Merry Christmas! The Book of Luke, Chapter 2: 1-20, from the Message Bible: About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth…
Ludington woman arrested for outstanding warrants. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on two outstanding failure to appear warrants following a reported disturbance near US 10 and Nelson Road on…
Ludington police warn of scam. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is warning people of a telephone scammer who is using the name of Ludington Police Department Capt. Steve Wietrzykowski. According to a Facebook post by Wietrzykowski, the scammer is using his name to tell people their son/daughter is involved in drugs and that “my men found the pot with your…
79th District Court news, posted Dec. 24, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments – Tammy Louise Tanis, 58, of 110 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and…
News Alert: Shed fire, Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Report of a shed fire in the 5600 block of North Stiles Road.
Man arrested for aggravated domestic violence warrant after running from police. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Ludington police officer Wednesday, Dec. 22, shortly after 4:30 p.m. in the 700 block of North Emily Street after running…
Top 10 2021 baby names at Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has released the top baby names for 2021, with Hazel and Greyson taking first place for most popular girl and boy names among the 285 babies born between January 1, 2021 and December 22, 2021. Alternate spellings and versions of names are included in the hospital’s Top…
Obituary: Lynn Keber, 64 Our matriarch and fairy Godmother, Lynn Marie Keber went to be with Jesus and the love of her life, husband Bill Osentoski on November 19, 2021. Lynn was born in Michigan on 23 December 1956. She attained her master’s in Special Education in 1986 from Central Michigan University then a master’s in counseling in 2002. She…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 23, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Shirley Welch, 91, of Ludington, died on Monday, December 20, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Donald Vern Engle, 77, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, December…
Police news, Dec. 22, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity includes: Monday, Dec. 20, 2021: 6:02 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. 7:13 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway…
Obituary: Ethel Ashbay-Hemmer, 63, of Branch. Ethel Marie Ashbay-Hemmer, 63, of Branch, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born January 9, 1958 in Cadillac to Donald and Alice Ashbay. Ethel graduated from Pine River High School. Ethel was a collector of many things and she was always there to help anyone in need. Ethel is survived by her…
Obituary: Beatrice ‘Pearl’ Ruba, 98, of Ludington. Beatrice “Pearl” Ruba, 98, of Ludington passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born April 7, 1923 in Alberta Canada to Edward and Nancy (Boxell) White. Pearl married the late John James Ruba on October 4, 1947. She and her husband owned and operated Mason County Equipment for many years. Pearl retired…
Obituary; Marilyn Raven, 90, of Ludington. Marilyn L. Raven, 90, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Saturday December 11, 2021 with her loving husband of 70 years, E. Dean Raven by her side. Marilyn was born on October 18, 1931 in Cadillac to Eldon and Helen Peterson and graduated from Tustin High School, which is now Pine River…
Obituary: Shirley Welch, 91, of Ludington. Major Shirley M. Welch (Ret.), 91, of 408 N. Lewis St., Ludington, was promoted to Glory Monday, December 20, 2021 at Ludington Woods retirement community. Shirley Marie Johnson was born February 26, 1930 in Escanaba to Harry A. and Ina M. (Finstrom) Johnson. She graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing and was commissioned…
Obituary: William Przybylski, 63, of Ludington. William “Bill” Lee Przybylski, 63, of Ludington passed away peacefully, Friday, December 17, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born June 13, 1958 in Ludington to Walter and Nancy (Genson) Przybylski. Bill graduated from Mason County Central in 1977. After high school Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served…
Obituary: Darlene French, 80, of Ludington. Darlene Jean French, 80, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Darlene was born on December 21, 1940 in Ludington, the daughter of Howard and Adelle (Fassoth) Falkman. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1959 and married the love of her life, Robert French in the late 60s. Darlene was a…
West Shore ESD leads the way for school transportation. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kim Beardslee, correspondent. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) Transportation Department provides service to students who receive special education in WSESD classrooms…
The Grinch hands out hams as part of release agreement. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole reported that deputies apprehended The Grinch earlier today. As part of his conditional release, he has been ordered to give back to the community by assisting deputies during traffic stops by giving Christmas hams to motorists. MCP spotted The Grinch, along with Sgt.…
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