Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 5, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: William Donald Hastings, 66, of Free Soil, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021…
Video: Full Court Press: Ludington Pickleball Classic Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with John Reed, president of the Ludington Pickleball Association about next weekend’s Ludington Pickleball Classic tournament, held at the pickleball courts at Oriole Field. The tournament will…
Missing person in Hamlin Township. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are searching for a missing 72-year-old female in the area of Jebavy Drive near Fisher Road. She was last seen wearing a light purple sweat suit. If seen, call 911.
Health dept. not mandating masks in schools, decision up to each school district. District Health Department No. 10, which covers Mason and Oceana counties, has issued a statement about mask mandates in schools. It states the health department will not be issuing a mandate for universal indoor masking in schools or childcare centers. “The health department continues to support the…
Teacher Spotlight: Lakeview’s Ronni Sniegowski. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – Starting her ninth year in the classroom, Ludington Area School District Lakeview Elementary kindergarten teacher, Ronni Sniegowski said she couldn’t imagine herself anywhere else.…
Video: Full Court Press: MCE’s Coach Ben Knizacky Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. CUSTER — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Mason County Eastern’s Coach Ben Knizacky. Knizacky coaches cross country and track and field, at all levels. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
79th District Court news, posted Sept. 3, 2021 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -James Arthur Nash, 48, of 3595 W. Fisher Rd., Victory Township, was arrested Aug. 28 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on three felony counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police. Probable cause hearing: Sept.…
Man arrested for swinging samurai sword during argument. LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for felonious assault after he allegedly swung a samurai sword at a 45-year-old Manistee man during an argument Thursday, Sept. 2, shortly before 4 p.m. in the 700 block of North Washington Avenue, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The suspect was…
Recent births, posted Sept. 3, 2021. The following births have been reported: Isabella Sophia Hills, the daughter of Valeria Herevia-Garza and Joseph Hills of Baldwin, was born on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Jae Robert Besemer, the son of Ryleigh Houston and Jake Besemer, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health…
Obituary: Lucille Copenhaver, 95, of Ludington (Sept. 28, 1925-Oct. 19, 2020) Lucille J. Copenhaver, 95, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born September 28, 1925 in Ludington to LeRoy and Nellie (Thompson) Miller. Lucy married the love of her life, Eugene Copenhaver, on August 28, 1943 in Kentucky.…
Woman arrested for ‘going in and out of vehicles’ and stealing from dollar store. 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 40-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies at the Dollar Tree store on West US 10 Wednesday, Sept. 1,…
Local professionals attend state child advocacy conference. GRAND RAPIDS — Six local professionals representing the Manistee County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC) attended the annual conference of the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan this week. Conference attendees networked with other professionals in their field and increased their knowledge in the latest research and strategies related to child abuse investigation and response.…
WSCC main campus remains closed due to power outages. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Classes at West Shore Community College started at the beginning of this week, only to be cancelled due to power interruptions, likely caused by recent storms. The main campus will remain closed until Tuesday, Sept. 7, due to power interruptions. Classes there are expected to resume on Wednesday,…
PM Highway bridge over US 31 to close for construction. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Highway bridge over US 31 freeway, between Lattin and Anthony roads, will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7 through Oct. 22, 2021. The detour route is Oceana Drive (US 31 business route) to US-31 freeway to Pere Marquette Hwy. The left lane…
Recent births, posted Sept. 2, 2021. The following births have been reported: Amelia Josephine-Michelle Shilander, the daughter Jordan and Alisha Shilander of Custer, was born in Grand Rapids on Thursday, August 26, 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…
Former Ludington man charged with murder of infant. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A former Ludington resident has been charged with murdering an infant in the City of Ludington. Craig David Overla, 36, was recently arraigned in 79th District Court with three felony counts including open murder, felony murder, and first degree child abuse. He is also charged with…
Ludington, Hart rest areas to close for ADA upgrades. The Michigan Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Ludington and Hart rest areas on US 31 this month in order to do some Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. The Ludington rest area on northbound US 31 in Mason County will be closed Sept. 9–28. The Hart rest area on…
Ring found at Stearns Park Beach. LUDINGTON — A ring was found near the shoreline at Stearns Park Beach Tuesday, Aug. 31, shortly before 1 p.m., and the Ludington Police Department is looking for its owner. “Stop by LPD if you lost a ring at Stearns Beach and can identify it,” said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The department is located at 408…
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