By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — For 50 years Marthe Cohn kept the story of her role in World War II to herself. She didn’t think what she had done was that significant. But, Cohn, a French-born Jew, played an important role as a spy which likely saved thousands of lives. The 93-year-old spoke today in front of a…
Solveig K. Raspotnik, aged 85 of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Oceana Medical Care Facility in Hart. Solveig was born on February 29, 1928 in Holmenkollen, Norway to Karelius and Johanne (Stavik) Krailhussen, and earned her Master’s Degree in Languages from the University of Oslo, Norway. Solveig was an accomplished skier and was a member of the…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has launched its new Pure Ludington website in preparation for the 2013 visitor season in an effort to better assist the visitor in their vacation planning. “We are very excited about the launch of our re-vamped PureLudington.com,” said Executive Director Brandy Henderson. “We have been working over the past year…
LUDINGTON — The 26th annual Ludington Petnunia Parade is scheduled for planting on Saturday, May 18 beginning at 10 a.m. The Ludington Optimist Club will be serving lunch for the volunteers after the planting at the City Park ( planters do not need to have clean hands to have lunch). The parade was started in 1987 by Ellery and Sue…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville public safety committee agreed this afternoon to hire Donald Riley of Walhalla as the city’s part-time police chief. The committee members, along with City Manager Amy Williams, discussed the options available to the police department and unanimously decided hiring a part-time chief and keeping the current full-time officers was the best fit for Scottville. The city…
SCOTTVILLE – South Main Tavern in Scottville will be presenting a special event comedy night Saturday, May 11 at 9 p.m. Headlining the event will be stand-up comedian and Laughing Hyena recording artist, Jeremy “Jer-Dog” Danley. Danley is from Chicago and has recently been selected as one of Bud Light’s “Real Men of Comedy,” in Maxim Magazine and has been heard on The Bob &…
VICTORY TWP. – Nearly 140 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 43rd commencement ceremony to be held on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the College’s Recreation Center Arena. Speakers for the event will be Guy Smith, president of the Student Senate, WSCC Faculty Association president and Professor of Philosophy…
Verizon Wireless service in Mason County has now reached 4G speed. In a press release Verizon announced that last week the company rolled out its advanced, high-speed 4G LTE wireless network in Ludington and surrounding communities including Free Soil, Hamlin Township, Scottville, Walhalla, and along all of U.S. 31 and U.S. 10 in Mason County. The 4G network is currently available…
LUDINGTON – The Ludington Center for the Arts has announced the second annual Garden Wars. The grounds at the center are fertile and ready for creative (and competitive) gardeners to take on plots for their own artistic endeavors. Anyone or any groups interested may apply for a plot for the growing season. Some plots have already been claimed. Those applying…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The SS Badger is featured in the current edition of American Way, the in-flight magazine of American Airlines. The six-page full-color spread begins with an interview with Capt. Dean Hobbs and mates Allan Chrenka and Dan Short. In true Capt. Hobbs fashion, it features some of the captain’s famous tales of the Great Lakes. The article…
LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington Special Events Committee is organizing a Back to the Fifties festival scheduled for June 7 – 9. Local car enthusiasts are invited to participate in the free event on Sunday, June 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Filer Street between Rath and Robert. The three day festival, sponsored by House of Flavors, will celebrate…
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon today announced expanded eligibility for U.S.Department of Agriculture grants to improve access to fresh produce and healthy foods by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients at America’s farmers’ markets. As a result of funding provided by Congress through the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012, USDA last year announced the availability of $4…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville public safety committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday afternoon and there is only one agenda item: the police department. The City of Scottville currently has an agreement with the City of Ludington in which the Ludington police chief and captain oversee administration of Scottville’s police department. Ludington Police Department also offers the service of its detective…
Mason County Press introduces Bridal Stories. Engagement, wedding and anniversary stories will be posted on Mondays, with the deadline on Friday. For details, click on the link in the sub-menu. Our debut Engagement Story is Heather and Jordan. She and 23 Cubans were muy contentos. Heather Landis and Jordan DeVries took a trip to Key West to celebrate their fourth…
Submitted by Scott Gordon. SCOTTVILLE — On Saturday Scottville Cub Scout Pack 4144 had its annual Pinewood Derby. There were 17 racers this year, a bit down from previous years, but still a great time for everybody involved. One of the favorite parts is when the scouts get to vote for who has the best design for their car. Only…
The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. MORE magazine this month has a featured shout-out to women who showed guts and bravery – they call it “The Fierce List”. I have always loved the word fierce. It speaks to me of a fiery intensity, of zeal, and of passion. I love the juxtaposition of the phrase “fierce grace” –…
IRONS — A memorial service will be held for Stanley R. Dombrouski at St. Bernard’s Church in Irons on Saturday, May 4. Family visitation begins at 10 a.m. followed by mass at 11 a.m., The Father Anton Tran officiating. Visitors are invited to Lakeview Cemetery after the mass where the Lake County Veterans Honor Guard will present a 21 gun…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College will be recognizing students’ academic achievements and awarding scholarships on Friday, May 3. The Student Awards Convocation will be held at 7 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater located in the Arts and Sciences Center and the public is invited to attend. During the convocation, two students will be recognized as the outstanding…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Calling all Moms: Come enjoy a fun day out and off! The Hospice Mask Project Committee will be holding “A Mom’s Day Off” on Saturday, May 11th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ludington United Methodist Church at 5810 Bryant Road. A craft and vendor show will be held as part of the event.…
LUDINGTON — A chicken dinner to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease will be held Friday, May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church. The event is being sponsored by Oakview Medical Care Facility. Proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association. Cornerstone is located at 121 N. Nelson Road in Ludington.
BRANCH TWP. — Three fire departments were on scene of a woods fire on Benson Road north of Decker Road around 2:30 Friday afternoon. Branch, Fountain and Custer fire departments were called to what was initially reported as leaves on fire in the woods. High winds caused the fire to quickly spread and come near buildings, scorching a shed. Branch…
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