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By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. 1 sentenced in Circuit Court LUDINGTON – The following defendant was sentenced Jan. 23 in 51ST Circuit Court: – , 46, of 708 St. Catherine, Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for two days served; work release allowed; $233 in fines and costs; and…
AMBER TWP. — A 14-year-old Scottville boy was injured after the snowmobile he was driving was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Amber Road Friday. The snowmobile was struck while the driver attempted to cross the highway. The snowmobiler was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital where he was apparently treated for a broken leg…
CUSTER TWP. — Two people were injured following a head-on crash Thursday morning on Hansen Road. The crash occurred when a vehicle driven by a 74-year-old fountain man crossed into the path of a vehicle driven by a 63-year-old Custer man, according to a report from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The Custer man and his 63-year-old female passenger were…
The area may get a temporary break from the snow today. Some areas are reporting snow this morning but it is expected to stop this afternoon and give way to partly to mostly cloudy skies. Today’s high temperature will be 17 degrees F with wind from the west at 8 mph. Tonight, there is a 30% chance of snow showers…
Welcome to the world… Victoria Melanie Rodriguez, the daughter of Maria Beltran-Flores and Victor Rodriguez of Ludington, was born January 30, 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. Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on…
SCOTTVILLE — The 23rd annual Family AfFAIR will be held Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. Every year, hundreds of people from businesses and community agencies get together to provide a whole day of free fun for families. Over 45 groups and organizations bring intriguing and entertaining hands-on activity for participants.…
If you have a closure or a cancelation, please email editor@masoncountypress.com or call/text 231.757.3202. Please identify your affiliation. – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central Schools – Mason County Eastern Schools – Ludington Area Catholic School – West Shore ESD – Mason County Eastern vs Brethren basketball at MCE tonight is canceled. – West Shore Community College classes tonight,…
CUSTER TWP. — Near whiteout conditions appeared to be the cause of a head-on crash Thursday morning on Hansen Road between Bean and Tuttle roads. It was reported that three people were injured. At times visibility to that location from U.S. 31 was nearly zero visibility. Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Scottville Fire Dept., Custer Fire Dept. and Life EMS responded.…
Stiles Road, between U.S. 10 and Sugar Grove Road in Amber and Victory townships, has caused some havoc on motorists this winter. There have been numerous traffic incidents, mostly involving only one vehicle, in that stretch, particularly at the intersections with Fisher Road and also with Johnson Road. The pattern of vehicle rollovers or slide offs in those areas have…
SCOTTVILLE — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested an 18-year-old Scottville man Wednesday afternoon on a Mason County misdemeanor warrant for stalking. The arrest took place at 3:40 p.m. in the 200 block of West Beryl Street in the City of Scottville. Other activity of the MCSO for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 included: – 8:49 a.m.: Slide off, no…
Weather observers have reported that the area has received over 100 inches of snow so far this winter, what’s couple more? The area in under a winter weather advisory until 10 p.m. tonight. An accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is expected with strong southerly winds, 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, are expected. More blowing and…
VICTORY TWP. — This semester, West Shore Community College is taking stock of its location in a water rich environment to focus student and community attention on the many ways water impacts our lives and about the ways our lives impact water. “The timing seems particularly relevant this semester as many Great Lakes water issues such as the Asian carp…
New director, northern Michigan native, used to winter challenges By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — For the past week, Mason County — and much of the region — has been plagued with extreme winter weather. Blowing snow has meant many county roads are constantly drifted over, making travel difficult. The crews at the Mason County Road Commission have been working…
Welcome to the world… Eliza Rae Bronson, the daughter of Lindsay and Matthew Bronson of Ludington, was born January 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Aiden Lee Patton, the son of Desiree Lashley and Cory Padron, was born January 26, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Brady Michael Batcke, the son of Catherine and Michael Batcke of Baldwin, was born…
Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were again kept busy Tuesday responding on weather-related traffic incidents. Here is the activity report of the office from Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014: – 9:37 a.m.: Stuck vehicle, U.S. 10 and Meyers Road, semi truck, Pere Marquette Twp. – 9:55 a.m.: Slide off, no damage, no injuries, Stiles and Fisher roads, Victory Twp. –…
The following are closings and cancelations for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014: – Ludington Area Schools OJ DeJonge Middle School athletic competitions and practices canceled. As of 11:15 a.m., Athletic Director Dan Neal reported that boys and girls junior varsity basketball at Cadillac and wrestling in Ludington are both still on. – Mason County Reformed Church GEMS and cadets roller skating…
Mason County Press would like to interview Mason County residents who have been impacted in any way by the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. Those interested in speaking to us must be willing to go on the record. Please contact Rob Alway, editor-in-chief, at editor@masoncountypress.com.
The area continues to be under a wind chill warning until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Wind chill readings tonight could reach -15 to -30. Snow is also expected with a possible accumulation of 1 to 2 inches with increased intensity through the evening. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids reports that fine snowflakes will limit visibility to below half a…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Manager Amy Williams is asking residents to be a little patient the next few days as one of the city’s two Department of Public Works snowplows is in for repairs. “The mechanic is hoping to have it back to us by Thursday,” Williams said. Williams said Scottville used to have three plow trucks, but for the…
SCOTTVILLE — The irony has been pointed out that the Scottville Blizzard Blast, originally scheduled for last weekend, was canceled due to a blizzard. Even the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids shared MCP’s Facebook status about the postponement, pointing out that weather was so bad that even the Blizzard Blast was canceled. Organizers initially planned to reschedule the event…
AMBER TWP. — Believe it or not, the man driving this truck walked away with only a laceration to his hand. The crash, at the intersection of Stiles and Jagger roads, involved the pickup and a garbage truck. Responding to the scene were Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Scottville Fire Dept., Ludington Fire Dept. and Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (conservation…
