Obituary: Darlene Harrell (Clark) Bettison, 88, of Ludington. Darlene Bettison, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 28, 2021 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Darlene was born on July 31, 1932 in Ludington, the daughter of Ossie Harrell and Eleanor (Henkel). She atttended Scottville High School and graduated with the class of 1950 where she was…
Woman arrested for making threats with a knife. 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 — A 26-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on a felony assault charge Wednesday, July 28, shortly before 3 a.m. in the 6600 block of Linden Street…
2 injured in PM Highway crash. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Ludington man and a 69 year-old Rockford woman were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, July 28, shortly before 8 a.m. on Pere Marquette Highway at the US 31 northbound off-ramp, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Obituary: Larry Brant, 71, of Ludington. Larry Eugene Brant, 71, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born July 12, 1950 in Denver , Colorado to Byron Brant and Fern (Huffman) Stewart. Larry graduated from Mason County Central in 1968. After high school Larry enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country, spending time in…
Funeral service announcement, Marylyn Brown, 92, of Ludington. A memorial service will be held for Marylyn Brown, 92, of Ludington, who passed away on June 29, 2021, on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington with visitation starting at 10 a.m. See obituary here.
Obituary: Donald Franklin Springer, of Lansing Donald Franklin Springer of Lansing, died Friday, July 16, 2021 in Ludington after an epic battle with leukemia. Born in Lansing, Michigan to Kenneth and Madelyn Springer, Don is survived by brothers Ron (Linda) Springer, Steve (Patricia) Springer, and sister Barbara (Jim) Cooley, nephews Colin (Elizabeth Goldthwaite) Springer, Sam Springer, niece Emily Springer, and…
Funeral service announcement: Edward James, 73, of Ludington. Edward “Eddie” L. James, 73, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home in Ludington. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the pavilion at Memorial Tree Park on North Washington in Pere Marquette Township. Arrangements have been entrusted…
Scottville water main repaired, boil water order in effect. SCOTTVILLE — The water main break in the 100 block of South Main Street that occurred Tuesday has been fixed, according to City Manager Jim Newkirk. A boil water order for that area is still in effect, however. Newkirk said bacterial contamination may have occurred in the water system due to…
Section of Ludington Petunia Parade destroyed. LUDINGTON — A section of the Ludington Petunia Parade on South Ferry Street was destroyed over night. “Just wanted to share some upsetting news we learned of this morning in the hopes of making a difference,” City Manager Mitch Foster wrote on the city’s Facebook page. “When the Petunia Parade volunteers were going around…
Police news, July 28, 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. Tuesday, July 27, 2021: 8:05 p.m., a 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a local warrant, 200 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 9:47…
Obituary: Clarice Krupinski, 91, of Ludington. Clarice Verona {McCormick) Krupinski, 91 of Ludington, entered in to rest as she slept Monday, July 26, 2021at Oakview Medical Care Facility, Ludington. She was born January 30, 1930 In Montague and was the daughter of Fred and Pearl {Chatfield) McCormick. She attended Gordon, Reek, M ills, Casnovia, and Kent City schools and graduated…
Scottville DPW continues to work on water main break. SCOTTVILLE — A water main break in the 100 block of South Main Street caused a flood downtown today. It also means the street is closed until at least Wednesday, according to City Manager Jim Newkirk. Newkirk said Department of Public Works employees have not been able to pinpoint the exact…
Teacher Spotlight: Katie Miller, health educator 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 – There are many types of educators in Mason County, but one that might be overlooked a lot is the role of a health…
Habitual offender faces prison for meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Hamlin Township woman faces a minimum prison term of 18 months after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 26, to methamphetamine possession and fourth-offense habitual offender. Sheena Marie Skoog was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office last month on Stiles Road in Amber…
Scottville accepting commission candidates. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is still accepting letters of interest from citizens who wish to become a commissioner. A vacancy was left open when Commissioner Brian Benyo resigned due to personal reasons and moving out of the city. A qualified candidate must be a resident of the city for at least one year and…
OWI arrests top police activity. 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 police activity in Mason County: Saturday, July 24, 2021: 12:27 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 25-year-old Fountain man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), Darr Road near Decker Road, Sherman Township.…
Obituary: Kenneth Hasenbank, 79, of Free Soil. Kenneth R. Hasenbank, 79, of Free Soil passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home. Ken was born on October 1, 1941 in Muskegon, the son of Richard F. and Anna LaVon (Smith) Hasenbank and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School. After high school, Ken served his country by enlisting with…
Recent births, posted July 27, 2021. The following births have been reported: Nova Elizabeth Stone, the daughter of Ryleigh and Joshua Stone II of Irons, was born on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Alyson Jane Fortier, the daughter of Abigail and Nicholas Fortier of Manistee, was born on Monday, July 26, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington…
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