Fire damages FloraCraft building. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Fire and smoke damaged FloraCraft’s extrusion building Wednesday morning. Ludington Fire Department was dispatched to the building, on the northwest corner of Lavinia Street and Bryant Road at 11:34 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered an active, but contained, fire in the building. Heavy black smoke had filled the building. CEO…
Obituary: Marcellin Marquardt, 89, of Free Soil. Marcellin Marquardt 89, of Free Soil, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Marcellin was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Marquardt; her parents Martin and Dorothy Dufon; and grandsons Abe and Ben Nelson. She is survived by daughters Gena (Ben) Nelson, Valerie Marquardt; and son Russ Marquardt; grandchildren Patrick (Nicole),…
Obituary: Elmer Currier, Sr., 87, of Ludington. Elmer C. Currier Sr., 87, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born August 3, 1935 on the farm in Crystal, Michigan. Elmer was the last of 23 children; an end of an era for a share cropping family. Elmer spent his childhood helping the family farm. He married the…
Obituary: Mary Wikarejczak, 77, of Parker, Arizona, formerly of Ludington. Mary passed away August 9, 2022 in Parker Arizona just days before her 78th birthday. She was born August 17, 1944 in Ludington to Ed and Dorothy Shorts. She graduated from Ludington High School and attended Michigan State University and West Shore Community College. She married David Wikarejczak on May…
Obituary: Louis Anderson, 83, of Fountain Louis “Louie” John Anderson, 83, of Fountain, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. Louis was one of 11 children and is survived by sisters Joann Litwin of Toledo, Ohio and Helen Stanton of Temperance. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Anderson. Louie served in the U.S. Army and did a tour…
Obituary: Cynthia Hazard, 71, of Ludington. Cynthia “Cindy” Hazard, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, after a lingering illness. Cindy was born March 8, 1951, in Ludington, the daughter of Hiram and Virginia Hazard. She was a lifelong resident and Ludington High School graduate. Cindy worked at three of the…
Scottville police chief told repeatedly during July 27 meeting that he wasn’t fired. SCOTTVILLE — Several details about circumstances leading up to the alleged termination of Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy were revealed during the city commission’s regular meeting Monday, Aug. 22, including: a taped recording of a meeting Wednesday morning, July 27, 2022, between now former City Attorney Carlos…
Grant Twp. Fire & Rescue annual chicken dinner is Sunday. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The annual Grant Township Fire and Rescue Department’s annual barbecue chicken dinner is Sunday, Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grant Township fire station, 835 W. Hoague Road. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department. Dinner is $15 per adult…
Man arrested for assaulting 2 men. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Editor’s Note: Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski provided corrected info Tuesday afternoon. Please note the bolded text. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on charges of felonious assault and assault and…
Obituary: Gaye Schulke, 70, of Scottville. Gaye E. Schulke, 70, of Scottville passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. She was born June 15, 1952 in Scottville to Roy and Madeline (Vermeiren) Shilander. She graduated from Mason County Central High School and went on to take some courses at Ferris State College. She married the late John “Jack” Schulke in 1975.…
Obituary: Michael Warner, 74, of Ludington. Michael (Mike) John Warner, 74, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Mike was born on August 5, 1948 to Louise (Durie) Warner and Jackson Warner. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1967, where he played varsity football and basketball. Mike enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1969 and after…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 23, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…
Scottville attorney resigns, referencing issues with police chief, commissioners. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Attorney Carlos Alavardo resigned tonight, as a result of the issues the city recently has faced with its police chief, Matt Murphy and the efforts by some of the city commissioners to defend Murphy and place blame on City Manager Jimmy Newkirk. Alvardo’s resignation letter, dated today,…
Ruby Creek honors disabled veterans. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The Ruby Creek Tavern held its annual Thunder in the Creek on Saturday, Aug. 20. The 16th annual event raises funds for disabled veterans. It kicked off with a noon parade on Washington…
Woman arrested for slashing tire. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Fountain woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Aug. 20, shortly after 10 p.m. for slashing a tire on a vehicle in the 2300 block of North 32nd…
Bystander saves elderly man from drowning in Ludington Harbor. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old West Bloomfield, Michigan man was rescued from the Ludington Harbor by a heroic bystander Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim was pulled from the water by a 62-year-old Kalamazoo, Michigan man who entered the water after seeing the…
District court arraignments, posted Aug. 22, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies -Matthew Elliot Penrod, 32; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and imitation manufacturing a controlled substance; offense date: Aug. 14; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Aug. 15; bond: $1,000/10 percent; probable cause hearing Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.…
New York man admittedly on drugs arrested at state park following strange episode. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Fairport, New York man was arrested following a 911 call reporting a “person possibly on drugs acting strange” at the Ludington State Park Sunday, Aug. 21, at 9:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and…
Obituary: Phyllis Schwartz, 93, of Ludington. Phyllis J Schwartz, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. Phyllis was the daughter of Clarence and Reva (Grubb) Folland. She was married to Warren Schwartz Sr. Phyllis worked at Consumers Power Pumped Storage Project and was the Riverton Township clerk for some time before retiring from Pro Gas. She was…
Recent births, posted Aug. 22, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Na’Vaeh…
Spartan Proud: MCC High School Band prepares for fall season. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Band completed a week of camp Friday with a community performance at Spartan Community Band. New band director Caleb Schultz has been preparing the band for…
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