Obituary: Daria Sharon Reitsma, 15, of Pentwater. Daria Sharon Reitsma, 15, of Pentwater passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. She was born March 23, 2005 in Ludington to Edward and Traci (Worton) Reitsma. Daria attended Pentwater Schools where she was active in band, playing the euphonium and most recently she had joined…
1 injured in Custer village crash. CUSTER — A two vehicle crash at the intersection of Main and First streets resulted in one person being transported to the hospital Friday morning. The crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. when a Ford F-150 pick-up, driven by a 69-year-old Scottville man, was traveling east on First Street and failed to yield the right-of-way…
Criminal sexual conduct among recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following arraignments took place recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jarrett Kennedy Strohmer-Ardell, 29, of 14300 Royal Scot Way, West Olive, was arrested on Aug. 19, 2020 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with criminal sexual conduct, second degree. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for…
US 31 to reopen next week. The $2.4 million resurfacing and drainage improvement project on US 31 between US 10 and Sugar Grove Road is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The 3.74 miles of highway has been under construction since June and has been completely closed since July 7. The project was completed in three phases. The…
Obituary: Clarissa “Cris” T. Morse, 91, of Ludington Clarissa “Cris” T. Morse, 91, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, August 20, 2020. She was born January 24, 1929 in Detroit to Peter and Frances (Kobash) Kriscunas. Cris graduated from Scottville High School in 1946. She married Frank Morse on June 24, 1950. She worked…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 21, 2020 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: William Wehner, 72, of Scottville, died on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Medilodge of Ludington. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Daria Sharon Reitsma,…
Police news. #MasonCountyCrime 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 Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020: – 6:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Hawley Road, Eden Township. – 7:05 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), EMS…
Obituary: Jean Ann “Jeanny” Burtch, 56, of Ludington Jean Ann “Jeanny” Burtch, 56, of Ludington, passed away on August 16, 2020. Jeanny was born on March 16, 1964, the daughter of James and Ruth Ann (Clapper) Stever. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1982 and attended West Shore Community College. On December 23, 2002, Jeanny was married to Michael…
Obituary: William James “Bill” Bradow, 77, of Scottville William James “Bill” Bradow, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 17, 2020. Bill was born on November 8, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Louis and Barbara (Buxbaum) Bradow and grew up in the Chicago area attending St. Andrew’s Catholic…
Rain possible tonight, sunny Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Showers are possible early tonight (50% chance) with partly cloudy skies expected overnight. Low temperature of 64 degrees. Wind southwest at 6 mph. Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals.…
Around the County: Stearns Park beach sunset, Aug. 19, 2020 LUDINGTON — Enjoy 30 seconds of tonight’s sunset at Stearns Park beach. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals…
Band director raises concerns over proposed LEA contract, middle school schedule. LUDINGTON — A viral Facebook post by Ludington Area Schools Music Director Keith Kuczynski has created a stir around the school district. As a result, the school district and the Ludington Education Association, teacher union, released a joint statement today in defense of the proposed collective bargaining contract with…
The Scoop: WSCC performing arts during COVID. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ted Malt, West Shore Community College’s director of performing arts, professor of music studies, about what the fall 2020 WSCC performing arts season looks like. Malt also discusses some of the online learning opportunities available at the college this fall. The…
Police news. 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 17, 2020: – 4 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 10 near Tuttle Road, Custer Township. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020: – 6:39 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office),…
Recent births, posted Aug. 19, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Noah Douglas Emery, the son of Destinee Bennett and Taylor Emery of Ludington, was born Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Kadence Bradley Johnson, the son of Tierney and…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 19, 2020 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: Jean Ann Burtch, 56, of Ludington, died on Sunday, August 16, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 1 p.m.…
Temps back in the ’80s Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some clouds tonight. Low temperature of 61 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 Mostly sunny during the day. Partly cloudy in the evening. High 81; low…
Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Julie Meeker. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. SCOTTVILLE – Thirty years of teaching in west Michigan has molded Mason County Central teacher Julie Meeker into the educator she is today. “When I graduated from Central Michigan University in 1989, I began subbing as there were no…
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