUDINGTON — The new helicopter landing site at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will open Wednesday, January 22. The dedication will feature an inaugural fly-in by Aeromed, Spectrum Health’s air ambulance service, and presentation of a $50,000 check by hospital volunteers. The donation represents the first payment on a $125,000 pledge the volunteers made to the hospital’s “Building Exceptional Health Care” expansion…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies – Clinton Earl Seymour, 38, of 5350 W. Hesslund Rd., Ludington, was arrested Jan. 13 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony counts of assaulting/resisting obstructing a police officer; domestic violence; and assault and battery. A preliminary exam is set…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Travis John Gajewski, 21, of 35 W. Free Soil Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty Jan. 14 of selling fish; wildlife conservation part – taking deer/bear/turkeys; and using computers to commit a crime. He was sentenced to six days in jail; $2,500…
Today’s weather forecast: 50% chance of snow showers with a high of 25 degrees F; wind chill feels like 16. Wind south-southeast at 8 mph changing and decreasing to south at 3 mph later this afternoon. Sunset: 5:38 p.m. Tonight: 50% chance of scattered snow showers with a low of 19, total accumulation of 1 inch. Wind expected to increase. Sunday: 50%…
Snowshoeing walk to take place Saturday at Ludington State Park. by Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent HAMLIN TWP. — The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed and as per usual, it is still cold and snowy in Mason County. If you’re like me, the idea of heading out into the frigid temperatures can seem daunting. There is, however…
Welcome to the world… McKenzie Marie Earl, the daughter of Lyndsay and Seth Earl of Ludington, was born January 14, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Oliver Thomas Shelly, the son of Michelle and Ryan Shelly of Ludington, was born January 15, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them,…
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