John Deere tractor reported stolen. 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 — The owner of a John Deere D100 tractor on Iris Road reported it stolen to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 18, shortly before 3 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff…
LASD, MCC change mask policies. Board of eduction at Ludington Area School District and Mason County Central took action Monday, Oct. 18, to change each school’s mask policies. The MCC Board of Education voted 4-2, with one member absent, to rescind the school’s mask policy. LASD board of education voted 5-2 to allow parents to sign non-medical waivers from the…
Obituary: Jeffrey Huggard, 57, of Ludington. Jeffrey Scott Huggard, 57, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Jeffrey was born on June 5, 1964, in Northport to John and Genevieve (Gilland) Huggard. He graduated from Mason County Central with the class of 1982. Jeffrey met his lifelong companion Lisa Lee Vineyard in 1984 shortly after high school. He…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 19, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Mark Best (Chellis), 48, of Ludington, died on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Man arrested for allegedly trying to enter vehicles. 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 53-year-old Manistee man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for disorderly conduct Saturday, Oct. 16, shortly before 11 p.m. on Pere Marquette Highway near Wallace Road, according…
Obituary: Alden Petersen, 96, of Ludington. Alden Russell Petersen, 96, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at home. He was born June 27, 1925, in Ludington, the son of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. Alden was a graduate of Ludington High School, class of 1944, after which he immediately entered the U.S. Navy where he served in the…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 18, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Patrick Joseph Grieve, 32, of Ludington, died on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Clarence “Stub” Willick, 84, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington,…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 31/Hansen Rd. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Report of a two vehicle crash, US 31 and Hansen Road.
Sunny skies Monday, mid-60s. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 45 degrees. Winds northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 Clear skies. High 66; low 49. Precipitation: 5% day; 5% evening. Wind: W 7 mph day; S 4…
Ludington robotics team demonstrates its skills to public. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger, MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As the Ludington High School Robotics Team, the O-Bots, gets ready for its fifth season, it invited the public to come check out the program Thursday, with hopes to…
Video: Full Court Press: MCC JV Football Coach Esquivel Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Mason County Central Junior Varsity Football Coach Oscar Esquivel. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are…
Pair arrested for breaking into school where they smoked pot, stole megaphone. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CUSTER — Two Mason County men were arrested Wednesday night, Oct. 13, after allegedly breaking into the Mason County Eastern school where they reportedly smoked marijuana in the kitchen and stole a megaphone from the track equipment shed. Zachary Allen Reiss, 20, 128 W.…
Earl seeks WSCC trustee position. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees is expected to take action on the appointment of Lyndsay Earl of Hamlin Township as a new trustee when it meets on Monday, Oct. 18. If appointed, Earl would fill the vacancy left behind by Bruce Smith when he resigned on June 30. Earl…
Man injured in assault after being hit in the head with metal object. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Manistee man was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Thursday, Oct. 14, shortly after 9 p.m. after he was assaulted in the 6100 block of East US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Arriving deputies found the man “bleeding from…
Deer hunter, 48, found dead under tree stand. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old deer hunter was found dead under his tree stand Thursday, Oct. 14, shortly after 10 p.m. in the 4700 block of West Decker Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Emergency crews were called to the scene for a reported DOA (dead on arrival) of a…
79th District Court news, posted Oct. 15, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Tatyana Alazey Dukes, 21, of 1103 Barnes Rd., Muskegon, was arrested Oct. 8 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony charge of assault/resisting/obstructing police. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 20 at…
TWIG craft bazaar helps hospital. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Correspondant. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – The third annual TWIG (Together We Inspire Generosity) Fall Bazaar will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23 at the United Methodist Church of…
2021 Halloween events MASON COUNTY – ’Tis the season for Halloween and fall festivals around Mason County and after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many area businesses and nonprofits are looking forward to celebrating again. Here’s a list of happenings around Mason County: SCOTTVILLE AREA City of Scottville trick or treating from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30…
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