Welcome to the world! Anessa

January 22, 2014
Welcome to the world! Anessa

Welcome to the world… Anessa Rose Jobbins-Penã, the daughter of Juanita Jobbins and Samuel Penã of Ludington was born January 20, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information, to editor@masoncountypress.com.

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Manistee Co Press looking for reporter

January 22, 2014
Manistee Co Press looking for reporter

Manistee County Press is looking for a reporter. The candidate must have journalism experience, a flexible schedule and an entrepreneurial spirit. Ideally, the candidate should also have political, geographical and historical knowledge of Manistee County. This person must also have an active knowledge of social networking, a basic understanding of photography and experience with the Internet. The candidate must also own…

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Air ambulance service to Ludington hospital resumes today

January 22, 2014

AeroMed unlikely to land today, due to weather. LUDINGTON — The new helicopter landing site at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is now officially open. The dedication will feature presentation of a $50,000 check by hospital volunteers. A scheduled fly-in by Aero Med is unlikely due to the weather forecast. The donation represents the first payment on a $125,000 pledge the…

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House of Reps high school phone app contest

January 22, 2014
House of Reps high school phone app contest

WASHINGTON, DC:  Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today announced his office is accepting entries from high school aged students in Northern Michigan for the 2014 House App Contest, a national competition for students to design an award winning smartphone app. “This contest is a great way for students up here in Northern Michigan to come up with a new app design…

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Really cold temps continue

January 22, 2014
Really cold temps continue

Today’s weather forecast: Period of snow with 1 to 3 inches expected. High temperature of 15 degrees. Wind, southeast at 9 mph. Sunset: 5:43 p.m. Tonight: Snow continues with a low temperature of 7. Wind, north-northeast at 11 mph. Tomorrow: 90% chance of snow with 1 to 3 inches expected. High of 12 and low of 5. Wind, north at 11 mph. …

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2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

January 21, 2014
2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

LUDINGTON — Michigan tourism has been rising steadily since the 2009 launch of the Pure Michigan campaign. Last year, 3.8 million out-of-state visitors travelled to Michigan and spent a record breaking $1.1 billion at Michigan businesses. The Ludington Area is seeing these trends on a local level as well. The Pure Ludington campaign, now in its third year, is taking…

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Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

January 21, 2014
Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb, the 19-year-old Scottville man accused of statutory rape and stabbing the victim’s father is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday at 9 a.m. At that time, Fairlamb is expected to enter a plea. Fairlamb was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following the alleged Sept. 22, 2013 stabbing incident that took place…

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Stuff

January 21, 2014
Stuff

Editor’s note. One of our first bloggers, when MCP started two years ago, was Craig Convissor. Life happens and people change direction. But, we are happy to have Craig back on board.  Off Broadway. A blog by Craig Convissor.  Whenever I’m in doubt, I pull out my black T-shirt with WWGCD in large block letters. It comforts me and gives me…

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Obit: May C. Snow, 90, formerly of Ludington

January 21, 2014
Obit: May C. Snow, 90, formerly of Ludington

May C. Snow, aged 90 of Yuma, Arizona, former resident of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014.  May was born on May 5, 1923 in Boise, ID, the daughter of John and Cecelia (Jensen) Knudsen, and moved to Scottville with her family where she grew up and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1942.  On February 19,…

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Hamlin transportation informational meeting

January 21, 2014

HAMLIN TWP. — The Committee for Hamlin Public Transportation is hosting an informational presentation on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall. Speakers will include Kathy MacLean, president/CEO of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce; Paul Keson, Pere Marquette Township supervisor and Nicole Schwarz. Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Barry Matthews at b2matthews@hotmail.com Please…

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Scottville Blizzard Blast is Saturday

January 21, 2014
Scottville Blizzard Blast is Saturday

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Blizzard Blast will take place this Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Scottville Area Senior Center, Scottville Optimist Center and the Charles Thompson Memorial Green, located near the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Below is the schedule: * Chili Cook-Off & Quilt Show, 11:30am-2pm, Scottville Area Senior Center. The events below all take place at the Scottville Optimist…

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Obit: Rose Amelia Chye, 93, Custer

January 21, 2014
Obit: Rose Amelia Chye, 93, Custer

Rose Amelia Chye, age 93 of Custer passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 18, 2014.  Rose was born on October 14, 1920 in Free Soil to James and Amelia (Dufon) Shereda and grew up on the family farm south of Freesoil.  She graduated as Salutorian from Free Soil High School with the class of 1938, then earned…

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Sheriff report, Jan. 20, 2014

January 21, 2014

The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, Jan. 20, 2014: – 3:28 a.m.: Suspicious person call, U.S. 10 and Taylor Rd., Branch Two. Report of a person walking down U.S. 10. Case closed. – 10:35 a.m.: Traffic assist, Lakeshore Dr. and Chauvez Rd., Pere Marquette Twp. Vehicle broke down in the roadway. – 12:51…

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Snow showers increasing later, 3-5 inches tomorrow

January 21, 2014
Snow showers increasing later, 3-5 inches tomorrow

Today’s weather forecast: Mostly cloudy through the morning and into early afternoon with snow showers developing by 3 p.m. There is a 70% chance of snow showers with a high temperature of 10 degrees F. Wind chill feels like -4. Wind, north-northeast at 10 mph shifting to north at 9 mph. Sunset: 5:42 p.m. Tonight: Snow showers increasing slightly, 80%, with…

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Scottville may limit city hall parking times

January 20, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The time allowed to park in front of Scottville City Hall may become limited in the very near future. City Manager Amy Williams is suggesting the city commission discuss this topic during its regular meeting this afternoon. “Parking in front of city hall is very limited and we have had some business owners and residents taking up valuable…

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Scottville drivers, residents asked to be patient with snow plows

January 20, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — City Manager Amy Williams is reminding citizens and visitors to Scottville to have patience with the city’s snowplowing crews. “I would like to just remind everyone of some items that go along with snowplowing as we’ve had a few issues here and there,” Williams wrote to the City Commission in a memo. Williams said the first priority of…

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Scottville to begin refuse bag policy in March

January 20, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Beginning March 11, Scottville residents will need to purchase special bags in order to use the city’s refuse system. In order to compensate for a negative balance in the refuse budget, the city commission recently approved the new procedure. Bags can be purchased at City Hall or Wesco. The price will be $6 for a package of 13…

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Several crashes over the weekend

January 20, 2014
Several crashes over the weekend

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and area fire departments responded to several crashes over the weekend, some resulting in injuries. It also made several arrests. The following is the report of the MCSO from Jan. 17 to 19, 2014: Jan. 17: – 6:08 a.m.: Gas drive-off, $88.04, 5400 block of West U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Twp. – Gas drive-off, $20.11,…

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Ludington resident receives Lake County MLK award

January 20, 2014
Ludington resident receives Lake County MLK award

BALDWIN — Ludington resident Julie Sherlock was the recipient of the Giant Award Sunday during Lake County’s Martin Luther King celebration. Sherlock has taught K-6 music at Baldwin Public Schools for the past eight years. “I really work hard to embrace the diversity in the community,” Sherlock said. In addition to her paid teaching position, Sherlock also volunteers leading a…

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Snow expected to increase throughout day

January 20, 2014
Snow expected to increase throughout day

Today’s weather forecast: Occasional snow showers; 60% chance of snow. High temperature of 17 degrees F. Winds, north-northeast at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset: 5:39 p.m. Tonight: 100% chance of snow with a low temperature of 7. Wind, north-northeast at 20 mph. Tuesday: 60% chance of snow with a high of 17. Wind, north-northeast at 16 mph. Monday night, low of…

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Welcome to the world! Hailee

January 19, 2014
Welcome to the world! Hailee

Welcome to the world… Hailee Sue Cole, the daughter of Karla Dyer and Kevin Cole was born January 13, 2014. She was 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 inches long. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information, to editor@masoncountypress.com.  

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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