Clown Band to hold first local performance since 2019. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band will be on its home stage Tuesday, June 29, for its first local public performance since August 2019. The band will perform its traditional Patriotic Concert at the Scottville Clown Band Shell, 105 W. Green St., beginning at 7 p.m. The band did not perform…
Full Court Press: Grip N Rip Disc Golf Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Tyler Martinsen and Katyleen Moffitt of Grip N Rip Disc Golf, located at 5770 W. US 10. …
Repeat offender faces multiple charges following police chase in Mason, Lake counties. LUDINGTON — Jeromy Richard Sobers, 44, of 4309 N. Jebavy Dr., Hamlin Township, was arraigned Thursday, June 24, 2021, on three felony charges in connection to an incident where he fled from a Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputy during a traffic stop. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
79th District Court arraignments, posted June 25, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Lori Ann Holden, 42, of 7065 N. Dennis Rd., Grant Township, was arrested June 20 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy).…
Obituary: Robert Savage, 77, of Ludington. Robert Lee Savage, 77, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, peacefully in his home. He was born May 12, 1944, in Muskegon to Clarence and Beatrice Pearl (Cook) Savage. His interests included exploring sandy beaches, dunes, vacant land or any other place that he might discover some history or that special treasure.…
Suspect allegedly rear-ends patrol car during police chase. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police Friday, June 25, shortly before 3:30 a.m. for fleeing from police and drug possession after leading police on a chase and rear ending a patrol car, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The officer attempted to stop the man who was driving…
First jury trial in over a year begins next week in 51st Circuit Court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s note: Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. LUDINGTON — The first jury trial in over a year begins next week in 51st Circuit Court following a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The trial against Chris Bernard Hansen, 65,…
Courthouse lifts mask mandates. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Courthouse no longer will require people who are vaccinated from COVID-19 to wear a mask. The mask mandate was lifted effective this morning. Mason County Probate Judge Jeff Nellis, who serves as the county’s chief judge, said the courts were waiting for a change in policy from the Michigan Supreme Court…
Watch for cyclists near Stearns Park this weekend. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is asking drivers to use extra caution this weekend near Stearns Park where bike races will be taking place. Racers will arrive between 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, and 3 a.m. Sunday, June 27, from across the state, said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. A separate race will…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 25, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Lorli M. Dolson, 88, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com…
Courthouse continues mask mandate. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Courthouse continues to have a limited access, along with a security guard monitoring visitors, asking COVID-19 questions, and requiring visitors to the public building to wear masks. The requirement continues though Gov. Whitmer earlier this week lifted mask mandates throughout the state. The mandates had been imposed by the Michigan Department…
79th District Court sentencings, posted June 24, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Mariah Elizabeth Pringle, 20, of 7953 First St., Onekama, pleaded no contest June 22 to accident to fixtures and was sentenced to pay $285 in fines/costs. -Cody Joe Rozner, 23, of 17197 Moore Park…
The Scoop: Chamber Update 2021 The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Brandy Miller, executive director of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce about some of the events planned for this summer and early fall. See video for more…
Ludington man arrested after fleeing from deputy. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested Wednesday, June 23, 2021 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement and driving while license suspended (DWLS), fifth offense. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the arrest took place at 11:04 p.m. when a sheriff’s deputy…
WSCC’s Muddy Fox Trot 5K returns. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Muddy Fox Trot, a family-friendly 5K mud run with a boot camp style obstacle course, returns for the sixth year to the WSCC campus on Saturday, July 24, with course flights starting at 10 a.m. The mud run will benefit the WSCC Foundation student scholarship fund. Adult…
Stearns Park bonfire rescheduled. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Stearns Park beach bonfire, scheduled for tonight, Thursday, June 24, has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 1, due to inclement weather. The bonfire will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
Wet weekend forecasted. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Thunderstorms likely this evening, then cloudy with rain likely overnight. Low temperature of 66 degrees. Winds south at 10 to 15 mph. Friday, June 25, 2021 Showers in the morning then cloudy in the afternoon. Rain in the evening. High…
Recent births, posted June 24, 2021. The following births have been reported: Duane I. Foster, the son of Alyison Ebner and Dylan Foster of Ludington, was born Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Landen Gene Purple, the son of Tobia and Jacob Purple of Manistee, was born Wednesday, June 23, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of…
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