News Alert: Vehicle crash US 10-31.

July 20, 2021

AMBER TOWNSHIP— 7:25 a.m.: Report of a vehicle crash, with injuries, US 10-31 west of the Scottville bypass. Car has rear-ended into a farm implement.

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Police news, July 20, 2021.

July 20, 2021

Police news, July 20, 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 police activity in Mason County Monday, July 19, 2021: 6:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Schoenherr Road, Sheridan Township. 6:21 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…

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Hunter’s safety class being offered. 

July 20, 2021

Hunter’s safety class being offered.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club will be holding a two-day Hunter’s Safety Class for students who have not taken the course on line, on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday, Aug. 29. Due to DNR regulations, the course is limited to 40 students. Ten students who have successfully passed the on-line Hunter’s Safety class will…

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The Scoop: West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes 2021

July 19, 2021

The Scoop: West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes 2021 The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  LUDINGTON —Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Alan Neushwander speaks with Donna Yeager and Aubrey Healy of West Shore Bank about the upcoming Rhythm & Dunes free community concerts, which will be Saturday, July 24…

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Full Court Press: Basketball clinics at MCC

July 19, 2021

Full Court Press: Basketball clinics at MCC Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. SCOTTVILLE — Today’s on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Mason County Central basketball coach Steve Griswold about the various basketball clinics Griswold has helped organize this summer for students…

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Police search for missing man.

July 19, 2021

Police search for missing man. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a missing man last seen the afternoon of Wednesday, July 14, 2021. James Peter Gowan, 56, of Ludington was last seen on foot in the area of Meisenheimer and Stiles roads in Riverton Township.  “Searches of the area have not found any leads…

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Deputies busy with crashes over the weekend.

July 19, 2021

Deputies busy with crashes over the weekend. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Friday, July 16, 2021: 1:20 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), three-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Brye Road, Amber Township. Saturday,…

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Obituary: Robert Miller, 81, of Baldwin.

July 19, 2021

Obituary: Robert Miller, 81, of Baldwin. Robert E. Miller, 81, of Baldwin, passed peacefully at his home on July 17, 2021 with his daughter, granddaughter, and beloved cat, Ace, by his side. Bob was born on September 18, 1939, in La Porte, Indiana, the only child of Helen (Baumann) and Robert W. Miller. A faithful Roman Catholic family, Bob was…

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Obituary: Douglas Klinger, 79, of Ludington.

July 19, 2021

Obituary: Douglas Klinger, 79, of Ludington. Douglas J. Klinger, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 16, 2021.  Doug was born on June 22, 1942, in Detroit, to the late Irene and Elwood Klinger. The family resided in Livonia until Doug was 15 ½ years old when they moved to Walhalla. In Walhalla Doug’s mother owned and operated…

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Obituary: Josie Lindenau, 60, of Fountain.

July 19, 2021

Obituary: Josie Lindenau, 60, of Fountain. Josie Lynn Lindenau, 60, of Fountain, passed away peacefully asleep in her home on July 17, 2021 with her sister Linda and brother Perry by her side.  Josie fought a tough battle against cancer and is now dancing pain free with her savior.  Josie was born October 6, 1960, in Reed City, to the…

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Full Court Press: Muddy Fox Trot 5K

July 18, 2021

Full Court Press: Muddy Fox Trot 5K Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Julie Page-Smith from West Shore Community College about the upcoming WSCC Muddy Fox Trot 5K. Watch video for more…

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The Scoop: Stratford on the Avenue 2021

July 18, 2021

The Scoop: Stratford on the Avenue 2021 The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  LUDINGTON — The fifth annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival takes place Aug. 6-8 at Rotary Park. Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with director Nathan Andersen.  This year’s main-stage play will be…

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Children’s play to pay tribute to Ossawald Crumb. 

July 18, 2021

Children’s play to pay tribute to Ossawald Crumb.  LUDINGTON — Famed legendary folk hero from Ludington—Ossawald Crumb—takes the stage at Sandcastles Children’s Museum in a new short play for children entitled “The Amazing and Almost True Tall Tale of Ossawald Crumb and the Michigan White Pine.” The play will perform Friday, August 6 at 7 p.m., and at 11 a.m.…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 18, 2021

July 18, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 18, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Robert Miller, 80, of Baldwin, died on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…

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Recent births, posted July 18, 2021.

July 18, 2021

Recent births, posted July 18, 2021. The following births have been reported: Grayson Lee Shoup, the son of Faith and Zakkery Shoup of Ludington, was born Thursday, July 15, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…

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Weather by Smith & Eddy Insurance

July 18, 2021

Weather by Smith & Eddy Insurance The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 54 degrees. Monday, July 19, 2021 Sunny during the day. Clear at night. High 84; low 64. Precipitation: 8% day; 8% evening. Wind: WNW 8 mph day; WSW 6…

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Momentum 5×5 Competition submission deadline is Tuesday.

July 18, 2021

Momentum 5×5 Competition submission deadline is Tuesday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Momentum 5×5 Competition will accept business plans until Tuesday, July 20. The winner of the entrepreneurial competition could win $5,000.  Have a business start-up idea? Pitch your plan, and you could be the winner of $5,000 to get that concept off the ground. Both nonprofit and for-profit Mason…

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Case dismissed against Mt. Pleasant man accused of killing teen.

July 17, 2021

Case dismissed against Mt. Pleasant man accused of killing teen. LUDINGTON — Criminal sexual assault charges against a Mt. Pleasant man accused of also killing a 13-year-old Isabella County girl were recently dismissed in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Murder charges, and multiple others, remain in Isabella County. Isaiah G. Gardenhire of 4173 S. Isabella Rd., Mt. Pleasant, is facing…

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