51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 8, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Mark Allen Collins, 55, of 1996 W. Dewey Rd., Scottville, pleaded “no contest” Dec. 1 to attempted fourth-degree fleeing a police officer and operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to one year in jail with credit…
Obituary: John “JR” Vest, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain. John Richard “JR” Vest, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born February 27, 1938 in Jefferson City, Mo. to Robert and Georgiana (Ward) Vest. JR was adopted by Robert Vest when he was 6-years-old. His biological father, John Hendricks, was killed in…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Joanne Urban, 82, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 3, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville David J. Ulrich, 74, of Branch, died on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: John Richard “JR” Vest, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Archie Holbrook, 96, of Scottville, died on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak…
MCC investigate threat rumor, turns out unfounded. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools officials became aware of a rumor of a threat made by a middle school student today at the end of the school day. Superintendent Jeff Mount, in a statement to the district, stated that Scottville Police Department was immediately notified to help school…
Law enforcement, school officials discuss school threats. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Officials representing local law enforcement and schools held a press conference today to discuss the recent pattern of threats against schools across the state in the wake of the Oxford High School shootings. However, they stopped short getting into specifics about any threats to schools in Mason…
Obituary: Dorothy Overholt, 89, of Ludington. Dorothy Ruth Overholt, “Dort”, 89, of Ludington, formerly Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Dorothy was born on August 8, 1932, in Traverse City to Ralph and Alice (Sturgis) Samuelson. She attended Traverse City Central High School and graduated in the top five of her class in 1950- which was a…
Recent births, posted Dec. 9, 2021. The following births have been reported: Zoe Cathryn Jane Verbeke, the daughter of Danielle and Justin Verbeke of Custer, was born on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Zaelah Mae Shepard, the daughter of Alexis Solis and Jacob Shepard of Manistee, was born on Thursday, December 9, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 9, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Douglas K. Vruggink, 56, of Irons, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. David E. Lasley, 74, of Desert Hot Springs, Cali., formerly of Custer, died on Thursday, December…
MCC to seek 1.95 mill request in May election. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools is officially seeking a bond request from the voters to approve a 1.95 mills increase to repair facilities, build a performing arts center and put artificial turf at Spartan Community Field. If passed, the bond will raise $33.6 million. The Board…
LASD teachers, retirees share memories of elementary schools. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – In the next month or so, Ludington Area Schools teachers will be packing up their classrooms, along with many memories they have gained as they move into the new…
WSCC extends Ashely art exhibit. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced the Claire Ashley exhibition has been extended until Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. The exhibition has been on display as a part of WSCC’s Humankind series. “Scottish-born artist Claire Ashley’s inflatable large…
Man who wielded machete during assault faces prison term. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Indiana man who wielded a machete during an assault and then led local police on a six-hour manhunt after fleeing from the crime scene pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 7, to assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence. Bret…
Obituary: Gordon Forrester, 66, of Ludington. Gordon H. “Gordie” Forrester, 66, of Ludington passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was born August 22, 1955 in Ludington to William and Louise (Keith) Forrester. Gordie graduated from Ludington High School in 1973. Gordie married Debra Ann Wojtaszak on February 28, 1996. He worked at Dow Chemical as…
Health care officials asking patients to consider alternatives to ER. Due to the rapid increase of patients with COVID-19 and other serious health conditions across west Michigan, Spectrum Health’s emergency rooms and urgent care centers are experiencing significantly higher volumes. To help minimize the added strain on these important services and to treat patients faster, Spectrum Health officials are urging…
Obituary: Jeffrey Grant, 57, of Fountain. Jeffrey Allen Grant, 57, of Fountain, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2021. Jeffrey was born on October 19, 1964 in Muskegon, the son of Brian and Nancy (Molenkamp) Grant. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father Brian Grant, his sister, Susan, and brother Brian Jr. Jeffrey will be greatly missed by his…
Former Hart police officer sentenced to prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Pere Marquette Township man who was a part-time probationary police officer with the Hart Police Department was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 7, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Trevor Kenneth…
Teens suffer minor injuries in rollover crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Scottville man and an 18-year-old Fountain woman received minor injuries following a rollover crash on Amber Road south of Sugar Grove Road Monday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m.,…
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