Shelby man arrested following cross-county police chase.

March 29, 2021

Shelby man arrested following cross-county police chase. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a police chase that began in Mason County and ended in Oceana County after he crashed into a ditch and fled on foot Sunday, March 28, shortly after 9 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Mason…

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Obituary: Betsy Hissong, 72, of Custer.

March 29, 2021

Obituary: Betsy Hissong, 72, of Custer. Betsy Lee Hissong, 72, of Custer, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Betsy was born on November 27, 1948 in Ludington, the daughter of Leo and Garnet Mikulskis. She married Forrest Hissong on June 7, 1969.  Betsy truly loved her 15 years as bus driver for Mason County Central.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening,…

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Obituary: Joseph William Mickevich, 78, of Fountain

March 29, 2021

Obituary: Joseph William Mickevich, 78, of Fountain Joseph William Mickevich, 78, of Fountain, passed away on Wednesday March 24, 2021.  Joseph was born on August 31, 1942, the son of Joseph and Josephine Mickevich. He married Carol Jean Wilson on July 9, 1966 at Fountain United Methodist Church. Joseph graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of…

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Arneson to retire as director of Staircase Youth Services. 

March 29, 2021

Arneson to retire as director of Staircase Youth Services.  LUDINGTON  – Cindy Arneson, executive director of Staircase Youth Services, has announced she is retiring following 23 years of service at the agency.  “I would like to thank everyone that I have had the pleasure of working with over the years, as well as our board of directors for their support.…

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Recent deaths, posted March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021

Recent deaths, posted March 29, 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: Shirley Wilczynski, 80, of Baldwin, died on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Nancy Lee Schwass, 82, of Scottville,…

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Temps expected to rise Monday, windy.

March 28, 2021

Temps expected to rise Monday, windy. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low temperature of 23 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Monday, March 29, 2021 Partly cloudy. High 54; low 45. Precipitation: 4% day;…

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Recent deaths, posted March 28, 2021

March 28, 2021

Recent deaths, posted March 28, 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: Joe Lindsey Jr., 63, of Lansing, formerly of Ludington, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. A funeral will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at…

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Full Court Press: Little Motocross Racers. 

March 27, 2021

Full Court Press: Little Motocross Racers.  Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  This episode was recorded on Thursday, March 25, 2021.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press sports and recreation webcast, Toni Swinehart interviews motocross racers Lawson Sheren, 7, Brantley Sheren, 5, and Pratt Parker, all…

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Power outages planned at WSCC for maintenance. 

March 26, 2021

Power outages planned at WSCC for maintenance.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Due to a planned power outage for equipment repairs to West Shore Community College’s power grid, the college’s maintenance department has announced several of the main campus buildings will be without power beginning at 9 a.m., on Tuesday, March 30. Initially, the Tech Center will be without power at 9…

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Domestic violence arrest tops police activity.

March 26, 2021

Domestic violence arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime 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 Thursday, March 25, 2021: 9:07 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 37-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for domestic assault, ​100 block of West Melendy Street, City of…

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Recent births, posted March 26, 2021.

March 26, 2021

Recent births, posted March 26, 2021. The following births have been reported: Liam Merlin McWilliams, the son of Amy and Daniel McWilliams of Scottville, was born on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Ronen James Ford, the son of Stacy and Zachary Ford of Ludington, was born on Friday, March 26, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List…

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Death Notice: Rita Jones, 75, of Ludington.

March 26, 2021

Death Notice: Rita Jones, 75, of Ludington. Rita C. Jones, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Taylorville Ill., passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.

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Road weight and speed restrictions to be lifted. 

March 25, 2021

Road weight and speed restrictions to be lifted.  The Mason County Road Commission is announcing that seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be lifted effect Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 6 a.m.   Weight and speed restrictions are enforced to minimize the damage caused during Michigan’s seasonal thaw.   For additional information, contact the Mason County Road Commission office Monday…

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Recent arraignments include strangulation charges. 

March 25, 2021

Recent arraignments include strangulation charges.  LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court.  Felonies – Brent Daniel Clampitt, 29, of 411 N. Thomas St., Scottville, was arrested on Marcy 18, 2021 by Scottville Police Department, and charged with assault by strangulation, interfering with an electronic communication device, domestic violence. A probable cause hearing was scheduled…

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Police news, March 25, 2021.

March 25, 2021

Police news, March 25, 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: Tuesday, March 23, 2021: 12:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Benson Road north of Marshall Road, Branch Township. 3:05 p.m., (MCSO), a 20-year-old…

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Recent deaths, posted March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021

Recent deaths, posted March 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: Joseph William Mickevich, 78, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at Oak…

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4-year-old boy with autism dies after found in drainage ditch.

March 24, 2021

4-year-old boy with autism dies after found in drainage ditch. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 4-year-old boy with autism died Tuesday afternoon, March 23, after he was found in a water-filled drainage ditch in the 4000 block of West Kinney Road, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. “On March 23, 2021 at approximately…

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Teacher Spotlight: Leta Bowman, early childhood.

March 24, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: Leta Bowman, early childhood. 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.  LUDINGTON –  Thousands of children attend early childhood education classes at daycare facilities across the country. Leta’s Educational Childcare and Learning Center in Ludington is…

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