Frederick Galen Rhinebolt, 83, of Scottville passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Medilodge in Ludington. Fred was born on March 21, 1937 in Scottville, the son of James Wilbur and Hazel Rose (Bradley) Rhinebolt and attended Ludington High School. On June 1, 1957 he married Alma Roselyn Durham and together they raised three children. Fred worked many years…
Thunderstorms expected tonight; cooler temps for Labor Day. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies this evening. Increasing clouds with periods of showers late. Low temperature of 49 degrees. Winds northeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain, 40%. Tuesday, Sept. 8,…
LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Newaygo County man died Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, following a single vehicle motorcycle crash. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency personnel were dispatched to a report of an unconscious man near a dirt bike on Sippy Road near Whiskey Creek Resort about 4:05 p.m. First responders located Brian Nelson Finch, dead at the…
2 injured in Free Soil Township crash. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Free Soil woman and her adult son were injured Friday afternoon following a single vehicle crash on Stark Road north of Hasenbank Road. Emergency personnel were called to the scene about 5:30 p.m. The driver and passenger were pinned into the vehicle which was upside down, requiring…
Deputies busy with crashes. #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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020: 7:40 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Jagger Road, Hamlin Township. 11:34 a.m., two-vehicle crash, minor injury, Pere Marquette…
Felony child abuse charges among recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -John Joel Semelbauer, 40, of 937 E. Forest Ave., Muskegon, was arrested Aug. 28 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of third degree child abuse and third offense domestic violence. Probable cause hearing:…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Sept. 4, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Genesis Marie Wrege, 31, of 2138 S. Scottville Rd., Custer Township, pleaded guilty Sept. 1 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to one day in jail…
Piper sentenced for embezzlement against carferry. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Paul Patrick Piper, 58, of Pere Marquette Township, was sentenced today, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in U.S. District Court to 63 to 78 months (5 to 7 years) imprisonment with three years supervised release on charges of felony bank fraud and federal income tax offenses. Piper, who…
Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in cooperation with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Principal Dan Mesyar welcomes back LHS students and discusses the upcoming school year, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Local law enforcement officers recognized for saving lives. The Michigan Sheriffs’ Association’s (MSA) Awards Board recently recognized the heroic, lifesaving efforts, of several Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies, a Michigan State Police (MSP) trooper, and a DNR-law enforcement conservation officer. The recognition stems from two separate incidents in Mason County. The following is a brief synopsis of both…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Cancer Center welcoming new patients. LUDINGTON — The Cancer Center at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has remained open to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its medical care team is welcoming new patients in need of consultation and treatment for cancer. Dr. Pritesh Lohar is the oncology physician at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Cancer…
WSCC to host virtual events on current topics VICTORY TOWNSHIP — This fall, West Shore Community College is holding a series of live virtual events that will give national issues a local focus, highlighting personal experiences and giving audience members opportunities to ask questions about issues that directly affect them. “COVID in our Community: Health Q&A” will take place on…
MSP arrests Texas man with 3 guns in his vehicle. #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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A motor carrier officer with the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 35-year-old Houston, Texas man on a felony charge of carrying a concealed…
Lighthouse keepers offering virtual educational programs. LUDINGTON — Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and record high water levels on Lake Michigan, Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPKLA) was forced to close three of its four western Michigan lighthouses. In response to these closures and reduction in public access, SPLKA’s education committee has delivered a number of resources for educators and…
Rain, thunderstorm possible this afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible this afternoon. High temperature of 73 degrees. Southwest winds up to 35 mph will shift northwest by late today and continue tonight. High wave action is…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 3, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Thomas “Tommy the Swede” Peterson, 77, of Hart, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, September 12,…
The Scoop: Culinary Medicine at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with representatives at Spectrum Health about the new culinary medicine program being offered at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you like to eat, you need to check out this video! This edition of The Scoop is a presentation of Spectrum…
Recent births, posted Sept. 2, 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). Jace Michael Bowden, the son of Hope Klock and Rigel Bowden of Ludington, was born Saturday, Aug. 26, 2020. Keller Grace Towns, the daughter of Cori and Blake…
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