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By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court. Felony – Jeremy Jason Bonneau, 39, of 6765 Ann St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of operating while intoxicated, third offense. A preliminary exam is set…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced in 79th District Court this past week: – Dyllon Eugene Kissell, 19, of 1713 W. Kinney Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 30 of driving while license suspended (DWLS). He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for one day served; $285 in fines and costs; and 93…
LUDINGTON — Environmental writer Jerry Dennis will discuss his award-winning book, “The Living Great Lakes,” onWednesday, February 12, 7:30 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. This semester West Shore Community College is taking stock of its location in a water rich environment to focus student attention on the myriad…
LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. has donated $25,000 to the capital campaign for COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters). “The donation by House of Flavors is a great boost to the campaign,” said Debra Goodwin, capital campaign chairperson. The $25,000 gift will generate an additional $12,500 for the campaign through the pledge of a principal anonymous donor who promised to donate…
LUDINGTON —Cornerstone Baptist Church will be offering a seven week video study series on the “Art of Marriage” by Family Life Ministries beginning Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pastor Jim Peterson, senior pastor, will be leading the study. Childcare provided through the AWANA program. “Being so close to Valentine’s Day, this series is perfect for any Ludington…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce will hold its Winterfest Saturday, Feb. 8. The event includes a variety of activities, indoors and outdoors, for all ages. Events include: – Pentwater Lake Perch Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Storytelling at Storybook Village, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – Soup competition at the Antler Bar, noon…
AMBER TWP. — Deputies arrested a 38-year-old Ludington man Thursday for retail fraud. The man is accused of taking boots and a shirt from Meijer, located at U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Feb. 6, 2014, included: – 8:54 a.m.: Gas drive off of $48.51, Pioneer Party Store, U.S. 10, Branch Twp.…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. We are pleased to welcome a new contributor and advertiser, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency of Scottville. Erin and his team will be providing you with weekly Good Neighbor Tips. Mason County Press is able to continue to be a free service to our readers thanks to…
In response to residents’ heating energy needs during Michigan’s exceptional winter, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it is now selling fuelwood permits – a month and a half before the traditional starting date of April 1. “Michigan’s vast forest resources provide many products and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors,” said Bill O’Neill, chief of the DNR’s…
LANSING — One of the last laws Gov. Rick Snyder signed in 2013 was state Rep. Ray Franz’ bill to create a conditional liquor license for business owners who are waiting for the state to finalize a permanent liquor license transfer. Franz and supporters of the legislation gathered at the end of January to celebrate Public Act 236 of 2013…
Friends and family members have established a Facebook prayer page for Madysen Marie Church, the 7-year-old Ludington girl who was critically injured in a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive in Hamlin Township Wednesday night. Madysen’s mother, Amanda Collins, along with Amanda’s 10-month-old daughter Lillian Grace Collins, died during the crash. Madysen is at DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola has declared that last month’s fatal shooting of William Marble by Michigan State Police Trooper James Luttrull was justified. Spaniola issued a statement this morning with his legal opinion. Today’s statement was the first time officials have released the names of the troopers involved. The incident occurred on Jan.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — A mother and her infant daughter died Wednesday night as the result of a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive. Amanda Collins, 28, of Ludington, and her 10-month-old baby Lillian Grace Collins, both died at the scene, just north of Fisher Road. Another daughter, 7-year-old Madysen Marie Church, is in critical condition at…
SCOTTVILLE — A 50-year-old Baldwin man was arrested Wednesday for retail fraud from two local businesses. The man is accused of stealing items from Briggs True Value Hardware and Airport EZ Mart, both Pere Marquette Township businesses. His vehicle was stopped by Scottville Police Department at 12:20 p.m. after the Mason County Sheriff’s Office put out a “be on the…
LUDINGTON — The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Mason County will hold a kickoff event on Monday, March 3. Volunteers and participants are asked to gather at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library at 6:30 p.m. for a rally to launch fundraising efforts for the year. “Although the Relay For Life of Mason County is…
AMBER TWP. — A two-day snowmobile safety course is being offered Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mason County Reformed Church. The free class is being offered by West Michigan Sportspersons Ministry. Those wishing to enroll must pick up a class booklet on Saturday, Feb. 8 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.…
Occasional snow showers are expected today with a high temperature of 12 degrees F. Winds, west-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, intermittent flurries and snow showers, especially early. Low of 7 F. Winds, west-southwest at 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow, snow flurries in the early morning will give way to partly cloudy skies during the day. High of 16…
LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts announces the 6th Annual Online Photo Contest. Started in Fall 2008, this contest, sponsored by Todd & Brad Reed Photography, recognizes the talents of amateur and professional photographers and benefits the gallery space at LACA. The annual fundraising event occurs each February and its proceeds have recently been used to upgrade the…
UPDATE. HAMLIN TWP. — An infant, under 1-year-old and her mother were killed, and a 5-year-old child was critically injured, during a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road Wednesday night. The crash involved a full size car and a pickup. The baby and mother were declared dead on the scene. The infant was in a carseat.…
HAMLIN TWP. — Two people died and one person was critically injured following a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road Wednesday night. The crash involved a full size car and a pickup. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the north bound car crossed into the path of the truck. The two fatalities and injured were from…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 21-year-old Flint man, following an incident involving a gun. The incident took place Sunday, Feb. 2 at 143 N. Jebavy Dr. During an investigation deputies learned the reported assault involved two subjects wearing masks who had reportedly pointed a gun at the victim. The alleged suspects fled prior…
