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By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Jamus Joseph Johnson, 35, of 1008 N. William St., Ludington, was found guilty, April 29, of telecommunication – use/device/identification and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail for two years and $580 in fines and costs. – Joshua Joseph May, 38, of 1916 Lakeshore…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitor Information Center for the 2014 tourism season. The downtown visitors center is operated by roughly 30 volunteers and serves several thousand people from mid-May through October. It will officially open on Memorial Day weekend. Hours at the downtown location are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Carlee May Peters, the daughter of Jessica and James Peters of Fountain was born April 24, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Svenja Beverly Siems, the daughter of Brooke and Andrew Siems of Ludington was born April 30, 214…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 25-year-old Ludington man for domestic violence third offense Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. The arrest was the result of an incident that took place Monday, April 28 in the Juniper Hills neighborhood. Several law enforcement agencies, led by Michigan State Police, were in search of the man following…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. If water isn’t draining correctly around your property, you could be in for some major headaches: bogs in your lawn, cracked foundations and seepage in your basement, landscaping that washes down your slopes and more. The culprit often is soil erosion. These five tips may help you…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. The strength of a community’s future relies on its youth. I’m not sure if anyone can really doubt that statement. Over the past 10 years there seems to be a movement in our community, its leadership seems to be getting younger. While age certainly brings wisdom, youth tends to bring freshness and alternative ways of looking…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Four individuals and one group have been nominated to receive the 2013 Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s community service award. The award will be presented Saturday during the chamber’s annual dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Hamlin Township. Also being presented that evening will be the recipient of the Business of…
Many people have traveled the world and have had life experiences that their hometowns could never offer them, but many of those people are choosing to leave those grand ventures behind to move back to their roots in search of a slower paced lifestyle. Mason County Press’ Kate Krieger meets up with some of these individuals who have decided to…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently promoted Paul C. Williams to senior vice president/chief financial officer. Williams joined West Shore Bank in 2010 as the vice president/controller, and brought to West Shore Bank many years of banking experience. He was previously named AVP corporate finance of West Michigan Community Bank and later, VP/CFO of Ionia County National Bank. “Paul…
LUDINGTON — If a series of generous gifts from the corporate and private sector are any indication, the Ludington community is eager to start building the much-anticipated Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in the former U.S. Coast Guard Station. And with only $800,000 to close the gap on the $4 million budget for Phase I, construction should start in late…
LUDINGTON — Art collectors should mark their calendars for the 2014 West Shore Art Fair, July 5-6 at City Park. In its 46th year, the juried fine art and fine craft show will feature more artists showcasing high-quality, original art, guided by new leadership hailing from one of Michigan’s most successful art shows. The Ludington Area Center for the Arts…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Thursday, May 1, 2014: Mostly cloudy with temperatures steady near the mid 40s. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Sunset: 8:49 p.m. Tonight, considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low around 40F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Friday, May 2,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Wednesday night’s hockey match between local law enforcement (the Law Dawgs) and firefighters/EMS personnel (the Smoke Eaters) raised over $4,100 for the newly established Mason County Fire Relief Fund. The game was held at the West Shore Community Ice Arena on the campus of West Shore Community College. The Law Dawgs were victorious…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Corresondent. LUDINGTON – Mason County has always been known for a thriving music scene and with the addition of Ludington Live Local Musicians, many more musicians are getting attention for their talents and upcoming gigs in the area. Cathy Dalton, creator of Ludington Live Local Musicians is no stranger to the music scene and, in fact,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The man who is accused of a striking down a local teacher/businessman in a grocery store parking lot with his car and then fleeing the scene, has waived his right to have a preliminary court examination within 14 days of arraignment. Brian Keith Blackburn, 24, of 603 N. Delia St., was scheduled to appear…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole’s refusal to allow an inmate to have an abortion while she was housed at the Mason County Jail means that a child is alive today. Cole spoke briefly during Tuesday night’s Mason County Right to Life dinner at Cornerstone Baptist Church. “Last summer, sometime in July or…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Shauna Prewitt was a 21-year-old University of Chicago student in February 2004. She had dreams and hopes. Then 7 minutes changed her life forever. She was raped. A month later she discovered she was pregnant. Health officials and counselors immediately encouraged her to abort the child. But, the choice wasn’t so clear…
VICTORY TWP. –West Shore Community College will honor Dr. Sara R. Tanis with the Alumni Achievement Award during the 44th annual commencement exercise on Fri., May 2, at 7 p.m., in the College’s Recreation Center. Dr. Tanis is a 1990 graduate of Mason County Eastern and earned an Associate of Science degree from West Shore in 1992. Thereafter, she attended Western Michigan University,…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Wednesday, April 30, 2014: Sunrise: 6:39 a.m. Light rain early, then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon. High 53 F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Wednesday night: Sunset: 8:48 p.m. Cloudy with showers. Low around 40F. Winds SSW at 5…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A capital campaign to build a new facility for COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) is at 90% of its goal. However, the organization still needs to raise $300,000. A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. The event was originally planned for the East Ludington…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Some rivalries are just natural. Cats and dogs. Michigan State and University of Michigan. Cops and firefighters. On Wednesday, area law enforcement and fire/rescue personnel will battle it out on the ice — for a good cause. The first Smoke Eaters vs. Law Dogs hockey game will be held at the West Shore…
