Recent deaths, posted April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020

Recent deaths, posted April 21, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Nathan Bowling, 86, of Scottville died on Friday, April 17, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Powers, 98, of Ludington, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…

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Slight chance of rain or wet snow Wednesday.

April 21, 2020

Slight chance of rain or wet snow Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Overcast. Rain or wet snow possible. High 41; low 34. Precipitation: 20% day; 50% evening. Wind: ESE 8 mph day; E 6 mph evening. Humidity: 59% day; 81% evening. Sunrise: 6:49 a.m.; sunset: 8:38 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2020 Cloudy with a slight…

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Murder trial adjourned.

April 20, 2020

Murder trial adjourned. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder trial against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township that was scheduled for April 27-30 and May 1 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court has been adjourned due to COVID-19. Beekman, a former Army National Guard staff sergeant, is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears,…

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DeRouin announces candidacy for prosecutor.

April 20, 2020

DeRouin announces candidacy for prosecutor. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A second Republican candidate has announced his candidacy for the nomination to run for Mason County Prosecuting Attorney. Chad A. DeRouin, a resident of Pere Marquette Township, is currently the chief assistant prosecuting attorney for Oceana County. To date, the only other person to announce a candidacy for…

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Three suspects being sought in unsuccessful ATM robbery.

April 20, 2020

Three suspects being sought in unsuccessful ATM robbery. NORMAN TOWNSHIP, (Manistee County) – The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking three suspects who allegedly tried to rob an ATM machine at the Osceola State Bank Sunday night, April 19, according to Manistee County Undersheriff Brian Gutowski. “When deputies arrived, they observed the ATM machine had been removed from the lobby…

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Sports Hall of Fame postpones inductions until 2021.

April 20, 2020

Sports Hall of Fame postpones inductions until 2021. The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has postponed its Class of 2020 induction events, which were originally scheduled for June 27. The ceremonies have been rescheduled to June 26, 2021.  The decision was made at the April 15 meeting of the hall of fame board due to the many uncertainties related…

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Full Court Press: Travis O’Hara, coaching middle schoolers.

April 20, 2020

Full Court Press: Travis O’Hara, coaching middle schoolers. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Travis O’Hara who coaches seventh and eighth grade baseball, along with fifth grade girls basketball for Mason County Central. Travis also coaches recreational soccer. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Shelby State Bank.  

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Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance gives back to members during pandemic.

April 20, 2020

Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance gives back to members during pandemic. As part of its statewide We’re in This Together initiative, Farm Bureau Insurance announced that it will give back over $5 million to its members across the state as they support local businesses in their communities. “In this unprecedented time, Farm Bureau’s We’re in this Together program is one part…

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Weekend police report.

April 20, 2020

Weekend police report. #MasonCountyCrime 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, April 17, 2020: – 8:43 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. – 10:48 a.m.,…

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Momentum Business Plan Competition cancelled for 2020.

April 20, 2020

Momentum Business Plan Competition cancelled for 2020. Organizers of the annual Momentum Business Plan Competition made the decision to take a one-year hiatus from its annual business plan competition, canceling this year’s Pitch Night scheduled for June 11 in favor of redirecting the $50,000 prize money to where the funds can have the greatest impact on the most businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. “In light of…

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Home Tips: Five simple chalkboard paint projects.

April 20, 2020

Home Tips: Five simple chalkboard paint projects. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Chalkboards are not just for the classroom. Use chalkboard paint to decorate your home with these five simple DIY projects. GET ORGANIZED USING CHALKBOARD LABELS Use chalkboard paint to label just about anything. The possibilities are limitless, but some of our favorite ideas include: labeling…

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Rain and snow possible tonight. 

April 20, 2020

Rain and snow possible tonight.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy with rain and snow diminishing this evening; 90% chance of precipitation. Partial clearing overnight. Low temperature of 29 degrees; winds northwest at 16 mph. Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Cloudy. High 38; low 24 Precipitation: 0% day; 20% evening. Wind: NW 17 mph day; NE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 50%…

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Mental Health Matters: April is Autism Awareness Month

April 19, 2020

Mental Health Matters: April is Autism Awareness Month By Kristin Flanery and Megan Teall of West Michigan Community Mental Health April showers bring May flowers. This is a phrase we are all familiar with. What you might not be as familiar with is that April is Autism Awareness Month. This month is a great opportunity for society as a whole…

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Fire destroys Branch Township mobile home.

April 18, 2020

Fire destroys Branch Township mobile home. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a mobile home late Friday evening at 8963 E. Decker Road. Branch Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were initially dispatched at 11:46 p.m. Fire Chief Steve McVicker said the mobile home (which was actually two mobile homes attached to each other) was completely engulfed in flames when the…

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Spartan News: Be A Light, honoring the class of ’20.

April 17, 2020

Spartan News: Be A Light, honoring the class of ’20. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools, in collaboration with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools honored its senior class tonight at Spartan Community Field by lighting up the field for 20 minutes and 20 seconds. Seniors and their parents were allowed to…

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District court news, posted April 17, 2020.

April 17, 2020

District court news, posted April 17, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following activity took place recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony arraignment: Carl Lee Herring, 29, of 206 1/2 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was arrested April 14, 2020 by Michigan State Police – Hart Post, and charged with tampering with an electronic monitoring device, habitual offender. A probable…

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Donors provide groceries for elderly residents in Scottville.

April 17, 2020

Donors provide groceries for elderly residents in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department recently received a donation of bags of groceries from Shelby State Bank and Dollar General of Scottville. The groceries were given to elderly residents of the City of Scottville. “The Scottville Police Department would like to thank the staff of both organizations for all their help…

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2020 Lake Jump is re-imagined.

April 17, 2020

2020 Lake Jump is re-imagined. LUDINGTON — The 2020 Lake Jump, had originally been schedule for this Saturday, April 18. Due to Gov. Whitmer’s executive orders prohibiting gatherings, the Lake Jump committee is taking a different approach. During the month of May, community members are encouraged to “Jump Where You Are” to support the jump’s beneficiary, Lakeshore Food 4 Kids.…

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