The Mason-Lake-Oceana Great Start Collaborative provides free weekly playgroups for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers in 3 locations within Mason County. Playgroup is an opportunity for children to learn, grow, and play while participating in developmentally appropriate activities. It is designed to build on the strengths of families as we share creative ways to encourage children to…
Today’s forecast: Sunshine! Expect a few clouds as well and a high temperature of 26 degrees F. Winds will be south-southeast at 10 to 15 mph. There is a 10% chance of precipitation. Sunset: 6:41 p.m. Tonight, partly cloudy with increasing clouds overnight. Low around 20 F. Winds, south at 10 to 15 mph. Friday: Sunrise: 7:14 a.m. Partly cloudy…
LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. ice cream manufacturing of Ludington is recalling one of its ice creams because it may contain unlabeled nuts. The ice cream is Belmont Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and is sold at Aldi stores. People allergic to nuts may be at risk. House of Flavors released a statement Wednesday, saying the ice cream was shipped…
Charles L. “Chuck” Clark, aged 85, longtime resident of Scottville, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Chuck was born on November 5, 1928 in Muskegon, the middle child of seven children born to William Roy and Agnes (Mahoney) Clark. As a boy, Chuck spent many summers in the Scottville area working on his uncle Fred Harjes’ farm, and…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Pregnancy Care Center has paid off its building debt, much earlier than its leaders had anticipated. Two years ago this week the non-profit agency moved into its location on Tinkham Avenue just west of Washington Avenue. The building was previously the practice of pediatrician Kenneth Hill and was purchased from Dr. Hill and his wife, Diane.…
RIVERTON TWP. — A 40-year-old Battle Creek man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday night following a single vehicle traffic crash near the intersection of South Scottville and East Sippy roads. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, a felony. Also responding to the crash was Riverton Twp. Fire Dept., Custer Fire Dept. and…
LUDINGTON — Fox 17 TV of Grand Rapids has reported that a former U.S. Attorney will be part of the defense team for Sean Michael Phillips, accused of killing his 4-month-old daughter Katherine (Baby Kate) Phillips in June 2011. John Smietanka, a former U.S. attorney for the West Michigan District, will be on Phillips’ taxpayer-funded defense team, assisting court-appointed defense…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Mason County parole agents arrested a 32-year-old Ludington man Monday for a parole violation. The arrest took place at 2:42 p.m. at 143 N. Jebavy Dr. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for March 3, 2014 included: – 6:31 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Free Soil and…
Expect light snow this morning, which will give way to snow showers this afternoon; there is a 70% chance of snow with 1 to 2 inches accumulating. Today’s high temperature will be 19 degrees F with winds west-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 6:38 p.m. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers developing late. Low temperature of…
Manistee County Press is looking for someone who will report on Manistee County courts. The primary responsibility will be to provide a weekly report of district court and circuit court sentencings along with district court arraignments. See http://www.masoncountypress.com/category/news/courts/ for examples. Further responsibilities may also include covering newsworthy circuit court hearings and trials. Journalism experience and a knowledge of the Manistee…
Dr. Lewis Squires of Squires Family Chiropractic in Scottville was recently in Washington D.C. for the National Chiropractic Legislative Conference. Over 400 doctors and chiropractic students met with congressmen and senators to talk about healthcare issues. Dr. Michael Simone (pictured), American Chiropractic Association chairman from Colorado presented Dr. Squires the 2014 ACA Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service to American Chiropractic…
SUMMIT TWP. — The Pentwater Parent Teacher Community Organization is hosting a Fat Tuesday for Ladies Only celebration Tuesday, March 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn on South Pere Marquette Highway. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP to Alicia Kolenda at 231-425-0844.
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will discuss the city’s refuse contract during its regular meeting tonight. Due to construction at city hall, the commission will meet at the Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library at 5:30 p.m. The current refuse contract expires on June 30. The city has the option to renew the current contract or to bid…
Deputies made three separate arrests over the weekend and responded to several vehicle crashes. The following is the activity report of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Feb. 28 to March 2, 2014: Feb. 28 – 6 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez and Stiles roads, Riverton Twp. – 11:30 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Reek and Dewey roads, Sherman…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is featured in a soon-to-be released film about Michigan. However, the fictional dark comedy portrays the band — and the state — in a slightly different light. The segment “Scottville” is part of a film titled “Michigan Stories.” “The story is a narrative fiction laid over a real story and…
LUDINGTON — The 59th Annual Ludington Optimist Youth Chess Tournament was held at Ludington High School on Saturday, March 1, 2014. This is the longest-running scholastic tournament in Michigan. Sixty students from throughout Michigan played five chess games to determine the winners in four divisions. Mario Arnson, a senior from Muskegon, came through undefeated and won first place in the High…
SCOTTVILLE —Residents in Scottville should keep their running water until further notice. Last week the city issues a “Let Water Run” requesting that all residents keep their water running constantly. City Manager Amy Williams said it is likely the order will stand throughout the month. “The freeze line keeps getting deeper and it is nearing our water mains,” Williams said.…
March has been coming in like a very cold lion, hopefully it will leave like a warm wooly lamb. Today, expect party cloudy skies with a high temperature of 12 degrees F. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight, there is a 50% chance of snow with a low of 7 F. Wind, south-southwest at 7 mph. Tuesday, there is…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The next phase of construction and renovation at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is nearly complete. Highlights of this phase include a fifth operating room, a new ambulatory surgery department and a new cardiopulmonary area. The fifth OR offers 50 percent more space than the largest of any of the other four ORs. Kelly Larr,…
AMBER TWP. — Scottville Fire Dept. responded to a chimney fire today at a home at 2455 W. Conrad Rd., just west of Stiles Road. Fire Chief Dale Larr said the chimney was clogged up and was a challenge to clean out. The house has a single occupant. Larr said it is owned by Jim Jabrocki.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — Two people received serious injuries during a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 10-31 east of Brye Road Sunday morning. The crash occurred just before 7:44 a.m. when a Chevrolet Malibu car, driven by a 21-year-old Ludington man, attempted to drive south from the Meijer parking lot to the Staples plaza parking lot. The Malibu…
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