Jeff Kiessel

Ludington

Contributor at Mason County Press

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Reese Willis, Kylee Johnson named LHS All-Around Seniors

1 month ago | masoncountypress.com | Jeff Kiessel

By Jeff Kiessel, MCP ContributorLUDINGTON — Ludington High School seniors Reese Willis and Kylee Johnson were named the 2024-2025 All Around Seniors during Thursday’s academic assembly. Willis and Johnson became the 87th recipients of the award that dates back to 1938. It is only the ninth time that the voting has ended in a tie. Ludington High School Principal Steve Forsberg said Ludington has been blessed with a great seniors this year.
Tess Versluis takes hands on approach in her role as Baldwin Community Pool director

1 month ago | masoncountypress.com | Jeff Kiessel

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Jeff Kiessel, MCP ContributorLUDINGTON — Growing up in Ludington Tess Versluis has been passionate about the water pretty much her whole life. “My mom convinced me to join the recreational swim team when I was 8 or 9 and I have been hooked ever since,” she said. Ludington Area School District’s Donald C.
LHS All-Around Senior candidates

2 months ago | masoncountypress.com | Jeff Kiessel

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Neal family legacy honored by Mason County Historical Society

Jul 6, 2024 | shorelinemedia.net | Jeff Kiessel

On Wednesday the Mason County Historical Society held a special event to honor the legacy of the Neal family and their contributions to the community through the iconic House of Flavors. Historical Society Board Presidents James Jensen talked about the impact the Neal family has had on Ludington and its local history and economy over the many years in businesses. During the ceremony, held at the Mason County Historical Society’s Research Center located at 130 E.
Stearns Park beach now has toy library for beach toys

Jul 5, 2024 | shorelinemedia.net | Jeff Kiessel

While walking along the beach at Stearns Park Tom Lyon and his son, Joe, would come across a beach toy here and there, the toy was undoubtedly left behind accidentally or simply fell out of a wagon that was overloaded with items for the beach. Lyon began to think of ways that those beach toys (many still in good shape) could be reused by children or families coming to spend the day along the lake Michigan shoreline.
Area getting ready for the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Fourth of July activities

Jun 29, 2024 | shorelinemedia.net | Jeff Kiessel

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches many are looking forward to a week of activities that include fireworks, parades, art fairs and good food. The Ludington Area Jaycees’ Freedom Festival activities kick off with the annual Children and Pet Parade on Wednesday, July 3rd, at the south end of Ferry Street, the line-up begins at 5 p.m. with the parade stepping off at 6 p.m. Participants will line up at the corner of Ferry and Loomis streets, the parade will head east to Waterfront Park.
Spartan Spectacular gets underway Friday

Jun 26, 2024 | shorelinemedia.net | Jeff Kiessel

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The grass was freshly mowed, Horse stalls were set-up. The arena was raked and ready. The Western Michigan Fair Association board was ready for this weekend’s guests — the Michigan Quarter Horse Association with the Spartan Spectacular horse show.
Good crowd for STEM program at Sandcastles

Jun 26, 2024 | shorelinemedia.net | Jeff Kiessel

Inside, being creative was the place to be Tuesday morning — as light rains was falling outside — children were inside building creations out of cardboard boxes at Sandcastles weekly STEM Adventure program. The program is tailored for children ages 4 to 9 ( but not limited to) that intertwines STEM and literacy to spark curiosity, critical thinking and creativity to prepare children to navigate an increasingly complex world with confidence and proficiency.
#WillStrong tournament brings friends, family and soccer lovers together

Jun 24, 2024 | shorelinemedia.net | Jeff Kiessel

Hundreds of soccer enthusiasts gathered at Bryant Soccer Field in Ludington for the fourth annual #WillStrong Soccer Tournament on Sunday. The soccer tournament, a charity event to raise money for families who are dealing with cancer, it was established by Will Flewelling — with the help of his cousin Kyle Gurzynski and other family members in 2021 — wanted to find a way to continue to help others fighting cancer. The tournament was moved from Saturday to Sunday due to the weather conditions.
Large crowds gather at state park beach house for reptile and amphibian display

Jun 24, 2024 | shorelinemedia.net | Jeff Kiessel

On a rain-filled day Saturday hundreds of people gathered at the Ludington State Park Beach House to learn more about the State’s reptiles and amphibians. The display was part of the park’s summer program, which features daily activities for young and old alike. Saturday’s program features Jim and Carol McGrath of Nature Discovery displaying and talking about several of the state’s reptiles and amphibians, which were on hand for people to see up close and some, like the snakes for people to hold.

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