Fire destroys Grant Twp. house. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments responded to a fire that destroyed a house this morning, April 1, 2021, at 7065 N. Dennis Road. Grant Township Fire Department and Hamlin Township Fire Department were called to the scene at 7:43 a.m., followed by Fountain Area Fire Department and Free Soil/Meade Fire…
Police news, April 1, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, March 31, 2021: 4:46 a.m., alarm activation, Free Soil Township. 8:47 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Quarterline Road, Victory Township. 3:49 p.m., one-vehicle…
Sunny skies, a little warmer Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Hope you enjoyed your April Fool’s Day weather. Tonight, expect clear skies with a low temperature of 18 degrees. Winds southeast at 3 mph. Friday, April 2, 2021 Sunny during the day. Partly cloudy in the evening.…
Around the County: Spring Peepers. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Enjoy 30 seconds of the spring peepers in an Amber Township swamp. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the…
Case against Ludington man charged with fleeing police bond over to circuit court. LUDINGTON — Kelsey Joe Whitehead, 43, of 407 E. Foster St., waived his preliminary examination today during a probable cause hearing in 79th District Court and is taking his case to 51st Circuit Court. Whitehead was arraigned on third degree fleeing a police officer and repeat offender,…
News Alert: Vehicle fire in Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Fire Department has been dispatched to the intersection of Peterson and Fisher roads for a report of a vehicle that has rolled over and has caught fire. No injuries reported.
Police news, March 31, 2021. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, March 30, 2021: 11:47 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 9:47 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Darr Road, Custer Township. 11:47 p.m., a 35-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 and…
Recent births, posted March 31, 2021. The following births have been reported: Keeley Ann Maidens, the daughter of Heather Wagner and Darwin Maidens of Free Soil, was born on Monday, March 29, 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…
Obituary: Susan Larson, 61, of Scottville. Susan K. Larson, 61, of Scottville, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. Susan was born on February 11, 1960 in Chicago, the daughter of Harry and Barsha (Caswell) Thrailkill. As a child, she moved around, attending schools in Waukegan Ill., Muskegon, and in 1978, she graduated from Pentwater High School. As an adult,…
Some flurries possible Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with snow showers. Low temperature of 23 degrees. Winds north at 10 to 15 mph. Thursday, April 1, 2021 Cloudy skies. A few flurries possible. Clear skies at night. High 34; low 17. Precipitation: 15% day; 2%…
Recent deaths, posted March 31, 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: Susan K. Larson, 61, of Scottville, died on Monday, March 29, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of…
Drunken tantrum leads to arrest. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday, March 29, shortly before 9 p.m. in the 1900 block of West Hansen Road for violating his bond, according to Mason…
Hospital reducing visitors. LUDINGTON — As a result of increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19 and the increase in community positivity rate, Spectrum Health is revising its visitor policies. The revision aims to reduce the number of people in its hospitals and outpatient care sites, including Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. According to District Health Department No. 10, there are…
Joe L. Lindsey Jr. April 28, 1957 – March 17, 2021 It is with great shock, sorrow, and sadness to have to announce the passing of an amazing father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend: Joe L. Lindsey Jr. who passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2021. He was 63 years old. Joe was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on…
Cooler temps Wednesday, Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low temperature around 30 degrees. Winds west-north-west at 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Partly cloudy. High 37; low 23. Precipitation: 19% day; 17% evening. Wind: WNW 13…
Fleeing suspect arraigned LUDINGTON — The 31-year-old Hart man arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a police chase that began in Mason County and ended in Oceana County has been identified. Armando Gregorio Gutierrez, Jr., of 2880 W. Polk Road, has been arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on charges of fourth-degree fleeing and eluding, resisting and opposing…
Weekend police report, March 29, 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 over the weekend: Friday, March 26, 2021: 7:23 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 10:32 p.m., domestic…
News Alert: Possible house fire, Custer. CUSTER — 9:24 a.m.: Custer Fire Department and Scottville Fire Department have been called to the 2200 block of East Second Street for a report of a house filling up with smoke. Update: firefighters investigating. No flames found. 10:15 a.m.: all units clear.
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