79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 9, 2022 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ronnie Cuellar Zuniga, 55; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), possession of a controlled substance (analogues), fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 29, 2021 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned: Oct. 5; probable cause…
Obituary: Brian Mackinder, 39, of Ludington Brian Franklin Mackinder, 39, of Ludington, formerly of Cadillac, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Brian was born on April 19, 1983, the son of Terry Mackinder and Diana Granger Vanbalen. He graduated from Lake City High School in 2001 and earned his associate degree from Baker College of Cadillac. Brian enlisted in…
Disagrees with reader about direction of USA Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Editor’s…
Letter to the Editor: U.S.A. on the Wrong Track Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed…
VIDEO: A visit to Vince Smith Memorial Bridge, North Country Trail MI Travelogue By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SAUBLE TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — Last weekend I took my side-by-side for a cruise through parts of the Manistee National Forest in Lake County’s Sauble Township. My final destination was a stop at the Vince Smith Memorial Bridge which is a North Country…
Obituary: JoAnn Jabrocki, 76, of Ludington JoAnn Jabrocki, 76, Ludington, known to her family affectionately as “Meem,” died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. JoAnn Elida Utz was born to Aloysius William and Elida Justina (Olofsson) Utz on March 15, 1946. She was the baby of the family, the one girl after five older brothers. Born on her father’s birthday, JoAnn was…
Obituary: Patricia Settle, 91, of Ludington Patricia “Pat” Ann (Jones) Settle, 91, of Ludington, formerly of Drummond Island and Milford, passed away on October 3, 2022. Pat was born May 15, 1931, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of William and Evelyn (Thirlwell) Jones. On December 2, 1950, Pat married the love of her life, Billy T. Settle. They spent 29…
Driver found passed out behind the wheel arrested on 8 warrants. The Battle Creek man was also arrested on charges of drunk driving, resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Battle Creek man was…
VIDEO: MCC Upper Elementary students pledge against bullying Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For over a decade Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes has met with his students each year — grades three, four and five — to talk about how…
Fire destroys Branch Township barn By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn and killed farm animals early Thursday morning. Firefighters were initially called to the Clark and Misty Davis residence, 1642 N. Schoenherr Road, at 6:05 a.m. Branch Township Assistant Chief Luke McVicker said the barn was fully engulfed in flames when the first fire truck…
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Deer-related crashes plague motorists. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Offie Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022: 5:20 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south Forest Trail, Grant Township. 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road north…
VIDEO: Ag burn will bring new growth to fields 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 SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Mason County residents likely saw a lot of smoke in the northeastern portion of the county Wednesday. A prescribed (controlled) burn was taking place on…
VIDEO: A Scottville tradition: MCC tractor parade Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — It’s homecoming week at Mason County Central. Wednesday’s theme was the tradition Farmer Day which included a tractor parade (along with some other “farm” vehicles). The parade began in front of the high school, drove…
Agricultural burn scheduled for today SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A prescribed 182 acre agricultural burn today in the area of Millerton Road between Custer and Tuttle roads. Residents throughout Mason County will likely see the smoke from the burn.
Cocaine possession arrest tops police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for cocaine possession and for two outstanding Mason County warrants Tuesday, Oct. 4, shortly before 10 p.m. at the intersection of Delia…
Car/deer crashes top police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 3, 2022: 7:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Groth Road, Victory Township. 9:09 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Townline…
MCC collecting Thanksgiving food items during homecoming game Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools, in partnership with Ludington Area Jaycees and Safe Harbor Credit Union, are teaming up to provide Thanksgiving meals to MCC families in need. Food donations will be accepted during the…
Voters to consider 2 Pentwater school proposals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — After voters defeated a $24 million bond proposal last November by an 816-403 margin, the district is asking voters to consider two new proposals Nov. 8. Next month’s ballot will include Proposal 1 to renovate the existing K-12 school building and reconstruct the running track for $10,725,000…
Man, 79, arrested for DWLS and resisting arrest after refusing ride home from deputies. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop Saturday, Oct. 1, shortly after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Neil Road when he refused to exit his vehicle and accept a ride home,…
Chambers a finalist for environmental hero award. Open voting is taking place until Oct. 10. To vote for Chambers, click here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Julia Chambers, president of AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World), is a finalist for the Cox Conserves Hero Award. Cox Conserves Heroes is part of Cox Enterprises’ national sustainability initiative, designed…
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