AMBER TWP. — A Mason County Central bus driver was apparently harassed Tuesday night. A report from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office states that an unknown subject blocked the path of the bus near the intersection of Amber and Hansen roads around 7:34 p.m. The person apparently started yelling obscenities at the bus driver. Sheriff Kim Cole said he does…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb pleaded guilty this morning in 51st Circuit Court to having sex with a 14-year-old girl and then stabbing the girl’s father. The 19-year-old Eden Township man was initially charged with assault with intent to commit murder, felonious assault and criminal sexual conduct third degree. Today, he accepted a plea agreement from…
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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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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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