VIDEO BELOW. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — “There’s a lot of memories right there,” Travis Gerbers said early Tuesday morning as he watched his childhood home go up in flames. “Our entire family was raised in that house.” Gerbers watched the old farmhouse at 2300 W. Chauvez Road burn, as did firefighters on the scene. Riverton Township Fire…
LUDINGTON — Great Lakes Dock and Materials of Muskegon was granted the bid of a maximum $213,857. The Ludington City Council approved the bid for dredging of the Ludington Municipal Marina this afternoon at its regular meeting. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently informed the city that it will provide $52,683.58 in grant funds to dredge about 1,110 cubic…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council chambers was full of youngsters this afternoon. For the third year in a row the Foster Elementary third grade class attended the city council meeting. Mayor John Henderson took some time at the beginning of the meeting to introduce the city council and administrators and to teach the students how a public meeting is…
LUDINGTON — The Back to the Fifties Festival presented by House of Flavors will hold a beach volleyball tournament on Saturday, June 8 at noon at Stearns Park beach. Teams can register online at http://www.downtownludington.org/events/back-to-the-fifties/beach-volleyball-tournament/ Coed teams of four to five players will play a best of three rally point game. Fee to participate is $10 per team. Fee to…
The Beach/Outdoor report is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:40 a.m. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 48 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 43 F Summit Park: 46 F Pentwater: 55 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington: 79 F, humidity…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to approve bids for dredging of the Ludington Municipal Marina this afternoon when it meets at 1 p.m. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently informed the city that it will provide $52,683.58 in grant funds to dredge about 1,110 cubic yards of material from the entrance of the marina. Above and…
MANISTEE – The fourth annual Tight Lines for Troops was held Saturday. The Lake Michigan fishing event is held free of charge for veterans with disabilities. Almost 300 veterans participated with 60 boats, said Phil Keilman, a retired Army master sergeant and event participant. The absolute best part of the trip was the parade of boats with…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Commission will hold a public hearing on its new city ordinance book Monday. The ordinance book was part of the city’s effort to update its ordinances, one of the top priorities in the city’s master plan and one of the top goals of the commissioners. “Some changes were made that updated our ordinances or deleted some…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College will ask the college district’s voters to renew its current operating millage during the Aug. 6 primary election. The college’s board of trustees are expected to approve the request by President Charles Dillon during its regular monthly meeting Monday at 4 p.m. The current .7116 mill was renewed by voters on Feb. 27,…
Don’t be alarmed if you see a lot of police officers with K-9 dogs searching around in your neighborhood the next few days. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is hosting K-9 certifications beginning today through Wednesday. About 60 K-9 units from throughout Michigan and Ontario are in the area working on their United States Police Canine Association certifications. The K-9…
RIVERTON TWP. — Bones have been found in Riverton Township near the corner of Chauvez and Morton roads. Sheriff Kim Cole said detectives are on scene and the bones have been turned over to Dr. Marc Keen, Mason County medical examiner. Cole said investigators did not know whether the bones were human or animal, adult or children’s bones. Law enforcement…
RIVERTON TWP. — Law Enforcement is in Riverton Township investigating what is being described by the sheriff as “a suspicious situation.” Sheriff Kim Cole said more information will be released later.
By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief ON-BOARD THE SS BADGER — The first official day of the SS Badger’s 2013 sailing season began today. The Badger actually started sailing on May 6 but customer services have been limited. The season began early because of commercial traffic, particularly the transporting of wind turbines from Wisconsin to Michigan. Though the ship ran into patches…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP correspondent LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court: Felonies – Chad Heitz, 33, of 3677 S PM Highway, Lot 17, Ludington, was arrested May 11 by LPD for a felony of criminal sexual conduct, third degree. A preliminary exam is set for May 22 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $25,000/10 percent; must have…
The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. Some years back, I was introduced to a wonderful poem by Robert Gilbert titled “Life is Always Unfinished Business”. I have a wrinkled copy of it tacked up to the bulletin board in my office still. The top is full of thumbtack holes from multiple moves, between homes, between jobs, between offices.…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week at the Mason County Courthouse: 51st Circuit Court: – Timothy Alan Lopez, 19, of 603 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation of a previous larceny of building conviction. He was sentenced May 8 to 365 days in jail with credit for 187…
LUDINGTON — Three fire departments were on scene of a house fire at 209 E. Melendy St. early Friday morning. The fire was reported about midnight. Police on scene said the home’s single occupant was able to get out safely with her dog. She apparently heard a popping noise and the lights went out. Within moments the house had filled…
LUDINGTON — Fine art aficionados will notice some subtle yet exciting enhancements at one of Ludington’s longest-running art events – the 2013 West Shore Art Fair. In its 45th year, the 2013 West Shore Art Fair, July 6-7 at City Park will undergone a number of changes this year to elevate the stature and quality of the event. The West Shore Art Fair is sponsored…
Today we introduce a new service to Mason County Press. The beach and outdoor report will give a brief over-view of water temperatures and conditions along Mason County’s shorelines and also temperatures reported inland as well. Our source comes from Coast Watch and the National Weather Service. Typically, we will post this information Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and noon.…
The four lighthouses operated by the Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association are opening for season. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, located in the Ludington State Park, opened earlier this month. On May 24, White River Light Station in Whitehall, Little Sable Point Light Station in Mears and the Ludington North Breakwater Light will open. The Ludington-based nonprofit association runs the four…
HAMLIN TWP. — Tickets are available for this summer’s Mason County Sports Hall of Fame banquet and organizers are looking forward to the June 22 induction at Lincoln Hills Golf Course in Ludington. “The excitement, and planning, for the unveiling and induction of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2013 is well underway,” President Vic Burwell said. “We know…
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