MCP is looking for help

February 7, 2013

Do you have a nose for news? Are you interested in what’s happening around your community? Can you write? The Mason County Press is looking for a stringer (or two) to cover some local government boards. Applicants should have writing experience (journalism experience/education preferred) and a knowledge of local government. Preference will be given to applicants who are familiar with…

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Slick roads

February 7, 2013
Slick roads

AMBER TWP. — Three vehicles were involved in a crash on U.S. 10-31 east of Dennis Road about 4:15 p.m. this afternoon. Three people received minor injuries. Roads have become slick as wet snow has com down in Mason County.

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Scottville working on its goals — but not the way it was reported

February 7, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is not expected to take action on the city’s future goals, despite what has been reported in another news medium. Last month city commissioners, Main Street committee members and planning commissioners were asked to look at the city’s master plan and select their top three to five goals from that plan. Ultimately those goals…

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911’s first retiree

February 7, 2013
911’s first retiree

PENTWATER — The fact that there is a winter storm warning today is not really surprising to Kay Feole. After all, today is her last day as a dispatcher for Mason-Oceana 911, and why would you want your last day to be uneventful? Kay was one of the first dispatcher hired by 911 when it started in 1995. She is…

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Quilt contest at libraries

February 7, 2013

Started in 1988, the Hoffman Challenge has grown to be a premiere traveling quilt, clothing, and doll collection. The quality of entries and a growing number of exhibit requests have led us to establish additional traveling collections. Currently, twelve collections travel coast-to-coast within the USA and to several Canadian locations. This year the Hoffman Challenge is celebrating its 24th Anniversary.…

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Financial aid workshop

February 7, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College is having a Financial Aid workshop on Feb. 13th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be located in the Technical Center, room 210. Experts will be on hand to assist students in completing their FAFSA for the upcoming 2013-14 school year. Please bring your 2012 Federal taxes with you. Contact the…

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Veterans initiatives announced at Capitol news conference

February 7, 2013
Veterans initiatives announced at Capitol news conference

LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, today joined Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, state veterans advocates and other lawmakers at a news conference in the Capitol to unveil several initiatives to assist the more than 650,000 military veterans who live in Michigan. Among the proposals the Legislature will be working on with the Johnson are a veteran designation on…

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RENT will rock you, in more ways than one

February 6, 2013
RENT will rock you, in more ways than one

LUDINGTON — The theater scene in Mason County has probably never really seen anything quite like “RENT.” Actor Adam Knudsen, who plays one of the lead characters, says the play is about real life. “The message of the show is about the challenges of modern society,” Knudsen says. “It deals with drug addiction, AIDS, homosexuality and the consequences of choices…

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Winter storm warning

February 6, 2013

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning beginning noon Thursday until noon Friday. The following is the alert:   Alert includes the following counties: Mason, MI;  Lake, MI;  Osceola, MI;  Clare, MI;  Oceana, MI;  Newaygo, MI;  Mecosta, MI;  Isabella, MI; Muskegon, MI;  Montcalm, MI;  Gratiot, MI;  Ottawa, MI;  Kent, MI;  Ionia, MI;  Clinton, MI;  Allegan, MI;  Barry, MI; Eaton, MI;  Ingham, MI … WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY…

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The Wave: The new source for entertainment

February 6, 2013
The Wave: The new source for entertainment

LUDINGTON — Ever wonder what’s happening on the local entertainment scene? Get tired of the straight-laced traditional Scene? Yeah, us too. West Michigan now has an alternative source for your entertainment needs, The Wave, and it ain’t your daddy’s newspaper. The Wave is a collaboration of local art and entertainment supporters spearheaded by Andy Thomas, owner of A.M. Galleries in…

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Additional consultant hired to find new LAS super

February 5, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools board of education has hired Lynn Bollman to help continue the search for superintendent. Bollman will be working with consultant Dr. Michael Washburn. Bollman, whose resume includes superintendent of Pentwater Public Schools and Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District, is being added because of Washburn may not be available throughout the search process. The external job…

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1 airlifted after rollover

February 4, 2013
1 airlifted after rollover

  RIVERTON TWP. — Two people were injured as the result of a rollover crash on South Brye Road Monday night. The driver, Elizabeth Wilson, 43, Ludington, was pinned in the vehicle and had to be extricated using the Jaws of Life. She was airlifted by Aeromed, to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Andrew Wicklund, the 50-year-old passenger, was transported…

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Lake effect snow advisory

February 4, 2013

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a lake effect snow advisory for Mason County beginning Tuesday at 7 a.m. Below is more information:   .. LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND RAPIDS HAS ISSUED A LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY… WHICH IS IN EFFECT…

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Obit: Stanley Dombrouski, 94, Irons

February 4, 2013

Stanley R. Dombrouski, aged 94 of Irons, decorated veteran of World War II, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013.  Stanley was born on August 8, 1918 in Irons to Stanley J. and Adele (Wigamiski) Dombrouski, and graduated from LutherHigh School with the class of 1937. He served his country during World War II with the United States Army in the…

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Obit: James Dobias, 97, Scottville

February 4, 2013

James “Jim” Charles Dobias, aged 97 of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  Jim was born on November 6, 1915 in Baldwin to Frank and Josephine (Holkup) Dobias. He moved to Scottville in 1930 where he began farming the major part of his working life.  He graduated from ScottvilleHigh School with the class of…

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MCC forensics places in tourney

February 4, 2013

The following is submitted by Tom Richert, coach of the MasonCountyCentralHigh School forensics team. MCC traveled to BirminghamSeaholmHigh School in a mostly class A forensics tournament, and came out victorious. The team placed second out of 20 teams behind Bloomfield Andover and ahead of LakeOrionHigh School. Top finishers were: Alex Myers 2nd Place Broadcast Emma Chasse 2nd Place Dramatic Interpretation Kaitlin Dwyer 3rd Place…

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Author brings Ludington into his stories

February 4, 2013
Author brings Ludington into his stories

Will be featured at Redolencia. Story and Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A person can leave home, but rarely does home leave the person. This is true for Ray Nargis, who moved away from Ludington shortly after graduating high school in 1970. Ray is an author, poet, broadcaster and a storyteller. Much of his work includes characters and…

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MCC boys bowling team undefeated

February 4, 2013

BALDWIN – The MasonCountyCentralHigh School boys bowling team defeated Baldwin Saturday, bringing their record to 7-0. The team will be competing in individual and team competitions the next two Saturdays and then heading to Cheboygon Feb. 21 to 23 for regionals. The team includes Robert Allen, Sam Shanklin, Joe Levine, Brandon Priemer, Tristan Scribner, Matt Lammi and Skyler Levine. The…

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