By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — If you have been reading the police news on Mason County Press you probably have noticed an increase in vehicle/deer crashes. This is a typical pattern for the fall and spring, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole says. “While we always encourage drivers to avoid distractions, like talking on their cell phones, we urge them…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Audrienalynn Sky Goodman, the daughter of Brittany Kill of Ludington, was born Oct. 22, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kayden Mukwa Russell, the son of Jamie Russell and Todd Mull of Ludington, was born Oct. 26, 2014 at Spectrum…
VICTORY TWP. – Daniel Martin’s brand of insane magic, sarcastic improvisation, and exhilarating escapes will be front and center at the Center Stage Theater on the West Shore Community College campus, Thurs., Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The one-night-only performance is sponsored by WSCC Student Senate and the college Performing Arts Series. “Daniel Martin has quickly become one of the most in-demand entertainers in…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A 21-year-old Fountain woman received minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of East State Street (U.S. 10) and Reinberg Ave. Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3 p.m. after the eastbound Ford Windstar minivan, driven by the 21-year-old woman, was attempting to turn left onto North Reinberg Ave. and crossed in…
The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, Oct. 27, 2014: 6:26 a.m.: Alarm activation, 5700 block of East Shores Rd., Meade Twp. 6:27 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Dr. and Jagger Rd., Hamlin Twp. 10:11 a.m.: Suspicious situation, 8500 block of North Quarterline Rd., Grant Twp. 11:24 a.m.: Larceny of firewood, 5200…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, October 28, 2014: Light rain. The rain will come to an end around noon. Decreasing clouds with increasing winds. Temperatures reaching the mid 50s. Winds WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Gusty winds late. Low 43F. Winds W at…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The recent outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has caused concern in the United States. While there has only been one fatality from the disease during the epidemic, hospitals are preparing for possible patients. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is no exception. I met with members of the hospital’s medical staff this afternoon to discuss…
Recent MSP activity in Mason County includes: Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 – 3:48 p.m., one-car rollover, Darr and Hoague Rds., Free Soil Twp. – 6:40 p.m., bad check complaint, US-31 and LaSalle Rd., Grant Twp. – 9:27 p.m., car-deer crash, US-10 and Taylor Rd., Branch Twp. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 – 1:44 a.m., car-deer crash, US-31 and Dewey Rd., Victory…
SHERIDAN TWP. — A 65-year-old Free Soil man, who failed to stop for a stop sign, ended up driving his vehicle into a lake early Sunday morning. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man and charged him with operating a vehicle while intoxicated following a vehicle crash at the corner of Benson and Sugar Grove roads Sunday morning…
Letter to the Editor: I wanted to pass along my thoughts to everyone that is going to vote in the upcoming election for 51st Circuit Court Judge. I see signs for Paul Spaniola up and it makes me physically ill to think he could be the next judge. Mr. Spaniola is riding a wave of tragic incidents that have happened…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Drama Club will be presenting Roger and Hamerstein’s Broadway hit “The King and I” on November 7, 8, 14 and 15 at A.O. Carlson Auditorium. All show times are 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $10 for adults and $6 for students. The following is the cast: Captain Orton- Chene Golaszewski Louis Leonowens-…
Kathlyn Marie (Pankow) Dobias, aged 94 of Scottville, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Kathlyn was born on May 19, 1920 in Roseville, Michigan to Ervine and Hester (Rogers) Pankow, and graduated from Roseville High School with the class of 1938. Kathlyn and her family visited Mason County often because of relatives…
Outside the Walls, a blog written by Nick VanderWall, is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales, 1680 W. U.S. 10-31, Scottville; 231-757-2727; www.vanderhaagcarsales.com, Mason County’s premier car rental outlet and also Legends Taxidermy of Scottville; 231-757-9589; www.legendstaxidermy.com. It appears here on the second and fourth Monday of the month. People like October for reasons such as hunting, fishing, and the fall…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, October 27, 2014: Sunny with a high of 55F. Tonight: Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 39F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Sunset: 6:44 p.m. Sunrise: 8:14 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2014: Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy…
UPDATED. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — A Riverton Township farmer was injured when a 2,000 bushel grain bin toppled over while he was on top of it tonight. According to Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper, said Chris Thurow, 46, was trapped by the soy for 20 to 45 minutes this evening before emergency personnel tried to free him…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Today is the last sailing of the S.S. Badger for the 2014 season. The day is historic for the last coal burning ship on the Great Lakes. After today, the Badger will no longer discharge ash into Lake Michigan. But the significance of this day is more personal for 64-year-old Rodeny Ruell, the oldest maritime fireman…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. I imagine most of my readers are familiar with social media – Facebook, Twitter, and other interactive websites. On those websites, people can post things that are funny or poignant, trendy or classic, as a way of saying what’s on their minds or to start a discussion with others. Sometimes the posts get a…
Letter to the Editor: This past week I attended both the candidates’ forums in Ludington and then in Manistee. This was the first time I had learned of Michigan House candidate Tom Stobie’s plan for educational financing. My jaw dropped in Manistee when Mr. Stobie clearly stated that he would divert state funds used for supporting our community colleges and…
VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Bookstore is teaming up with the Mason County Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program to help unlock the imagination of children by accepting new children’s books that will be distributed in December as holiday gifts for children in need. The “Toys for Tots” program helps less fortunate children experience the joy…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. On average, more than 300,000 house fires occur each year in the U.S. — and most of them are preventable. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, make sure to check your smoke alarms and familiarize yourself with the fire hazards around your home — especially these surprising ones: Dust…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. – Gary Allen Jacobsen, 25, of 207 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 1, Ludington, faces multiple felony charges in 79th District Court following his Oct. 16 arrest by the State Sheriffs’ Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of controlled substance, possession of analogues, and habitual offender, fourth offense. He was also arrested Oct. 16…
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