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VICTORY TWP. — Registration for fall semester classes that begin Wed., Sept. 4, at West Shore Community College is open to both returning and new students. Though the start of fall classes is over a month away, WSCC Director of Enrollment Management Shelby Wagner-Hughes emphasizes the importance of students planning now for the upcoming semester. “Students who register early for…
VICTORY TWP. — The Leisure & Enrichment Program, sponsored by West Shore Community College and Mason County Central Schools, is offering several learning opportunities in the upcoming weeks. On Wed., July 31, WSCC Professor of Mathematics Paul Drelles will be exploring the exciting world of graph theory. In addition to their pure mathematical beauty, graphs have a surprising number of…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 10 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 60 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 63 F Summit Park: 61 F Pentwater: 63 F Afternoon weather: Ludington: Temperatures reaching 73 degrees F. Mostly cloudy;…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. In their 17 years together Nathan and April DeWeerd have become used to being separated because of military service. Nathan was frequently gone during his 13 year career in the Marine Corps. While he did serve a 7-month stint in Afghanistan, much of his time was spent traveling the world on short trips with the president.…
School fall sports don’t start for another month, but the weather sure feels like it’s the season! Mason County Press is looking for fan writers who can provide us with updates, stories and photos of area school sporting events. We need fans who are committed and consistent, though. If your son or daughter is involved with middle school or high…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation will hold its 24th annual Golf Classic on Sept. 7, 2013. The event, held at Lakeside Links Golf Course in Pere Marquette Township, will raise funds to support MCC schools through the awarding of student scholarships and teacher mini-grants to enhance curriculum. Registration fee is $75 per person and includes: • Prizes…
LUDINGTON — Cold temperatures and cloudy skies didn’t keep over 1,000 people from enjoying the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Saturday night during the West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes big band concert. Next week’s free show at Waterfront Park is a Jimmy Buffet tribute.
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: – Xavier Ignacio Zamora, 19, of 722 S. Biltmore Ave., Indianapolis, IN, was found guilty July 12 of under 21 – purchase, consume and/or posses. He was sentenced to $265 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). – Karissa Ann…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned in front of the magistrate in 79th District Court this past week: Felonies – Michael William Kelly, 42, of 105 Gay St., Scottville, was arrested July 21 by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) for a felony of carrying a concealed weapon. A preliminary exam is set for July 31 at 11:15…
LUDINGTON — Freestyle MotoX Jump Show, originally scheduled for tonight’s Friday Night Live was rescheduled to Saturday at 2 p.m. at the west end of Ludington Avenue near the beach. There will be two free shows at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Music by the Nashville band Jones Unleashed.
LUDINGTON — Friday Night Live has been cancelled. The motorcycle jump may be moved to Saturday. We will post when we have details. .
SCOTTVILLE — Tonight’s movie at the Scottville Clown Band Shell has been cancelled due to rain. Next week’s movie will be “The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure.”
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. (at the Western Michigan Fair) — For nearly six decades, Ivan Anthony has been a making a difference in the lives of youth here in Mason County. At the age of 18, with seven years of 4-H experience under his belt, Ivan became a 4-H leader and has continued to devote his time and his talents to…
MOVIE WILL BE POSTPONED IN CASE OF RAIN. DECISION WILL BE MADE BY 5 P.M. SCOTTVILLE — The first of three free films being presented at the Scottville Clown Band Shell will be tonight. The Disney animated hit “Brave” will be shown on the grounds of the shell beginning at sunset, shortly after 9:30 p.m. But the evening will begin…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. A beach hazard is in effect today for beaches from South Haven to Manistee. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected along with strong structural currents, strong longshore currents and rip currents. Isolated thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater)…
Editor’s Note: Recently West Shore Community College launched its new website (click here for site). In addition to being much more user friendly than the previous site, the new site features stories about people who have a connection to the college. In addition to my “day job” as the Editor-in-Chief of Mason County Press, I am also a freelance writer…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — We have received some great Western Michigan Fair photos from our readers this week. The person who took our favorite photo will receive a $25 gift certificate from Chuck Wagon Pizza. Keep them coming by either emailing them to editor@masoncountypress.com or post them to www.Facebook.com/masoncountypress. The deadline is midnight Saturday. See fair schedule here.
VICTORY TWP. — The musical production team behind West Shore Community College’s upcoming musical, “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” is gearing up for the show’s run from August 8 – 10, at 7:30 p.m., and August 11, at 2 p.m. This long-running fall down funny hit musical is a roast of Broadway shows where Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in an hilarious, loving, and…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of noon today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: (These temperatures are from Tuesday. Wednesday temperatures were not available as of posting). Ludington Stearns Park: 60 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 57 F Summit Park: 64 F Pentwater: 64 F…
Rev. Ricky J. VanHaitsma, aged 64 of Scottville was welcomed into glory early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2013. Rick was born on December 5, 1948 in Grand Rapids to Peter J. and Lois (Post) VanHaitsma, and graduated from Byron Center High School with the class of 1967. Rick earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hope College in 1971, and his Master of Divinity…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. The City of Ludington has re-opened the breakwaters. The city closed the breakwaters Tuesday due to weather conditions. Lake Michigan water temperatures: (These temperatures are from Tuesday. Wednesday temperatures were not available as of posting). Ludington…
