Police news, Oct. 1, 2021.

October 1, 2021

Police news, Oct. 1, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021: 3:50 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of US 10, Amber Township. 7 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Townline west of Stiles (Victory Township)…

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News Alert: Structure fire, Landon Road.

October 1, 2021

News Alert: Structure fire, Landon Road. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — 11:49 a.m., Report of a structure fire in the 1600 block of South Landon Road.

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79th District Court news, posted Oct. 1, 2021. 

October 1, 2021

79th District Court news, posted Oct. 1, 2021.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Gregory Allen Miller, 58, of 702 S. Dryden St., Hart, was arrested Sept. 28 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of first-degree home invasion and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a…

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WSCC Dean’s Lists. 

October 1, 2021

WSCC Dean’s Lists.  WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s Lists for 2020-2021 Winter Semester and 2021 Summer Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors…

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Floor collapses in downtown Scottville business. 

September 30, 2021

Floor collapses in downtown Scottville business.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A floor collapsed in one of the Holden Home Emporium buildings located at 209 S. Main St. Thursday afternoon. Owner Roy Holden said that he had gone down to the business’s main retail building at 119 S. Main St. and when he was walking back noticed that the…

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History: The 1934 Custer farmer riot. 

September 30, 2021

History: The 1934 Custer farmer riot.  Around the County/History is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Great Depression of the 1930s was a time of uncertainty and unrest throughout the world. The political climate of the world was changing with the rise of fascism, socialism and…

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Police news, Sept. 30, 2021.

September 30, 2021

Police news, Sept. 30, 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 Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021: ​8:46 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 16-year-old Ludington boy was petitioned to the juvenile court on a retail fraud charge after he was caught…

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Flewelling honored posthumously for community service; Hardman Construction, North Star Chiropractic win business awards.  

September 30, 2021

Flewelling honored posthumously for community service; Hardman Construction, North Star Chiropractic win business awards.   Hardman Construction was named Business of the Year during the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards virtual presentation Thursday evening. NorthStar Chiropractic & Fitness was named Small Business of the Year. The winners were recognized in a virtual presentation on Facebook live.…

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Chamber awards ceremony held virtually tonight. 

September 30, 2021

Chamber awards ceremony held virtually tonight.  The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual business awards will be presented live tonight on the Mason County Press Facebook page.  Recognized for excellence in business and service to the community, 12 finalists have been named for the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards. See related story here.  The…

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LHS yearbooks may be picked up at homecoming game.

September 30, 2021

LHS yearbooks may be picked up at homecoming game. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — Ludington High School yearbooks for the 2020-2021 school year will be distributed during the varsity football homecoming game at Oriole Field on Friday, Oct. 8. Books can be picked up at the storage garage…

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LPD cautions motorists to watch for deer.

September 29, 2021

LPD cautions motorists to watch for deer. LUDINGTON — Captain Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department cautions drivers about “increasing deer activity in the coming months and urges motorists to constantly scan for them, even in low-speed residential neighborhoods. “Driving at or just below the speed limit can help alleviate collisions with deer that often bolt out in front of…

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Driver sustains minor injuries after rear-ending semi on US 31.

September 29, 2021

Driver sustains minor injuries after rear-ending semi on US 31. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old driver from Norton Shores sustained minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, Sept. 28, shortly after 11 a.m. on northbound US 31 near the rest area…

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Sheriff, judges ask county board to consider courthouse security, again. 

September 28, 2021

Sheriff, judges ask county board to consider courthouse security, again.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has again proposed that the Mason County Board of Commissioners consider adding security to the Mason County Courthouse. Cole submitted a proposal Tuesday, Sept. 28, to the county’s public safety and courts committee with the endorsement of…

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Oriole Work Based Learning Academy became a family for recent graduate.

September 28, 2021

Oriole Work Based Learning Academy became a family for recent graduate. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondant.  LUDINGTON — Unlike other students in high school, Krystal Martzolff has not always had an easy life. “She’s a real fighter and has had to be,” said Melanie…

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Sunny skies continue Wednesday. 

September 28, 2021

Sunny skies continue Wednesday.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 46 degrees. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 Clear skies. High 75; low 48. Precipitation: 7% day; 10% evening. Wind: S 4 mph day; ENE 2 mph evening. Humidity: 67% day; 91% evening.…

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Speed, alcohol considered factors in Custer Road crash.

September 28, 2021

Speed, alcohol considered factors in Custer Road crash. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Irons man was injured following a single vehicle crash on Custer Road south of Treml Road (and the railroad tracks) late Monday evening. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 11:35 a.m. Upon arrival, Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Chief Vince Williams reported the engine compartment of the Chevrolet…

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1 injured in Quarterline Road crash.

September 28, 2021

1 injured in Quarterline Road crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash Monday, Sept. 27, shortly before 1:30 p.m. p.m. on Quarterline Road at Forest Trail Road, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. “The vehicle was traveling south on Quarterline Road when a second vehicle failed to yield and pulled out in…

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Police busy with crashes.

September 28, 2021

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. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Sept. 27, 2021: 7:18 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Stephens Road near Dewey Road, Sherman Township. 2:50 p.m., two-vehicle crash involving minor injuries, Pere Marquette Highway…

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