Driver cited for running red light following 3-vehicle crash PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 71-year-old Fountain man was cited for disregarding a red light following the Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigation of a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive Tuesday, May 30, shortly before 10:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 72-year-old…
Man allegedly hits female in the head with bottle, pulls knife on another person PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 28-year-old Ludington man who reportedly “struck a female in the head with a bottle and pulled a knife on another subject,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred Tuesday, May 30, just after…
Obituary: Dean “Buns” McClellan, 71, of Ludington Dean “Buns” McClellan, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1952, to Ivan and Marjorie McClellan in Ludington. Buns was an avid sports lover. He played softball with the Amoco Bombers during the heyday of fast pitch softball in Mason County. He was a pitcher to be…
Obituary: Frederic Cisler, 76, of Pentwater Frederic Gerald Cisler, 76, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully Friday, May 26, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald and Elaine Cisler. Fred proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. During that time, he was exposed to Agent Orange and later developed…
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The names behind Ludington schools’ buildings This history article is presented by the Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press, in celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Throughout Mason County there are many buildings, parks, organizations, and places that are named in honor/memory of various individuals because of the impact those people had…
Traffic Alert: US 31 crash SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (1:40 p.m.) — Report of a single vehicle crash on northbound US 31 south of the rest area.
Ludington man arrested on six warrants LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on six outstanding warrants Friday, May 26, around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fourth Street, according to Cpt. Steven Wietrzykowski. Five of the warrants were issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court for failing to appear on various charges,…
Weekend police report, posted May 30, 2023 The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, May 26, 2023: 8:24 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Bryant Road and Washington Avenue, Pere Marquette Township. 3 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 9:55 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Millerton Road west of…
Motorcyclist and passenger injured in crash SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Manistee man, the driver of a motorcycle, and his passenger — a 33-year-old Manistee woman — were both injured in a crash Sunday, May 28, shortly after 5 p.m. on US 31 and Sugar Grove Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The motorcycle driver attempted to pass…
Deputies arrest man found ‘passed out and highly intoxicated’ in gas station parking lot PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old DeWitt, Michigan man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies “after he was found passed out and highly intoxicated” in the parking lot behind the Airport Shell gas station on West US 10 Sunday, May 28, around 4:30 a.m., according…
Deputies arrest larceny suspect caught with stolen property AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Ludington man was arrested for larceny by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, May 26, around 12:30 p.m. at Ludington Self Storage. “While canvassing the area, the deputies made contact with a male who was found to be in possession of the stolen property,” said Mason County Sheriff…
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Fire destroys Gordon Road mobile home By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a single-wide mobile home at 787 S. Gordon Rd. Monday afternoon. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to the scene at 2:41 p.m. Bystanders had reported to 911 that the house was fully engulfed in flames. They also did not see any people or vehicles at…
Ludington gallery hosts work of world renowned photographer LUDINGTON — The black-and-white photography of world-renowned photographer Clyde Butcher will be celebrated during a public reception at Todd & Brad Reed Photo Gallery in downtown Ludington on Tuesday, June 20. “Brad Reed, Rachel Gaudette and I are humbled and honored to have been selected to host an exhibit of Clyde Butcher’s…
