Richard Skrodenis, Age 73 of Scottville died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born on July 10, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late John and Ann (Polacek) Strodenis. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Era. He married Donna Elaine Toms on June 18, 1966 in Roselle,…
Photo by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Another amazing Freedom Festival, organized by the Ludington Area Jaycees, ended with a bang Friday night. Slightly cool temperatures and still winds made for a perfect evening. The SS Badger just outside of the harbor also added to the excitement of Mason County’s celebration of America’s independence. For more photos, go to www.Facebook.com/MasonCountyPress
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Lakeysha Camelle Cage, 31, of 1690 E. Summit Ave., Muskegon, was arrested June 26 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of absconding or forfeiting bond. A preliminary exam is set for July 9 at 11:15…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Steven Paul Rathburn, 49, of 174 N. Nelson Rd., Ludington, was found guilty June 30 of trespassing. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 30 days discretionary jail for one year; not to enter Oceana Auto…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Is the old-fashioned American road trip on your summer agenda? If it’s by way of RV, use this checklist to plan a smooth ride. Get Insured: A blend of homeowners and auto insurance is typically used to cover the vehicle’s multiple uses. Talk to your agent for more information.…
While Michigan state law allows for the launching and use of fireworks on federal holidays, along with the day before and day after, the law also allows municipalities to put some restrictions on fireworks usage. Last year the cities of Scottville and Ludington amended their ordinances to ban the use of fireworks during those days between 1 to 8 a.m.…
LUDINGTON — The following are the street closures for the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Freedom Festival activities on Friday, July 4: Grand Parade (start time 2 p.m.): Ludington Avenue: restricted beginning at 12:30 p.m. Madison Street: Closed up through end of parade. Downtown parking: cleared by noon. Note that westbound Ludington Avenue from Park Street to Lakeshore Drive will be closed for…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Carl Lee Herring, 24, of 219 E. Loomis St., Ludington, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court, June 25, to three concurrent prison terms for two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and controlled substance possession, less than 25 grams. Herring received a term of one year, three months to four years with the…
LUDINGTON – There is no question that the Fourth of July is Ludington’s biggest day of the year, bringing in thousands of tourists to celebrate with locals on the nation’s birthday. Many area residents have Fourth of July traditions that stem back decades and Mason County Press Senior Correspondent Kate Krieger met up with three different families who take their…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is going through a period of transition. Four deputies have recently been promoted to sergeant, including Mike Hanson, Adam Lamb, Eric Soneral and Kenny VanSickle. In addition, a Dep. Ken Baum has been named the K-9 officer. Hanson replaces Sgt. John Mendham, who has served on the sheriff’s office…
SHERIDAN TWP. — Three young adults were injured following a roll-over single vehicle crash early this morning. Emergency crews were called to Sugar Grove Road west of Campbell Road near Round Lake at 2:40 a.m. The crash occurred when a 2006 Ford 500 4-door car ran off of Sugar Grove Road and went into a ditch, striking a tree and…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 37-year-old Fountain woman for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense with a high blood alcohol level (super drunk) along with child endangerment early this morning. The arrest took place during a traffic stop on Johnson Road near Nelson Road at 1:03 a.m. During the stop deputies discovered two small…
LUDINGTON – Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 58-year-old Custer man Tuesday afternoon on the charge of probation/parole violation from the City of Ludington. The man was arrested on an oustanding warrant out of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia. Other activity of the MCSO for July 1, 2014 included: – 9:08 a.m.: Alarm activation, 8900 block of East…
HART — Two of Oceana County’s family practice offices have united under the banner of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, effective July 1. Allan Nelson, MD, has reached agreement with the hospital for his Pentwater Family Practice to become part of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Dr. Nelson will also lead the hospital’s family medicine practice in Hart, which will be integrated…
BALDWIN — The West Michigan RC Club is holding a remote control expo July 11, 12 and 13 at the Baldwin Municipal Airport on M-37 south of Baldwin. The event includes free onsite camping for event volunteers and plots. For more information, visit www.wmrce.com.
LUDINGTON — The Holland Area Arts Council will hold a a mini grant workshop on July 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at the corner of Harrison and Loomis streets. Reservations can be made by calling 231-845-2787. The Minigrant program is a grants-giving partnership funded by the State of Michigan through the…
LUDINGTON — The Edwin H. Ewing Post 76 American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 7 p.m. Cans of pop are also needed for Friday Night Live on July 11, 18, 24 and August 1. Volunteers are needed to prepare, serve and tear-down the Walking Taco Booth. There is a sign-up at the post.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — A third vacuum salesperson has been arrested for criminal trespassing after allegedly barging into local homes and using aggressive sales tactics, targeting the elderly. Authorities investigated similar complaints of aggressive vacuum salespeople in the Mason County area last March. Roosevelt Hinds, 22 of 6661 Cherrywood Dr., Kingsley, pleaded guilty during his arraignment Tuesday…
LUDINGTON – The lineup of activities for the 2014 West Shore Art Fair has been announced. The 46th annual open-air, juried fine art and fine craft show will be held July 5-6 at City Park. The two-day event features a large selection of artists, an eclectic mix of musical acts and a fun children’s arts activity area. Sponsored by the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is known for its zany antics mixed with a variety of wind-instrument quality music. But, tonight, the band takes on a different tone at the Scottville Clown Band Shell, located next to the Scottville Optimist Center. The annual Patriotic Concert is the band’s first hometown concert of the year and…
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