By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Correspondent. Some of you may recall the swiveling of the hips by Elvis or the sensual Latin American dances but have you heard of twerking or grinding? Maybe you saw Miley Cyrus’ demonstration on MTV Video Music Awards. Well it is happening in our community and it is time parents are aware. I talked to my…
Several organizations and businesses are once again trying to assure that New Year’s revelers have a safe time. Drive Safe, Drive Sober is a partnership between Mason County law enforcement agencies, Ludington Beverage Co., various local establishments, the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Mason County and S.A.D.D. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said the goal…
Snow continues today with temperatures well below freezing. Today: Ninety percent chance of snow with a high temperature of 20 degrees F; wind: west-southwest at 16 mph. Fifty percent chance of snow showers tonight with a low of 19; wind: west-northwest at 12 mph. Sunset: 5:08 p.m. Tomorrow: Sixty percent chance of snow with a high of 24; wind: northeast…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. A few days ago Mason County Press reached a milestone, we had our 1 millionth page view for 2013! We are coming up to the end of our second year and it’s been quite a ride. Non of this could have happened without the support of our great readers and advertisers. We have a loyal following…
LUDINGTON – The mother of the man charged with murdering a Michigan State Police trooper has waived her preliminary examination in district court today, meaning she will be arraigned next week in circuit court. Tammi Spofford, 50, of 8124 W. Eight Mile Road, Irons, appeared in front of Judge Peter Wadel in 79th District Court. Several law enforcement officers were…
(Editor’s Note: Mason County Press Correspondent D’Ann Rohrer continues her series on educational choices in Mason County. Her previous article (see here) discussed the choice of homeschooling. Today, D’Ann explores private parochial school choices in Mason County.) By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Corresondent. Mason County offers three private educational choices for its residences, Ludington Area Catholic, Covenant Christian, and Lighthouse Baptist…
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 5 p.m. today. Today: There is an 80% chance of snow showers today with a high temperature of 15 degrees; wind: northwest at 16 mph; low tonight of 8 degrees with a 60% chance of snow. Sunset: 5:08 p.m. Tomorrow: Sixty percent chance of snow showers with a high temperature of 22…
Donations are being accepted for a Dress for Success workshop that will be held in January. The event is sponsored by Telamon Corporation in conjunction with Michigan Works, Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, Ludington Area Arts Council, Michigan Workforce Development Agency and West Shore Community College. The workshop will feature a business professional attired fashion show from local…
LUDINGTON — Emanuel Lutheran Church and His Friends Ministry will host a community Christmas dinner on Christmas day from noon to 2 p.m. Anyone is welcome for the free meal (donations accepted). Emanuel Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Lavinia and Danaher streets. Those who are unable to attend but still need a meal may call for delivery.…
The Great Start Parent Coalition will host an Adult/Child/Infant CPR/First Aid Training on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at United Methodist Church, 5810 W. Bryant Rd, Ludington. Certified trainer Lisa Cooper will provide a discounted CPR/First Aid Training for anyone who wishes to attend the class. The discounted rate is $50 which includes all course materials. American…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Sarah Knysz sat in the Mason County Courtroom this afternoon and broke down into tears as Jennifer Sielski, the fiance of Trooper Paul Butterfield, talked about her wedding plans and the love of her life. Sielski, who also was in tears, talked about how she had found her soul mate and how she got…
LUDINGTON — The sentencing of a 20-year-old Irons woman, who pleaded guilty to being part of the murder of a Michigan State Police trooper, will take place at 2:30 p.m today at the Mason County Courthouse. On Nov. 5, Sarah Knysz pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to accessory to murder of a police officer after the fact…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save in Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, will be distributing 909 meals to food banks in Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties as a result of the recent Spirit of Giving fundraising efforts. Money raised this year is more than double from last year. Representatives from area charities…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity from Monday, Dec. 9, 2013: – 4:59 a.m.: Alarm activation, 200 block of South Main St., Scottville. – 5:18 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 expressway near Oceana Drive, Summit Twp. – 7:15 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Hwy and Kistler Rd., Summit Twp. – 9:12 a.m.: Vehicle/tree…
The National Weather Service has issues a winter advisory: Mason Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9AM EST TUE until 7PM EST TUE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING HAZARDOUS WEATHER A BURST OF LAKE ENHANCED SNOW IS ANTICIPATED FROM MID TO LATE MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON WITH 3…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles will be featured in three holiday performances throughout the area. On Thurs., Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m., the swinging sounds of the Jazz Band, led by Associate Professor of Music Ted Malt, will fill the Center Stage Theater with an energy packed show featuring compositions by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Nestico, Frank…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded on numerous car/deer crashes over the weekend. Non resulted in human injury, however. Here is the activity from the MCSO from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, 2013. Dec. 6 – 6 .m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Amber and Conrad roads, Amber Township. – 7:45 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Custer and Sugar Grove roads,…
The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. I have to admit, I am having a really hard time writing this week. While writing is often an escape for me, and a process by which I make sense of the chaos that is my chosen life, I am just not able to find my groove. And that may be the…
Today: Fifty percent chance of snow showers with a high temperature of 28 degrees; humidity: 68%; wind: west-southwest at 22 mph. Tonight, snow showers early with a low of 14. Sunset: 5:08 p.m. Tomorrow: Snow showers with a high of 23 and a low of 16; wind: west-southwest at 22 mph. The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Most of the world knows Maynard James Keenan as a rock star. He is probably best known as the vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning band Tool along with the bands A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. Most recently, he has turned much of his interests towards his Arizona vineyards and wineries. But, for many of…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Today is an exciting day. We thought it would be fitting to launch www.ManisteeCountyPress.com on the same day as the famous Manistee Victorian Sleigh Bell Parade and also the same weekend the historic Vogue Theater re-opens. Our goal is to provide the same high quality service to Manistee that our Mason County readers have come to…
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