Stage Left Theatre announces cast for upcoming production LUDINGTON — Stage Left Theatre Co. has announced the cast of its upcoming production of a locally-written play “Love on Earth.” Written by local playwright Maripat Allen band directed by Nicki Danyluk, the play is a collection of 10-minute vignettes that will be performed in February at Blu Moon Bistro, 125 S.…
Barge scheduled to arrive on Pere Marquette Lake Thursday LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has reported that a barge is schedule to come into Pere Marquette Lake Thursday and travel to the Oxy Chemical dock. It is expected to arrive about 8 a.m. Ice still looks thin on the lake and, as of today, there were no shanties off…
Deputies respond to multiple vehicle slide-offs on snowy, icy roads The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple vehicle slide-offs on snowy and icy roads Tuesday, Jan. 16. No one was injured, and no vehicles were damaged. The following is MCSO activity Tuesday,…
Drivers receive minor injuries in US 10-31 crash The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Ludington man and a 47-year-old Scottville man both received minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, Jan. 16, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road, according…
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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Please check this post for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood…
Crashes shut down US 10-31 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two separate crashes shut down US 10-31 between Stiles and Dennis roads Tuesday afternoon. The first crash occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved a Ford F-350 Super Duty pick-up truck and a Chrysler 300. The pick-up truck, with snowplow, ended up rolled on its side on the…
News Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10-31 AMBER TOWNSHIP (1:30 p.m.) — Report of a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 between Stiles and Dennis roads.
Police news, posted Jan. 16, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County : Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024: 10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 28-year-old Scottville woman was cited for open intoxicants, US 10 and Stiles Road, Amber Township. Monday, Jan.…
Obituary: Walter Urban, 91, of Fountain Walter Urban passed away into eternal life on Sunday, January 14, 2024, just two months after losing his wife of 69 years, Evelyn Urban, in November. Walter Frank Urban was born the youngest child of Ignatius and Eva Urban of Fountain on February 18, 1932 in a snowstorm and left the same way, in…
Employment Opportunity: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Starting Salary: $67,041.02 and benefits package Location: Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 Job Description: Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Assistant, reviews and authorizes request for warrants, determines the appropriate charge, presents criminal cases in the District and Circuit Court as well as Family Court and Probate…
Obituary: Alice McGinnis, 54, formerly of Scottville Alice M. McGinnis, 54, of Wheeler, Texas, formerly of Scottville, sadly passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas. Due to her wishes, Alice was cremated and a private celebration of her life will be held at a later date for family and close friends. Alice was born on Jan.…
WSCC hosts robotics competition WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College recently hosted the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics competition season kickoff. The competition brought together 10 local schools, engaging over 100 students, coaches, and mentors. Hosting the…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Please check this post for updates. School and Youth Athletics Mason County Central vs. Shelby High School boys basketball games West Shore Wolves 6U, 8U and 10U practices at West Shore Community Ice Arena Community Events and Organizations Baldwin Community Schools…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 15, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Rayke Leonard Johnson, 37, was found guilty by a jury Oct. 12, 2023 of a misdemeanor of assault and battery and was sentenced Jan. 9, 2024 to three days in jail with credit for three days served; one…
Deputies respond to several crashes during winter storm No injuries reported Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to several crashes during a winter storm over the weekend, including: Friday, Jan. 12, 2024: 9 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Stiles Road, Victory Township. 4:45 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Reek Road, Custer Township. 6:20…
Deputies investigate suspect for ‘under ringing’ $270 in Walmart merchandise The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —Mason County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a retail fraud/shoplifting case at Walmart on US 10 involving a female suspect for allegedly “under ringing” over $270 in merchandise, said Mason County…
Obituary: Jeffery Fleetwood, 59, of Ludington Jeffery “Jeff” Erwin Fleetwood, 59, of Ludington, passed away at home with family on Friday, January 12, 2024. Jeff was born July 6, 1964, the son of William John and Martha Ann (Fath) Fleetwood. On April 29, 2010, Jeff married the love of his life, Jeri Sue Fleetwood. He worked at FloraCraft until his…
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