Domestic violence arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime 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 59-year-old Twin Lake, Michigan man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for domestic violence at the Ludington State Park Tuesday, Sept. 15, shortly before 10 p.m., according to Mason…
Bids being accepted: Oversized stone, Mason Co. Road Commission The Mason County Road Commission is accepting bids for approximately 1,000 tons of excess oversized stone located in its Deren Road Pit at the corner of Deren and Morton roads in Riverton Township. All material removed is required to be weighed on a certified scale and load tickets returned to the…
Fin & Feather Club to honor deceased members. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin and Feather Club will hold a memorial service on Saturday, September 19, at 1 p.m. The club will honor four members who have passed away over the past year: Bruce Finch, Bob Fenstermacher, David Woodruff, and David Stratton. Memorial bricks have been placed in the club’s memorial.…
Obituary: Joseph Jurkowski, 89, of Ludington. Joseph A. Jurkowski, 89, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 11, 2020. He was born September 30, 1930, in Newark, New Jersey, to Joseph and Alma (Hagel) Jurkowski. After high school, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS Taylor, a Fletcher-class destroyer, as well as…
Cooler temps Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Sunshine and clouds mixed the remainder of the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible, 20% chance of rain. High temperature of 70 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, partly cloudy…
MCP to live stream MCC football opener. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Press will live stream the Mason County Central Varsity Football game opener against Oakridge, Friday, Sept. 18 on its Facebook page. The game will be played at Spartan Community Field beginning at 7 p.m. Due to restrictions from the governor and the Michigan High School Athletic Association, players are…
Teacher Tuesday: WSCC’s Jessica Houser. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. VICTORY TWP – West Shore Community College professor Jessica Houser never planned on becoming a teacher, she had her mind set on seeking her doctoral degree in counseling. “I fell into teaching,” she said. “Shortly after I finished my…
Recent births, posted Sept. 15, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Breanna Ava Mauer, the daughter of Twyla and Richard Mauer of Scottville, was born Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Knoah Lee Knudsen, the son of Julie and Kent…
Police news. #MasonCountyCrime 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: Monday, Sept. 15, 2020: – 11 a.m., (Michigan State Police), trespassing, 5000 block of Progress Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 4:40 p.m., (MSP), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, 3000 block…
Obituary: William Acker, 71, of Parker, Ariz., formerly of Ludington. William Arey Acker, 71 of Parker, Arizona passed away September 8, 2020. Bill was born April 25, 1949 in San Francisco, California and lovingly adopted by the late Arey and Isalette “Marie” Acker. In 1968, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Vietnam…
Obituary: Lucy Daugherty, 81, Ludington. Lucy Daugherty, 81, of Ludington passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born Dec. 15, 1938 in Kerrville, Texas. Lucy loved her family very much. She moved to Ludington in the ’50s after coming to Michigan for work with her first husband and said she immediately loved Ludington and made it her permanent…
Windy this afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Becoming partly cloudy and windy later today. High temperature near 70 degrees. Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 63 degrees. Winds today south-southwest at 20 to 30 mph, slowing to 10 to 20…
WSCC Humankind series to focus on British Isles. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Now in its fourth year, West Shore Community College kicks off its 2020 – 21 Humankind Series with two presentations on Monday, Sept. 21, by distinguished scholar, Dr. Alan Gallay, on the life of Sir Walter Raleigh: one at 12:30 p.m. and the other at 7 p.m. Gallay’s presentations,…
Custer man arrested for false pretense over $100,000, larceny by conversion over $20,000. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Custer man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Sept. 12, shortly before 4 p.m. on East Wilson Road on two…
Handgun stolen from vehicle. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Taurus .38 revolver from a vehicle Friday, Sept. 11, around 2:30 p.m. in the 6000 block of Maple Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available…
Obituary: Curtis Crawford, 88, Ludington. Curtis E. Crawford, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Curtis was born on February 20, 1932 in Grant Township, the son of the late Elmer and Glora (Shoup) Crawford. Curtis served his country in the United States Air Force and was a switchman for C&O Railroad for many years. Curtis is…
Beautification Grant Funds Available to Mason County Businesses PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County businesses may be eligible to receive funding for beautification of exterior spaces under a new grant program, announced by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pennies from Heaven Foundation. The purpose of thE grant is to support small businesses with outdoor projects…
Sunny skies Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some passing clouds this evening. Low temperature of 48 degrees. Winds northeast at 4 mph. Chance of rain, 10%. Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 Clear skies. High 67; low 50. Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind:…
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