GR man arrested owing over $60,000 in child support

July 10, 2014

AMBER TWP. — A 40-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Mason County sheriff deputies on two outstanding warrants, including one felony child neglect from the Michigan Attorney General’s office and a civil child support warrant out of Kent County. Bond for the AG complaint is $60,000 while the Kent County complaint was $15,155 and $60,319 owed in…

Read more »

PTC helps create safer, drier playground

July 9, 2014
PTC helps create safer, drier playground

Funds still needed for more improvements. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — A group of concerned parents are spearheading some much needed updates to the playground at Scottville Lower Elementary. Over the next three weeks, the playground will take on a different look. The playground committee of the Scottville Elementary Parent-Teacher Committee has been raising funds the past several years…

Read more »

Piano duo performs tonight at Epworth

July 9, 2014
Piano duo performs tonight at Epworth

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Ludington Area Center for the Arts is partnering once again this year with the Epworth Church Association to sponsor a concert at the historic Epworth Auditorium, which has been in continuous use for over 100 years.  Captivating Keyboards, a piano duo, will perform tonight at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to the concert featuring pianists…

Read more »

Local CTE students participate in national leadership conference

July 9, 2014
Local CTE students participate in national leadership conference

Students from the local Career and Technical Education  Allied Health Program competed at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)  National Leadership Conference (NLC) June 25-28 in Orlando, Fla.  HOSA is a national student organization that provides leadership development, motivation and recognition for students interested in pursuing careers in health professions. The local HOSA students are among the 165,822 members…

Read more »

Artwork of Manistee Artist Joseph Trevitts featured at college

July 9, 2014
Artwork of Manistee Artist Joseph Trevitts featured at college

VICTORY TWP. – An exhibit of the late Manistee artist Joseph Trevitts (1890 -1970) is the featured summer exhibit in West Shore Community College’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. The exhibit contains 23 drawings including many portraits that are either charcoal or pencil. Joseph Trevitts was known by area residents as a Manistee grocer whose store was located at 147-149 Washington Street…

Read more »

Ludington library book sale

July 9, 2014
Ludington library book sale

LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Ludington Library annual used book sale will be held Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 East Ludington Avenue. The Friends of the Ludington Library was organized in 1977 by citizens interested in…

Read more »

Garden Walk will feature a variety of local creations

July 8, 2014
Garden Walk will feature a variety of local creations

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  This year’s Mason County Garden Club Garden Walk will feature a variety of show pieces with a variety of plant life and a variety of geographical locations. While traditionally, the show — in it’s 18th year — features flower gardens, one of the more unusual displays will be an Amber Township vegetable garden. A Bouquet of…

Read more »

College for Kids allows kids to discover new talents, expand knowledge

July 8, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2013, July 28 – August 1. The five-day College for Kids is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 25 action-packed learning adventures designed for motivated learners grades 4 – 8. “Through…

Read more »

Baldwin man arrested for drunk driving

July 8, 2014

LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Baldwin man was arrested Monday evening for the felony of operating a vehicle while intoxicated third offense and driving while license suspended third offense. The arrest occurred during a traffic stop at Ludington Ave. and Madison St. in the City of Ludington at 6:54 p.m. Other activity of the MCSO for Monday, July 7, 2014 included:…

Read more »

Scottville commission tables ORV discussion; wants more public input

July 7, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Three months ago the Scottville City Commission was asked to consider passing an Off Road Vehicle ordinance. The commission sent out surveys in the city’s newsletter, asking for feedback from residents. Only 34 people responded. Of those, 20 were in favor and 14 were against. The majority of those in favor stated there would…

Read more »

The Elder Gang, a classic country sound

July 7, 2014
The Elder Gang, a classic country sound

Scottville Clown Band Shell, Tuesday, 7 p.m. SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Elder Gang. Hailing from Ludington and Carr Settlement, they have been playing music around the area and are excited for this special performance at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 8. Mason County Press Senior Correspondent, Kate Krieger met up with…

Read more »

Man relieving himself lands in jail; several arrested over weekend

July 7, 2014
Man relieving himself lands in jail; several arrested over weekend

LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Flushing man chose to relieve himself in the wrong place at the wrong time last Thursday evening and ultimately ended up in jail. Mason County Sheriff’s Office marine patrol along with U.S. Coast Guard personnel were at the Ludington Municipal Marina at 11:58 July 3 investigating a boater under the influence of alcohol. While conducting the…

Read more »

New garbage pickup schedule in Scottville

July 7, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Beginning July 1, Republic Services became the City of Scottville’s new waste hauler. City Manager Amy Williams reminds residents that the waste hauler has a different pickup schedule than the previous hauler and residents would have their trash and recycling out on the curb no later than 7 a.m. of waste haul day, which is Tuesday. Trash should…

Read more »

Welcome to the world! Recent births

July 7, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Allasyn Linda-Beth Hardee, the daughter of Bethany Hardee of Ludington, was born July 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Charlotte Lynn Lipps, the daughter of Courtney and Christopher Lipps and little sister of Chloe Lynn Lipps, of Ludington, was born…

Read more »

Art fair winner

July 7, 2014
Art fair winner

LUDINGTON — Chris Gug received the first place award for his photography during the 46th West Shore Fine Arts Fair last weekend. The art fair was sponsored by the Ludington Area Arts Council. Second place was Diane Overmyer for her paintings. Third place went to Lisa Vetter and Paul Siefert of the Art Farm for sculpture and metal. Organizers have…

Read more »

Free airplane rides for children this Saturday

July 7, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Pilots Association EAA Chapter 772 will be offering free airplane rides on Saturday July 12, 2014.  Children ages 8 – 17 years old may ride from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The EAA Chapter’s goal is to introduce young people to flight, and possibly foster an interest in aviation.  Several experienced pilots from…

Read more »

Judge candidates Glancy and Cooper to speak at Tea Party meeting

July 7, 2014

AMBER TWP. — The Ludington Area Tea Party will hold its regular monthly general meeting on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church located at 105 N. Dennis Rd, Ludington. The group will continue its candidate forum this month with two of the 51st Circuit Court judge candidates that will be on the August 5, 2014 Primary Election…

Read more »

Fairgrounds improvements dedication ceremony is Thursday

July 7, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners and the Western Michigan Fair Association Board are inviting the citizens of Mason County to a dedication ceremony for the new improvements at the Mason County Fairgrounds.  The ceremony is scheduled at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. Mason County received funding of…

Read more »

The kings have moved; bait fish scattered

July 6, 2014
The kings have moved; bait fish scattered

For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald. The bait fish have scattered in the Ludington area. The good number of kings we were catching in 70-120 foot of water have moved. It should be a few weeks before our larger kings begin to stage in our area in those depths. Our best catch rates in the last…

Read more »

Undefeated t-ball team

July 6, 2014
Undefeated t-ball team

RIVERTON TWP. — Shown is the Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning Pirates t-ball team, which went undefeated this season in the Mason County Recreation t-ball season with a record of 8-0. Shown, front row, from left are Emily Adams, Maylan Sanders, Brooklyn Scott, Elizabeth Norman, Hannah Thurow, Braylin Thurow, Morgan Beenen, Justin Resendiz, Nathan Adams; Back: Wyatt Glamzi, Makenzie Beenen, Bryce Thurow, Charlie Gamble,…

Read more »

Obit: Luise Schmidt, 76, Reed City

July 5, 2014

Luise Frieda Schmidt, age 76, of Reed City passed away at the Autumn Winds AFC, Ludington on Friday evening, July 4, 2014, following the recent diagnosis of a terminal illness.  Luise was born December 5, 1937, the daughter of Robert and Hedwig Brummer of Nicklashausen in the District Tauberbischofsheim, Germany. On January 16, 1961, Luise married Kenneth Schmidt, a United States…

Read more »

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks