LFD to library story time

October 4, 2012

LUDINGTON — Ludington firefighters will visit Preschool Story Time at the Mason County District Library in Ludington Thursday, October 11 at 10:00 am.  Children and their caregivers are invited to the Ludington Library, 217 East Ludington Avenue, to enjoy a story, a fire safety presentation, a tour of a fire truck, and to meet real firefighters.  Children under age 8 must…

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UPDATE: Hospital exploring partnerships

October 3, 2012

Mason County Press first reported this story Tuesday night, based on information sent to us from a reliable source. Here is the hospital’s official statement: LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center’s board of directors has voted to explore partnership options with larger, integrated healthcare systems. “Given the rapidly changing healthcare industry, the board believes it is our responsibility to explore all…

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Memorial exploring merger

October 2, 2012
Memorial exploring merger

LUDINGTON – Memorial Medical Center is planning to form a partnership with larger healthcare systems. The hospital has sent a letter to its employees. According to a statement Mason County Press has obtained, the hospital’s board of directors has voted to pursue partnership discussions with larger, integrated healthcare systems as a way to better meet the healthcare needs of the…

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Dr. Phil show reveals little new about Baby Kate

October 2, 2012
Dr. Phil show reveals little new about Baby Kate

Little new information was revealed about the “Baby Kate” case in Tuesday’s airing of the Dr. Phil Show. The show featured Ariel Courtland along with her father, Tim Brewer, Sean Phillips’ defense attorney Annette Smedley and Phillips’ mother, Kim Phillips. Ariel Courtland is the mother of Katherine Phillips, who disappeared on June 29, 2011 when she was 4-months-old. Sean Phillips…

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Ludington Area Jaycees Planning 3rd Annual Bags, Baubles & Beauty Sale

October 2, 2012

The Ludington Area Jaycees are in the midst of planning their third Annual Bags, Baubles & Beauty Sale to be held on Saturday, October 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township. The sale will include gently used purses, bags and jewelry from individuals as well as professional…

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Northern Lights

October 1, 2012
Northern Lights

RIVERTON TWP. — A G3 geometric storm created Northern Lights Sunday. I was a little late in photographing them in their glory but I was still able to get some residual effects around 11 p.m. in Riverton Township. This photograph was taken on Kistler Road just west of Stiles Road. If you have any pictures from the lights, please email…

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MCC homecoming photos

September 29, 2012
MCC homecoming photos

    Here are some photos of Mason County Central’s homecoming festivities as submitted by MCC freshman Miranda Beebe. MCC’s football team lost to Whitehall in overtime 43-36.  

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Does glue taste like chicken?

September 28, 2012
Does glue taste like chicken?

One day when I got home from work I found my niece sitting on the floor in the living room buried in books. And not her usual Cat in the Hat books, but college text books, encyclopedias, and dictionaries. Was this a cheap alternative to building a security fence to keep her in? “Where’s your grandma,” I asked as I…

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Court News

September 28, 2012

Mason County court news as of Sept. 27, 2012 Key: MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office; LPD: Ludington Police Dept.; SPD: Scottville Police Dept.; MSP: Michigan State Police; Pre: Preliminary Examination or Pre-Trial. B&E: Breaking and Entering; OUIL: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Liquor.   79th District Court, Judge Peter Wadel Arraignments William Dale Polston, 45, 6591…

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Spartans win volleyball matches

September 28, 2012
Spartans win volleyball matches

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s varsity volleyball team won both matches Thursday night against Suttons Bay (25-9, 25-13) and Reed City (25-17, 26-28, 17-15). MCC’s junior varsity team also won defeating Suttons Bay 25-10, 25-14 and Reed City 11-25, 25-10, 25-14.        

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Moonlighting: Regrets

September 28, 2012
Moonlighting: Regrets

I suspect that the change of seasons is a time of reflection for a lot of people. Where have I been, where am I going, what did I miss? The first line of inquiry is usually the here-and-now: What happened to summer and why didn’t I make it to the beach?!? That then rolls over to multiple summers, and the…

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Update: Masten in ArtPrize top 100

September 27, 2012
Update: Masten in ArtPrize top 100

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Ludington artist in ArtPrize top 100

September 27, 2012
Ludington artist in ArtPrize top 100

GRAND RAPIDS — Ludington artist Dave Masten’s entry, Wired, is in the top 100 at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids with over 1,500 artists exhibiting and over 230,000 votes cast to date. The first round of voting continues until midnight Saturday. “This has been an absolutely wild experience,” Dave posted on his Facebook page. “If you can, you’ve got to see…

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Mickey Matson’s future

September 26, 2012
Mickey Matson’s future

  MANISTEE – “Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy” made its local premiere Saturday night at the Ramsdell Theatre. The movie is the first full production by 10 West Studios based in Manistee. It is also the first feature film written and directed by Amber Township resident Harold David Cronk, co-owner of 10 West Studios. The movie originally premiered in…

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LMC confirms Badger sailing season extended

September 25, 2012
LMC confirms Badger sailing season extended

LUDINGTON – Lake Michigan Carferry confirmed this morning that the SS Badger’s 2012 sailing season will be extended until November 2. The Mason County Press first reported this last week.The sailing season was scheduled to end October 14. The reason for the extension is the transportation of wind turbine components. Much of LMC’s business this summer appears to have been…

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Battery D returns from Antietam

September 24, 2012
Battery D returns from Antietam

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Members of Battery D, First Michigan Light Artillery recently returned from the re-enactment of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Antietam in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Sept. 17, 1862 battle was the first major battle of the Civil War fought on Union soil. It was also the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with…

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Festival reflections

September 24, 2012
Festival reflections

  This year’s Scottville Harvest Festival got a little wet at times, especially Saturday. Just as the Clown Band turned the last corner from State Street to Blaine Street the rain let go. John Mickevich took this picture behind Cox’s Sales and Service.

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Badger cancels today’s sailing

September 24, 2012
Badger cancels today’s sailing

Lake Michigan Carferry cancelled today’s sailing due to high winds and seas. Wind gusts are forecasted to reach 50mph with waves reaching 13-17 ft. Passengers who were scheduled for today’s crossings were offered a 20% discount for sailing on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. This is the second time in two weeks the Badger’s sailing has been cancelled. Mason County Press…

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Ludington city council agenda Sept. 24

September 24, 2012

LUDINGTON — City Council meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. at city hall on South Harrison Street. Here is the agenda and notes for tonight’s meeting: Ludington City Council Sept. 24, 2012

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Family fun crafts at library

September 24, 2012

At the Mason County District Library in Scottville Tuesday, October 2 at 3 p.m., the Family Fun Craft series features Torn Fabric Wreath Creations.  Families are invited to drop in any time between 3 to 5:30 p.m.  Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  All Mason County District Library programs are free of charge.   Family Craft – first Tuesday…

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New lighting transforms art gallery

September 24, 2012

LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Center for the Arts announces the installation of professional track lighting. The improvement distinguishes the gallery space for exhibition of fine art and initializes the LACA on a move toward energy efficient, environmentally-friendly and cost-effective operations. The Ludington Area Center for the Arts Annual Online Photo Contest was conceived of and sponsored by Todd &…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks