News Alert: Shed fire, Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Report of a shed fire in the 5600 block of North Stiles Road.
News Alert: Shed fire, Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Report of a shed fire in the 5600 block of North Stiles Road.
Man arrested for aggravated domestic violence warrant after running from police. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Ludington police officer Wednesday, Dec. 22, shortly after 4:30 p.m. in the 700 block of North Emily Street after running…
Top 10 2021 baby names at Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has released the top baby names for 2021, with Hazel and Greyson taking first place for most popular girl and boy names among the 285 babies born between January 1, 2021 and December 22, 2021. Alternate spellings and versions of names are included in the hospital’s Top…
Obituary: Lynn Keber, 64 Our matriarch and fairy Godmother, Lynn Marie Keber went to be with Jesus and the love of her life, husband Bill Osentoski on November 19, 2021. Lynn was born in Michigan on 23 December 1956. She attained her master’s in Special Education in 1986 from Central Michigan University then a master’s in counseling in 2002. She…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 23, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Shirley Welch, 91, of Ludington, died on Monday, December 20, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Donald Vern Engle, 77, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, December…
Police news, Dec. 22, 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. Recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity includes: Monday, Dec. 20, 2021: 6:02 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. 7:13 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway…
Obituary: Ethel Ashbay-Hemmer, 63, of Branch. Ethel Marie Ashbay-Hemmer, 63, of Branch, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born January 9, 1958 in Cadillac to Donald and Alice Ashbay. Ethel graduated from Pine River High School. Ethel was a collector of many things and she was always there to help anyone in need. Ethel is survived by her…
Obituary: Beatrice ‘Pearl’ Ruba, 98, of Ludington. Beatrice “Pearl” Ruba, 98, of Ludington passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born April 7, 1923 in Alberta Canada to Edward and Nancy (Boxell) White. Pearl married the late John James Ruba on October 4, 1947. She and her husband owned and operated Mason County Equipment for many years. Pearl retired…
Obituary; Marilyn Raven, 90, of Ludington. Marilyn L. Raven, 90, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Saturday December 11, 2021 with her loving husband of 70 years, E. Dean Raven by her side. Marilyn was born on October 18, 1931 in Cadillac to Eldon and Helen Peterson and graduated from Tustin High School, which is now Pine River…
Obituary: Shirley Welch, 91, of Ludington. Major Shirley M. Welch (Ret.), 91, of 408 N. Lewis St., Ludington, was promoted to Glory Monday, December 20, 2021 at Ludington Woods retirement community. Shirley Marie Johnson was born February 26, 1930 in Escanaba to Harry A. and Ina M. (Finstrom) Johnson. She graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing and was commissioned…
Obituary: William Przybylski, 63, of Ludington. William “Bill” Lee Przybylski, 63, of Ludington passed away peacefully, Friday, December 17, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born June 13, 1958 in Ludington to Walter and Nancy (Genson) Przybylski. Bill graduated from Mason County Central in 1977. After high school Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served…
Obituary: Darlene French, 80, of Ludington. Darlene Jean French, 80, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Darlene was born on December 21, 1940 in Ludington, the daughter of Howard and Adelle (Fassoth) Falkman. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1959 and married the love of her life, Robert French in the late 60s. Darlene was a…
West Shore ESD leads the way for school transportation. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kim Beardslee, correspondent. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) Transportation Department provides service to students who receive special education in WSESD classrooms…
The Grinch hands out hams as part of release agreement. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole reported that deputies apprehended The Grinch earlier today. As part of his conditional release, he has been ordered to give back to the community by assisting deputies during traffic stops by giving Christmas hams to motorists. MCP spotted The Grinch, along with Sgt.…
Ambulance involved in Saturday crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old Ludington girl was injured Saturday evening following a vehicle crash on the Pere Marquette Highway railroad viaduct. Road conditions were icy during that time and a car spun out of control and struck a guardrail. A few minutes later, that vehicle was struck by a…
Weekend police news, Dec. 20, 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 17, 2021: 1:48 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Johnson Road, Amber Township. 6…
Obituary: Charles Hendrickson, 83, of Custer. Charles Arthur Hendrickson, 83, of Custer, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born February 24, 1938, the son of Clifford and Mildred (Kickland) Hendrickson Charles served his country in the U.S. Army. While stationed in Germany, he met the love of his life, Helga Emilie Buttner. They…
Obituary: David Philpott, 78, of Custer. David Michael Philpott, 78, of Custer passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. David was born on August 29, 1943 in Milford, the son of Thurman and Maude (Wheeler) Philpott, and graduated from Milford High School with the class of 1962. On May 5, 1978 he married Cheryl Ann Sober in…
Obituary: Gerald Johnson, 63, of Ludington. Gerald Allen Johnson, 63, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Gerald was born on June 30, 1958 in Pentwater, the son of Theodore Max and Dorothy M. (Edel) Johnson and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1979. While working at Schoenberger’s Market in Scottville, he continued…
Obituary: Richard Puffer, 90, of Ludington. Richard J. Puffer, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Ludington on Monday, December 13, 2021, with his daughter, Lynn, by his side. He was born August 20, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Noble and Lillian Puffer. Richard and his older brother John grew up in Barrington, Illinois. He met the love…
Educator Spotlight: Jennifer Lundberg Anders, WSCC communications professor. 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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – With almost two decades of teaching, West Shore Community College’s, Jennifer Lundberg Anders is a communications…
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