Veterans honored in Victory Park ceremony. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Post #76 held a Veterans Day ceremony at Victory Park today. The ceremony…
Grown Locally: North Branch Winery of downtown Scottville. Today, Mason County Press launches a new series, Grown Locally presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington. Grown Locally features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — On July 5, 2021, Tom and Toni Doughty opened North Branch Winery, 126 S. Main St. After four…
Ludington man arrested for drugs after causing crash in drive-thru. 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 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, after his vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in the McDonald’s restaurant drive-thru, 5389 W. US 10. According to…
Library to hold indoor book sale this weekend. LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Mason County District Library used book sale will be held Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, November 14, noon to 3 p.m. indoors in the West Shore Bank Room of the Ludington branch library, 217 East Ludington Avenue. Masks are required. The…
Obituary: Marla Grams, 68, of Ludington. Marla Ann Grams, 68, of Ludington, entered into the presence of her Savior on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Marla was born on January 28, 1953 in Ludington, the daughter of Don and Patricia (Adamczyk) Petersen. She graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1971 and became an LPN after attending West Shore…
Obituary Harry Laude, 90, of Ludington. Harry B. Laude, 90, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021 after battling Parkinson’s disease for several years. He was born February 12, 1931 in Riverton Township, one of the youngest in a blended family of nine children. He was born to William and Nettie (Paasch) Laude. Harry played football and…
Obituary: Cora Steffens, 99, of Scottville. Cora Margaret Steffens, 99, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Medilodge of Ludington. Cora was born on October 30, 1922 in Arcadia, the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Archer) Schudlich and graduated from Arcadia High School with the class of 1941. On September 16, 1945 she married Fred W. Steffens…
LHS drama club to present “Gifted”. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School drama club will present “Gifted” on Thursday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door:…
Ludington hospital receives top safety grade. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was awarded an “A” rating in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. “It’s very gratifying that our physicians and clinical staff are recognized for their dedication to patient safety and quality…
Gardenhire sentenced to up to 120 years in prison. MT. PLEASANT — Isiah Gary “Zeke” Gardenhire, 40, of 4173 S. Isabella Rd., Mt. Pleasant, the man who killed an Isabella County teenager and raped the girl’s mother, was sentenced to 75 to 120 years in prison recently in an Isabella County court. Gardenhire had pled no contest to second-degree murder…
Law enforcement training in Amber Township. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A multi-agency law enforcement training is being conducted today at an abandoned house near the intersection of US 10 and US 31 just west of the Scottville city limits. Several people have asked MCP about what is happening in that area. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said it’s common for law…
Recent births, posted Nov. 10, 2021. The following births have been reported: Jackson Roman LaPrad, the son of Rebecah and Zachary LaPrad of Ludington, was born on Friday, November 5, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 10, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Robert James Marriott, 52, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 8, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Robert Stokes, 69, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Manistee. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…
Police news, posted Nov. 10, 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 Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021: 12:35 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 45-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued in Ottawa…
Obituary: Robert Marriott, 52, of Ludington. Robert James Marriott, 52, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Monday, November 8, 2021, at home. He was born October 17, 1969, in Trenton, Michigan. Robert graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in English. He worked for several years at Sherwin Williams in Ludington, and was currently employed at UPS in Ludington. In…
Ludington schools to remain closed until Nov. 15. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will remain closed the rest of the week with classes resuming on Monday, Nov. 15. The district has cancelled classes due to staff shortages. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous…
Fountain man faces 10th suspended license charge following crash. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Fountain man was cited for a 10th driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a rollover crash Monday, Nov. 8, shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Reek Road south of Millerton Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was injured, said Sheriff Cole. Please consider…
Police news, posted Nov. 9, 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 Monday, Nov. 8, 2021: 6:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, minor injury, US 31 north of Townline Road, Free Soil Township. 6:40 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…
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