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SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission discussed parking in downtown Scottville Monday during its regular meeting. The topic seems to come up about once every few months. City Manager Amy Williams said she wanted to bring the topic up to the commission because she received an email from a downtown merchant who was concerned about over-sized cars parking downtown and was…
Two accidents, occurring on opposite ends of the county, resulted in the transport of two people to Grand Rapids hospitals Sunday. The first incident took place around 1 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 31 and Hoague Road in Free Soil Township. Bicyclist William Matson, 81, Saginaw was travelling south on U.S. 31 and was attempting to make a left-hand…
SCOTTVILLE — After receiving numerous complaints from residents, Scottville City Commission will begin talking about regulating fireworks during national holidays during its regular meeting this afternoon. In 2012 the state legislature legalized the sale of most fireworks in Michigan. It also allowed for the usage of fireworks by the general public on the day before, during and after a national…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Lake Michigan surface water temperatures have finally reached 70 degrees. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 10:30 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 71 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 71 F Summit Park: 70 Pentwater: 72 F Afternoon air temperatures:…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education will meet tonight. Following a scheduled closed session job performance review of Superintendent Jeff Mount, the board is expected to extend his contract an additional year. The board’s closed session will also address teacher contract negotiations. The board meets at 7 p.m. at the central business office.
VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will meet today for its regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. on campus. Today’s agenda is light but it includes the list of people who will receive their degrees after completing courses this summer.
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 10:30 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 67 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 64 F Summit Park: 67 Pentwater: 68 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington: Sunny with temperatures reaching 80 degrees F; humidity: 52%; wind:…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following was sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: – Donald Allen Chamberlin, 43, of 4705 E. Fisher Rd., Custer, pleaded no contest May 21 to three counts of assault with a weapon and possession of a firearm and he was found guilty of habitual offender, third conviction. He was sentenced July 9 to three concurrent…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court. – Terre Rashida Green, 17, of 504 S. Emily St., Apt. C, Ludington, was found guilty June 29 of driving while unlicensed/never applied. She was sentenced to 20 hours of community service. Conviction is reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). – Rael…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate in 79th District Court. Felonies – Bryan Jacob Carroll, 29, of 589 N. 136th Ave., Hart, was arrested July 7 by MCSO for felonies of fleeing a police officer and third-degree resisting/obstructing a police officer. A preliminary exam is set for July 17…
Kathleen Overzet, the 42-year-old Newaygo woman who was reported missing since July 6, has been in contact with her family, the Michigan State Police Hart post reported. She was reported missing by her family to authorities on July 10. Editor’s Note: Mason County Press, as a general policy, typically only covers news that happens within the boundaries of Mason County,…
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. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 63 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 64 F Summit Park: 67 Pentwater: 66 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington: Sunny with temperatures reaching 76 degrees F; humidity: 55%; wind:…
Searchers call off search after 3 hours. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TWP. — Searchers spent about three hours looking for an object that apparently fell out of the sky and into Lake Michigan Thursday night. Mason County sheriff deputies and Riverton Township Fire Dept. were called to the area of Montgomery Boulevard and Sunset Lane near the southern county…
Our apologies to those who are email subscribers. An email update was inadvertently sent out tonight with a story about a fire that took place in Fountain in April. Again, this story is from April not a recent story.
VICTORY TWP. — Steven Deller, Professor of Nursing at West Shore Community College, has achieved credentialing as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) by the National League for Nursing (NLN). For academic nurse educators, national certification establishes nursing education as a specialty area of practice and creates a means for faculty to demonstrate their expertise in this role. It also communicates…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2013, August 5-9. The five-day College for Kids, a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus, features 32 action-packed learning adventures designed for motivated learners grades 4 – 8. Again this year, Seeking Ecology…
LUDINGTON — A.M. Galleries, 115 W. Ludington Ave., will host an art and wine reception Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The reception is the opening of an exhibit of the work of two artists: Doug Baker and Terri Lindvall. It is free and open to the public and will include refreshments along with entertainment from guitarist Frank Galante. Doug Baker…
LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Ludington Library annual used book sale will be held Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the Ludington Library at 217 East Ludington Ave. The Friends of the Ludington Library was organized in 1977 by citizens interested in promoting public support and development of…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 10:30 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 58 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 64 F Summit Park: 65 Pentwater: 60 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington: Sunny with temperatures reaching 75 degrees F; humidity: 53%; wind:…
NEWAYGO — A 42-year-old Newaygo woman has been reported missing by her family, the Michigan State Police Hart Post reports. Kathleen Lynn Overzet has been missing since July 6. No foul play is suspected. Overzet is described as 5’ 2” tall, weighs approximately 145 pounds, has sandy blonde hair, and blue eyes. Her hair is reported to be shoulder length.…
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