Horse pulling returns to Old Engine Club show. 

August 5, 2021

Horse pulling returns to Old Engine Club show.  SCOTTVILLE — Horse pulling will return to the Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s annual Tractor & Engine Show this Friday, Aug. 6 beginning at 5 p.m. Event organizer Jake Tenney of the old engine club said about 10 teams are expected for the event.  “We introduced the horse pull at the 2019…

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Drunk driving arrests top police activity.

August 5, 2021

Drunk driving 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: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021: 9:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 26-year-old Fountain man was arrested for domestic assault following a 911 call reporting an assault,…

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AAUW book sale is Friday, Saturday.

August 5, 2021

AAUW book sale is Friday, Saturday. LUDINGTON — The annual AAUW book sale is being held Friday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at Lakeview Elementary School. All of the funds raised from the sale are used for college scholarships for local high school graduates.

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The Scoop: Western Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor & Engine Show

August 4, 2021

The Scoop: Western Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor & Engine Show The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Alan Neushwander speaks with Bruce Patterson of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club about the 2021 Tractor & Engine Show, which begins Thursday, Aug. 5…

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Second driver in Monday crash passes way. 

August 4, 2021

Second driver in Monday crash passes way.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The second driver involved in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Monday evening has passed away. The Michigan State Police reported that Brittani Goda, 31, of Manistee, succumbed to her injuries while in Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Goda’s 2 1/2-year-old daughter, who was a passenger, remains in the hospital.…

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Police news, Aug. 4, 2021.

August 4, 2021

Police news, Aug. 4, 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 police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 2, 2021: 2:18 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of Lenz Road, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, Aug, 3,…

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Pere Marquette Township to celebrate opening of conservation park.

August 4, 2021

Pere Marquette Township to celebrate opening of conservation park. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Charter Township will hold a celebration of the new Pere Marquette Conservation Park on Friday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at the former Dow AC Park, 1477 S. Lakeshore Dr.  Attendees will be able to learn how to support future development of the park. Guided…

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Suspect attempts to pass counterfeit bill, injures deputy’s hand during arrest.

August 4, 2021

Suspect attempts to pass counterfeit bill, injures deputy’s hand during arrest. PERE MARQUETEE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Central Lake, Michigan man was arrested Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, after allegedly attempting to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at the Murphy Gas Station and later injuring a Mason County sheriff’s deputy’s hand while struggling with deputies, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Children’s museum to offer locally-written play.

August 4, 2021

Children’s museum to offer locally-written play. LUDINGTON — What happens when Ludington’s legendary folk hero, Ossawald Crumb, bumps into a magical and venerable white pine tree named Grandmother Pine, three forest animals who talk, and a wise Ottawa elder?  “Great fun for children of all ages,” is how local playwright and director Rick Plummer of “The Amazing and Almost True…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 4, 2021.

August 4, 2021

Recent births, posted Aug. 4, 2021. The following births have been reported: Greyson Jordan Ankerson, the son of Ashley Koepnick and Israel Ankerson of Scottville, was born on Saturday, July 24, 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 County Press and…

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Obituary: Margaret Estelle “Peg” Parrott, 97, of Ludington.

August 4, 2021

Obituary: Margaret Estelle “Peg” Parrott, 97, of Ludington. Margaret Estelle “Peg” Parrott, 97, was born November 19, 1923 to Rev. Herbert Irving and Bessie Emeline (Fowler) Parrott in Springfield, Ill. and died July 30, 2021 in Kalamazoo. She moved to Ludington in 1924 when her father was called to join the Presbyterian and Congregational churches into one church, the Community…

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Poplar Road closure Thursday. 

August 4, 2021

Poplar Road closure Thursday.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — One mile of Poplar Road, between Townline and Beyer roads, will be closed Thursday, Aug. 5, for road work. The road is expected to re-open by 3 p.m. Thursday.  

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New meters may result in reduction in Scottville water rates. 

August 3, 2021

New meters may result in reduction in Scottville water rates.  SCOTTVILLE — Residents and property owners in the City of Scottville may see a reduction in their water rates in the future, if City Manager Jim Newkirk’s predications are correct. Newkirk reported to the Planning Commission Tuesday, during its regular monthly meeting, that investigations have shown that currently (and for…

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3 decades, 3 generations of Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling continues. 

August 3, 2021

3 decades, 3 generations of Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling continues.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — For 35 years, Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling has provided some friendly competition for kids dreaming of some day driving the big tractor. The pandemic meant a year off in 2020 but future farmers (or farming fans) have two opportunities in the…

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Manistee woman dies in US 31 crash.

August 3, 2021

Manistee woman dies in US 31 crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Manistee woman died late Monday evening following a two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred on US 31 between Townline and Colburn roads. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene, in front of Stakenas Farms at 11:44 p.m.  According to Michigan State Police Trooper Matt Demny, the…

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Doctors raise funds for mission by swimming 60 miles on Hamlin Lake. 

August 3, 2021

Doctors raise funds for mission by swimming 60 miles on Hamlin Lake.  By Kate Goodman, MCP Correspondant.  Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Last Saturday morning, six doctors from across America partnered with the Team Hope in Motion to complete a 60 mile swim…

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1 dead; 1 critical following US 31 crash.

August 3, 2021

1 dead; 1 critical following US 31 crash. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a two vehicle head on crash that occurred on US 31 between Townline and Colburn roads Monday evening, August 2, 2021. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene, in front of Stakenas Farms at 11:44 p.m. According to…

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News Alert: US 31 crash

August 3, 2021

FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP— US 31 is currently closed between Fountain and Townline roads due to a two vehicle crash.

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