Muskegon man faces multiple charges following 3-county police chase. SCOTTVILLE — A 19-year-old Muskegon man is facing multiple charges in connection to a high-speed police chase that occurred early Thursday morning, Aug. 19, 2021, and covered three counties. Kevin Charles-Maxwell Smith, of 1632 Peck St., Muskegon, was arraigned Thursday in Mason County’s 79th District Court and charged with two felony…
2 injured in jet ski crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people received minor injuries when the jet skis they were operating crashed in Crystal Lake Thursday, Aug. 19, shortly before 3 p.m., according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. “Two jet skis that were travelling together collided,” said Undersheriff Wilson. “Two subjects sustained minor injuries during the crash.” Please consider…
WSCC receives early childhood champion award. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Wexford-Missaukee-Manistee Great Start Collaborative presented West Shore Community College with the 2021 Manistee Early Childhood Champion Award at the August 16, 2021 West Shore Community Board of Trustees meeting. The Manistee Early Childhood Champion Award…
Drive-through visit results in OWI arrest. 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 — A 64-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) in the 4000 block of West US 10 where the driver was at a drive-through restaurant Thursday, Aug. 19, shortly…
79th District Court news, posted Aug. 20, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nicholas Lee Samuels, of 6717 E. Sherman Rd., Sheridan Township, was arrested June 16 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of embezzlement by an agent between $1,000-$20,000. Probable cause…
Obituary: Thomas Beatty, 87, of Ludington. On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Heaven gained Thomas Pierce Beatty. Born in Williamston, Michigan on June 17, 1936, Tom’s legacy for living, was in his giving; to his family, his friends, his community and his church. He loved the Lord with all his heart and soul, and expressed his love in visible and tangible…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 20, 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: Charles “Chuck” Wesley Perry, 89, of Ludington, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service. Donna J. Schaner, 83, of…
A celebration of life service will be held for Robert “Bob” Raymond on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Robert Raymond of Ludington passed away at age 83 on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. See obituary here. At 1 p.m., his body will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery and at 2 p.m., family and friends will gather to celebrate Bob’s life…
Suspect arrested following multi-county high-speed chase. SCOTTVILLE — A 19-year-old Muskegon man is lodged in the Mason County Jail following a high-speed police chase through Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties early Thursday morning, Aug. 19, according to Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy. “At approximately 12:35 a.m. on Aug. 19, 2021, the Scottville Police Department attempted to make a traffic stop…
Police news, Aug. 19, 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, Aug. 18, 2021: 3:43 a.m., (Ludington Police Department ), unwanted subject, gone upon officers’ arrival, 200 block of East First Street, City of Ludington. 10:30 a.m., (LPD),…
Obituary: Marjorie Gilligan, 87, of Ludington. Marjorie Jean Gilligan, 87, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at home. She was born March 30, 1934, in Ludington, the daughter of Frank and Lizzie (Boden) Bashaw. Marjorie worked at Dow Chemical in inventory control after high school until taking time off to raise her children. She then went…
Gardenhire accused of murdering 2 people, prior to Mason Co. arrest. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Two more murder charges have been added to the long line of charges against Isaiah Gardenhire, a Mt. Pleasant man who has lived on and off in Mason County. In June, Gardenhire, 40, of 4173 S. Isabella Rd., Mt. Pleasant, was arraigned in…
Police news, Aug. 18, 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, Aug. 17, 2021: 1:20 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), suspicious situation, Second Street, City of Ludington. 7:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Hansen Road…
Hot and sunny next few days. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mainly clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 59 degrees. Winds light and variable. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. Clear skies. High 84; low 60. Precipitation: 8% day; 12% evening. Wind: NNW 7 mph day; ENE 5…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 18, 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: Thomas P. Beatty, 85, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of…
Parents of Mears man murdered in 2019 fight for justice. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS — Denita and William Buchanan were devastated when they received the news that their only son, William Craig Buchanan, 32, was murdered in 2019, and the heartbreak only intensified in September of 2020 when they were informed that the charges against the man accused of…
3 injured in 2-vehicle crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Three people received non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Monday, Aug. 16, shortly after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Dewey and Lincoln roads, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Preliminary investigation shows…
Rhythm & Dunes raises $15,000 for local school music programs. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has donated $15,000 to school music programs at Ludington Area School District, Mason County Central Schools and Mason County Eastern Schools through funds raised at this summer’s Rhythm & Dunes summer concerts. Donations accepted during the concerts, online, from food vendor fees and merchandise sales…
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