By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Next Tuesday voters will be asked to decide on Proposal 1, officially known as Michigan Use Tax and Community Stabilization Share. In a nutshell, the proposal is providing an alternative source of income to municipalities in place of the state’s elimination of the personal property tax. It is not a tax increase, however. Many people who…
VICTORY TWP. – Registration is now open for West Shore Community College’s Grand College Experience which will take place on Fri., August 15, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the campus. This Grandparents College offers community members the unique opportunity to spend time with a grandchild, niece, nephew, or young friend in a fun and educational setting. Sessions include: Start and…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The 78th Western Michigan Fair kicks off one week from today at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 just east of Ludington. From today through opening day, Mason County Press will feature a series of stories about this year’s fair. These stories are brought to you through the generous support of…
VICTORY TWP. — The Mason County Probate Court is hosting a child welfare law conference and training at West Shore Community College on Friday August 1, 2014, starting at 8:30 a.m. Participants will include judges, attorneys, prosecutors, court staff, Department of Human Services workers and supervisors, private agency workers and CASA volunteers. The program will discuss child protective law and…
Tonight at Scottville Clown Band Shell. SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Gasta. Formed in 2009 and hailing from Oceana County, Nathan Wright and Jonathan Misner have been playing music around the area and are excited for this special performance at 7 p.m., tonight. MCP Senior Correspondent, Kate Krieger met up with…
Jon L Saxton was born on July 19, 1942 in rural Mason County, the only child of Orvan & Nondes (Leedy) Saxton. His parents owned a farm in Riverton Township where he grew up and attended East Riverton School. As a teenager, he attended Mason County Central Schools in Scottville, participating in football, and track, as well as playing trumpet in band…
LUDINGTON — This Saturday’s West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert will feature not only the Megastars of Country band but will also include “Charlie,” a mechanical bull. For those thrill-seeking concert goers, the mechanical bull will be located in Waterfront Park and will be available for rides from 5 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. Whether attendees opt…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, July 29, 2014: A few showers in the morning with scattered thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. High around 70F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, mainly cloudy late with a few showers. Low 54F. Winds NW…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Senior Center presents “Name That Tune,” Thursday, July 31 at 4:30 p.m. The event will begin with a potluck dinner followed by the game with pianist Sara Kallioinen and singer Chris Shaffer Weinert. Call 231-757-4705 to register. The Scottville Senior Center is located in downtown Scottville.
LUDINGTON – In the wake of Grand Rapids based Spectrum Health taking over Memorial Medical Center, Muskegon’s Mercy Health Partners has announced its first primary care practice in Mason County. The hospital system announced Monday the opening of Mercy Health Physician Partners Sable Point Family Care, located at 300 S. Rath Avenue, Suite 102, in Ludington. Dr. John Cooney and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. WEARE TWP. — Slower response times and the dispatch center’s eventual closing are on the horizon if next Tuesday’s 911 millage request fails. The emergency dispatch center is requesting a .14 millage, Aug. 5, for six years due to persistent declines in local telephone line surcharge revenues, which account for 75 percent of the agency’s…
West Michigan Community Mental Health System will host a special traveling art display of the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards titled “Creative Minds Changing Minds.” The exhibit features artwork done by local residents, along with original work of 32 artists from around the state. All artists are also consumers of community mental health services. Selections from the full…
Photo and information submitted by Marnie Nickelson. LUDINGTON — A wrestling take-down tournament was held Saturday at Ludington Health Club to raise money for the Ludington High School wrestling team. The following are the results: Adult Bracket: 1st- Dylan Sorensen 2nd- Frank Sanders 3rd- Jerome Nickelson (Assistant Varsity Coach for Ludington) High School Brackets- Over 155lb: 1st- Griffin Ray…
LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library will be holding a eeries of art exploration classes in August. The classes are sponsored by West Shore Art League. The classes are for students who are entering fifth through 10th grades this fall. Jewelry, taught by Alayne Speltz. Aug. 11, 12, 1 to 3 p.m. for grades 5-7. Ludington library. The class…
LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. is requesting a tax abatement from the City of Ludington for nearly $1 million in new equipment. According to a letter from House of Flavors to the city, the ice cream manufacturer has purchased and installed a new, fully automated production filling line. The filling line allows them to fill a clear, round plastic…
LUDINGTON — Life EMS ambulance has asked the city of Ludington for permission to use an area of Stearns Park for a program called Beach 911 on Saturday, Aug. 9. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett sent a memo to Ludington City Clerk Jackie Steckel informing her and city council of the request. “The event would be called Beach 911 and…
HAMLIN TWP. — A 37-year-old Clawson, Mich. man was arrested for drunk driving Saturday night after he crashed his vehicle at the intersection of Angling Rd. and Jebavy Dr. Deputies were called to the scene at 11:26 p.m. The man apparently drove his vehicle off the roadway and then struck a fence and a tree. He was charged with operating…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A Michigan State University Mason/Oceana counties alumni golf outing is being held Friday, Aug. 15 at Lakeside Links Golf Club on Chauvez Road. The four-person, 18-hole scramble starts at 1 p.m. and anyone is welcome to participate. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mason/Oceana MSU Alumni Association. The cost is $65 per person (non-member/limited member);…
HART — A golf outing to benefit St. Mary’s Church food pantry and building fund will be held Saturday, Aug. 23 at Colonial Golf Course. Entry fee is $200 for a team of four with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. Outing is limited to 25 teams. Prizes for top three places will be given away; 50/50 raffle; skins; hole-in-one car…
“Waterwalk” features shots from Ludington. LUDINGTON – “Waterwalk”, the award winning father/son bonding feature film hailed by the Detroit News as “heartfelt, touching and real”, screens Wednesday August 27 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA). Screenings are set for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. followed by a behind the scenes talkback with Muskegon based producer and screenwriter…
CADILLAC – During its regular monthly meeting on July 25, 2014, the District Health Department #10 Board of Health heard and approved the following children’s health recommendations from Medical Director, Dr. Robert Graham. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) “SIDS is the most common cause of death of infants one month to twelve months of age,” reported Dr. Graham. “Fortunately, the…
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