Driver in high speed chase faces several charges.

April 5, 2021

Driver in high speed chase faces several charges. LUDINGTON — The 29-year-old Ludington man who led law enforcement on a 30 minute high speed chase early Easter Sunday morning faces charges, including two felony charges. Dustin Michael Jewett, of 601 N. Rowe St., was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and arraigned in 79th District Court for felony charges…

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The Scoop: Harper’s Food Donation Fund

April 5, 2021

The Scoop: Harper’s Food Donation Fund The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank.  Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Harper Stepka of Riverton Township. Harper will be celebrating her “golden” birthday on April 7 (she turns 7-years-old, the date the correlates with her age). Instead of gifts, the Scottville Elementary…

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Driver cited for 8th-offense DWLS.

April 5, 2021

Driver cited for 8th-offense DWLS. LUDINGTON — ​A 41-year-old Ludington woman was cited by Ludington police for eighth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) at the intersection of Danaher and George streets Friday, April 2 at ​9:21 p.m., according to Cpt. ​Steve Wietrzykowski. The following is other recent LPD activity: Saturday, April 3, 2021: ​- 3:26 a.m., ​a 38-year-old Ludington man was…

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Obituary: Leonard Martinez, 52, of Ludington.

April 5, 2021

Obituary: Leonard Martinez, 52, of Ludington. Leonard Martinez, 52, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born August 29, 1968, in Coldwater, the son of Phillip and Marcelina (Ramirez) Martinez. Leonard worked at Dimensions Unlimited, in Ludington, and loved his job; never missing a day. Other than work, his passion was bowling. His favorite times were family…

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Weekend police news.

April 5, 2021

Weekend police news. 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 over the weekend: Friday, April 2, 2021: 9:52 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road near Gordon Road, Victory Township. 7:46 p.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash,…

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Obituary: Judi Holden, 79, of Ludington.

April 5, 2021

Obituary: Judi Holden, 79, of Ludington. Judi A. Holden, 79, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 4, 2021, with her family at her side. Judi was born the second child of Zygmunt and Geraldine (Sadler) Jablonski on August 20, 1941. She lived a full life and enjoyed spending time with her friends, family; especially her grandchildren. Judi’s laughter…

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Obituary: Edward Busch, Jr., 71, of Ludington.

April 5, 2021

Obituary: Edward Busch, Jr., 71, of Ludington. Edward Regis Busch Jr., 71, of Ludington, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Ed was born on July 2, 1949 in Detroit, the son of Edward and Jean (Wright) Busch.  He graduated in 1967 from Shrine of the Little Flower High School.  On December 5, 1975, he married…

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WSCC summer, fall registrations to begin April 12.

April 5, 2021

WSCC summer, fall registrations to begin April 12. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Registration for West Shore Community College’s summer and fall semesters begins on April 12, for first-time and guest students and will continue to the first week of each term’s classes. The summer semester runs from June 7 through July 30. The fall semester begins August 30 and ends Dec.…

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Showers possible Tuesday night.

April 5, 2021

Showers possible Tuesday night. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies tonight. Low temperature of 54 degrees. Winds south-southeast at 8 mph. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Mix of sun and clouds during the day. Showers in the evening. High 69; low 54. Precipitation: 24% day; 40% evening.…

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Ludington man arrested following high speed chase. 

April 4, 2021

Ludington man arrested following high speed chase.  LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested early this morning following a 30 minute high speed chase that began in the city of Ludington and then several townships before ending again in the city.  Details of the chase have not yet been released by law enforcement. Information in this story is based…

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Warm temps continue this week, rain likely tonight, Monday.

April 4, 2021

Warm temps continue this week, rain likely tonight, Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some clouds and possibly an isolated thunderstorm late tonight. Low temperature of 48 degrees. Winds southeast at 7 mph. Monday, April 5, 2021 Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Slight…

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Recent deaths, posted April 3, 2021

April 3, 2021

Recent deaths, posted April 3, 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: Joann Frances Tolles, 87, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Edward Regis Busch Jr., 71,…

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79th District Court news, posted April 2, 2021.

April 2, 2021

79th District Court news, posted April 2, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court.  Felony arraignments –Michelle Renee Patrick, 49, of 209 N. Emily St., Ludington, was arrested March 25 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance (narcotic/cocaine)…

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The Scoop: Ludington social district. 

April 2, 2021

The Scoop: Ludington social district.  The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster about the newly formed downtown Ludington social district. Among other things, the district allows to-go consumption of alcohol from licensed establishments within the district.…

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Funeral service notice: Patricia Hanson, 81, of Fountain.

April 2, 2021

Funeral service notice: Patricia Hanson, 81, of Fountain. Patricia J. Hanson, 81, of Fountain, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 9, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home…

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FiveCAP food distribution scheduled for April 14

April 2, 2021

FiveCAP food distribution scheduled for April 14 SCOTTVILLE — Seniors ages 60 and older, who are income-eligible, will have an opportunity to participate in the bi-monthly supplemental food distribution offered through FiveCAP, Inc.  The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) benefits a demographic that is often forced to make difficult choices when it comes to surviving on a fixed-income. With the…

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Police news, April 2, 2021.

April 2, 2021

Police news, April 2, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, April 1, 2021: 7:44 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and Free Soil Road, Free Soil Township. 8:15 a.m., assistance to Grant Township Fire…

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Recent births, posted April 2, 2021.

April 2, 2021

Recent births, posted April 2, 2021. The following births have been reported: Leland Richard Rohdy, the son of Jessica Carlson and Logan Rohdy of Manistee, was born Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…

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