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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 23, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Melaina Angel Grant, 52, of Free Soil, died on Monday, November 22, 2021. Services are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping…
VIDEO: Crown and Cork TV: Chef Tyler, London Broil, and Caribbean Shrimp. This post is presented by Crown and Cork Waterfront Kitchen & Bar located at 502 W. Loomis St., across from the Ludington Municipal Marina. Crown and Cork is currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. This week, Crown and Cork will be closed on…
One dead following Sheridan Twp. house fire. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — One person is dead following a morning house fire at 3746 N. Morse Rd. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, who was on scene, confirmed that a body was found inside the building but, while they have an indication of who the deceased may be, the identification…
Fire damages Sheridan Township house. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a house at 3746 N. Morse Road this morning. Firefighters from Fountain Area Fire Department and Branch Township Fire Department were initially called to the house at 9:12 a.m. Initial dispatch information stated a passerby had noticed smoke coming from the attic of the house. Nobody was home at the…
Fire destroys Amber Township house. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An early morning fire destroyed a house at 189 S. Quarterline Road today, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Scottville Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were initially called to the residence, between US 10-31 and First Street, at 4:05 a.m. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department was also called to assist, along with Mason…
Man arrested for strangulation, resisting arrest, parole violation. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for domestic assault by strangulation, resisting arrest, and violating parole in the 400 block of East Melendy Street Sunday, Nov. 22, shortly after 2:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The victim, who is a 30-year-old Ludington man, had scratch…
All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson boosters for all adults who have already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines. The notice came jointly in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and District Health Department #10…
Ludington man arrested on felony drug warrant. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on a Mason County warrant for a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and a high-court misdemeanor…
Lights On event will thank health care workers. LUDINGTON — Area law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services are holding a Lights On celebration of gratitude for hospital workers at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 6 p.m. Families and members of the community are invited to participate and display messages of thanks, as well…
Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater. Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Marian was born on December 15, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. She was married to Carl L. Peterson on July 20, 1954. Marian worked at Star Watch Case, Telephone Company, and Pentwater Public Schools as an…
Educator Spotlight: LHS’s Deb Follrath. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. LUDINGTON – With the most seniority with Ludington Area Schools, high school physical education teacher, Deb Follrath is in her 38th year…
Giving thanks to Scottville’s seniors. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Over 200 traditional Thanksgiving turkey meals were prepared today, Sunday, Nov. 21, during the Scottville Community Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors, held outside the former Scottville Optimist Center. The event was…
Obituary: Frank ‘Frankie’ Wright, 79, of Ludington. Frank “Frankie” Earl Wright, 79, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at home. Frankie was born May 21, 1942, to Willis and Evelyn (Anscomb) Wright. He lived most of his life in the Holton/Twin Lake area and most recently lived in Victory Township near Ludington in Mason County. Frankie had a…
79th District Court news, posted Nov. 20, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Kimberly Ellis Koslow, 51, of 6372 E. Ridge Ave., Sheridan Township, was arrested Nov. 16 by Michigan State Police on a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and a…
Obituary: Michael Lenz, 59, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Ludington. Michael F. Lenz, 59, of Grand Rapids formerly of Ludington passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born July 23, 1962 in Grand Rapids to Frank and Adele (Bombassei) Lenz. Mike graduated from Ludington High School in 1980, and in 1984, from Ferris State University with a degree in…
Scottville Senior Thanksgiving Dinner is Sunday, take-out style. SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Community Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors will be held Sunday, November 21, at the former Scottville Optimist Center. After a one-year pandemic suspension, the Thanksgiving tradition will resume as a take-out only event. Meals will be delivered to people who drive up in their cars, from noon to 2…
Scottville man with extensive criminal record receives delayed sentence for resisting arrest. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville man with an extensive criminal history received a delayed sentencing earlier this week for two counts of assaulting, resisting, obstructing a police officer. Lancelot Christopher Peebles, 28, of 306 E. State St., was found guilty on Nov. 16 in 51st Circuit Court. His sentencing…
Circuit Court sentencings, posted Nov. 19, 2021. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Clinton Duane Franklin, 45, of 3589 E. Manales Rd., Sherman Township, was found guilty on Sept. 10, 2021 on the charge of possession of methamphetamine. One charge of habitual offender, second offense, was dropped per plea agreement. He was…
MDHHS issues face mask advisory for holiday season. ‘The holidays can be a time to spread great cheer, and we recommend taking measures including wearing a mask indoors to not spread COVID-19 to loved ones.’ LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a face mask advisory for the holiday season, citing a rise in COVID-19…
Domestic violence arrest tops 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Pentwater man was arrested on an outstanding Lake County warrant for domestic violence after Mason County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance complaint Thursday, Nov. 18, shortly…
Obituary: Paul Ruzgis, 94, of Scottville. Paul William Ruzgis, 94, of Scottville, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away surrounded by loved ones, at home on Monday, November 15, 2021. Paul was born on March 9, 1927 in Sherman Township, the son of John and Grace (Evanoski) Ruzgis. He graduated from Scottville High School in 1945 and Michigan State University of…
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