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Fire destroys Sheridan Twp. pole barn. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a pole barn at 5417 N. Budzynski Road Saturday evening, July 31, 2021. Fountain Area Fire Department and Free Soil/Meade Fire Department were dispatched to the fire at 10:18 p.m. Upon arrival of the first fire truck, the building was engulfed in flames. The building…
Kids learn to dig gardening at U Dig It! Community Garden. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Two more summer workshops being offered. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Summer workshops teaching kids about gardening are continuing into August with two more sessions for children…
Smith & Eddy, Fremont Insurance donate to Scottville Clown Band. MEARS — Representatives from Smith & Eddy Insurance and Fremont Insurance showed up at the Scottville Clown Band concert at Silver Lake Tuesday, July 27, to present $2,000 to the band’s endowment fund. “Both Fremont Insurance and Smith & Eddy Insurance are committed to the communities we serve,” said Scott…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. WSCC, Spectrum Health discuss increased partnership. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital President Drew Dostal met recently and discussed ways to enhance the partnership between the two entities. The collaborative relationship between WSCC and Spectrum…
79th District Court news, posted July 31, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher Lee Merriam, 42, no address listed, was arrested July 24 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of second degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: Aug. 4…
6 to compete for Miss Mason County title. SCOTTVILLE — Six candidates are vying for the title of Miss Mason County 2021. The contestants will participate in a private interview with the judges on August 3, with the pageant occurring on Friday, August 6 at 7 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Prior to the Miss Mason County Pageant…
Police news, July 30, 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: Wednesday, July 28, 2021: 7:12 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 39-year-old Crown Point, Indiana man was arrested for domestic violence, 8800 block of M 116 near the Ludington State…
Outdoors: Blastomycosis- A Rare but Possible Threat to your Dog By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. Barney was a happy outdoor-loving Michigan dog. He was only 4-years-old when he died of blastomycosis, leaving behind his grieving humans and a doggy sister. Blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection that can affect mammals. Humans and cats are also susceptible, but dogs seem…
WSCC president elected to community college association executive committee. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward has been elected to the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) executive committee. The MCCA is an organization that fosters collaboration, connections, and partnerships among the 28 Michigan public community colleges and their stakeholders. It plays an important role in legislative and…
Obituary: Fay Laguire, 67, of Ludington. Fay Dean Laguire, 67, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Fay was born on July 26, 1954, to Bernard and Marjorie Laguire in Manistee. He graduated from Manistee High School with the class of 1972. Afterwards, he went on to Ferris State College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business. …
LHS offering Esports camp. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Varsity Esports team will host Esports camp sessions for SMITE and League of Legends players on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Campers will learn about playing as part of an organized Esports team. Camp times are 9…
Kinships Caregivers resume meetings. By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondent SCOTTVILLE — Opening your home to children can sometimes be difficult to do, especially if you are to raise grandchildren, which is why Bill Kerans, director of the Scottville Area Senior Center makes it his goal to advocate for “kinship caregivers.” Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a program for kinship adults who…
Intoxicated woman arrested after standing in US 10 traffic. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Mason County woman was arrested by Ludington police for disorderly conduct Wednesday, July 28, shortly before 7:30 p.m. at US 10 and Stiles Road. “The woman was intoxicated and standing in US 10 traffic,” said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. “She tried to get into someone’s stopped car, but…
Obituary: Darlene Harrell (Clark) Bettison, 88, of Ludington. Darlene Bettison, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 28, 2021 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Darlene was born on July 31, 1932 in Ludington, the daughter of Ossie Harrell and Eleanor (Henkel). She atttended Scottville High School and graduated with the class of 1950 where she was…
Woman arrested for making threats with a knife. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on a felony assault charge Wednesday, July 28, shortly before 3 a.m. in the 6600 block of Linden Street…
2 injured in PM Highway crash. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Ludington man and a 69 year-old Rockford woman were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, July 28, shortly before 8 a.m. on Pere Marquette Highway at the US 31 northbound off-ramp, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Obituary: Larry Brant, 71, of Ludington. Larry Eugene Brant, 71, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born July 12, 1950 in Denver , Colorado to Byron Brant and Fern (Huffman) Stewart. Larry graduated from Mason County Central in 1968. After high school Larry enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country, spending time in…
Funeral service announcement, Marylyn Brown, 92, of Ludington. A memorial service will be held for Marylyn Brown, 92, of Ludington, who passed away on June 29, 2021, on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington with visitation starting at 10 a.m. See obituary here.
Obituary: Donald Franklin Springer, of Lansing Donald Franklin Springer of Lansing, died Friday, July 16, 2021 in Ludington after an epic battle with leukemia. Born in Lansing, Michigan to Kenneth and Madelyn Springer, Don is survived by brothers Ron (Linda) Springer, Steve (Patricia) Springer, and sister Barbara (Jim) Cooley, nephews Colin (Elizabeth Goldthwaite) Springer, Sam Springer, niece Emily Springer, and…
Funeral service announcement: Edward James, 73, of Ludington. Edward “Eddie” L. James, 73, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home in Ludington. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the pavilion at Memorial Tree Park on North Washington in Pere Marquette Township. Arrangements have been entrusted…
Scottville water main repaired, boil water order in effect. SCOTTVILLE — The water main break in the 100 block of South Main Street that occurred Tuesday has been fixed, according to City Manager Jim Newkirk. A boil water order for that area is still in effect, however. Newkirk said bacterial contamination may have occurred in the water system due to…
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