Sheriff’s report. #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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020: – 6:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 Freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. – 12:30 p.m., failure to report a…
Obituary: Kurt Knutson, 48, of Mason County. Kurt J. Knutson, 48, lost his battle with cancer on August 27, 2020. Kurt was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and good friend to many. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. He will be dearly missed. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Bachellor…
Americans Unite! march intended to show support for USA. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Brandi Fulker is tired of the divisiveness in our country. The Grant Township resident said she believes that Americans are more alike than they are different, despite what may be portrayed in the national news . For this reason, she is organizing a march, called…
ESD transportation department ready for new school year. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in cooperation with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District’s Transportation Department has been working this summer with the goal of keeping students and staff as safe…
West Shore Bank Scottville car wash raises funds for Meals on Wheels. SCOTTVILLE — Employees and their families of the West Shore Bank’s Scottville office recently raised $561.67 at a car wash. The amount was matched by the bank, for a total of $1,223.34 donated to Mason County Meals on Wheels. The car wash was held during the bank’s Acts…
Culinary medicine comes to Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has partnered with District Health Department #10 and Lifestyle Medicine at Spectrum Health to bring culinary medicine to Spectrum Health’s northwest region. Beginning September 22, two sessions of culinary medicine programming will be available to residents of Mason and Oceana counties focusing on the powerful influence food has…
The Scoop: Joe Lancour Memorial Scholarship Golf Scramble. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The annual Joe Lancour Memorial Scholarship Golf Scramble will take place Friday, Aug. 28, at The Hemlock Golf Course. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Tyler Reed about the fund raiser. Lancour was a 2004 graduate of…
Obituary: Sue Ann Champion, 62, of Scottville. Sue Ann (Townsend) Champion was born in Muskegon on December 11, 1957 to George and Lois Townsend of Ravenna. Her childhood was spent learning and growing in Ravenna alongside her sisters Leigh Wilson and Pamela Townsend. The youngest of the three, Sue was beloved and precious to all. From a young age, Sue…
Obituary: Gordon Terryn, 83, of Scottville. Gordon Richard Terryn, 83, of Scottville, passed away on August 25, 2020. Gordon was born on December 1, 1936 in Mason County, the son of Charles and Vivian (O’Brien) Terryn. After graduating from Scottville High School in 1955, he joined the workforce and spent the next 40 years working for Harbison-Walker Refractories in…
Thunderstorms expected tonight, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Isolated thunderstorms this evening becoming more widespread overnight. Low temperature of 64 degrees. Winds northeast at 3 mph. Chance of rain, 90%. Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread…
Obituary: Charles ‘Chuck’ Hagerman, Jr., 72, of Ludington. Charles “Chuck” Job Hagerman Jr., of Ludington, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2020 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. To fulfill his last request, Chuck and his three daughters celebrated his life by toasting with a cold Guinness. As in life he lived by his terms and left on his terms.…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mason County until 11:45 a.m. At 10:40 a.m. a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest of Ludington State Park moving east at…
Motorist cited for running red light after hitting patrol car. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Scottville woman was cited for running a red light following a three-car collision involving a Mason County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Tuesday, Aug. 25, around 9:30 p.m. on US 10 at Brye Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Minor injuries were reported in…
Felony stalking 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 70-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant issued in Mason County for aggravated stalking Tuesday, Aug. 25, shortly before 2 p.m. on Loggers Lane, according to Mason…
Rosemary Shoup Duggan, 76, of Ludington. Rosemary Shoup Duggan passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Rosemary was born September 16, 1943 to Boyd and Vera Shoup. She attended Mason County Eastern Schools and graduated with the class of 1961. Rosemary married Gary Duggan on October 6, 1962 and together they…
Sunshine, clouds, rain, thunderstorms Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight. Low temperature of 72 degrees. Winds west-southwest at 1o to 15 mph. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm possible. High…
Teacher Tuesday: Small Wonders’ Ms. Melanie Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – Melanie Hargreaves was always told by her mother and others that she would make a great teacher. She is now the lead preschool teacher and Great Start Readiness Program teacher at Small Wonders Child…
18 sprinkler heads broken at RV resort. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Offie is investigating a damaged property case in which 18 sprinkler heads were broken off the watering system at Poncho’s Pond RV Resort on Wallace Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident was reported Monday, Aug. 24, around 4:30 p.m. Other…
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