Friday Night Live cancelled

July 26, 2013

LUDINGTON — Friday Night Live has been cancelled. The motorcycle jump may be moved to Saturday. We will post when we have details. .

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Scottville movie cancelled tonight

July 26, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Tonight’s movie at the Scottville Clown Band Shell has been cancelled due to rain. Next week’s movie will be “The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure.”

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Ivan Anthony recognized for over 55 years of 4-H service

July 26, 2013
Ivan Anthony recognized for over 55 years of 4-H service

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. (at the Western Michigan Fair) — For nearly six decades, Ivan Anthony has been a making a difference in the lives of youth here in Mason County.  At the age of 18, with seven years of 4-H experience under his belt, Ivan became a 4-H leader and has continued to devote his time and his talents to…

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First free Scottville movie tonight

July 26, 2013
First free Scottville movie tonight

MOVIE WILL BE POSTPONED IN CASE OF RAIN. DECISION WILL BE MADE BY 5 P.M. SCOTTVILLE — The first of three free films being presented at the Scottville Clown Band Shell will be tonight. The Disney animated hit “Brave” will be shown on the grounds of the shell beginning at sunset, shortly after 9:30 p.m. But the evening will begin…

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Beach hazard issued; thunderstorms possible

July 26, 2013
Beach hazard issued; thunderstorms possible

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. A beach hazard is in effect today for beaches from South Haven to Manistee. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected along with strong structural currents, strong longshore currents and rip currents. Isolated thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater)…

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Managing the ‘Queen’ of the state parks

July 25, 2013
Managing the ‘Queen’ of the state parks

Editor’s Note: Recently West Shore Community College launched its new website (click here for site). In addition to being much more user friendly than the previous site, the new site features stories about people who have a connection to the college. In addition to my “day job” as the Editor-in-Chief of Mason County Press, I am also a freelance writer…

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Fair continues through Saturday

July 25, 2013
Fair continues through Saturday

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — We have received some great Western Michigan Fair photos from our readers this week. The person who took our favorite photo will receive a $25 gift certificate from Chuck Wagon Pizza. Keep them coming by either emailing them to editor@masoncountypress.com or post them to www.Facebook.com/masoncountypress. The deadline is midnight Saturday. See fair schedule here.

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Production team prepares for WSCC musical

July 25, 2013
Production team prepares for WSCC musical

VICTORY TWP. — The musical production team behind West Shore Community College’s upcoming musical, “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” is gearing up for the show’s run from August 8 – 10, at 7:30 p.m., and August 11, at 2 p.m. This long-running fall down funny hit musical is a roast of Broadway shows where Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in an hilarious, loving, and…

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Lake Michigan in low ’60s today, 57 at state park

July 25, 2013
Lake Michigan in low ’60s today, 57 at state park

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of noon today.   Lake Michigan water temperatures: (These temperatures are from Tuesday. Wednesday temperatures were not available as of posting). Ludington Stearns Park: 60 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 57 F Summit Park: 64 F Pentwater: 64 F…

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Obit: Rev. Rick VanHaitsma, 64, Scottville

July 24, 2013
Obit: Rev. Rick VanHaitsma, 64, Scottville

Rev. Ricky J. VanHaitsma, aged 64 of Scottville was welcomed into glory early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2013.  Rick was born on December 5, 1948 in Grand Rapids to Peter J. and Lois (Post) VanHaitsma, and graduated from Byron Center High School with the class of 1967.  Rick earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hope College in 1971, and his Master of Divinity…

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Breakwaters re-opened

July 24, 2013
Breakwaters re-opened

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. The City of Ludington has re-opened the breakwaters. The city closed the breakwaters Tuesday due to weather conditions.   Lake Michigan water temperatures: (These temperatures are from Tuesday. Wednesday temperatures were not available as of posting). Ludington…

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City closes breakwaters

July 23, 2013
City closes breakwaters

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has closed the breakwaters today due to hazardous weather conditions. Earlier today the National Weather Service issued a beach hazards advisory for the beaches from Whitehall to Manistee. The advisory is in effect until Wednesday night. There is a potential for high wave action and dangerous swimming conditions due to strong structural currents and rip…

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More details on missing woman

July 23, 2013
More details on missing woman

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about Cathie Swanger Funke, who has been missing since Monday morning. The 49-year-old Summit Township resident hasn’t been seen since about 8 a.m. Monday. She left her home leaving her purse, which contained all her credit cards, cash and identification, along with her cell phone. She also left a suicide note,…

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Beach advisory until Wednesday

July 23, 2013
Beach advisory until Wednesday

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 9:30 a.m. today. The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards advisory for the beaches from Whitehall to Manistee. The advisory is in effect until Wednesday night. There is a potential for high wave action and dangerous swimming…

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Chicago folk singer to perform at state park

July 23, 2013
Chicago folk singer to perform at state park

Ludington – Chicago-based folk singer and songwriter Mark Dvorak will perform 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ludington State Park amphitheater.  Dvorak, who was named “Chicago’s Troubadour” by WFMT 98.7 FM fine arts radio last year, has sustained a career of performing, recording and teaching that has spanned more than 25 years. He has performed in 36 states and several countries…

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Ludington woman missing

July 22, 2013
Ludington woman missing

Family members of a 49-year-old Ludington woman are concerned because the woman did not show up for an appointment this morning and hasn’t been seen since she left her house. Cathie Swanger Funke left for house at 10 a.m. and hasn’t been seen since, her daughter Brittney Ann Marie Lozon told MCP. Funke was driving a rusty red 1999 Dodge…

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City, McAdam agree to arbitration in excessive force case

July 22, 2013

LUDINGTON – The City of Ludington has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit against it through binding arbitration. The plaintiff in the case is Ludington bar and restaurant owner Joe McAdam has accused Ludington Police Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office of using excessive force under a federal statute and also assault and battery under state law, based on the…

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‘Brave’ is first of free Scottville Friday films

July 22, 2013
‘Brave’ is first of free Scottville Friday films

SCOTTVILLE — The first of three free films being presented at the Scottville Clown Band Shell will be this Friday, July 26. The Disney animated hit “Brave” will be shown on the grounds of the shell beginning at sunset, shortly after 9:30 p.m. But the evening will begin at 8 p.m. with live musical entertainment by The Road Less Travelled.…

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Fair opens Tuesday

July 22, 2013
Fair opens Tuesday

LUDINGTON — The 2013 Western Michigan Fair opens Tuesday afternoon and continues until Saturday. We would love to share your photographs of the fair. Please post them on our Facebook page or email them to editor@masoncountypress.com. At the end of the week we will select the best picture and the winner will receive a $25 gift certificate from Chuck Wagon…

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Rhythm & Dunes vendor proceeds to help area music programs

July 22, 2013

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced that a portion of the proceeds from vendor sales at the second annual Rhythm & Dunes Summer Community Concerts will once again be donated to area high school music programs. Following a successful event last year, the bank is extending the impact of the event to three local schools – Ludington, Mason County…

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East Lansing man drowns in Lake Michigan

July 22, 2013

GRANT TWP. — A 67-year-old East Lansing man drowned in Lake Michigan Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the Lake Michigan shoreline in the Nordhouse Dunes around 4 p.m. Bruce Henderson was swimming with friends when he went underwater. After approximately 20 minutes in the water he was pulled out by one of his friends. Witnesses on the beach…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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