Recent arraignments include felony drunk driving.

July 2, 2020

Recent arraignments include felony drunk driving. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Douglas Wayne Blendin, 58, of 505 N. Washington Ave., Apt. 18, Ludington, was arrested June 26 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the…

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Police news.

July 2, 2020

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 recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, June 30, 2020: – 6:04 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Branch Township. – 8:10 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Chauvez…

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Recent births, posted July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020

Recent births, posted July 2, 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). Roselynn Mae Martin, the daughter of Jordan and Will Martin of Free Soil, was born on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Blain David Miller, the son of…

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Obituary: Kenneth Steiner, 90, Ludington.

July 2, 2020

Obituary: Kenneth Steiner, 90, Ludington. Kenneth Joseph Steiner, 90, of Ludington passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020 of natural causes.   Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Florence (Toth) Steiner; his wife Carolyn Marie (Baltzer) Steiner of Ludington;and his grandson Michael Sexton.  He is survived by his sister Evelyn Steiner; brother Wayne Steiner; son Randall Steiner…

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Recent deaths, posted July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020

Recent deaths, posted July 2, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Madeline Gibbons, 85, of Baldwin died on Wednesday, July 1 at her home near Wolf Lake.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Listing of 2020…

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Sunshine, hot temps continue

July 2, 2020

Sunshine, hot temps continue Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 63 degrees. Wind north-northwest at 3 mph. Friday, July 3, 2020 Sunny. High 87; low 62 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNW 10 mph…

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Whitmer re-closing select bars.

July 1, 2020

Whitmer re-closing select bars.  LANSING — Governor Whitmer today signed her 143rd executive order, this time re-closing indoor service at bars that earn more than 70% of their income through liquor sales. The order takes place throughout most of lower Michigan and is supposedly to protect the progress Michigan has made against COVID-19. Regions 6 and 8, which include the…

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US 31 to be closed from Sugar Grove to Scottville, July 7. 

July 1, 2020

US 31 to be closed from Sugar Grove to Scottville, July 7.  Beginning Tuesday, July 7, US 31 will be closed between US 10 and Sugar Grove Road. The $2.4 million resurfacing and drainage improvement project is currently in phase 2, which takes place between US 10 and North Scottville Road (also known as the Scottville By-Pass). The by-pass will…

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Sen. VanderWall announces July coffee hours.

July 1, 2020

Sen. VanderWall announces July coffee hours. LANSING — Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, has announced outdoor coffee hours for Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10. Coffee hours are open to residents of the 35th Senate District to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request assistance with a state issue. VanderWall will meet with constituents at the following…

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Teacher Tuesday: WSESD’s Kara Albrecht, a voice for kids.

June 30, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: WSESD’s Kara Albrecht, a voice for kids. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks, a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. AMBER TOWNSHIP – After graduating from West Branch High School…

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Full Court Press: Ludington Area Pickleball

June 30, 2020

Full Court Press: Ludington Area Pickleball LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Cheryl Whitehead of Ludington Area Pickball to talk about the popular sport and the local facilities.  FCP is presented by Shelby State Bank and House of Flavors, Inc.

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Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity.

June 30, 2020

Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old North Muskegon man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies in the 5000 block of West US 10 Monday, June 29, shortly before 1 p.m. for third-offense…

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Obituary: Janice Downing, 86, Ludington.

June 30, 2020

Obituary: Janice Downing, 86, Ludington. Janice C. Downing, 86, of Ludington passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020.  She was born August 7, 1933 in Mass City to Waino and Helmi (Johnson) Turin. Janice married the late Don Downing on May 1, 1953. She worked as a legal secretary for many years at different law firms. Most recently, Janice was a…

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Recent deaths, posted June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

Recent deaths, posted June 30, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Janice C. Downing, 86, of Ludington died on Sunday, June 28, 2020.  Daren Luther Smith, 55, of Scottville, died on Saturday, June 27, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Edward “Skip” Lewis Tyler, 76, of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Grand Rapids…

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Clear, dry and hot July 1. 

June 30, 2020

Clear, dry and hot July 1.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 60 degrees. Wind east-southeast at 4 mph; 10% chance of rain. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 A few clouds from time to time. Clear skies…

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Father, son cited for turtle poaching.

June 29, 2020

Father, son cited for turtle poaching. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE — A 45-year-old Scottville man and his 18-year-old son were cited by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Sunday evening, June 28, for turtle poaching at Riverside Park on Scottville Road, said Trooper Todd Goodrich. Troopers were called to the scene at 7:10 p.m. after receiving a report of someone…

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Dirt bike rider injures leg after hitting tree.

June 29, 2020

Dirt bike rider injures leg after hitting tree. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Mount Pleasant man received “a serious leg injury” after the dirt bike he was riding struck a tree Friday, June 26 shortly after 1 p.m. on a dirt bike trail two miles west of Woods Trail, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. He was transported by Life…

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Vet organizations come together, help veteran repair his roof.

June 29, 2020

Vet organizations come together, help veteran repair his roof. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Laverne (Vern) Beeman, 74, served his country as a heavy truck driver in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967, with much of his service spent in Germany. He then returned home, raised a family and worked in construction and maintenance. His wife Catherine…

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