Ongoing feud leads to man’s arrest, citations for two others. 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 37-year-old Ludington man was arrested and lodged in the Mason County Jail for disorderly conduct — public fighting Wednesday, June 2, shortly before 8:30 p.m. following an incident…
Obituary: William ‘Sparky’ Sparks, 89, of Ludington. William “Sparky” M. Sparks, 89, of Ludington passed away at his home on Friday May 28, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was 89 and wanted nothing more than to make it to 90. He was the oldest living Sparks. Bill was born July 30, 1931 in Detroit to William and Charlotte (McSorley)…
Chamber accepting nominations for community awards. The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its annual community awards. Each year, the chamber recognizes individuals and organizations who make a difference in Mason County, both in business and in the greater community. Nominations are sought for these annual awards, to be distributed at the Chamber’s Annual…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 3, 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 Cummins Ford, 89, of Portage, formerly of Ludington, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Beaverly Ann…
Thunderstorms possible tonight; partly cloudy Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Scattered thunderstorms early tonight, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain, 70%. Friday, June 4, 2021 Partly cloudy during the day. Clear in the…
Police news, June 2, 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 Tuesday, June 1, 2021: 7:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Branch Township. 8:04 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Bean Road, Custer…
Pentwater Chamber of Commerce to hold golf outing PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce will hold a golf outing at Lakeside Links Golf Club, 5369 W. Chauvez Rd., on Saturday, June 12, 2021 beginning at 9 a.m. Cost is $75 per person, four player scramble, for 18 holes. Cost includes contests, prizes and a cookout.…
Outdoors: Free DNR site weekend is June 12, 13. By Joan Young The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that for Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13, both residents and out-of-state visitors can fish, visit state parks and state-managed campgrounds and boating access sites, or ride Michigan’s off-road trails – all for free. Perhaps the most well-known local…
Recent births, posted June 2, 2021. The following births have been reported: Lonnie James Xavier Haan, the son of Kaedynce David and Lonnie Haan of Manistee, was born on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Aubrey Emma-Lyn Cracraft, the daughter of Jessica and Kevin Cracraft of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington…
Obituary: Bonita ‘Bonnie’ Wheaton, 76, formerly of Scottville. Bonita “Bonnie” Jo Wheaton, 72, of Carterville, Illinois, and formerly Scottville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Bonnie was born on September 13, 1948, in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Martha (White) Paulsen and graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1967. She then attended Michigan State University and later…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 2, 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: Nancy Everhart Rossi, 88, of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Services times are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home…
Temps climbing Wednesday, Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 47 degrees. Winds east-southwest at 5 mph. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Clouds and sunshine mixed during the day. Mostly clear in the evening. High 79; low 56. Precipitation: 15% day; 10%…
Suspect confesses to stealing over 200 signs. HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police has identified a suspect who confessed to stealing over 200 business signs in the last three years in Oceana and Mason counties, said Sgt. Dan Thomas. Everet Horton of Pentwater runs the business, Everet the Mole Guy, and many of his yellow signs displayed around…
Scottville man arrested for soliciting prostitution, CSC. SCOTTVILLE — A 54-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and solicitation for prostitution “after he reportedly offered a female money for sex and then allegedly grabbed her inappropriately when she refused his advances,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred…
Man arrested for OWI after falling off moped. 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 54-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated after falling off the moped he was operating Friday, May 28, around 5:30 p.m.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 1, 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: Will James Flewelling, 20, of Ludington, died on Monday, May 31, 2021. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 from noon to 4…
The Scoop: Sandcastles Children’s Museum opens Tuesday! 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, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks to Kristin Korendyke, executive director of Sandcastles Children’s Museum, located in downtown Ludington. The museum has been closed since March 2020 and plans to open Tuesday,…
Memorial Day: Never forget. The names of the Mason County residents serving in the armed forces who died during war, are engraved on plaques located in front of the Mason County Courthouse. This day, Memorial Day, is a day set aside to honor these brave men and women.
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