Michigan’s Dragon Trail for cyclists and hikers By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. Newaygo and Mecosta counties along with Consumers Energy have partnered together in anticipation of creating a 47-mile trail that encircles Hardy Dam Pond northeast of Newaygo on the Muskegon River. In 2015, the plan began to move forward, and the first segments of the trail opened…
Obituary: Michael Wayne Smith, 81, of Ludington. Michael Wayne Smith, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Michael was born in Climax on July 08, 1940, to James and Atha (Miller) Smith. He attended Lakeview High School and graduated with the class of 1958. He went on to join the U.S. Navy and…
Recent births, posted Oct. 28, 2021. The following births have been reported: Alley Rose Cook, the daughter of Patricia Shook and Patrick Cook, was born on Monday, October 25, 2021. Colton McVicker, the son of Samantha and Luke McVicker, was born on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List…
Obituary: Woody (Forrest) Begres, 78, of Custer. Woody (Forrest) Mort Begres, 78, of Custer, formerly of Dexter, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Woody was born in Stambaugh on July 30, 1943, to Mort and Elaine (Moul) Begres. He attended Kearsley High School in Flint and graduated with the class of 1958. He went on to attend Iowa State…
Man sentenced to 9-60 years in prison for CSC. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Mason County man with a long criminal history was sentenced to nine to 60 years in prison Tuesday, Oct. 26, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — force or coercion. William Geoffrey Buchanan pleaded guilty to the charge Aug. 27, and a second count…
Obituary: James Anderson, 86, of Ludington. James Edward Anderson, 86, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. Jim was born in Ludington on July 28, 1935, the son of Edward and Cora Anderson. In 1958 he married the love of his life, Eleanor Paul. They have two children:Thomas (Moira Parks) Anderson, who is a dentist in Holland, and…
Event will discuss human trafficking. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — Living in a rural area, there is often a sense of security from issues that have traditionally been linked to urban centers. One such issue is human trafficking. Sherry Motcheck of Shelby, one of the founders of the recently formed Forward Human Trafficking Task Force said trafficking exists in…
Man arrested for sending hundreds of malicious texts. 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 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested for malicious use of telecommunications services Tuesday, Oct. 26, shortly before 3 p.m. in the 400 block of North Ferry Street, according to Cpt. Steve…
MCC elementary schools to hold Halloween parade Friday. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s elementary students will hold a Halloween costume parade on Friday, Oct. 29 beginning at 1:45 p.m. The parade will begin with Scottville Elementary (lower elementary) students leaving at 1:45 p.m. and…
WSCC corrections academy graduation is Friday. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The 13th West Shore Community College Corrections Academy class will graduate on Friday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. at the Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center, 6050 N. U.S. 31. A group of area corrections officers…
Obituary: Robert Bradshaw, 86, of Ludington. On Monday, October 25, 2021, Robert Lee Bradshaw went to be with his Savior. Robert (Bob) is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) of 65 years. Also, surviving are sons, Douglas (Kathy) Bradshaw, Paul (Darlene) Bradshaw and Timothy Bradshaw; four grandchildren, Kristopher Bradshaw, Karalee Bradshaw, Ashlee (Austin) Richards and Allison (Collin) Weiss; and four…
CMH provisionally designated to increase integrated health care services. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) has been provisionally designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration site by the State of Michigan. Full designation status is expected to be granted in December. WMCMH has been a CCBHC since October 2018 when it was selected as a…
Obituary: Joyce Jacqueline (Johnson) Harmon, 95, of Ludington. Joyce Jacqueline (Johnson) Harmon, 95, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 24. 2021 at Ludington Woods Assisted Living after a short illness. Born on March 1, 1926, in Milwaukee, Joyce was the daughter of the late Ida Helen Sabel and Stanley Warren Johnson. Joyce and her family moved to Ludington where…
First responders pay special visit to ESD. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Story by Kim Beardslee, MCP/OCP correspondent. Photos by Rob Alway, editor-in-chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — October is Fire Safety month. This past week, West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) organized a…
Children’s museum receives $5,000 grant for 3D printing. LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum announced today that it has been awarded a grant of $5,000 from the Community Foundation for Mason County. The purpose of the grant is two-fold: to fund “Design and Build 3D” STEAM workshops on 3D Printing with a 3D printer and 3D pens, and to cover the…
MCC to hold community forum Wednesday, discuss possible bond.. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host a community forum on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. The forum will be a continuation…
Wayne Michael Rinkevicz, Sr., 56, of Branch Wayne Michael Rinkevicz, Sr., 56, of Branch, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021. Wayne was born on March 10, 1965 in Ludington, the son of Ronald J. and Donna (Petersen) Rinkevicz. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1983. Following high school, Wayne proudly served in…
Police news, Oct. 26, 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. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: 12:46 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. 6:36 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Poplar Road,…
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