Scottville man arrested for soliciting prostitution, CSC. SCOTTVILLE — A 54-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and solicitation for prostitution “after he reportedly offered a female money for sex and then allegedly grabbed her inappropriately when she refused his advances,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred…
Man arrested for OWI after falling off moped. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated after falling off the moped he was operating Friday, May 28, around 5:30 p.m.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 1, 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: Will James Flewelling, 20, of Ludington, died on Monday, May 31, 2021. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 from noon to 4…
The Scoop: Sandcastles Children’s Museum opens Tuesday! 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 to Kristin Korendyke, executive director of Sandcastles Children’s Museum, located in downtown Ludington. The museum has been closed since March 2020 and plans to open Tuesday,…
Memorial Day: Never forget. The names of the Mason County residents serving in the armed forces who died during war, are engraved on plaques located in front of the Mason County Courthouse. This day, Memorial Day, is a day set aside to honor these brave men and women.
Sunny and warm on Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 47 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 5 mph. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Clear skies. High 73; low 49. Precipitation: 8% day; 11% evening. Wind: SW 9 mph day; SSE 5 mph…
History: The Civil War veterans of Towns Cemetery. Around the County/History is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Memorial Day, observed this year on Monday, May 31, is a federal holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while…
Obituary: Patrick ‘Mike’ Pomorski, Sr., 79, of Ludington Patrick Michael Pomorski Sr. (Mike), 79, of Ludington passed away peacefully Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous year and half battle with cancer. He was born June 9, 1941 in Ludington to Edward and Kathryn (Dahringer) Pomorski. Mike attended Ludington High School. After school,…
Warmer temps for Memorial Day. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with low temperatures of 43 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 1 mph. Monday, May 31, 2021: Memorial Day Partly to mostly cloudy. High 70; low 46. Precipitation: 3% day; 20% evening. Wind: SW 11 mph day;…
MCC students volunteer to restore veterans’ graves. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Mason County Central High School teacher Tom Richert is passionate about restoring graves, especially those of veterans. A few years ago, Richert started researching his family history, which brought him to various cemeteries. He began…
Gas stolen from company trucks. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —A thief or thieves stole approximately $80 in fuel from company trucks parked in the 100 block of South Jebavy Drive, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The theft was reported Thursday, May 27 around 4…
Full Court Press: Quiring Cycles, custom built bikes made in Free Soil. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Scott Quiring has been making custom built bicycles for over two decades. In 2011, he and his wife, Christina, relocated from the other…
The Scoop: Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk 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 Jimmy Newkirk, Scottville’s new city manager, about his goals for the city and what is currently happening in Scottville. Please consider helping to fund local…
Mason County residents receive traffic safety awards. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole and Hamlin Township resident Dr. Dan Petterson are among six individuals/organizations who were honored by the Michigan Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission this morning, Thursday, May 27, 2021, as recipients of the Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award. The Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award is named for…
Car/deer crashes 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, May 26, 2021: 2:46 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, M 116 south of the Ludington State Park, Hamlin Township. 2:16 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash,…
Students receive ag-based scholarships from Smith & Eddy Insurance. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance and Fremont Insurance recently awarded two local high seniors each $1,000 for agriculture-based continuing education. The scholarships went to Lydia Howe and Tess Bradley. Lydia is a senior at Mason County Eastern (graduated tonight) and is the daughter of John Paul and Sheri Howe of…
79th District Court news, posted May 27, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Donald Thomas Miller, 32, of 602 E. Danaher St., Ludington; May 25; Ludington Police Department (LPD); breaking and entering. Pretrial: June 14 at 11 a.m. Bail: $2,500 personal recognizance. -Jeremy Ray Parker, 41, of 7890…
Obituary: MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington. MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born September 30, 1943, in Ludington to the late Joseph and Regina Betka. MaryAnn retired from Scotty’s Restaurant, where she was employed for 25 years. After retirement, she volunteered for and supported Hospice. She enjoyed traveling and spending winters…
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