Grant will help Scottville buy new police car

December 17, 2012

SCOTTVILLE — A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will allow the city of Scottville to purchase a new police car at a $11,000 savings. The city commission is expected to act on the grant and the purchase of the new car during its regular meeting today. The city has been approved for an $11,000 grant for a vehicle with a total…

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A Christmas miracle

December 16, 2012
A Christmas miracle

Our journey of infertility and God’s amazing promises By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Sunday my wife, Becky, and I posted a photograph on Facebook announcing Becky’s pregnancy. We also shared this news with our church family at Prayer and Praise Assembly of God. We normally don’t make our personal life very public, but believe this story of God fulfilling his…

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Ludington and Scottville may renew police agreement

December 16, 2012

The Scottville City Commission and the Ludington City Council are both expected to take action on the joint administrative agreement with the Scottville Police Department Monday night. Since January 1, Ludington’s police chief and captain have overseen administration of Scottville Police Department. The agreement has allowed greater police coverage in Scottville because the two full-time officers and the part-time officers…

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Ludington to act on police and trash contracts

December 16, 2012

LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council is expected to approve a new contract with its police union Monday night. There are some changes to health insurance and the use of part-time officers and other issues (see attachment for download). Ludington is also expected to approve a new waste management agreement. The city council meets at 6:30 p.m. Download agenda below: Ludington…

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Scottville holiday trash pickup will be Wednesday, city hall closed

December 16, 2012

SCOTTVILLE — Trash and recycling pick-up in Scottville will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 2 due to Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on a Tuesday. City Hall will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan. 1  in observance of the Christmas & New Year’s Holidays.  

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Santa train makes its way through Mason County

December 15, 2012
Santa train makes its way through Mason County

Video below. The Marquette Rail Santa Train made its way through Mason County Saturday. The train made stops in Scottville, Ludington, Fountain and Free Soil.

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Santa Train in Ludington

December 15, 2012
Santa Train in Ludington

The Marquette Rail Santa Train visits Ludington. Coverage sponsored by House of Flavors restaurants.

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Santa Train in Scottville

December 15, 2012
Santa Train in Scottville

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Arraignments for week of Dec. 10

December 15, 2012

LUDINGTON – The following arraignments took place in 79th District Court the week of December 10, 2013: Joseph Welsy Baxter, 62, 411 S. Elm St., Scottville, was arrested on Dec. 13 by Michigan State Police, for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Bail: $2,500. Pre-trial: Jan. 21, 10 a.m. Elizabeth Orlinda Lump, 40, 416 E. State St., Scottville, was arrested on…

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Busy week in district court

December 15, 2012

LUDINGTON – The 79th District Court was busy last week. Below are the sentences as reported on Thursday, Dec. 14. Richard Paul Hernandez, 28, 417 N. Lewis St., Ludington, was found guilty on Dec. 12 of Driving While License Suspended/Revoked/Denied. Sentence: 2 days in jail with 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, plus $285 in fines. William James Billo,…

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Vehicle catches on fire after crash

December 14, 2012
Vehicle catches on fire after crash

See video. SHERMAN TWP. — A vehicle caught on fire following a crash on Fountain Road Friday night. One person was injured as a result. It appeared the vehicle was heading west on Fountain Road, about a mile east of U.S. 31. The vehicle rolled over and landed on its side. According to witnesses, the driver became stuck in her…

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LMC confident Badger will sail in 2013

December 14, 2012

LUDINGTON — The owners of Lake Michigan Carferry are confident the historic SS Badger will be sailing next year. As the deadline for the service’s coal ash discharge exemption nears, the company continues to work with the Environmental Protection Agency to extend the deadline until an alternative form of fuel or other solution can be fitted onto the 60-year-old vessel.…

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Introducing MCP Classifieds

December 13, 2012

We are excited to announce the addition of classifieds to the Mason County Press. It is our goal to be the area’s top source for news and information, adding classifieds takes us another step closer to this goal. Our intention is to keep the prices of this classified service reasonable. Our starting rates are: 5 days, up to 3 images…

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Scottville mayor arraigned

December 13, 2012

LUDINGTON — Scottville Mayor Joe Baxter was arraigned in front of Magistrate Patricia Baker in 79th District Court this afternoon on a charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He posted personal bond with a bail of $2,500 and is scheduled for a pretrial in front of Judge Peter Wadel at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21. On the morning of…

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2 sentenced in circuit court

December 13, 2012

LUDINGTON — Two sentences have been reported this week from the 51st Circuit Court, Judge Richard Cooper residing. They are as follows: – Marvin George Jenkins, 58, 2775 Valleydale Dr., Apt. 101, Grand Rapids was found guilty on Oct. 23 of two counts of Controlled Substance Manufacturing of Marijuana. He was sentenced to 180 days, serving 90 days on electronic…

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Scottville mayor to be arraigned this afternoon

December 13, 2012

SCOTTVILLE — Mayor Joe Baxter is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. On the morning of Oct. 18 Baxter drove his truck into the ravine past the end of East Second Street. Scottville Police Dept. was the first law enforcement to arrive on the scene but Chief Mark Barnett turned the case over to…

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Obit: Tracey Colby, 40, of Scottville

December 13, 2012
Obit: Tracey Colby, 40, of Scottville

Tracey Shermaey Colby of Scottville, formerly of Traverse City, passed away at only 40 years old on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. She was born Feb. 20, 1972 and leaves behind 4 children, her Mother, 6 siblings, and many friends. She loved singing, writing and being a Mom. She was beautiful, compassionate, and intelligent and will be loved and missed. The…

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Fire at pig barn contained inside building

December 12, 2012
Fire at pig barn contained inside building

CRYSTAL TWP. — Several fire departments were on scene of a pig barn fire this morning outside of Crystal Valley. The barn, located on 128th Avenue, is owned by Rusty and Theresa Shafer. On scene were Walkerville, Crystal Township, Pentwater, Hart and Riverton Township fire departments. No flames or smoke were showing around 11:30 a.m. but Riverton Twp. Fire Chief…

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