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LUDINGTON — Fox 17 TV of Grand Rapids has reported that a former U.S. Attorney will be part of the defense team for Sean Michael Phillips, accused of killing his 4-month-old daughter Katherine (Baby Kate) Phillips in June 2011. John Smietanka, a former U.S. attorney for the West Michigan District, will be on Phillips’ taxpayer-funded defense team, assisting court-appointed defense…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Mason County parole agents arrested a 32-year-old Ludington man Monday for a parole violation. The arrest took place at 2:42 p.m. at 143 N. Jebavy Dr. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for March 3, 2014 included: – 6:31 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Free Soil and…
Expect light snow this morning, which will give way to snow showers this afternoon; there is a 70% chance of snow with 1 to 2 inches accumulating. Today’s high temperature will be 19 degrees F with winds west-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 6:38 p.m. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers developing late. Low temperature of…
Manistee County Press is looking for someone who will report on Manistee County courts. The primary responsibility will be to provide a weekly report of district court and circuit court sentencings along with district court arraignments. See http://www.masoncountypress.com/category/news/courts/ for examples. Further responsibilities may also include covering newsworthy circuit court hearings and trials. Journalism experience and a knowledge of the Manistee…
Dr. Lewis Squires of Squires Family Chiropractic in Scottville was recently in Washington D.C. for the National Chiropractic Legislative Conference. Over 400 doctors and chiropractic students met with congressmen and senators to talk about healthcare issues. Dr. Michael Simone (pictured), American Chiropractic Association chairman from Colorado presented Dr. Squires the 2014 ACA Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service to American Chiropractic…
SUMMIT TWP. — The Pentwater Parent Teacher Community Organization is hosting a Fat Tuesday for Ladies Only celebration Tuesday, March 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn on South Pere Marquette Highway. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP to Alicia Kolenda at 231-425-0844.
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will discuss the city’s refuse contract during its regular meeting tonight. Due to construction at city hall, the commission will meet at the Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library at 5:30 p.m. The current refuse contract expires on June 30. The city has the option to renew the current contract or to bid…
Deputies made three separate arrests over the weekend and responded to several vehicle crashes. The following is the activity report of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Feb. 28 to March 2, 2014: Feb. 28 – 6 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez and Stiles roads, Riverton Twp. – 11:30 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Reek and Dewey roads, Sherman…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is featured in a soon-to-be released film about Michigan. However, the fictional dark comedy portrays the band — and the state — in a slightly different light. The segment “Scottville” is part of a film titled “Michigan Stories.” “The story is a narrative fiction laid over a real story and…
LUDINGTON — The 59th Annual Ludington Optimist Youth Chess Tournament was held at Ludington High School on Saturday, March 1, 2014. This is the longest-running scholastic tournament in Michigan. Sixty students from throughout Michigan played five chess games to determine the winners in four divisions. Mario Arnson, a senior from Muskegon, came through undefeated and won first place in the High…
SCOTTVILLE —Residents in Scottville should keep their running water until further notice. Last week the city issues a “Let Water Run” requesting that all residents keep their water running constantly. City Manager Amy Williams said it is likely the order will stand throughout the month. “The freeze line keeps getting deeper and it is nearing our water mains,” Williams said.…
March has been coming in like a very cold lion, hopefully it will leave like a warm wooly lamb. Today, expect party cloudy skies with a high temperature of 12 degrees F. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight, there is a 50% chance of snow with a low of 7 F. Wind, south-southwest at 7 mph. Tuesday, there is…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The next phase of construction and renovation at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is nearly complete. Highlights of this phase include a fifth operating room, a new ambulatory surgery department and a new cardiopulmonary area. The fifth OR offers 50 percent more space than the largest of any of the other four ORs. Kelly Larr,…
AMBER TWP. — Scottville Fire Dept. responded to a chimney fire today at a home at 2455 W. Conrad Rd., just west of Stiles Road. Fire Chief Dale Larr said the chimney was clogged up and was a challenge to clean out. The house has a single occupant. Larr said it is owned by Jim Jabrocki.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — Two people received serious injuries during a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 10-31 east of Brye Road Sunday morning. The crash occurred just before 7:44 a.m. when a Chevrolet Malibu car, driven by a 21-year-old Ludington man, attempted to drive south from the Meijer parking lot to the Staples plaza parking lot. The Malibu…
Julian Pleiness age 86 of Custer, Mi died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Julian was born on February 16, 1928 in Detroit, MI to the late Peter and Frances (Kobosh) Kriscunas. She married Harlan E. Pleiness on November 22, 1952 in Riverton, MI. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Scottville,…
Welcome to the world… Bria Lynn Howe, the daughter of Mary and Jeremy Howe of Manistee, was born Februrary 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Carson Lamontt Lee James, the son of Noelle Plasterer and Tony James Jr. of Ludington, was born February 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Dominic Alebert Leonardo, the son of Elizabeth King and George…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of Mason County Magistrate Patricia Baker in 79th District Court: Felonies – Gabriel Isaiah Austin, 40, of 510 N. Emily St., Apt. K, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 23 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of assault by strangulation and domestic violence.…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Amy Lucinda Phillips, 35, of 237 6th Ave., Apt. 427, Manistee, was found guilty Feb. 6 of improper registration, failure to transfer and sentenced to fines and costs of $175. – Richard Grant Sanders, 26, of 209 W. First St.,…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. We are pleased to welcome a new contributor and advertiser, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency of Scottville. Erin and his team provide you with weekly Good Neighbor Tips. Mason County Press is able to continue to be a free service to our readers thanks to the support…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 65-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The arrest occurred following a 9:38 p.m. traffic stop at U.S. 10 and Jackson Rd. Other activity of MCSO for Wednesday, Feb. 26 and Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, included: Feb. 26 – 2:30 p.m.: Two-vehicle crash, no injuries,…
