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,…
A wind chill advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. today. Wind chill readings were expected to reach 10 to 25 below zero overnight. Frostbite is very likely for exposed skin. Expect scattered snow showers this morning then partly cloudy for the afternoon. Wind chills could continue to remain -20 degrees F with a high normal temperature of 18 F.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — Over the past two years Mason County Press has seen tremendous growth. Last year we ended our year with over 1 million page views for 2013. Late in the year we launched Manistee County Press. Now, it’s time to bring free online news to our friends and neighbors to the south. Introducing Oceana County…
Warren Larsen, Laverne Morton receive Legacy Award. Special recognition given to RuthAnn Berndt. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — Stakenas Farms of Free Soil was awarded the 2014 Conservationist of the Year Thursday night at the 72nd annual meeting/election of the Mason-Lake Conservation District, held at the Mason County Reformed Church. Brothers Bill and Carl Stakenas are the third…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The cause of the fire that destroyed a Scottville home Wednesday night was most likely electrical. Fire Chief Dale Larr said resident Kendra Smith said some of the lighting on the second floor was having issues when she went down to check the electrical panel in the basement. Upon returning, there was smoke upstairs.…
LUDINGTON – Next up in the Main Stage Series at Ludington Area Center for the Arts is Fantasia Ballet Folklorico on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the LACA Performance Hall. Fantasia Ballet Folklorico is a group based in Lansing made up of as many as 30 dancers who present traditional folk dances from different regions of Mexico in…
SCOTTVILLE — The 19th annual Scottville CommUnity Auction will be held this Saturday, March 1, at the Scottville Optimist Community Center. Proceeds from the event will support the Mason County Central Educational Foundation and Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. This year’s theme is “Hat’s Off to You.” Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $19 per person,…
SCOTTVILLE — A family that lost its house fire Wednesday night is in need of help from the community. Fire destroyed the home of John VanLopik and Kendra Smith at 303 N. Reinberg Ave. See related story. VanLopik is a Michigan State Police Trooper from the Hart Post. Today, the post issued a list of items the family is need…
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