Thunderstorms possible Wednesday night.

July 27, 2021

Thunderstorms possible Wednesday night. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 60 degrees. Winds light and variable. Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Partly sunny during the day. Scattered thunderstorms during the evening becoming more widespread overnight. A few storms may be severe.…

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Woman sentenced for spitting on officer while infected with COVID-19.

July 26, 2021

Woman sentenced for spitting on officer while infected with COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Norton Shores woman was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 26, to time served in jail for spitting on a Mason County sheriff’s deputy when she was infected with COVID-19. Beth Lynn Buell, pleaded “no contest” last June to two felony…

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‘Farewell My Darling’ now available online.

July 26, 2021

‘Farewell My Darling’ now available online. By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondent  Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON — Set in the Ludington area, circa 1976, “Farewell My Darling” a film by Dawson Seagraves has brought to life his beloved character Jenny, a recent high school graduate.…

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79th District Court news, posted July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021

79th District Court news, posted July 26, 2021 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ashley Renee Bozeman, 30, of 3404 N. 140th Ave., Hart, was arrested July 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LDP) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and possession of…

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LPD busy with arrests over the weekend.

July 26, 2021

LPD busy with arrests over the weekend. The following is  recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, July 23, 2021: ​6:25 p.m., a 55-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for resisting and opposing police, ​900 block of North Emily Street, City of Ludington. An officer was attempting to arrest the woman on two outstanding warrants issued by the Mason County…

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Ludington woman arrested on 7 warrants.

July 26, 2021

Ludington woman arrested on 7 warrants. 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 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on seven failure to appear warrants issued in Oceana County following a reported “suspicious persons” in the area of Sixth Street and Meyers Road Saturday,…

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Body of missing man found in Bass Lake.

July 25, 2021

Body of missing man found in Bass Lake.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The body of John Decker, 62, of Lake Bluff, Ill. was recovered about 5 p.m. this afternoon, July 25, in Bass Lake. Decker had been missing from his Bass Lake cabin early Friday afternoon. Later that day, his unoccupied boat was discovered motoring in circles in…

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Search for missing Bass Lake boater is in 3rd day.

July 25, 2021

Search for missing Bass Lake boater is in 3rd day. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The search for a missing Lake Bluff, Ill. man is now in its third day. John Decker, 62, of Lake Bluff, Ill. went missing from his Bass Lake cabin early Friday afternoon. Later that day, his unoccupied boat was discovered motoring in circles…

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Search for missing Bass Lake boater continues.

July 24, 2021

Search for missing Bass Lake boater continues.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The search for a missing Lake Bluff, Ill. man continued this morning on and around Bass Lake. At 5:24 p.m. Friday, July 23, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 6900 block of South Lakeshore Dr. for a report of an unoccupied boat on the lake. Riverton…

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Welcome to our new advertiser: Brown Cattle Co. 

July 24, 2021

Welcome to our new advertiser: Brown Cattle Co.  MCP and OCP would like to welcome our new advertiser, Brown Cattle Co. of Riverton Township. Brown Cattle Co. is owned and operated by Brad Brown, a lifelong farmer. Brad sells non-GMO, hormone free locally raised freezer beef, which is available in quarters, halves, or whole. The meat is sold at the…

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MCC to host Huffman Basketball Skills Camp.

July 24, 2021

MCC to host Huffman Basketball Skills Camp. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools is hosting the Huffman Basketball Skills Camp on Tuesday, Aug. 3 through Wednesday, Aug. 4. The camp will be led by Trevor Huffman, the all-time leading scorer at Kent State…

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Funeral service notice: Lorli Dolson, 88, of Scottville.

July 24, 2021

Funeral service notice: Lorli Dolson, 88, of Scottville. Lorli Marie Dolson (nee Wiedenkeller), 88, of Scottville, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak…

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Emergency personnel searching for missing boater.

July 23, 2021

Emergency personnel searching for missing boater. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are searching for a missing boater on Bass Lake. At 5:24 p.m., Riverton Fire Department was dispatched to the 6900 block of South Lakeshore Drive for a report of an unoccupied boat on the lake. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said witnesses had observed the…

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Alcohol believed to be factor in early morning hit-and-run crashes.

July 23, 2021

Alcohol believed to be factor in early morning hit-and-run 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. CUSTER — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in two separate hit-and-run crashes — one of which involved an injury — that occurred early Thursday morning, July 22, according to…

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Prayer & Praise to honor first responders, teachers at 10 Spot. 

July 23, 2021

Prayer & Praise to honor first responders, teachers at 10 Spot.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, July 28, Prayer & Praise Assembly of God Church, along with the 10 Spot, are holding a thank you event for Mason County first responders and educators. People who work in emergency services and education are invited to stop at the 10 Spot…

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Affew barberry eradication in Cartier Park

July 23, 2021

Affew barberry eradication in Cartier Park LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) is hosting a barberry plant eradication at Cartier Park on Tuesday, July 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Those who wish to participate are asked to meet in the parking lot across from the dog park on Slagle Avenue, west of Rath…

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Recent births, posted July 23, 2021.

July 23, 2021

Recent births, posted July 23, 2021. The following births have been reported: Rose Josephine Lindbloom, the daughter of Brianna and Leo Lindbloom of Ludington, was born on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Laray Rose Heyse, the daughter of Tiffany and Michael Heyse of Ludington, was born on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List…

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Police news, July 22, 2021.

July 22, 2021

Police news, July 22, 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 recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, July 20, 2021: 5:56 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Mavis Road, Sherman Township. 6:23 p.m., alarm activation, Branch Township. 10:08…

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