Obituary: Sondra ‘Suzy’ Vander Wall, 68, of Grand Haven. Sondra “Suzy” Leigh Vander Wall, 68, of Grand Haven passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Mercy Health Partners – Mercy Campus in Muskegon. Suzy was born on October 16, 1952 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry F. and Mary A. (Wing) Whitaker and graduated from Mason County Eastern High…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 15, 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: Lorraine Mary Seguin, 86, of Ludington, died on May 13, 2021. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 4 to 7…
Whitmer says mask mandate lifted for vaccinated people. LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating the Gatherings and Mask Order to align with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance on face coverings. The new order will effect on Saturday, May 15 at 9 a.m. The new order states that…
Ludington man faces charges of assaulting police following BB gun incident. LUDINGTON — Devon Joseph-Edwin Wakelin, 24, of 101 W. Melendy St., was arraigned earlier this week on two charges of assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer, felonies punishable by up to two years imprisonment. Wakelin was arrested by Ludington Police Sunday, May 9, 2021 shortly before 6 p.m. near his residence…
Obituary: John Lynn, 76, of Ludington. John Edward Lynn, 76, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born on July 2, 1944 in Muskegon, the son of Evert William and Margaret Thelma (Postuom) Lynn. On March 9, 1974 he married Florice May Marrison at the Scottville United Methodist Church…
Branch man accused of vehicle theft, carjacking, robbery, charged here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Carl A. Reinhold, 27, of 7266 S. Sandra Kay Ave., Branch Township, has been charged in Mason County’s 79th District Court for unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, a felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment. Bail was set at $10,000 cash with…
79th District Court news, posted May 13, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following recent activity took place in 79th District Court. Felonies -Russell Warren Petersen, 50, of 902 N. Washington Ave., Apt. B1, Ludington, was arrested May 7 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Probable cause hearing: May 19…
Recent births, posted May 14, 2021. The following births have been reported: Paisley Rose Green, the daughter of Samantha Fults and Dylan Green of Manistee, was born on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Hayden Marie Phillippo, the daughter of Paige and Jordan Phillippo of Fountain, was born on Friday, May 14, 2021. Luna Lynn Landis, the daughter of Ariel Ware of Hart, was…
Obituary: David Hughes, 74, of Charlotte. It is with great sadness the family of David Humbert Hughes, 74 of Charlotte, Michigan, announce his passing. He was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. David was a highly respected leader in the road construction industry, an avid golfer, a mentor to many, a friend…
Police news, May 14, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, May 12, 2021: 2:55 p.m., a 29-year-old Kerrville, Texas woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, Main and Sanders…
Obituary: LuAnne Winiecke, 67, of Ludington LuAnne Winiecke, 67, of Ludington, the love of my life, left this mortal world for the spiritual after life on Monday, May 10, 2021. She left countless acts of selflessness and kindness; fiercely loyal to her family and friends, expecting nothing in return. She was born January 18, 1954 in Ludington to Andrew and…
Obituary: Helen Calhoun, 87, of Ludington. Helen L. Calhoun, 87, of Ludington passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born May 6, 1934 in Brownstown Indiana to Alva and Ora Hackman. Helen graduated from Brownstown High School in 1952. She went on to study at Concordia University in Fort Wayne, and graduated from…
Recent deaths, posted May 14, 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: Sondra “Suzy” Vander Wall, 68, of Grand Haven, died on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman…
Long distance hiker enjoys local stretch of North Country Trail. Outdoors by Joan Young Mary McKinley, trail name “Denali,” passed through Manistee, Mason, and Lake counties in early May on the North Country Trail. It used to be that very, very few people even knew the NCT existed. Now, the trail is hosting a handful of long-distance hikers each year.…
The Scoop: What’s Happening at the Arts Center 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 Andrew Skinner, executive director of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts about upcoming events. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Library buildings to re-open. The Mason County District Library has announced that it will re-open its buildings to the public in Scottville and Ludington beginning Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Both branches have been closed on and off to public access for over a year. Curbside and digital services offered during the height of the pandemic will still be available. COVID-19…
Full Court Press: Larry Brown, LHS tennis coach. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Ludington High School tennis coach Larry Brown. Larry talks about his teaching/coaching career and about the LHS tennis teams. …
Obituary: Patricia Petersen, 76, of Ludington. Patricia Jean Petersen, 76, of Ludington passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 surrounded by her family. Patty was born on August 21, 1944 in Muskegon, the daughter of Maurice and Edna (Sanders) Quinn and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1962. On October 26,…
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