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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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