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…
Police report, June 24, 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: Wednesday, June 23, 2021: 8:36 p.m,. (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Chauvez Road overpass, Pere Marquette Township. 8:45…
Teacher Spotlight: WSCC’s Marcie McCloskey, retiring after 41 years. 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. VICTORY TWP – Not many people who work for a community college can say that they have worked there for 41 years,…
Meth possession arrest tops 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, June 22, 2021: 7:07 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Millerton Road, Sherman Township. 7:08 a.m., possession of meth and warrant…
Arlie ‘Jack’ Straub, 89, of Ludington. Arlie “Jack” Straub, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born October 22, 1931 in Pennsylvania to Ellis and Zella Straub. Jack attended Penn State and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. Jack…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 23, 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: Nancy E. Rossi, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 30, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at…
Obituary: John ‘Jack’ Knysz, 71, of Irons. John “Jack” Knysz, 7,1 of Irons, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 17, 2021. Jack was born in Chicago, the eldest son of Peter and Marcella (Gronskis) Knysz. After graduating from Brother Rice prep school, Jack served two terms in the U.S. Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam Conflict. After returning home and…
Rain expected Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly cloudy tonight with a slight chance of rain, 15%. Low temperature of 64 degrees. Winds south at 10 to 20 mph. Thursday, June 24, 2021 Rain. Thunderstorms possible in the evening. High 75; low 65. Precipitation: 87% day; 44%…
Man pleads guilty to attempted animal killing in dog death case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Montague man pleaded guilty to attempted killing/torturing an animal in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 22, in connection to the killing of a dog. Eric James Wood II, of 5016 W. Webster Rd., testified before Judge Susan K. Sniegowski that he…
Police news, June 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 police activity in Mason County Monday, June 21, 2021: 5:24 a.m, (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of US 31, Sherman Township. 9:53 a.m., (MCSO), gas drive-off, $25.66…
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