LUDINGTON — Potential jurors were crowded into the hallway of the second floor of the Mason County Courthouse this morning as the trial against Mark McCallum began. A 51st Circuit Court representative said deliberations may start as early as this afternoon. However, by 11 a.m. there weren’t many jurors seated. McCallum is accused of kidnapping his own children last year.…
LUDINGTON — An open house celebrating Bonnie Martz’ 18 years of service to the Mason County District Library will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ludington library.
LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, standing center, joined Rep. Gail Haines for a ceremonial bill signing with Gov. Rick Snyder and members of Michigan’s veterans service organizations commemorating three 2012 laws that will help veterans meet eligibility requirements for Michigan electrical, plumbing and security occupational licenses based on their military service experience and hours. “Michigan’s veterans population is…
AMBER TWP. — The sixth annual Ted Douglas Memorial Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament will be held Saturday, March 2 at Country Lanes Bowling Alley on U.S. 10-31. The tournament, which begins at 2 p.m., will help support Hospice of Michigan’s Mask Project 2013. Cost is $30 per team of two, prizes and trophies will be awarded. The public is invited…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College is now accepting scholarship applications from students planning to attend during the 2013-14 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 15. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups, and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds, and financial situations. An admission application must be…
Circuit Court LUDINGTON — The following was sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: – Laquentin Deshawn Simpson, 28, of 1476 Kingsley St., Muskegon, was found guilty Feb. 13 of police officer – fleeing, third degree. Sentence: 365 days in jail with credit for two days served, must serve five months up front with balance to be served at court’s…
LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this week in 79th District Court: – Frederick James Lewis, 31, of 1048 N. Brandy Lane, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 12 by the Michigan State Police on two felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree. CSC, first degree is the most serious of all sexual offenses and carries a maximum penalty of life…
Will be featured at Redolencia. Story and Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A person can leave home, but rarely does home leave the person. This is true for Ray Nargis, who moved away from Ludington shortly after graduating high school in 1970. Ray is an author, poet, broadcaster and a storyteller. Much of his work includes characters and…
Chris’ Library World. A blog by Chris Bacon. Well, it’s February 2013 already and after a month of reflection I’d like to look back at 2012 and remember it fondly. Perhaps examine and share some of the highlights from the Mason County Libraries historic record breaking busiest year ever. And I thought what better way to do this then with…
LUDINGTON — Effective today, the Mason County Sheriff’s Department is no longer housing inmates from the Michigan Department of Corrections. For the past year the county jail has provided up to 20 beds for the inmates, housing them for up to a year. Most of the inmates were in the last year of a mandatory two year sentence for weapons…
By Lisa Enos, MCP Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Public Safety Committee met Wednesday to discuss the fate of the Scottville Police Department and its employees. Present were committee members and Scottville City Commissioners Richard Maki, David Johnson, Jim Schiebner and Mayor Joe Baxter. Maki, Johnson and Schiebner are on the committee because they have law enforcement experience. City Manager…
LUDINGTON — The criminal sexual conduct case against Todd Lane Johnson of Amber Township was dismissed today by 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel. The accuser apparently gave conflicting reports to the police, originally stating that alleged sexual relations with the now 39-year-old man started when she was 13. In court today, she testified the alleged relationship didn’t begin until…
Karl Christian Jacob Golnick, aged 74 of Scottville, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at his home. Karl was born on June 25, 1938 in Roscommon to Kao and Freda E. (Shirey) Golnick, and served his country with the United States Navy, retiring after 20 years of service including the Vietnam Conflict. Karl served as an Aircraft Mechanic, and…
PENTWATER — Mason-Oceana 911’s board has offered Ray Hasil the director’s position. Hasil is currently data services manager of the center. He replaces Rich Feole who recently accepted a 911 administrative job in southern Michigan.
An editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s note: This will have to go on record as the very first editorial of the Mason County Press. Editorials are a long standing tradition in newspapers, but I have tried to avoid them, letting the public make up its own mind. However, because I have become part of the story, I feel this…
By Alan Neushwander MCP Correspondent A winter weather advisory remains in effect until noon Wednesday for Mason County. Whiteout conditions have created hazardous driving conditions throughout much of the day Tuesday. “Due to moderate snow falling and sustained winds out of west at 10-20 MPH roads are drifting with some secondary roads down to one lane,” said Mason County Sheriff…
MCE/MCC basketball game to help raise funds. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TWP. — Life for Adam Rader and his family has not been easy the past couple of years. in Oct. 2011, at the age of 16, Adam was diagnosed with Ewings Sacroma, a rare bone and tissue cancer. Faith and community support have help the family move forward…
By Alan Neushwander Mason Co. Press Correspondent. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council agreed to update the city’s spending policy during its meeting Monday night. It’s the first time the policy has been updated since 1998. City Manager John Shay said the council wanted to update the policy to reflect the impact of inflation over the past 15 years and to…
Due to the weather, the Foster Elementary School Talent Show is canceled for this evening. The show has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 21st @ 7:00 p.m. The Community Wellness Night at Lakeview Elementary School is also cancelled for tonight. The reschedule date has not been determined.
Mason county Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Other Kinship Parents has changed its meeting schedule. The group will hold its fourth Tuesday of the month meeting at Grace Episcopal Church on James Street in Ludington. The meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. “We are hoping more families will be able to join us if we have an evening meeting,”…
By Lisa Enos Mason County Press Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville commissioners ranked the top three goals for the city’s 2013 master plan at its regular meeting Monday. Economic development topped the list followed by clean-up of ‘blighted’ properties and increasing/encouraging cultural and recreation activities. The planning commission and main street boards will also prioritize their 2013 master…
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