Ludington to adopt 2013 budget tonight

November 26, 2012

LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to adopt its 2013 budget and capital improvement plan during tonight’s regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. The council will also look at the treasurer’s and clerk’s salaries. The complete agenda is available below for download. Ludington City Council 112612

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PM Twp. to consider 2013 wages

November 26, 2012

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Pere Marquette Township board will look at its 2013 proposed salary and wage schedules during its regular meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The board is also expected to adopt its 2013 budgets and set a salary/wage for the deputy clerk. The full agenda is available for download below:   PM Twp 112712

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Hamlin Time: Thanksgiving

November 24, 2012

 A blog by Sally Olin Thanksgiving at the lake was a great day for all who joined us. The weather was perfect, 59 degrees and sunny. Everyone had tee shirts on with many walks taken through the woods. It was great to walk and chat with our neighbors who were out enjoying the day too. There was much to be…

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Wind turbines begin operation today

November 23, 2012
Wind turbines begin operation today

  RIVERTON TWP. — The controversial Lake Winds Energy Park begins operations today. The 56 wind-generation turbines, located in Riverton and Summit townships, tower over the hilly landscape in the heart of Mason County’s fruit orchards. Lake Winds is Consumers Energy’s first wind park and has a generating capacity of 100 megawatts. “Consumers Energy thanks Mason County and area governmental officials in…

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Sports hall of fame announces class of 2013

November 23, 2012

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2013 inductees. Joining the Hall are Dick Dennis, Fred Horstman, Spence Peterson, Bonnie Vasicek, Jay Hansen, Bob Wolff and the 1947 Abrahmson-Bannon state championship fastpitch softball team of Dan Allard, Frank Rockfall, Ward Abrahamson, Jack Yeck, Ken Hull, Milt Anderson, Ray Dittmer, Ralph Weinert, Bob VanDyke, Dick Dennis,…

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Obit: Lois Sievert, 85, Manistee

November 23, 2012
Obit: Lois Sievert, 85, Manistee

Lois Ann Miller Sievert, aged 85 of Manistee, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Tendercare of Ludington. Lois was born on March 8, 1927 in Victory Township to Clarence and Adah (Stevens) Rozell, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1945. On September 18, 1948, she married Aaron R. Miller, and they…

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MSU, hospital team up for diabetes workshop

November 23, 2012
MSU, hospital team up for diabetes workshop

    LUDINGTON – Memorial Medical Center will host a Dining with Diabetes workshop by Michigan State University Extension over four dates in November and December. The four-meeting course is designed to help area residents avoid or manage diabetes through diet, exercise and knowledge. The sessions will be held Nov. 27 and 28 and Dec. 11 and 12, from 11…

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Thank you, Mason County

November 22, 2012

What am I thankful for? Naturally I am thankful for my amazing, supportive, beautiful and godly wife, Becky. I am also thankful for friends, family and community. This is an amazing community. Last week we saw the best in people as dozens of area emergency service personnel came out to bid farewell to Capt. John Sayles of the Pentwater Fire…

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County Planning Commission asking for your help

November 21, 2012

Master Plan survey available for download SCOTTVILLE – The Mason County Planning Commission is in the process of updating the county’s master plan. The master plan is a document that guides long and short term land use decisions over the next 20 years. In order to get a broad range of public input the county is utilizing both paper and…

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Schoenherrs recognized for gift to college

November 21, 2012
Schoenherrs recognized for gift to college

  VICTORY TWP. – R. Lee and Joan Schoenherr, of Ludington, received the 2012 Council for Resource Development (CRD) Benefactor Award at a dinner held recently in Washington, D.C.    Each year, CRD recognizes the outstanding contributions of seven donors, from across the country, who are chosen for their dedication, commitment, and pride in their community colleges. The award also embodies…

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren fundraisers

November 21, 2012

Mason County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Other Kinship Families are having two fundraisers in the month of December.  The first one is a silent auction beginning Friday Nov. 23, 2012. The bidding board will be in the back entry of the Ludington Public Library.  Bidders should check back often as new items will be added throughout the month. Final bidding…

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Thick fog cause of rollover

November 20, 2012
Thick fog cause of rollover

CUSTER TWP. — Thick fog causing low visibility was the cause of a rollover accident on Custer Road south of Hansen Road Tuesday night around 7:30 p.m. Sheriff Jeff Fiers said the 61-year-old driver told him she was only going about 10 mph when she noticed her Chevy Blazer was going into the ditch. She was unable to get back…

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Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw prepares for Christmas Ship mission

November 20, 2012
Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw prepares for Christmas Ship mission

Editor’s note: While the majority of news on this site is limited to events happening or affecting Mason County, we thought because of Ludington’s strong connection with the Coast Guard this would make a nice exception. Besides, if you look off the shore next week you might see the Mackinaw go by, that’s good enough for us.  CHEBOYGAN – The crew of…

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Obit: Sharon Marsha Young, 66, of Ludington

November 20, 2012
Obit: Sharon Marsha Young, 66, of Ludington

Sharon Marsha Young age 66, of Ludington, joined the lord on November 17, 2012. She was born February 20, 1946. She graduated from Mason County Central School in 1964 and went on to graduate with a Bachelors of Science Degree from Eastern Michigan University in educating the hearing impaired. In 1987, Sharon earned her Masters of Science from Grand Valley…

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Former coach’s case now in hands of prosecutor

November 19, 2012
Former coach’s case now in hands of prosecutor

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has turned over its investigation of a former Mason County Central coach to the prosecutor’s office. Mason County Press first posted this story on Oct. 18 when it received inquiries from several MCC parents. Shortly after posting, we learned the name of the coach, but chose not to release that name unless charges are filed.…

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Saying goodbye to one of Oceana’s bravest

November 18, 2012
Saying goodbye to one of Oceana’s bravest

WEARE TWP. (Oceana Co.) — Dozens of local emergency services personnel paid tribute to Capt. John Thomas Sayles of the Pentwater Fire Dept. Sunday afternoon. The 38-year-old died Wednesday, Nov. 14, as a result of an aortic aneurysm. He is survived by his wife, Melanie, and their three daughters Mercedy, Marissa and Mandi. John was a captain and medical first…

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West Shore Bank teams with local grocers for Spirit of Giving

November 18, 2012

LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s fourth year to team up with local food store partners to offer special pricing for the purchase of…

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Peanut Butter

November 18, 2012
Peanut Butter

Did you ever notice how smooth and inviting a fresh jar of peanut butter looks, when you break the seal and open the jar? It calls to the creative and impish among us, and this is how I began writing in it. “Writing?!” Yes, writing – with a knife, a toothpick, the handle of a spoon. Playing with my food.…

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