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Smith & Eddy to host Medicare educational event. LUDINGTON — Smith & Eddy Insurance will host a Medicare educational event on Monday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Ludington Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St. Jim Hart, senior sales representative from Priority Health will share his knowledge on Medicare and Medicare Advantages, Part D Presciption coverage and Medicare supplements.…
VIDEO: Around the County: Old Engine Club Education Day. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its traditional Education Day on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at its grounds at Riverside Park. The event has been held for over two decades,…
Oriole Academy gave Tre Wenzel motivation to finish high school. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondant. LUDINGTON — Trevon (Tre) Wenzel, has been described as a success story for the Oriole Work Based Learning Academy. The program was created in 2019 and puts an emphasis…
911 board votes to return medical dispatching to local center. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — During its regular monthly meeting today, Mason-Oceana 911 voted 8-1, with two absences, to rescind its medical dispatch trial with Life EMS. Read related story here. Voting to end the trial were Chairman Craig Mast, Oceana County sheriff; Craig Hardy of Oceana…
Education Spotlight: Andrea Herrema enters 25th year at MCE. Education Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Andrea Herrema is in her 25th year teaching at Mason County Eastern, her alma mater. “I have always loved learning new…
Reek, Quarterline, Hoague roads under construction. The following road construction projects are taking place in Mason County: GRANT TOWNSHIP — Resurfacing will take place on Hoague Road, between US 31 and Quarterline Road and Quarterline Road from Hoague Road to Countyline Road beginning Thursday, Sept. 16. The project is anticipated to be completed in about two weeks. Traffic will be reduced…
Police news, Sept. 15, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021: 10:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles and Manales roads, Victory Township. 10:44 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of…
Churches to hold Serve Ludington Day Oct. 3. LUDINGTON — Four area churches will come together on Sunday, Oct. 3 and hold Serve Ludington Day. The event takes place beginning at 9 a.m. at Oriole Field. The churches will hold a short worship service and then attendees will divide into groups and go out and serve the community. Churches participating…
Notice of Public Hearing: Matter of Ryker James Skaggs. This is a paid posting, paid for by the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
News alert: Vehicle crash in Ludington LUDINGTON — 7:14 p.m.: Report of a two vehicle crash, Madison and First streets.
New 911 medical dispatching raises concerns among first responders. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Since May 1 Mason-Oceana 911 has been conducting a joint dispatch trial with Life EMS, allowing the Grand Rapids based company to screen medical emergency calls and dispatch EMS personnel appropriately. The procedure has met with mixed reviews, mostly unfavorable, from local…
Todd Reed’s photography on display at WSCC art gallery. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Manierre Dawson Gallery is displaying the work of local award-winning photographer WSCC photography instructor Todd Reed. The exhibit is running now until Oct. 10. A reception will be…
Western Michigan ENT moves to new location. LUDINGTON — Western Michigan ENT, currently located at 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 305 in the Medical Office Building at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, will move to a new location effective September 15, 2021. The new address will be 250 N. Nelson Road, Suite 1, in Pere Marquette Township, the former Gentry Medical Building.…
Stalking 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. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding felony stalking warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department Monday, Sept. 13, shortly after 8 a.m. in the City…
Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program candidates. LUDINGTON — Six contestants will compete for the title of Miss Ludington Area during the Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program competition on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. Candidates will be judged by five local judges and will compete in fiveareas of…
Obituary: Ken Cooper, 68, of Branch. Ken Maynard Cooper, 68, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Ken was born on October 24, 1952, in Detroit to George Maynard and Jacqueline (Pelton) Cooper. Ken graduated from Clarkston High School and went on to attend Ferris State College, where he was a part of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. …
Recent births, posted Sept. 14, 2021. The following births have been reported: Azalea Marie Larson, the daughter of Mackenzie Larson and Anthony Gilchrist of Branch, was born on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Makenna Jean Brasil, the daughter of Alyssa McGlauflin and Shane Brasil of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Beckett Dane Gilchrist, the son of Aurelia Stone and Lorenz…
Celebration of Life: Lucille Copenhaver. Lucille J. Copenhaver, 95, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 19, 2020. A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at noon. Read obituary here. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak…
Video: Full Court Press: State Park kayak launch opens. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of the Ludington State Park recently helped fund a kayak launch on the Hamlin Lake side of the Ludington State Park. Today, MCP’s Toni Swinehart spoke with Friends members Bob Sasin…
MCE athletic boosters to hold auction Tuesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters will hold a silent auction on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the MCE back to school open house. Traditionally, the boosters hold an auction in the spring. However, that event hasn’t taken place the last two years due to…
Car spray painted, tires punctured. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a damaged property complaint Sunday, Sept. 12, shortly before 11:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of West Countyline Road. “The complainant reported someone had spray painted her…
