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News Alert: Report of a vehicle crash, Hamlin Township. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — 12:14 p.m.: Report of a vehicle crash with minor injuries at the intersection of M-116 and Lakeshore Drive. Emergency personnel dispatched.
News Alert: Report of a vehicle crash, Hamlin Township. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — 12:14 p.m.: Report of a vehicle crash with minor injuries at the intersection of M-116 and Lakeshore Drive. Emergency personnel dispatched.
Obituary: Patricia Knizewski, 86, of Scottville. Patricia Lou Knizewski, 86, of Scottville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born October 20, 1934 in Wyandotte to Emmett and Flora (Caton) O’Dell. Patricia married Joseph Knizewski Sr. on October 8, 1969. Patricia’s proudest accomplishments were her children. She loved them and her life was…
Recent births, posted July 2, 2021. The following births have been reported: Race Ryan Andersen, Jr., the son of April Bratschi and Race Andersen of Ludington, was born on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Callan David Willard, the son of Ashleigh and Taylor Williams of Free Soil, was born on Monday, June 28, 2021. Brooks David Castonia, the son of Nichole and Steven Castonia…
Legacy Plaza grand opening celebrated. By Kate Goodman, MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington celebrated the opening of Legacy Plaza Friday, July 1. The design of the plaza, located on North James Street at Ludington Avenue, has been in the works for several decades. “First native peoples to the settlers and developers through nearly 150 years of growth…
Big Sable bus day is July 8. LUDINGTON — The next Big Point Sable Lighthouse bus day will be Thursday, July 8. Bus day allows visitors to ride a bus out to the lighthouse, located in the northern portion of Ludington State Park. Normally, the lighthouse is only accessible to visitors by walking or bicycling. “Our mission continues to be…
Man, claiming he ate a baggie of heroin, tries to flee police on bike. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Rockford, Michigan man attempted to flee from Ludington police officers on his bicycle and claimed that he had eaten a baggie of heroin Wednesday, June 30, around 3:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Danaher Street, according Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The man.,…
Scottville Commissioner Benyo submits resignation. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commissioner Brian Benyo has turned in his resignation from the commission, stating personal reasons for leaving. Benyo was appointed to the commission in 2019, replacing long-time commissioner Leon Begue, who had resigned due to health reasons. “My time on the city commission has seen the future change hands; including several commission…
Woman reportedly causes disturbance at Meijer. 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 23-year-old Custer woman was arrested Wednesday, June 30, shortly after 6 p.m. after she allegedly caused a disturbance at Meijer on US 10 and then struggled with Mason County sheriff’s deputies…
The Scoop: Freedom Festival 2021 The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with members of the Ludington Area Jaycees about this weekend’s Freedom Festival, Ludington’s biggest summer event. Watch video for more information. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant accepting applications. LUDINGTON — The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant board of directors is accepting applications to compete for the title of Miss Ludington Area 2021, which will take place on Monday, August 16 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at 6:30pm. Women ages 17 – 25, or a senior in high school,…
Obituary: William Fargo, 71, of Grand Rapids. William Eugene Fargo, 71, of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Valley View Care Center in Grand Rapids. He was born April 28, 1950, in Monet, Missouri, the son of Milo and Rita (Wagner) Fargo. William was a graduate of Mason County Eastern High School. Mass of Christian Burial will be…
Bulger appointed to Ludington council. LUDINGTON — During the recent Ludington City Council meeting, Monday, June 28, the council appointed Jack Bulger as the new sixth ward councilor. Bulger replaces David Bourgette, who resigned because he has moved out of the city. Bulger, an attorney, currently works as a family court referee for Mason County. He previously served as an…
Warm and sunny weekend ahead. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 48 degrees. Friday, July 2, 2021 Sunny during the day. A few clouds in the evening. High 73; low 55. Precipitation: 7% day; 6% evening. Wind: NNW 12 mph day;…
Teacher Spotlight: The Red Door Gallery’s Amanda and Nathan. 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 – A love for art brought local artists together and through their passion for art, turned them into a family. Ludington…
Obituary: Lorli Dolson, 88, of Scottville. Lorli Marie Dolson (nee Wiedenkeller), 88, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born on June 15, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Hilbert Wiedenkeller and Antoinette (Nolte) Wiedenkeller. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert Russell Dolson. Surviving Lorli are her nine children and their…
No one injured in US 10 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. No one was hurt in two crashes on US 10 Tuesday afternoon, June 29, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first crash, which involved two vehicles, occurred shortly before 3 p.m. at…
Obituary: Lisa Marie Fredericks, 48, of Broomfield, Colo., formerly of Mt. Pleasant. Lisa Marie Fredericks, D.V.M., 48 of Broomfield, Colorado, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on April 10, 2021 following a brief, but fierce and courageous battle with cancer. Lisa is survived by her parents, Arthur and Karen Fredericks of Scottville; her sisters Farrah (Craig) Merges of Midland, and…
Obituary: Thomas Coleman, 85, of Ludington. Thomas A. Coleman 85, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at home. Tom was born at home in Ludington on September 13, 1935, the son of Louis Alexander and Grace (Gustafson) Coleman. He grew up in Ludington, played football for the Orioles and graduated from Ludington High School in 1953 as…
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