Weekend police news, Dec. 13, 2021. 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 over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 10, 2021: 10:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 13, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Donna Mae Watkins, 62, of Branch, died on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home. Arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Marilyn L. Raven, 90, of Ludington, died on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Arrangements are being…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 12, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Robert William Hale, 51, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 4 p.m. Family will continue…
Stage Left Theatre Co. donates to Childhood Cancer Campaign. LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company recently donated $965 to the Childhood Cancer Campaign in memory of Will Flewelling. The organization hosts the Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival each summer and chose the Childhood Cancer Campaign to receive 100% of the net profits for the 2021 event. Flewelling, 20,…
VIDEO: Public gets glimpse of new Ludington Elementary School. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The public had the opportunity to tour the new Ludington Elementary School, located near the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road, today during a ribbon cutting and open house. MCP’s…
Health department offering COVID-19 calculator. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) recently launched a new online COVID-19 Calculator to help individuals calculate their quarantine, isolation, and/or vaccination dates. The calculator’s intention is to make it easier for patients to enter specific dates, such as first date of symptoms, COVID-19 test date, close contact date, or final vaccination date, and it will…
79th District Court news, posted Dec. 10, 2021. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments – Brittany Leigh Hernandez, 32, of 509 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious…
Beavers believe to be cause of Hansen Rd. culvert blockage; road is open again. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road, between Dennis and Victory Corner roads is open to traffic again. The road was closed last week to allow crews from Mason County Road Commission to unplug a 48-inch culvert underneath the road. MCRC Highway Engineer/Project Manager…
Police busy with crashes. 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 — Both drivers received minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, Dec. 8, shortly before 7 a.m. on US 10 west of the southbound US 31 on-ramp, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
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…
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