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…
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…
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.
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…
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
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…
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 &…
Mason County court news as of Sept. 20, 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 Kristen Kay Hackert, 19,…
Mason County Central’s soccer team lost to Pentwater 2-0 Thursday night in Scottville. Photos by Miranda Beebe.
Miranda Beebe, a freshman at Mason County Central, submitted these photos from Thursday night’s JV football game.
UPDATE: LUDINGTON — Mason County Press has learned that the Badger’s 2012 sailing season may be extended due to increased commercial traffic. The season is currently scheduled to end Oct. 14 but may extended to November 2. Lake Michigan Carferry spokeswoman Terri Brown would not confirm the information. A source has told the Press that LMC is currently negotiating with…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College is offering the nationally recognized ServSafe® training and exam for those who are employed in food service operations. The ServSafe® 6th edition training will be held on three consecutive Thursdays, October 4, 11, and 18, from 5–8:30 p.m. in the Administrative & Conference Building room 103. Exams will be administered after a brief…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts regretfully announces the cancellation of “Cardboard Sculpture and Collage for Elementary Students” scheduled for Saturday, September 22 due to low registration. The Arts Center would like to encourage everyone to promote and register for classes offered at the Center. With your help, LACA can fulfill its mission to promote, support and encourage…
SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Harvest Festival begins Thursday afternoon. The Harvest Festival’s roots go back to 1910 when an ox roast was held. The free ox roast tradition continues to this day. Shown in the photograph are the 2012 Harvest Festival Queen candidates. The queen competition will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell.…
Lake Michigan Carferry cancelled today’s sailing due to high winds and seas. Winds are forecasted to reach 45kt with 12-16 wave height. “Passengers safety and comfort are our first priority,” said Terri Brown, Director of Marketing and Media Relations. We regret any inconvenience this has caused. Passengers who were scheduled for today’s crossings have been offered a 20% discount for sailing on Thursday,…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College announces its cast for the upcoming musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” This musical has been seen in countless productions at regional theaters all over the country ever since its successful Broadway and off-Broadway, says director Rick Plummer. “This is a tremendous cast and an equally phenomenal production team,” he adds. Cast as the…
RIVERTON TWP. — In 1977 Sharon Bluhm had been an adjunct professor of English at West Shore Community College for just over a year. She and her husband moved into an old house located down a two-track in southern Riverton Township. They were almost magically drawn to the place. The home was called the Humps by its previous owners, the…
Ariel Courtland now says she won’t marry Sean Phillips, the man suspected of killing their daughter, Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips. WOOD TV in Grand Rapids has reported that Courtland, who took out a marriage license in Ionia County last week, now says marrying Phillips “wasn’t the right thing to do.” The Michigan Department of Corrections stated last week that Courtland…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — State Representative Ray Franz will be holding an State Energy Issues Town Hall on Monday, September 17th at Summit Township Hall located at 4560 W. Anthony Rd. Ludington. The meeting is open to the public and will start at 6:30 p.m. Rep. Franz will be joined by the Chair of the House Standing Committee on Energy and Technology,…
The Ludington Area Center for the Arts is offering bus service to Art Prize in Grand Rapids. Trips will take place on Thursday Sept. 27 and Saturday Oct. 6. The bus will depart from behind the Scottville Senior Center at 8:15 a.m. and from the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 N. Harrison St., at 8:30 a.m. Passengers will…
CARR SETTLEMENT — Life on the farm changes through the years. Each generation has to find its own niche. Such is the case of the Tyndall family farm on the Mason-Lake county line. As the farm observes its centennial year Anna (Tyndall) and Blake Mazurek have become the fourth generation to own it. Anna’s parents, Carter and Mila, have retired…
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